The Best Knot To Tie A Shock Leader Is The Albright Knot

Why is the Albright knot the best knot to tie for a shock leader? The answer is because it meets the two main requirements needed for the shock leaders that are used for surf fishing.

1. A shock leader knot must be strong enough to withstand the power of long distance surf casting.
2. The knot must be as compact as possible to allow it to pass through the rod guides as easily as possible.

The Albright knot is one of the few if not the only knot that does this well. It's also probably the best knot to use when joining braid to monofiliment. In my opinion braid is fast becoming the line of choice for surf fishing. The reason I believe this is because it has many advantages over mono. The only disadvantage I think that's justified is the price.

Click on this link for three good tips for tying the Albright knot and a video to show you how to tie it