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Tying a double uni knot with braided line, how many wraps per knot?

Eight wraps, double the usual four.

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  1. Four
  2. Eight ✔
  3. Two

Why: Braided line is slick, so it needs more wraps to hold. The usual four wraps for mono are doubled to eight for braid.

Huh, didn't know that: Braid has no memory, so loops and twists are not a problem.

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References

Answer: Eight. Braided line is slick, so it needs more wraps to hold. The usual four wraps for mono are doubled to eight for braid.

  1. How to Tie a Double Uni Knot (Take Me Fishing) www.takemefishing.org/how-to-fish/how-tie-fishing-knots/how-to-tie-a-double-uni-knot
    if using braided line, double the number of wraps from four to eight to ensure strength
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. Types of Fishing Line (Take Me Fishing) www.takemefishing.org/how-to-fish/fishing-gear-and-tackle/types-of-fishing-line
    Braid is very strong for a given diameter, often twice as strong as mono
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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