Knot · Medium

Albright special

A slim, smooth join from light braid to a much heavier leader.
Albright special, step 1 of 4: Make a loop in the end of the heavy line and pass the braid through it, so it lies between the two legs.Step 1 / 4
  • Heavy leader
  • Light line or braid

Do

Tips

  1. 1

    Space the turns evenly before tightening.

  2. 2

    Finish with a half hitch around the leader for extra security.

Avoid

Common mistakes

  • Fewer than 8 turns on slick braid.

  • Letting the braid cross over itself in the wraps.

The drawings are stylised to show the order of the steps. We do not publish knot strength percentages, as they depend on the line and how the knot is tied. Next: Blood knot.