Fluorocarbon and the knotless knot

Fluorocarbon has been a great help to me in my Carp fishing over the past few years due to its near invisible properties and stiffness, but when I first started using it I came across a big problem. What I found was at least 50% of all the fish I hooked broke the Fluorocarbon Hook-Link at the eye which as you can guess soon made me switch back to braided hook-links even in situations where I should have used a Fluorocarbon hook-link. While searching for a answer I found that I was not the only person having theses problems and the cause seemed to be down to type of hook. The problem only occurs when using a hook with an in-turned eye, the in-turned angle of the eye creates a pressure point on the hook-link when the line is under tension and the Fluorocarbon just gives in and breaks.

So if this is happening to you here are a few things that you can do to stop it.

1: Choose a hook with an out-turned or straight eye.

2: Dont use the knotless knot.

3: Check it regularly for abrasions and kinks as these will cause a weak point!

4: One hook-link per Carp ( It is always good practice to change the hook after every fish anyway )

5: Look at which way you whip the knotless knot. Most hooks have a seam where the eye is and this can sometimes be sharp and its possible this can weaken the fluorocarbon. Try whipping it the other way. 

Below ( A perfect way to use the knotless knot with fluorocarbon )