How to Tie an FG KNOT! | "Knot Easy!" Series | Fishing Knot Tutorial
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- In this video I will be demonstrating how to tie an FG knot! The FG knot has been proven time and time again to be the strongest line to leader (braid to fluorocarbon / braid to monofilament) knot out there. It's "knot easy", but it is certainly worthwhile to learn!
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Title: How to Tie an FG KNOT! | "Knot Easy!" Series | Fishing Knot Tutorial
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:36 - Tying an FG Knot
08:35 - The Rizzuto Finish
11:08 - Knot Strength Test
11:47 - 4K Slow Motion
17:00 - Conclusion
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This one was long overdue! For those who are struggling with this knot: take some spare line and practice at home while you're watching TV or just relaxing. You'll be ready to tie FG knots out on the water in no time!
Cant wait to try this knot! Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Newbie here and I am just getting ready to load a reel with some braid and flourocarbon leader. I was simply just going to use a snap swivel between my main line and leader material but after watching this, I've just got to give it a try. Allot of thought and work went into this great tutorial, thanks!
You won’t be a newbie for long if you’re learning the FG knot out of the gate! Glad I could help and thank you for watching 🙏
Thank you for the clear instructions!
Thanks for watching!
Best tutorial so far, nice work, thanks!
Thank you Brad!
Very helpful, thank bro
You're welcome and thank you for watching 🙏
Well done! Good explanation and demonstration.
Thank you 🙏
Very Good! I agree with everything that you said about the risotto knot. I have observed the same issues when wrapped around the leader. Thanks for making this video
No problemo - thanks for watching! 🙏
Thank you! I watched another video and I kept shittin the bed... Got it first try watching yours!
No more beds shall be shat! 🙌
Excellent work! I just learned the Centauri knot yesterday and have it down now. Time to start on this one!
Thank you 🙏 I’ll learn and teach them all before I’m done 🤘
Nicely done.
🙏 Thank you
Super and thanks
Thanks for watching!
Well done. I like the ruzzuto touch at the end.
Thank you 🤘
So I have been using the double uni to tie flouro to braid. Works great on pan fish, haha. I will practice this knot, thanks!
It's worth it - The monsters bite when least expected!
Damn, that knot is a thang of beauty 🤩
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You have a new sub from Mid-Michigan.
I pulled the Uno Reverse and subbed right back 🤙
@@dtffishingmi oh snap 😀
Saved 👍
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I did the same break test with gloves on the Alberto knot and the Albright knot and those knot broke with with 10 ish very hard pulls but to be fair it was only a population of one knot with each break test. They are easy to tie but with practice this FG knot method is easy
The FG is still the only knot I’ve never broken - it just seems to get tighter and stronger! To be fair though, I’ve used the Alberto hundreds of times and have only broken on snags once or twice, and it was probably because I tied a Double SDJ knot to my lure. I still use the Alberto for fluorocarbon 10lb and under
I’ve been trying to learn the FG, been using the Alberto knot. This method seems to be the easiest I’ve seen so far.
I tied the Alberto before I moved to the FG. What helped me with the FG was to just practice with some spare line while I watched tv for a couple days - it doesn’t take long to get the hang of it 👍
Super clear explanation and demo! Thanks!
Thank you Kurt! 🙏
The rizzuto finish on braid and mainline is what most angler use because a rizzuto on braid creates a weak point when the knot sink on that braid.
FINALLY instruction that was easy yo follow! Although my sausage fingers dont allow me to push 12 lb FC around the braid like you did with the heavier line, it all made good sense and I was able to finally tie an effective FG!!
Glad I could help 👍12lb FC is about as light as I go with the FG - and it's not easy! For anything lighter than that, I typically tie the Alberto, even with 2 lb FC and 4 lb braid. Anyone who ties the FG with those lines is a maniac. :)
@@dtffishingmido you recommend Alberto knot in a 26.5 lb braid and a 24.5 lb fluorocarbon
@@PabloSuaDel the FG and Alberto knots are both viable in that situation - the FG will be the stronger of the 2 knots, but the Alberto is still a solid knot. Depending on the size of your guides and whether or not you need the knot to come through them should be considered. With leader that heavy, I’d go with the FG knot (16 wraps) if you need it to come through the guides. If you don’t need it to come through the guides, the Alberto knot (7 wraps) is still a great choice 👍
@@dtffishingmi thank you sir.
I think i will go with the Alberto, mainly cuz i'm a beginner and i dont have much skills with the knots.
Cheers
@@PabloSuaDel I still use the Albert often - solid knot 💪🏻 🪢. The FG takes practice but it’s always worth it when you have a MONSTER on the line 💯
What about lubricating (spit) the knot before cinching it down? And how about for the Alberto knot ? I watched your video for that one too, and you didn’t wet that knot either before cinching it down? Thanks for “knot easy” series!!!!
Lubrication in this case would be counterproductive - it’s used to reduce friction and the buildup of heat, which can weaken line coatings. With the FG, we are trying to get the braid to grab the leader and dig into that outer layer. Lubricating prior might slow this process down by preventing the braid from grabbing hold due to reduced friction and heat buildup. Thanks for watching! 🤘
I've tried several different way of tying the FG. This is by far the easiest and best. I haven't added the Rizzuto finish as I don't usually pass the knot through the guides, but I think I'll give it a try after seeing how easy you made it look.
Thank you 🙏 - I was tying the FG before, but I didn’t start tying it on the water until I found this method - game-changing!
@@dtffishingmi I found it on Pelagic Pursuit and been using ever since. But your explanation is much clearer.
@@bobbyk3469 It's funny you mentioned it - that is where I first saw this method demonstrated as well, and the reason that I made this video was to make the demonstration more visible and easy to see 😃
@@dtffishingmi Great Job! I'm a salt water guy, but I'll check out the rest of your content for more tips.
@@bobbyk3469 I study salt water fishing too - just don’t live near any 🙁. The month leading up to any beach vacation I read up on inshore and surf tactics, and a lot of what I’ve learned has been applicable to fresh water. Hopefully one day I’ll be able to do more!
ok that's the best
Undeniably!
@@dtffishingmi I am not sure I have a reason to use the blood knot anymore. This version of FG is actually easier than Blood for me.
Can I use this knot for mono (backing) to braid (main line)??
Absolutely, but if you aren’t expecting fish to take you all the way into your backing, it might not be necessary. If it’s a likely scenario though, better safe than sorry!
Would it not be advantageous to moisten the know BEFORE cinching it down?
Not in this case. You’re wanting the braid to grab onto and bite into the leader. Moistening may inhibit the heat and friction necessary for the braid to bite into the fluorocarbon
When I want a mono or fluorocarbon leader on my braided fishing line, I tie a small swivel onto the braided line, then tie on about 18" of mono. I am 80 years old and my fingers don't work as well as did in the past. I have found tying knots on braid to be much more difficult because of its lack of memory.
They make a tool called the Knot Assist 2.0 that aids in tying the FG knot - it's easier when it comes to dexterity, but it's equally complicated regarding the steps involved. There are also a couple of other FG knot methods that require less dexterity, but are more time-consuming. If you're looking for a strong braid-to-leader knot that doesn't require as much dexterity, I like the Alberto knot. I have a tutorial for that one as well. Let me know if you're able to tie that one after some practice, and I'll try to figure something else out if you're having trouble.
It's a great knot! The Alberto knot has never let me down and many pro anglers use the Alberto knot for Bass. If you're changing leaders all the time the FG is not time efficient imo. But hey if you like it then tie away.
Before I got quicker with this method, I was tying FG knots in preparation and Alberto on the water, but now I tie the Alberto with light line and the FG with any leader > 12 lb test. I’m not consistent with my time yet, but the FG is down to 60-90 seconds for me 😎
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What leader diameter to braid does this work on? I have tried to tie 15 lbs braid to 10 lbs flouro to varying degrees of success
I tie it with leader >= 12 lb. test. As long as you can get the braid to bite down properly into the leader. As you get into the heavier braids, you may have to reduce the number of wraps in order to cinch it properly.
This is a great tutorial but I can just not get it right so i asked my dad and he helped and did it lol
Thanks Dad 🫡
The FG is the only knot I use from braid to leader, .. 65lb. Braid…to 80lb. Mono with a Risutto finish and super glue makes the knot slick as slug snot…👌😎👍
Dang, I want to fish for whatever you’re fishin’ for!
@@dtffishingmi Big Fat Stripers, .. 12’ St. Croix Avid Surf Caster paired with ABU Garcia 10000c brand new 50-year-old reel
@@dtffishingmi Bro, ... The 80lb. shock leader is wrapped around the spool about 5 times and the over hang is about 5’
I use 80lb. Mono because I cast big heavy lures and don't want to snap off my expensive lures… $50 bucks a pop…I’ve lost so many, .… plus, ... It's much easier to just grab the shock leader to pull your fish out of the water,,,. Then you say,,… “You're mine, .. Faaker!”
Lol 🤣🤣🤣
Good luck to you..!
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I’m trying to figure if I can do this knot with a 4 lb leader!?
Even if you tie it correctly, it may break when you cinch it just because of the force that it takes to get the braid to bite it. I use 6 lb braid to 4 lb fluoro on my ultra light setup, and I use the Alberto knot to connect them 🤘
Can you put use a more colorful line and bigger line on your next video? 😊
It’s tough with the FG knot, because the braid has to bite down into the fluoro. I have 200 lb high visibility braid, but I don’t believe it would be humanly possible to pull hard enough to force line that thick to bite into some fluorocarbon. Might have to use my car to cinch it down at that point 🙂
The knot strength tests I saw showed this to be the strongest knot. My only reservation is going through the eye of jigs twice could be difficult.
Was this comment meant for a different knot video?
@dtffishingmi must be. Doesn't make any sense does it. Sorry.
@@HughButler-lb6zs haha no worries! Maybe you were referring to my Double San Diego Jam tutorial? If so - if you’re line is too thick to pass through the eye twice, you might consider the standard SDJ as an alternative, or decreasing the diameter of the leader (depending on what you’re targeting). I’ve used the double SDJ for some size 6 flies on 1X tippet (12 lb test), so you must be using some pretty small jigs!
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Have you tried a red Phillip knot
Just looked it up for the first time! Functionally, it's similar to the Uni-to-Uni knot, but it's a Uni-to-Overhand knot instead. Simple to tie, but I question the breaking strength since it employs an overhand knot to secure the leader. The Uni-to-Uni knot is perhaps easier to tie, less wasteful of leader material, and my bet is that it would also be stronger. Just a theory based on my knowledge of similar knots though! I try my best to avoid overhand knots.
This is one of the hardest ways to tie this knot
It requires more dexterity for sure, but it’s the only method I know of that can be performed unassisted with just your hands. When mastered, it’s also likely the fastest by a good margin
GT knot all the way baby 😁
Does the GT knot know you’re here? 🙂
@@dtffishingmi absolutely 😂😂
Some guy in Japan watched this then he made a tool to do it LOL 😊
I have the Knot Assist 2.0 tool - it works! I still prefer to tie it by hand because it's fast, but the tool helps for those with limited dexterity
Great, now do it with 6lb braid and leader!!!
I’m not a wizard! Alberto knot in that situation 👍
this could be more complicated but i dont know how
It’s not an easy knot for anyone, but it gets easier with practice!
What size fluro? 😢
I use this knot with fluoro 12 lb. and higher. The most important thing is that your braid is low enough in diameter to dig into the fluoro material and grab hold. My most common uses are 10 lb. Braid to 12 lb. Fluoro, & 20 lb. Braid to 17/20/30/40 lb leader, depending on the target species.
Ok I bought 20 fluro for 8 lb braid hope it works
@@christopherrodriguez9055 it’ll work! 20 wraps is what I would suggest 👍
Thank you so much ☺️ you got a new sub sir
@@christopherrodriguez9055 much appreciated! 🙏
Meanwhile the fish have evolved limbs and and opposable thumbs. By the the time you tie it, the fish probably know how to Google how to untie it.
60 seconds! When that fish googles the FG knot, he’ll give up and jump in the boat
Let me know if you have any questions on how to fix that OSA, that is what I do :D
:) I have my APAP - knocks my events per hour down from 40 to about 2. I could get rid of the other 2 if I would just lose about 50 pounds lol
this tying method is very difficult to do with 20lb trace
It might be the braided line making it difficult. What lb test are you using for main line?
Now do it with a 10lb test leader. It won't be so easy.
12lb is about as light as I go with the FG knot, and that’s not easy either. Anything lighter, I use the Alberto
I switch to Luke with
Salt Strong’s method for mono or fluorocarbon under 20lb. Otherwise this is the technique I use.
He said 10#....
@@ajstevens1037 yep, I replied that I don’t use the FG with fluoro less than 12lb. I use the Alberto
Way too much going on please dumb this down
Could you be more specific?
@@dtffishingmii dont think it can get much simpler
Terrible knot weak 50 percent strength. That knot is no where near the strongest knot GT knot 100 percent strength carrot knot,
🤔Lot of misinformation out there about the GT knot. Look for the video by Salt Strong about the GT knot
Tests showed it to be the strongest. Where are you getting your information.
@@HughButler-lb6zs I watched it tested on a professional knot tension machine . That's where I got my information from smart ass .
@@michaelloucks4448 I’ve watched a lot of knot tests, I would just suggest watching some more from different sources