I have used this knot for a few months and i can tell you that it is amazing!! Stronger than the palomar and easy to do. Love it. Caught a nice 5 pound this past weekend on straight 40 pound braid tied to a 110 size wopper plopper using this knot.
This knot is known as the Double Grinner ( a Grinner knot is a Uni knot) in the UK, where every fresh water fisherman knows it. It's a standard knot. It's been the goto knot for terminals for prolly a 100 years. Watch any of Matthew Collins' or the other Carp fishermen's Hair rig videos and you'll see them tie the Grinner Knot (Uni Knot) and Double Grinner for braid(braid has a tendency to slip and undo the standard Blood Knot) And since Carp fishing is a sport in the rest of the world, this knot is trusted.
This knot is known as the Double Grinner ( a Grinner knot is a Uni knot) in the UK, where every fresh water fisherman knows it. It's a standard knot. It's been the goto knot for terminals for prolly a 100 years. Watch any of Matthew Collins' or the other Carp fishermen's Hair rig videos and you'll see them tie the Grinner Knot (Uni Knot) and Double Grinner for braid(braid has a tendency to slip and undo the standard Blood Knot) And since Carp fishing is a sport in the rest of the world, this knot is trusted.
It always seems there are several names for any given knot - I come across them often. This particular name came from the man who was credited as the inventor after he submitted it in the “Knot Wars” competition about 14 years ago. In reality, this knot and all other knots could date back to ancient Sumeria for all we know 🤷🏻♂️
Much better than Berkley Braid if you fish with braid or mono. Since I fish with mono, it's a good thing there's a stronger knot than Berkley Braid that isn't a pain in the ass to tie. Pretty sure I won't lose lures anymore. Thank you very much for this video.
Berkley braid knot is super strong but I’ll agree it’s a pain the ass with mono. This knot here is also a pain with mono sometimes, especially as the line gets stronger/stiffer
Thanks for the great video. I've been using the palamore knot for many years but will try this knot this season. My most common breakoff reason is from a northern cutting my braid.
That’s the worst. I fish topwater for pike and around pike often, and I’ll typically tie on a 6 inch 30 lb fluoro or mono leader. It can affect the actions of smaller lures, but with bigger whopper ploppers (110+) and frogs, works out fine and won’t break off on the first pike. Pain in the ass to change out the leader but better than getting robbed by those toothy SOB’s
@@michaelbeckman1794 yes fluoro has the higher abrasion resistance, but it also sinks whereas braided line floats. That’s why I typically only use a 6 inch fluoro leader - any more than that would affect the action of the lure or make it sink
OK so what's the best knot for braid to floro leader? How does the nail knot, floro to braid work as far as strength? I usually use it when I add new line to the spool about 50- 75' from the beginning of the spool. Never really gets a load on the knot that far down.
@@michaelbeckman1794 strongest would be the FG knot, but if it’s way down in the spool and won’t see the light of day, the uni to uni knot is a good easy option
It’s not just you - it’s tougher with mono/fluoro - though I wouldn’t recommend it for fluorocarbon as it did not test as well in strength against other (easier to tie) knots in that line category. With lighter mono, try applying pressure from below against the lines going through the eye with your index finger and thumb on your non dominant hand as you perform the wraps and cinch. This will help to keep those lines through the eye in the vertical position. If you’re using heavier monofilament (>12lb) - the knot becomes less practical. In those cases I typically will use the double San Diego Jam, or for super heavy mono - the standard San Diego Jam 👍
I fish 90% of the time with straight braid here in South Africa. I used the palomer knot until last weekend. Csn't to try this knot this coming weekend.
This knot and the Double Uni Knot are both incredibly strong knots, both stronger than the Palomar :) - What species do you typically fish for there in South Africa?
Double Uni I have tested , and everytime it is the only 100% knot out there! If your testing 30lb braid that line won't snap until about 36lbs of force.. 20lb braid, it snapped at 28lbs of force. 60lb braid is where it blew my away, it didn't break until it had 77lbs of force.. Those numbers are averages on 5 pulls each, per knot.
@@Ardeact there are two knots commonly referred to as the double uni- you’re thinking of the line to leader knot, but the one he’s referring to here is the line to lure knot. It’s a uni knot tied with the line doubled through the eye
@@nextlevelangling Regardless of knot strength, you need to keep in mind where the tag is pointing. Knots with tags pointing back at main line tend to hangup more often than towards the lure. That's why I use improved clinch
@@Ardeact You're right, but I only use this knot and the double uni knot with braided line - the tag ends getting hung up isn't really an issue with braid
What about Spiderwire/Dyneema? I've used this line for years and breaks occasionally with the Trilene and Palomar Knot. I usually Catfish on bottom. I'll try this knot and see how things go for me. Thank you.
For catfishing, I don't think Spiderwire is too bad a choice. It's cheap, strong, and abrasion resistant. If you were going to be casting lures tho, I'd never use it. It's stiff and coarse, and doesn't cast well. Without exaggeration, my casting distance went up about 40 percent when I switched to Daiwa J-Braid x8 from a brand similar in composition to Spidewire. To get the best of both words - casting distance/abrasion resistance - very tough to beat Daiwa J-Braid Grand. In my opinion, best braid on the market.
@@JRec-ql5fc I wouldn’t recommend for fluoro - this knot tested the best for mono and braid, but not nearly as well for fluoro. I highly recommend the double San Diego jam knot for fluoro 17 lb. I have a tutorial for those knots as well 🤘 Thanks for watching!
After the second wrap, you start to exceed the width of the uni knot with any additional wraps, and the wraps fall to the side, since they are not tucked underneath the knot. If the extra wrap IS under the uni knot, then it’s likely crossed over another wrap.
Thanks. I retired it and you are right. Now looking at the best way to connect the floro leader, 20#, to the 30# braid mainline. Will the double uni be a good easy and fast knot strong option?
@@michaelbeckman1794 I would strongly reccomend the Alberto knot over the uni-to-uni knot. It's fairly simple and I have a tutorial for that one as well 👍
@@vinceveloce9897 Probably by the ancient Egyptians or something like that, but the owner of Fish-N-Fool lures was credited for it when he submitted it in the old “Knot Wars” series 14 or so years ago. He’s pretty proud of it, so I’m fine calling it that lol. At the end of the day, it’s an easy and very strong knot 🤷🏻♂️
Yep, especially if you're using lighter line - a couple more wraps would be a good idea! I probably wouldn't reccommend burning braid (just to be safe), but with mono line - that's another good improvement!
The video would be a lot better without the 1:10 long intro. We know what the video is about, we can see plainly in the title and description. You don't have to tell us.
It can be difficult, you really have to pinch those wraps in place throughout the process- they really want to move. I find it helps to heat up the line with the fingers to make it more supple before you tie
Why do people make a few extra wraps on a very tried and trusted knot, then claim that they've invented something new? That's a uni /grinner knot with extra wraps, jeez.
@@naasirryklief6417 you’re going to have to take it up with the guy who submitted it to the “Knot Wars” knot contest 15 years ago and named it after himself 🤷🏻♂️ In my opinion, all of these knots could potentially date back to ancient times for all we know. We all argue over knot names and how to tie them, but I’m sure a lot of them were tied by the ancient Egyptians and other ancient civilizations throughout human history
hatters gonna hate , DTF keep up the AWESOME work great videos not too much blah blah blah just some instruction credit and then DTF or in this case DTTK ( down to tie knot) ty for the info
I have used this knot for a few months and i can tell you that it is amazing!! Stronger than the palomar and easy to do. Love it. Caught a nice 5 pound this past weekend on straight 40 pound braid tied to a 110 size wopper plopper using this knot.
It's one of the top 2 strongest knots for braid without a doubt 💪- it's the one I use too. Congrats on the 5 pounder! 🙌
I started this knot almost 52 years ago for whoever said they invented it !
Gonna have to start callin' it the Stringer Knot - sounds better anyway!
But 6 wraps on mine. Depending on the line size. 6 to 8.
This knot is known as the Double Grinner ( a Grinner knot is a Uni knot) in the UK, where every fresh water fisherman knows it. It's a standard knot.
It's been the goto knot for terminals for prolly a 100 years.
Watch any of Matthew Collins' or the other Carp fishermen's Hair rig videos and you'll see them tie the Grinner Knot (Uni Knot) and Double Grinner for braid(braid has a tendency to slip and undo the standard Blood Knot)
And since Carp fishing is a sport in the rest of the world, this knot is trusted.
I'm glad I'm wearing rubber boots.
@@domainmojo2162 For the record, carp fishing is a sport to me too 💯
This knot is known as the Double Grinner ( a Grinner knot is a Uni knot) in the UK, where every fresh water fisherman knows it. It's a standard knot.
It's been the goto knot for terminals for prolly a 100 years.
Watch any of Matthew Collins' or the other Carp fishermen's Hair rig videos and you'll see them tie the Grinner Knot (Uni Knot) and Double Grinner for braid(braid has a tendency to slip and undo the standard Blood Knot)
And since Carp fishing is a sport in the rest of the world, this knot is trusted.
It always seems there are several names for any given knot - I come across them often. This particular name came from the man who was credited as the inventor after he submitted it in the “Knot Wars” competition about 14 years ago. In reality, this knot and all other knots could date back to ancient Sumeria for all we know 🤷🏻♂️
Much better than Berkley Braid if you fish with braid or mono. Since I fish with mono, it's a good thing there's a stronger knot than Berkley Braid that isn't a pain in the ass to tie. Pretty sure I won't lose lures anymore. Thank you very much for this video.
Berkley braid knot is super strong but I’ll agree it’s a pain the ass with mono. This knot here is also a pain with mono sometimes, especially as the line gets stronger/stiffer
Thanks for the great video. I've been using the palamore knot for many years but will try this knot this season. My most common breakoff reason is from a northern cutting my braid.
That’s the worst. I fish topwater for pike and around pike often, and I’ll typically tie on a 6 inch 30 lb fluoro or mono leader. It can affect the actions of smaller lures, but with bigger whopper ploppers (110+) and frogs, works out fine and won’t break off on the first pike. Pain in the ass to change out the leader but better than getting robbed by those toothy SOB’s
@dtffishingmi so your saying That the florocarbon has better abrasion resistance than braid?
@@michaelbeckman1794 yes fluoro has the higher abrasion resistance, but it also sinks whereas braided line floats. That’s why I typically only use a 6 inch fluoro leader - any more than that would affect the action of the lure or make it sink
OK so what's the best knot for braid to floro leader? How does the nail knot, floro to braid work as far as strength? I usually use it when I add new line to the spool about 50- 75' from the beginning of the spool. Never really gets a load on the knot that far down.
@@michaelbeckman1794 strongest would be the FG knot, but if it’s way down in the spool and won’t see the light of day, the uni to uni knot is a good easy option
It’s similar to the trilene knot which I use most
The Trilene knot is excellent for monofilament line for how simple it is to tie - I need to do a tutorial for that one!
Thanks for another great how-to video.
Thank you for watching!
Cool videos!
Thank you 🙏
Try the fishing smart knot with three loops thru the hook eye and three to five wraps…
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@@rayfoster6980 🙏 thanks for watching!
I have a heck of a time tying this knot in mono/flouro because of the memory in the line and the dexterity required. Would you show how you manage it?
It’s not just you - it’s tougher with mono/fluoro - though I wouldn’t recommend it for fluorocarbon as it did not test as well in strength against other (easier to tie) knots in that line category. With lighter mono, try applying pressure from below against the lines going through the eye with your index finger and thumb on your non dominant hand as you perform the wraps and cinch. This will help to keep those lines through the eye in the vertical position.
If you’re using heavier monofilament (>12lb) - the knot becomes less practical. In those cases I typically will use the double San Diego Jam, or for super heavy mono - the standard San Diego Jam 👍
I fish 90% of the time with straight braid here in South Africa. I used the palomer knot until last weekend. Csn't to try this knot this coming weekend.
This knot and the Double Uni Knot are both incredibly strong knots, both stronger than the Palomar :) - What species do you typically fish for there in South Africa?
Always double or even tripple the loop before going over the lure using the Palomar knot with braid..but this knot shown here is a very good knot.
Double Uni I have tested , and everytime it is the only 100% knot out there!
If your testing 30lb braid that line won't snap until about 36lbs of force..
20lb braid, it snapped at 28lbs of force.
60lb braid is where it blew my away, it didn't break until it had 77lbs of force..
Those numbers are averages on 5 pulls each, per knot.
Makes me feel even more confident about it!
Double uni is just way too bulky to go through baitcaster guides.
@@Ardeact there are two knots commonly referred to as the double uni- you’re thinking of the line to leader knot, but the one he’s referring to here is the line to lure knot. It’s a uni knot tied with the line doubled through the eye
@@nextlevelangling Regardless of knot strength, you need to keep in mind where the tag is pointing. Knots with tags pointing back at main line tend to hangup more often than towards the lure. That's why I use improved clinch
@@Ardeact You're right, but I only use this knot and the double uni knot with braided line - the tag ends getting hung up isn't really an issue with braid
Great video
Thank you 🙏
Ty
@@Lild777 thanks for watching 🤘
So can you tell which is the best knot for fluorocarbon in your opinion..thanks
For tying directly to the lure: Double San Diego Jam Knot. I have a tutorial for that one as well 🤘
What about Spiderwire/Dyneema? I've used this line for years and breaks occasionally with the Trilene and Palomar Knot. I usually Catfish on bottom. I'll try this knot and see how things go for me. Thank you.
For catfishing, I don't think Spiderwire is too bad a choice. It's cheap, strong, and abrasion resistant. If you were going to be casting lures tho, I'd never use it. It's stiff and coarse, and doesn't cast well. Without exaggeration, my casting distance went up about 40 percent when I switched to Daiwa J-Braid x8 from a brand similar in composition to Spidewire. To get the best of both words - casting distance/abrasion resistance - very tough to beat Daiwa J-Braid Grand. In my opinion, best braid on the market.
So what is better for flurocarbon as you say this is not the best for that?
Double San Diego Jam knot - I have a tutorial for that one as well 🤘
Thank you, sir.
Thanks for watching!
Super duper Uni !!!😅
I think it's a step in the right direction!
Great !
Thank you 🙏
Saved 👍
is this a good knot for fluoro?
@@JRec-ql5fc I wouldn’t recommend for fluoro - this knot tested the best for mono and braid, but not nearly as well for fluoro. I highly recommend the double San Diego jam knot for fluoro 17 lb. I have a tutorial for those knots as well 🤘
Thanks for watching!
@@nextlevelangling thank you!
@@nextlevelangling Thank you!
@@JRec-ql5fc no problemo 🤙
Would the knot be any stronger if you made three turns vs two turns around the eye?
After the second wrap, you start to exceed the width of the uni knot with any additional wraps, and the wraps fall to the side, since they are not tucked underneath the knot. If the extra wrap IS under the uni knot, then it’s likely crossed over another wrap.
Thanks. I retired it and you are right. Now looking at the best way to connect the floro leader, 20#, to the 30# braid mainline. Will the double uni be a good easy and fast knot strong option?
@@michaelbeckman1794 I would strongly reccomend the Alberto knot over the uni-to-uni knot. It's fairly simple and I have a tutorial for that one as well 👍
When was the knot invented? As I was shown this knot 30 years ago.
@@vinceveloce9897 Probably by the ancient Egyptians or something like that, but the owner of Fish-N-Fool lures was credited for it when he submitted it in the old “Knot Wars” series 14 or so years ago. He’s pretty proud of it, so I’m fine calling it that lol. At the end of the day, it’s an easy and very strong knot 🤷🏻♂️
@@nextlevelangling It's a great knot I just don't think someone should be taking credit for it.
the Fish-n-fool knot yes is a great braid line knot but i still prefer the Palomar knot for Mono
For mono, I highly recommend the San Diego Jam Knot (line > 12 lb.), and the Double San Diego Jam Knot (line
The double uni with 3 tag ends is even stronger...!
We share the same theory - I'll test it sometime!
I would love to see you test this knot against the double uni knot!@dtffishingmi
Instead of 5 wraps I do 7 wraps. Then I cut and burn the end to form a stop just in case there is any slippage.
Yep, especially if you're using lighter line - a couple more wraps would be a good idea! I probably wouldn't reccommend burning braid (just to be safe), but with mono line - that's another good improvement!
The video would be a lot better without the 1:10 long intro. We know what the video is about, we can see plainly in the title and description. You don't have to tell us.
@@DeepOnes420 Agreed!
Uni
Yep, just a modified uni knot
This knot is hard with mono line.
It can be difficult, you really have to pinch those wraps in place throughout the process- they really want to move. I find it helps to heat up the line with the fingers to make it more supple before you tie
Snell for flouro when possible
@@GardensoftheAncientsHerbal I have a tutorial for the snell knot in my “Knot Easy” playlist
Why do people make a few extra wraps on a very tried and trusted knot, then claim that they've invented something new? That's a uni /grinner knot with extra wraps, jeez.
@@naasirryklief6417 you’re going to have to take it up with the guy who submitted it to the “Knot Wars” knot contest 15 years ago and named it after himself 🤷🏻♂️
In my opinion, all of these knots could potentially date back to ancient times for all we know. We all argue over knot names and how to tie them, but I’m sure a lot of them were tied by the ancient Egyptians and other ancient civilizations throughout human history
Looks like you're using another youtuber's info and stating it as your own.
I'm not sure what you mean. I stated all my sources. This is a tutorial video.
The whole first min is him giving credit to the people who showed how good the knot is. And then showed us how to actually tie the knot lol
hatters gonna hate , DTF keep up the AWESOME work great videos not too much blah blah blah just some instruction credit and then DTF or in this case DTTK ( down to tie knot) ty for the info
@@dyonkers1 I’m just glad I finally got a few haters - took me a while to earn those 🙂
Hawk tuah, gotta spit on at thang
@@keven8047 It’s the only way! 💯
Double San Diego Jam is strongest knot 🪢
For fluorocarbon - can't beat the double SDJ!
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Geez Karen, tell me how you really feel.