How to Tie the GT Knot - Ranked Strongest Braid to Mono Connection
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 มี.ค. 2022
- Learn to tie your "new" favorite knot with The Fisherman's New England edition editor Dave Anderson as he describes how GT Knot in detail, and how provides a simple braid-to-mono connection proven to be the strongest and most versatile by the IGFA in 2018. Better yet (2:15) watch the video tying the GT Knot; we're certain it’s going to become your new favorite knot for making stronger braid to mono connections!
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As noted above, this is NOT the GT knot used in the IGFA test results. Check the diagram illustration supplied by the IGFA. Their GT was tied with a bimini in the braid prior to tying, then the mono leader is weaved through the two legs of the bimini in alternating fashion.
Thank you for that warning.
It may not be, but it is a great knot. Can be tied quickly and flys through the guides with no binding.
Regardless of this information, I've yet to have a failure of this knot as tied by the gentleman that posted this video.
@@earlharvey7659I’m interested. What kind of fish are you catching ?
@RyanMonroe0910 I'm primarily fishing for bass, and an occasional walleye. Whatever version of the GT KNOT you're tying, a knot that can be tied in 30 seconds that gives me 90 percent efficasy is good enough for me. , I've had very good results utilizing this version of the so called GT KNOT. SIMPLE, EASY DOABLE under any conditions works for me.
I've personally found that an assortment of "Jam" knots are all fairly robust, including this version of the GT knot. The double Uni, single Uni, and this version of the GT knot have performed well for me.
Use this knot for braid to mono and have no problems with break offs or slippage. Mostly on my worm and jig rods. Easy too. Just make sure you cinch it wet
Wow.... I just started really using braided line and this is by far the best and easiest to tie leader line knot Ive found. Thank you
Thank you Sir .
Thank you for the video . Simplicity ; and it seems like a really good knot.
The uni knot pretty solid
Nice presentation. Been practicing the FG knot all winter, you may have converted me...
AMEN Brother, this is the only knot i tie for my leaders to braid. I hope i don't hex my next trip out, but i will say from using this knot for about a year it has not failed once. I'm using 10# braid to 20# fluorocarbon , and have pulled in some over slot drum. Fantastic and simple knot.
Seems fast and easy enough. Thank you for testing and sharing results
i like this better than uni to uni, good video.
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Peace… Thank You !!!
nice! i like the fact you didnt take 5:30 like some others do to tie it!!!
My fg never breaks. Line always breaks away from the knot in either the braid or leader material. I will try this gt jop tho
Works good thanks
How slim is this knot ? Meaning is it suitable for repeated casting/going through the guides of a spinning rod or does it bang into the guides decreasing casting distance ?
It's not real smooth through the guides, it will decrease your casting
Best to use a short leader if your casting so it doesn't have to go through guides
As much as he ragged on the FG knot, that is still the slimmest and smoothest for casting through guides.
@@ick5353 Yes that is the knot I use to connect braid to mono/fluro when bottom fishing or jigging.
Depending on the test of the mono, yes it can be a little clunky through the guides. Personally, casting distance is rarely the most important aspect of my fishing so, it doesn't bother me. With all this said, I still use the Albright with my heaviest leaders (60-80#) because it's smoother, but I have been very happy with this knot for lighter leaders and have not had any failures.
There is no way this knot if stronger then the fg knot.
Hey Dave if the GT is strongest how come you still use Albright? I know you usually use swivels but….
When using this knot with light braid, I double up the braid, I'm not sure if it makes it stronger, but I think it must
What are you calling light braid? I’ve been single lining 30-40# braid and liking the results.
@@Bayou_Russ like 10-15
Thanks 🙏🏽 you keep it simple for a dummy like me!🤣🤣🤣🤣⚓️⚓️🇺🇸😀
This is used in Australia by guys going for GT’s hence the name. It just doesn’t go through my eyelets well.
That is not the real GT you demonstrated. The real GT knot is tied totally different using a bimini twist. That knot you tied is a jam knot (just half hitches very week). The fg knot is very easy to tie as well as the mid knot. Both are finger trap style knots which are the strongest. Hollow core line is even better but is still the finger trap concept.
Something looked wrong to me, i just didnt look it up.
Saltwater inshore im using big leader so knot strength is not a concern i use surgeon's knot. Main line is 10-20 while the leader is 25+ for barnacles and pilings
Actually, an easy way to improve the fg lighter braid is double the braid before tying. I use 10# braid often.
Go to 2:19 to see the knot
Don’t know why this would be any stronger than uni to uni lol
90% line rated, easy, quick to tie, and low enough in profile. Uni to uni for me too! Anything over 80lb i will use hollow core and or crimp.
Similar to the Slim beauty knot
Did you have a kitty on your lap when you were making this video? I swear I could hear purring.
How is this stronger than uni to uni?
talking stops at 2:19
Stay with a uni to uni
But the FG knot isn't difficult to tie though? 😂
Learning will set you free.
The FG knot is just a basic knot that all good anglers should learn.
Imagine casting through your rod guides with that GT knot with a large stick bait. It looks like a bad news waiting to happen..
Try and do a PR knot without a bobbin. That takes ages! But what a great knot when it comes to braid join to mono for deep drops and mechanical jigging targeting your dream fish and no let it get away because you cheap out on your knot.
You tested it yourself or just read about it online?
He read it. I tested it against the Alberto knot in 10 pound mono, 20 pound braid. Alberto won 10 out of 10 test i did. The mono breaks in the figure eight every time.
@@ryanbrand3946 I’ve also tested it with the same results, the braid cuts through the mono figure 8 very quickly. I thought this whole GT knot myth was debunked a year ago by the salt strong team, didn’t realize it was still swimming around out there
I have tested it extensively, I'm surprised to hear that you guys have not had good luck with it. No knot is perfect, but I'd have to assume you're not doing something correctly. I even tested it again many times this morning after reading your comments and still had positive results. I've never had the braid the sever the mono using this knot.
@@thefishermanmagazine what lb test are you testing it with?
@@PeterRanieriII I have used it with leaders as low as 8 pound and as high as 60, braids ranging from 20 to 50
Double uni or bust
May be the strongest knot, but also twice the diameter of the FG knot.
Doubled trilene ...
I'll stick to the FG.
That is not how you tie the knot test by ifga
Just a heads up Dave. Maybe next time don’t do a video with your flaptails, flat glides, and Paiva 2Ts in the background because I’m having sensory overload.
This does NOT hold 0.06-0.13mm braids and thin fluoro (0.1x-.02x) :( sorry ...ALBERTO knot does or a small swivel work in those cases ! In Europe fish are SMART ...can't use that wire unless you clean bottoms of snags :))))))))))
Sorry but tests show about 65% knot strength for this version. NOT the strongest knot to tie.
I use this knot all the time. But it is not the GT knot. Just proposition of mid information. Do your research.
This is not a GT knot. It is very simplified and weak version of a slim beauty which compromises the line badly.
Not the GT knot dude. Nope.
Unable to follow. These not guys, way to fast
Anyone that claims the fg knot isn't the strongest, is doing it wrong! It's not hard to tie either! Yes I've tied it in wind, in a boat, at night , ice fishing , etc etc etc ! It's the absolute strongest and most narrow knot ! Don't be fooled !
two minutes into a four minute video before you even show the line. Try to fall out of love with your own voice dude.