The Only Fishing Knot You Need | The Uni Knot | Saltwater Experience
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While the Uni Knot can be applied to almost every fishing scenario and is one of the best knots to know, it's not the only knot that can help you achieve fishing mastery. I have created a complete knot tying Masterclass that will take you step-by-step through over 30 knots that I have used and trusted with clients, in pursuit of world records, and on the set of Saltwater Experience
When I was first learning how to fish, I found knots one of the most difficult and frustrating things to master. I have specially designed this course for both the absolute beginner and the experienced angler. I sure hope this course helps you in your journey to becoming a master angler. Enjoy!
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I got blown up in combat ( lucky no real physical damage ) but I suffer from concussive blast injury, which means I can't remember things well, and find it hard to learn new things, having your video has been a great help to me, and others like me. I have watched it several times, and if I get confused I just watch again, I can now tie anything for my fishing time. Thankyou.
Thank u for ur service
Thanks for your service!
I screen record them or download the videos to my phone so when fishing without service you can refer back to all the knots you may need to use.
@@ChristiannTyler Good idea, I'll do that as well, thanks.
This is literally one of the only knots I tie! It's a killer. Never lost a hook on it in 20 years of fishing!
Really great abrasion resistance and though I've never put the Big Game line th-cam.com/users/postUgkxQ4x31pJVpClzhxzNFeILZYTW7Xbs7ZIF (any poundage) through an official test it always seems to break well above rated poundage. This line stretches a very good amount before it breaks and does well in saltwater too. Not the best line for a spinning reel in my opinion, especially if you're planning on using it for lures only due to it having a bit of memory but still a great line whether filling a spool, using as top shot or strictly for leader line. I've bought a bunch of Big game line in the past and plan on continuing to do so in the future.
I remember having a book as a child with marine knots. Nothing but an entire encyclopedia of all the possible rope patterns, and it was mind-boggling how someone could come up with all these things. Looking a headphone cable in my pocket I'd joke that they must've invented half the knots by accident.
I learned this knot from a famous manufacturer and Tuna fisherman, Dennis Braid on a nine day Excel Tuna trip out of San Diego some years ago. I haven't used many other knots for 95% of my fishing needs. He said at the time "El come over here and I'll show you a great knot that even the biggest Tuna won't break". And he was right. I use it for everything, therefore I thought it was called the"Braid Knot" named after him. A great knot.
+Ellis Feibush Dennis Braid has done a tremendous amount of fishing. He knows good knots!
The best thing about this knot is you can tie it in the dark it's so easy, I'm rubbish at remembering knots so now this is all I use except for tying shock leader as I think the blood knot makes a smaller join.
As a first time Fisher, this knot has come in really handy. I can't thank you enough
Indeed, it's the only knot I use for fishing, and is handy for a lot of other situations. Learned it when I was a kid back in the 70's from a pamphlet on knots.
Same here . Has been more than 50 years now and I can tie it quickly and very few failures. Last year I caught a 30 lb catfish on 8 lb test while crappie fishing. That not held and I don’t think I need to learn another
I have been using the uniknot for about 15 years fish for big red snapper , grouper , redfish ,bass this my go to knot for leaders , swivels and hooks. Caught hundreds of giant fish excellent knot easy to tie. I have more confidence in this knot than any other.
You have single-handidly restored my hope that maybe I can fish one day. The reason I quit was because I was spending all of my time trying to tie stupid, complex knots and my hook wasn't in the water. Thank you!
I’ve watched several different videos on this subject. Yours is the best and most helpful as far as being able to see how the knot is formed. Thank you. Excellent work.
This is the knot that my grandpa showed me about 65 years ago.and I’ve never had it give. I’ve caught brim, redfish,shark,bass, and jacks (42lb) .. this was the best explanation I’ve ever heard! Thanks
My grandpa showed me this when I was 7 and I have used this knot ever since. Thumbs up👍
It's a great knot, and simple to tie. I'm also using a Palomar knot, just as easy to tie and is stronger, just not as versatile. Mostly I use a swivel or snap swivel for connecting 2 lines or for quickly changing lures. So for me the Palomar knot works best. I do use the Uni when fly fishing though, makes short work on changing flies or tying a new leader to your main
I agree. I use the Uni and Palomar. I like the Palomar for my lures and an easy drop shot set up. I'll use the uni to snell my circle hooks. Two knots to rule them all. 😆
One knot to rule them all
Lord of the knots
Matt Ganci Very true.
Matt Ganci
One does not simply uni knot
FG not is way better for braid to leader, strong and very low profile for passing through line guides on the rod.
I am in Islamorada now and just used this vid to go from 12 to 30lb mono for the cudas under the Cheeca dock, very easy and I am ready to roll! Thanks guys!
digijams That is awesome! Post a pic to our facebook page or tag us on insta
Can Not explain how much I appreciate this video and the time you take to show how to tie this knot over and over. I will use this for a lifetime
Fantastic I've got to teach this on to my grandson now that he thinks he is red fishing expert at 8 yrs old, lol we fish Galveston, thanks.
Abu Garcia s
The best knot i have ever found is when I'm trying to unwind my extension chord..
So true
try fish n fool knot is the basicly,but much stronger!
The only knot you'll ever need indeed! I'm currently on a fishing trip in guadeloupe, using a 2.40/10-30gr spin rod and a Shimano exage. using a double uni to tie my leader to the braided line and another uni for the lure. hooked, fought and landed a huge bonefish who took around 75m of line off my reel - line/knots were rock solid. I'm not the world's most experienced angler, but even I can tie the uni to quickly change lures while standing on a flat.
+1SaG Awesome! Great work
I was taught this knot as a little child and I have used it for over 50 years this is the best knot I ever used fishing
I remember my Dad taught me how to tie my first clinch knot. I still use them on my swivels with no problem, I use the simple Snell on my hooks. I will add this one. I think those 3 are all you need. I haven't lost any Wipers with those 2, but I like this one as well. 8-10 pounders are common and they fight like nothing else around here. Thanks for the video.
Maybe the best UNI video on the TUBE. Just remember to wet your line when you cinch them up. Especially with flouro and braid. The knot will cinch up tighter and no burns or abrasions. Personally I use saliva, preferably my own:)
CZRider why not other saliva
WET is a MUST!
Uni knot and Palomar are must knows. Palomar whenever you can and Uni for everything else. Great video. Explained and demonstrated this knot perfectly. 👍
Learned this knot from Texas fisherman Virgil Ward. That was back in 1970. Great knot, fast put to use when they are on! Great vlog, thanks for sharing ad teaching.
I appreciate you using line that I can see with a black background.
The best knot ever ! I even tried tying 2 very different diameter fishing lines. They really become one. So strong, unbelievable! It's worth watching the demonstrated video again and again, which I did. And I think it's well worth while. This kind of knot would be very useful in our everyday life, not only fishing. Thank you!!
Wu San You are right about using it for other things as well, thanks
Ive always tied the uni but yesterday I was fishing and lost 3 lures when I back lashed stopping the baits suddenly in the air breaking the uni. If someone could help me? I do wet the line before I cinch the knot.
Yes wet the line before cinching
Thank you for the BEST uni-knot tutorial I've seen. as a 'lefty' this gives me the best view for my left hand dominant dexterity.
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Had I known it was that simple it would have saved me frustration as a teenager... Instead I gave up and took up spear fishing instead. Best change of hobby ever!
One my favorite knots to tie, very strong and reliable.
This is the most versatile knot out there , very strong 💪🏾 and dependable
Excellent video tutorial on tying the Uni knot. Best tutorial on tying this knot that I have ever seen! Didn’t realize this knot could be used for 95 percent of fishing situations. Just awesome!
Great video. I learned the clinch knot over 55 years ago and still use it in one form or another. Thanks for the update.
Good stuff... thanks for this clear to understand, well filmed and informative video. Thumbs up!
Weak knot. It only goes through the eyelet once.
Palomar or Trilene.
@@forestcityfishing4749 Not familiar with those, I'll have to look those up. Thanks for the tip.
This is the knot I always use, no problems with it ever.
My grandpa didn't teach me any decent line to line nots before he lost his mind due to cancer complications... he has now passed. Thanks for this video，I think he will be proud of me now，proper self sufficient fisherman :)
Wait a minute. I know this knot as the Duncan Loop, and it is indeed the knot I use for pretty much everything. However, I hadn't considered using it as the anchor knot to the reel. NICE!!
And now I see just how easy it is to tie a uni-to-uni ... just bought some fluoro today to try out using it as a leader. Never done it before. Leader for both mono and braid. Seems way easier than either the blood knot or surgeon's knot. Cool beans. :D
Great knot been around for years. It's featured prominently in Vic Dunaway's book the Complete Book of Baits, Rigs and Tackle. This book is a must for any angler.
Robert Johnson Yep...nothing new about the knot. Every fisherman should know it
you did just teach a kid to tie this knot, thank you, now I'm ready to go fishinh
never forget learning this knot back in the 80s, after i got so good that i could tie it in the dark in about 15 to 20 seconds i started teaching it to anyone that was interested. I have people come back and thank me many years later.
After fishing for 65 years and spending hundreds of hours retying the clinch knot (putting the tag end through the wrong side of the formed loop!), I may have learned something NEW. Thanks.
Top top video. Crystal clear. Thanks. Think we call this a grinner knot in UK but this is perfect. Love the way you have done a hook, back to back and loop all in same video! Class
Teach it to a kid hell . I'm over 60 . Thank you so much .And you don't want to know how many big fish i have lost to poor knots .
+bull frogger Now pass it on!
+bull frogger I've been using this since I was a kid over 20 years ago. Surprised that its not more widely known!
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gotta wet those knots with spit just before you tighten. If they have been slipping, you are probably tightening them down DRY !
it's not the knot, it can never be the knot, it's the way you do the knot.
That's the best demo I've seen, good technique of using the different color line!
Thanks for the clip its the best one I have ever seen showing a uni knot. I have used this knot for years when saltwater fishing but as my eye sight has got worst over the years I am going to start using it more when freshwater fishing once learnt it can be tied under poor light conditions.
Thanks again.
+11happychap Glad it helps
This tutorial is the best I've seen! That's why it has almost 6 million views. Thanks
great job on video. my go too knot after i learned this knot few years ago never looked back
That's a great quick knot for "walk the dog" lures. Thx! I was just using it for braid to fluoro.
My 6yo daughter just tied a perfect uni knot! This is a great video and I am the best dad.
I asked a friend who commercial fish for grouper what knot he used he showed me a uni but I had already been using it long time. Polamor and Snell are other methods people use with braid and flourcarbon but I like uni . Great video 👍
That is mastery. You are truly an expert. Excellent video.
Awesome the uni knot is what I use every time when I am tying my line to swivels when I tie it to a hook I use a snell I have never had one pull!!!!
Pls don't snell
Yakin'SC why
Most practical and easy to tie in the field and one of the strongest. One knot that does all things well.
Very well presented. A very useful knot for fly fishing for adding droppers. On the reel side once finished tie a half hitch you now have dropper. Thanks for posting.
Tag end.
I like that term a lot for the end part of the line. This was fantastic too, and you explained it all wonderfully. Thank you :)
You give the best examples and demonstrations.
Guard Dog Actual Thanks so much. Glad it helps
***** dat isn't doble uni knot doble uni is wen u doble line den do uni knot to oter uni wit also doble line 4 line conecton n it not as strong as u tink most strongest line conecton 4 lines is 12 turn bimni twis n ucatan knot conecton dis is strongest by far
Apoc Wolfman Apoc, if you are going to give advice and criticize a video, spend 30 seconds and make your response intelligible... And by the way, over 30 years fishing and I have never had a double uni (yes, it is a double uni) fail.
dmc16336 Outstanding response dmc16336
dmc16336 dats becuz u fish 4 small size week saltwater fish but u never fish 4 reel man size powarfull fish like black marlins Alaska halbut n African tigerfish
I'm glad I came across your video, finally a knot I can use and teach my Grandson. I was raised old school to use swivels and I really wanted to get away from them.Thank you so much
+Allen Irwin That is the perfect knot to teach a kid! Glad you like it
Lets be real folks; trying to learn and remember all those fancy knots can be overwhelming! Last year I went surf fishing for first time EVER, I had no idea what I was doing to begin with, but this uni knot worked like a charm and its my go to fishing knot in addition to the palomar knot.
Having just watched this excellent tutorial I experimented with 2 uni knot loops as a loop to loop connection and when I pulled it up tight it formed a sort of spring/shock absorber I am not sure how strong this is but it was also lower in profile, but the connection was longer than the uni to uni connection so if equal in strength to the uni to uni knot this could pass through the guides even easier. Thanks for posting this tutorial the instruction was very well presented and easy to follow.
God bless you brother thank you for teaching us this I really appreciate it
You are very welcome
Im going to use the double uni for sure. Ive broken several blood knots from braid to fluoro leader...thanks for the clear easy to follow vid!
+mojo jojo No problem. Send me a picture of the fish you catch using the knot
I started to make a knot I call a double pike knot as a kid. I use it for absolutely every occasion. Never thought it was my invention but I have never seen anyone else use it.
Glad I’m not the only one that uses this for about everything........
i use a fishermans knot...i will try out that knot u showed thanks bud. and those people that cant tye A Knot then tye lots and lots...lol
The uni knot is the best & the strongest believe it or not. i always tie it if the fish very strong the fishing line maybe get cut but away from the uni knot i noticed that at the swivel &the uni knot keep very strong &safe i trust it 100 per cent
Fantastic video. Learned it yesterday from my brother-in-law. Will be watching your video to master it! Thanks for the great public service!
When you tied the knot and left the gap (loop) by the hook, the bait will swim better for sure, but if you slide the knot all the way to the hook and tighten it... isn't that uni the strongest possible you can have? Thanks. Excellent video!
I wondered why he left a loop there. Thanks
simply clever for all situations.
Great concise video! Using the black background and colored line makes it ultra visible. The uni is my go-to knot as well.
Glad you like it. Thank you
I'm not a fisherman but this looks like a great permanent utility knot. Thanks for sharing!
Excellent demonstration .Thanks.
Known as a 'Grinner knot' when I was a kid in Ireland
This is the only type of knot I use. strongest hold you could ever have. Great video! Thank you
I only use this knot now! 30lb braid with a 3' fluorocarbon leader is PERFECT for casting light soft baits in freshwater largemouth bass fishing on spinning tackle.
+Dane H I feel the same way. Great knot!
All these times.. i tied it wrong.. thanks for the tutorial
One knot, to rule all others.
+Marco Montana Yeah! Palomar is the real name. Look it up. Maybe your daddy only had one (nut) and when he was pointing at the nut, you thought he was pointing at the knot? "This is a uni nut son ....."
Well aren't you just A nice man. If momma were alive, I don't think you'd be the best choice for dinner. Mercy. Such a nasty mind!
Or...he played with your horns and got a bunch Bull instead...
the palomar is at best an 85% of the breaking strength of the line knot the uni is stronger and easier to tie....
The knot I tie 95% of the time is a 6 wrap San Diego Jam. It's rated around 94-95% strength, stronger than a palomar even, and just as easy to tie. It's stronger than an improved clinch, either regular or double, by far. That's for a direct connection to a hook or a lure. It's the strongest knot out there in my experience. The other 5% I'll use a palomar.
If I'm tying in a leader, I use an FG knot(braid main line) or double uni (Mono main line). I've had double uni knots fail when using braided main line(on the cast) because of the lack of stretch, and I've ended up losing several expensive lures because of it. I've been tying the knot for years so I know how to tie it properly without having it weaken itself. I've never had a failure with an FG knot with braided main line and a fluoro leader. I use anywhere from 15lb to 30lb braid when I'm using fluorocarbon leaders.
The only other time I find myself tying a uni knot is when I'm spooling a reel, or as a backing to main line knot. Just for simplicity sake. It's a very quick and easy connection knot but I lack some confidence in it as a terminal knot.
Best knot ever. I would add something. Mono does great with 4 or 5 loops. Floro does fine with 5 or loops. Braid needs at least 7 preferably 8 loops. I have run everything from 150 pound braid to 3 pound mono. Currently using 6, 8, 15, 20, and 80 pound braid. The extra loops compensate for the slicker line. I have had 6 loop braid pull through a few times. But never at 8 loops that I can remember.
WOW! Every fisherman needs this knot. Excellent video
Aawww man I did something like the double uni a while back and I thought I'd invented something new lol, me and my buddies called the spinarette
A great knot for lures . Let's them move freely . Wash D C
Catfish
You mean to directly knot lures to the line? I rather use the rapala knot, because it gives the lure much more freedom to move: you'll cast further and avoid spinning lines.
I can't stop LAUGHING!!!! this is the easiest knot to tie directly to ANY lure... I *** N E V E R thought to use it for that application, I ONLY use this knot for Braid to Mono.. Who would have thunk it??? LOL... THANK YOU Mr. Saltwater Experience...
On the double Uni, still pull the tag ends tight once you have slid your knots together. I know he probably meant to do that, but with a slippery braid, I can't stress this enough. I love the double Uni and use it for so many applications on the Great Lakes. Very nice video!
95% of the time it works every time.
+olafurhh03 You bet it does
Only if it’s not a dropshot
Tie a man's Uni knot and he will fish for a day or until he gets hung up and has to break his line off; teach a man to tie the Uni knot and he will fish for a lifetime.
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wilson,,,,, I always use the blood knot never lets me down nearly the same knot when using mono wet the line
Detector De Mendigos 1.0 fuck u
sounds familiar
Shelby See
I've ignored this knot for a long time, having tied several other reliable knots for decades, but your demo here has won me over. I just spooled a very old, large, saltwater spinning reel with 20lb mono, using the uni knot to tie it to the spool. My new favorite knot! Thanks, Tom, great demo video!
I use the uni on everything and it's the perfect nail knot for slip bobber fishing! Its easy to use easy to teach and is more versatile then all the others I've seen and tried ! ! ! Thanks for the vid.
🥃cheers🍻
Thanks for posting... I am curious if you do 4 or 5 loops when attaching to the reel? It seems that you could get away with one or two to reduce the size of the knot.
The size of the knot is not going to be much different nor will it affect the rest of the line. I want the strongest knot I can get there, so if a fish takes everything, I may still have a chance.
+Saltwater Experience if the fish takes everything? Love that positive attitude... Lol
It happens
Jeff G
now i what to know about the other 5 pct.
Uni knot is boss - I use it for most applications, about 95% as mentioned here. The only other knots I use is the Aussie Plait for making doubles when chasing Marlin and improved albright for joining braid to fluorocarbon leader. BUT here is the kicker - I use the uni knot in Marlin fishing and I use the double uni to splice lines of equal diameter. It's a great knot that has caught me plenty of fish (as evidenced by vids on my channel).
This is an excellent video presentation by a professional person. Black background, coloured lines, and clear audio. Congratulations! I keep viewing this video time and time again, it's so good.
those r some fishermans hands for sure lol
knot bad knot bad at all =) thanx
+smiles1969able No pun intended
i love this know, it looks like it alot easier to tie as well as opposed to trying to get the end back through the loop on a cinch knot. Great video thanks so much.
Better knot than a cinch.
Thanks for your very informative video about this knot, and all the situations that it covers. I want to teach two of my great grandchildren how to fly fish this summer, but I want them to learn how to set up, and change flies and rods, and such, by themselves. The time that you took to make this presentation is priceless to me.....we'll just have to practice. Thank you again.
I have used this knot - six loops minimum - for over three decades of fishing. I have never lost a fish because "I fucked up the knot." Moistening the line before you start tying helps a ton - do that.
I use it for fishing spools, equipment, lures, hooks... so long as you can cut the "free end" at the end (and you can use your teeth, if you're really stuck for gear - not recommended), you end up with an overhand knot on crack - the "Uni knot"
I tried to find tying of fishing knots and this is the best video so far....kudos to you my good sir!!
Danny Vasquez Thank you Danny...I did quite a few videos. Some already out and some on the way. Enjoy and share
I just wanted to thank you for this video. I love to fish but I have a lot to learn. never had anyone to show me how to tie a proper fishing knot before. very helpful end easy. thank you for taking the time to do this!!
Your video allowed me to master the knot this weekend. I didn't have to wait for someone else to do my knots. Thank you for this video
Nice finish. At first I was intrigued about tying the knot to the hook that way...but to have it on the reel and hold, icing on the cake.
I compliment you with your teaching ability: you are a great teacher! Thank you for being generous by sharing. May God bless you more.
I find this Uni knot the best so thank you very much for this video and big hello for you from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Concise & perfectly explained. video with everything you need to know without of all the usual palaver. Thank you.