Braid-To-Leader KNOTS…I Wish I Knew This SOONER

[@BassFishingHQ]

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[@pepepepito623]

Are you kidding?! Tying that knot ,I can blame it!

[@168smk5]

Hey Tyler next time you are doing testing, I really think you should wear a white Lab coat. You could pull it off. Love the knot testing series. I have been using the FG knot for the last several years. It is a good knot.

[@menfispescaypaseo]

Hello, when I started using braided line, I started to see several knots to tie the leader and among all the fishermen they always gave me a different one, but one day a good friend He told me to use the fg knot, I can assure you that the leader is finished first before it bursts, from then on it is the only knot I use for that, and I am already very skilled at doing it. Greetings from Durango Mexico

[@DavidSteer-i1u]

Greetings from Australia. I am a huge fan of getting the most out of my braid by using the thinnest diameter of light braids and light leaders for estuary fishing. I also bulk spool purchased a ton of "4lb" Fireline years ago so this is what I will use until it all gets worn out and thrown away. New 4lb Fireline used to break at 16ish lbs tension before knotting so to say it is overkill is an understatement. I, too used to use a double uni knot long ago to attach the 4lb braid to 8lb fluorocarbon and yeah it use to fail at the uni knot at around 4-5 lbs every time. Then I learned how to tie the FG knot by using the technique of holding the braid at tension ( with the rod in a rod holder in my kayak and the end of the braid between my teeth) This method works fine for me with such thin braids. Now, because of perfecting the tying of the FG knot whilst kayaking, I am getting the rig to fail at 8lbs when the flurocarbon lets go. If you struggle to tie FG knots using one technique, try another until you find one that works for you. There is no shortage of KZbin how to clips to learn the various methods. It is well worth putting in the time to perfect the knot in the comfort of your own home, and once competent, you can even tie it in a pitching kayak pretty quickly.

[@jasontaliaferro8829]

Thanks!

[@BassFishingHQ]

Thanks for the support man!

[@BrettCardin]

Tyler, this was a cool test! I tie the Alberto knot so I definitely feel better about it. Thanks for sharing!

[@BassFishingHQ]

Alberto did pretty well

[@wayne-oo]

I think you should have shown us how you are tieing these knots !

[@macking4942]

YES!

[@hamburger49]

My question is was he doubling the braid or just tying single braid to mono? I have always heard that in a single to single knot the braid will cut the mono quicker

[@paulstuartwilson485]

You have successfully proven what I, and many other anglers have known for a while. The FG is the best knot. Hands down, without a doubt, absolute stone-cold best. And, it's also the thinnest knot so it passes through the guides better too. Pain in the ass to learn, to be sure, but it's the best one. 👍🇺🇸

[@timappleton2962]

Totally agree nothing else even close

[@secretbassrigs]

Man, now I know I'm old. Pretty sure the FG wasn't even invented when I started using braid. And I was a hold out on braid, lol!

[@trumpking4874]

Actually it’s been beaten

[@secretbassrigs]

@@trumpking4874 and?

[@timappleton2962]

For me it’s how long it lasts and how it goes thru your guides like it’s not even there, and the strength is incredible

[@back-corner-turnings]

Enjoyed the video, and it’s a great addition to the other knot and line strength videos you’ve done. I have used all three of these knots in the past, but I’ve been using the Alberto exclusively for about the last year and will continue to do so, here’s why. It’s way stronger than the double uni, and way easier to tie than the FG knot. I don’t see the alberto knot breaking at a lower percentage of line strength than the FG knot as a big problem and here’s why. All the Alberto knots broke north of 90%. In your fluoro to bait knot test, your own data showed that the best of the seven knots tested got just over 88%. It would seem that’s the weak link. That’s just my take on it. Keep up the great content.

[@TwiztidPain]

Also, what people need to realize aplication matters, diaamitar, and the situation you are tieing in. If you are on a boat needing to tie fast in a pinch. What is easy for you. If you using 50 lb braid to 60lb mono like I do for deep see, you not tieing that by hand easy. I can but that x8 braid will cut your hand up. I tie P.E. for that to junk big baits for bigger fish., jigging, and any heavy application. On my light rig, I will use Alberto knots, or FG they don't very much in streng in real world application.

[@dpbierman2586]

True that... sure more of a pain in the butt... but the confidence when you have to pull hard on a fish with light line is just next level. I prefer the PR knot when I have time to work with the bobbin... but the FG is failsafe...

[@TheTwitchybird]

With the pinky method you can literally tie an FG knot in 60 seconds in strong wind.

[@crowe1974]

That's what I love about your channel the different things you're showing us. Looks like I'm learning how to tie the FG knot.

[@BassFishingHQ]

I try to be different when I can. Sometimes it’s hard on KZbin

[@rodrigoelgu]

@@BassFishingHQ great stuff man.

[@helotaxi]

Always nice to learn something new, however, if your current knot is reliable for you switching to something different just might not be worth it. The learning curve on getting a reliable FG knot is pretty steep and it's one of those knot that if it isn't tied right, will just fall apart. Once you've got it right, it's stronger than the line, but you can't get it wrong.

[@rodrigoelgu]

@@helotaxi if you do any type of tournaments learn the fg

[@domainmojo2162]

That knot is just on another level! It refuses to break. Interesting to see just how consistent the results are- across all 3 tiers, between all 3 contenders.

[@chadcorrell9550]

Tyler, love the channels and all of the great content. Continued success!!! The key is a good reel with a smooth drag. So you do not have to find the breaking point. A couple of summers ago on my 7’ med/fast, moderate action finesse setup 10lb braid to 8lb floro, hooked and landed a 38” Striper while bass fishing. Connection knot was an old school blood knot. First one my pop taught me

[@FishNFoolLures]

Your results are exactly what I thought they would be. I use the Alberto for most all of my bass fishing when tying similar line diameters together and I have had pretty much zero knot failures. I only tie the FG knot for all of my heavy fluoro leaders when I'm Pike fishing. Both have served me well. It would have been nice to test some of the other knots out there to compare to. Like the GT knot some guys swear by and the Albright a lot of guys still tie. Even a blood knot, I know guys that swear that is the strongest knot you can tie, Knot that I believe that LOL

[@camarojeff9786]

I can’t tie a FG, the Alberto has never failed me. It’s very strong. I just make sure I tie the braided end a few times extra

[@markglorioso4590]

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[@DividedWeAllFall]

Perfect timing, I just decided to become a flouro backing, to braid, to flouro leader user yesterday, and I picked the double uni knot. It seems quite effective. Interested in how this video goes!

[@unionsquaregrassman]

Great video, thank you for doing the work! You did demonstrate the best knot combo, but you could have included a control by just strength testing the leader as well.

[@nathanwilliams4974]

This is the kind of hard-hitting journalism I subscribe to this channel for! In all seriousness, I started fishing again last year and I've been debating if I want to start using a leader. If I do, I think I'll learn to tie the FG knot. Great video!

[@SnarleyHickory]

Over the past couple years I switched to the PR knot with a rizzuto finish. You need a bobbin but I find it a lot easier to tie then the FG knot and it's extremely strong. I have had success all the way down to 6 lb test and I now run Braid to Floro on all my rods.

[@csmith80]

I was excited about this video, excellent job! Can you do one on how you tie your FG, I have had very little success in trying to tie mine, it always slips. I always go with Alberto, although even after this video I still have a lot of confidence in the Alberto. Thanks!

[@bpkrieg]

Love the FG knot… I just hate tieing it 😅 Thankfully I found a knot tool that makes it way easier to do it.

[@flippintobyland7257]

What tool ?

[@NateTillsonn]

WHAT TOOL MAN?! 😅

[@shawnriebe4547]

Thanks Tyler! I love the FG and this backs up my findings. I appreciate these videos.

[@benwilkey2060]

Something I saw on a small scale somewhere was a test on fluorocarbon RE-stretch. That video showed how much better mono was on second and third pulls NEAR TO breakage strength vs fluoro which tended to maintain very little strength by the second pull. It would be interesting to see a more comprehensive study-especially since you already know the best lines and knots. Just goes to show the importance of fresh fluorocarbon and fresher knots. (Especially for those folks that love to use a crankbait clip all day and never retie! 😅) Great seeing you briefly on Sunday!

[@Myotis05]

really like your test. very well done and systematic. Can't get more scientific than this!

[@jimkingsland1645]

Tyler, Your scientific approach and data gathering are compelling indeed. Your testing and spreadsheets certainly tell the story! I do have a question though: recently I watched your vid testing braid to terminal tackle knots. Great job! Do you expect different winners for fluoro and mono? Honestly I don’t know what to tie anymore. I like the double Pitzen and am trying the fishing fool knot. Do you have a recommended terminal tackle knot for fluoro? Is it different than the best knots for braid? Thanks!

[@blakerepka4077]

Super cool test Tyler! Thanks for your time, and the comedy was the icing on the cake 😂

[@jaaron2834]

Every knot will differ between different individuals tying the knot and also the make of the line and whether you lubed the knot or didn't lube it…. Everyone will have different results overall… I must say... The FG knot has been my go-to knot regardless of whether fishing in salt or freshwater… it's the knot of less resistance through the guides… After using the FG knot in the surf has proved superior for my needs... 80lb. Braid to 80lb. top shot/shock mono leader( about 50’) and I still cast 150 yards no problem and no problem through the guides… Superglue coating on your FG knot will make it slick as slug snot… 👍😎👌

[@twilli2011]

As always it waas great to see you at the expo this year and chat throughout the day. FG knot is all i use these days, i am glad you proved out my experiances. Also give me a holler when your ready to come out on a kayak!

[@expomm]

I use the German knotless wire connector called "verbindung knotless" for braid to fluoro, reports says that is 90% strong with the advantage of not need to tie a knot, only disadvantage is that the wire cannot go in most the guides. Regarding your experiment, the key to FG knot is the user expertise on tying the knot, which requires sometime. The other thing on FG is that it only works on diameters where fluoro or mono are bigger than the braid, in my experience. Nonetheless great video!

[@astrophysicistguy]

Tyler, I love your channel and really love your technical approach to test. That being said, since I’ve literally never had my uni to uni knot break and cost me a bass I have no plans to switch. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. The knot is easy to tie and simply works for me and 8 only use it on my spinning rods for wacky rig and core tackle fluke rig. Everything else is straight braid or straight fluoro so line to line knots are not a player …keep up the great work

[@brucesmithoutdoors]

I really appreciate you doing this video!! I have always tied the FG knot on everything. This proves I’m doing the right one. Thanks a ton for sharing your findings!! Keep up the great work!

[@Oscar11060]

Excellent video! I’ve always used the Alberto knot, and until I can tie the fg knot without watching a video, I can be confident it won’t break.

[@skidemn]

Still not gonna tie an FG knot for freshwater. I don’t lose fish to bad knots, I lose them to abrasions when I fail to retie often enough. With the amount of breakoffs in my favorite lake, I’d spend too long tying knots and less time fishing.

[@gawnan8066]

Agreed

[@Biaxident01]

I've never had a bass or musky break a uni to uni knot, i can tie it in 20 seconds, it's what i'll keep using

[@whoimia5208]

The best knot is the knot you tie best.

[@ericarbo5044]

That really sucks you take the fish to school with break-off’s. Or they die. Hopefully you fish just bass too. Get better rigging and learn knots 🪢 Tight lines to ya.

[@Fish-y3g]

Fgs take like 30 seconds to tie. And have multiple of the same setups rigged just in case

[@FishermanJoel]

Fantastic test video! I’d like to see the blood knot as a comparison as well. That’s the braid to leader knot I tie and most fly fisherman use it for their tapered leaders as well.

[@timtweet8149]

Wow! Great stuff and proof for any angler to use. Haven't gone braid yet or even trying to use a braid to mono/fluro leader. Results were very interesting. Loved the other videos youve done testing various types of lines and the knotts most if us use. Thank you for your time making these.

[@dizahab222]

Great video ! , I had fg slip between wet 40lb braid to 20 fluorocarbon but only 16wraps, I used surgeons knot instead and held up , would be curious on tested wet braid as well as surgeons knot strength 👍 thanks

[@ArisaemaDracontium]

I switched to FG from Uni to Uni last year. The difference was stunning. Goes through the guides smoother and noticeably stronger. Also, I felt like I would mess-up the uni-to-uni sometimes and not know it until it broke off really easily. The FG is a hard knot to learn, but once you knot it its not bad to tie, and it will be obvious if you do it wrong.

[@timholsworth316]

Great test and video! Thanks Tyler! The FG knot is so difficult (I failed every time I tried) it makes a 90% Alberto knot a no-brainer. Great strength and small diameter don’t mean much if it’s almost impossible to tie. And I used small diameter line, so that is probably why I find it so difficult. Thanks again!!

[@jaaron2834]

Good informative video… For those that didn't know… to learn and tying these knots is the earning curve for everyone 👍

[@mysteryman5213]

Well done T. I appreciate you taking the time and using the appropriate equipment when doing these comparisons. I've tried countless times practicing tying the FG knowing it's superior but Sadly, as a casual & elderly angler, I lack the dexterity & skill to master it.

[@BassFishingHQ]

Thanks for watching!

[@macking4942]

@@BassFishingHQ Can you please follow up on this and show us how you tied each knot? There are different variations our there for uni, alberto and fg.

[@barnes80]

I love your channel man. You put in a lot of time and effort on this channel and I along with everyone else greatly appreciates it.

[@justinchaffin8887]

These videos are great. I love you use the scientific method to address questions in fishing. The alberto knot is good enough for how easy it is

[@adammitchell3462]

Im an alberto fan myself...still working on learning the fg

[@DonMock1]

I use the FG Knot. I really appreciate the time and effort you put into these line and knot test.

[@dunerinaz]

It's good to see your testing lines up with what I use. I use the FG for braid to fluorocarbon and the SD Jam to terminal tackle. Went on a 5 day charter out of San Diego last year and managed to get some old timers that were hell bent on using the Alberto, to switch to the FG. Sponsored charters are a blast because there are classes on knot tying and rigging while motoring between fishing spots.

[@Gr8one76]

Already have decided to tying the FG before watching this video from now on. I use 15 pound braid to 15 pound Flouro. Just started using braid to Flouro leader last year, and been using the double uni. Haven't had issues with it breaking, but looking for something to go through the guides better. Thanks for the info! 🤙

[@bobbyhogan9207]

Thank you for the testing Sir 👊 No real surprises, the FG stands for Freaking Good knot 😝 They are such a pain to tie but well worth the efforts 😎

[@jearldhillis7776]

Great knot videos, can you do different drop shot knots next?

[@richardharker2775]

What I like about this video is the op is using equipment and his own skills to prove a point.

[@joeb7508]

Been waiting for this one Tyler. I tie the FG at home and the Alberto on the water. FG IS AMAZING!! I had a couple of instances when working twitch type baits where I believe my FG knot unraveled. Most likely my fault when tying. Going to increase wraps to 22 from 17. Thanks for taking the time to do all this testing!!

[@cobra12r]

I’ve struggled to learn to tie the fg knot, but then I bought the FG KNOT ASSIST 2.0 tool, I keep it in my pack and the fg knot is all I use, I can’t scream enough about this tool it’s cheap and a lifesaver

[@coltreloader]

It was nice to meet you on Sunday. I hope you have a great fishing season!

[@davidgerdes1815]

How many wraps with each line on the double uni knot?

[@korzer]

Great to see you were wearing your safety glasses! That was a dangerous experiment! thanks for risking your life for knot science.

[@Dlezman_fishing]

thanks so much for putting so much time into making these tests. Very helpful.

[@shawnholderman2316]

Love the Alberto knot. I might try to learn the fg knot eventually. Was wondering what flipping hooks you use.

[@Markisuncfan]

What has been your experience with the FG and Alberto knots going thru the guides during the day? I tie the Alberto mainly because at 61, arthritis in fingers makes the Alberto tough enough to tie. I have no clue about the FG, not tried it. Thanks.

[@christophercox8712]

Good content. Years ago I was using uni/uni and kept breaking the floro while casting right at the knot. I switched to the fg and haven’t had an issue since.

[@LouisianaSpey]

Snapped off this past weekend on a double uni knot, and have been using this for several years, and this was my first time to have a know break

[@Lilrhino81]

Have you tried the red Phillips knot? Would like to see what a test on it would show compared to the others here. It’s may not be as streamlined as FG knot but so much easier to tie on the water. been my go to since I found it here on YT.

[@terrybowers4192]

The FG was my go to, though I may have to try 5 times to get it right. Then, I saw the PR knot. I bought a bobbin on line and have tied a few leaders. Not as easy as some make it look, but when I finally got it, it’s thin, goes through guides amazingly well, and lays on a spinning reel spool so much better. Oh, and they say it’s got better strength than the FG, and I’ve seen one test that backed that up.

[@jeffreymurphy5313]

Great video! Your knot test videos are always excellent.

[@mikek3638]

I love this kind of stuff. Data and knots. I use the Alberto on the boat or in the kayak and at home tie the FG. I have not had a break off on the Alberto in a long time and like the knot, but feel the FG is thinner so it has a benefit. Good to see the results. I'd be interested in an expanded test or even do some where other people tie the knots. I would also be curious to see a longer line test to imitate more of a real life situation where there is usually more line out.

[@smetljesm2276]

Very cool test. Thanks for doing it and documenting it in thia ways. Has the braid failed in anybof the 10lb vs 10lb tests or was it always flourocarbon? Also it would have been cool to see each line solo. To establish their baseline in his test.

[@btdean02]

Thanks for taking the time to conduct a thorough test! A great science project related to fishing! :D

[@ClemonsBoats]

Another EPIC video! Thanks for the work done here. May have to learn the FG knot better and leave the Alberto behind.

[@dwarren01]

Was looking forward to this video! Can you link or do a video on how you tie your FG knot?

[@BassFishingHQ]

I’ll have to make one specifically for it and I’ll link it then

[@BobSmith-bi2mn]

⁠@mesa620 that’s a good video. Looks like that’s how Tyler might do it, the way he mentions using the gloves.

[@Ben-kd8tp]

Here is a notable result based on your testing: there appears to be a direct correlation between the ratio of braid to leader diameters such that as the ratio approaches zero, all of the knots get stronger. The first test was 50 lb braid to 20 lb leader which is about 0.014” and 0.016” depending on brands. That’s a ratio of 1:1.143 or 87.5%. The braid diameter was 87.5% of the flouro diameter. Second test: 30lb to 16lb; about 0.012” to 0.014” or 1:1.167 or 85.7%. A smaller ratio. Third test: 10lb to 10lb; about 0.008” to 0.011” or 1:1.375 or 72.7% As the ratio of the diameters approaches zero the knots get stronger. Love to hear the explanation for that.

[@Ben-kd8tp]

It is not immediately apparent but it’s not a direct linear correlation - that would be impossible. It therefore must be a parabolic correlation. Take this example: It is clear that if you hold the braid diameter constant and increase the diameter of the flouro, knot strength improves. Likewise, holding flouro diameter constant and decreasing braid diameter has the same effect. But since a braid with diameter zero would result in no knot at all, therefore 0% break strength, one could assume that it is a gradual transition to 0% break strength. The diameter sizes in your experiment saw an increase in strength as the ratio of diameters approached zero but there must be a point at which it levels off and then knots start becoming weaker. That theory would mean that there is a parabolic correlation and therefore, because a parabola has a peak, there is an “ideal” flouro diameter for “X” diameter of braid. I think this will make for and interesting experiment and I for one would love to see it. You could find the “ideal” leader size to maximize line strength- putting aside the obvious advantages of running a particular size leader for the sake of science.

[@addrock123]

I started with the double uni, but have since been tying the alberto and love it. I have yet to break at the knot.

[@michaelcharlesleone]

Awesome job, as always! Can you maybe try the same test but use a GT knot? I feel the GT is stronger and certainly easier to tie than a FG knot. I'd love to see the results. Pretty please 🙂

[@seanmurphy637]

I used to use the Alberto knot but recently learned the Yucatan knot. Quicker for me to tie and very strong. I would like to see a strength test on that knot.

[@KhakiPantsFishing]

Great test and well orchestrated. Some questions 1. Since the FG knot did not break, do you think you should just say it's greater than 100% and leave it at that? The reported values are only telling you about the break strength of 20lb floro. 2. Is knot strength or knot reliability the bigger issue? Perhaps knots failing and line's breaking is the problem on the water. If the double-uni consistently gives 15lbs of break strength and does not fail, it might be a good choice since it is almost certainly stronger than the drag and the leader if it has any nicks. 3. I use FG knots, which are amazingly strong but occasionally fail. Should I switch to double-uni which is never amazingly strong but almost never fails?

[@jesseteichmann2397]

Thanks for the video. I love how data and fact driven it is.

[@donpanico7708]

Hey Tyler I use a double Albright knot where I wrap a braid loop 15 times around the leader loop and the pass the braid loop through the leader loop and cinch it down. I haven’t had any issues with it and would like to see it tested. Thanks

[@tigershark8056]

Hi Tyler, in case u didnt know. Some japanese brands have tools for tying the FG knot. Something like the Daiichiseiko Knot Assist 2.0 made my life soo much esier.

[@smgee6516]

Did you include a control run of each line alone with no knot? That would be of interest. Thanks for this information. Excellent job!!!!

[@pollutedent4880]

Great video! Do you think the knots would break at different results under water? 🤔

[@Jason_Voorhees.]

Ive watched like 30 of your videos over the past 2 or 3 months. Today i finally subscribed 😂

[@mikedeterding468]

Tyler in these series of knot videos where youve been tied amd testdd could you do a video showing how you tied the knots in the videos from this series the braid and floros as well especially like youve said before the quality of that knot will make a 50% difference.... Quality or can get 100% and + if tied correctly on some? There are alot of videos cashing in on how they tie but if your fan base wants to achieve the same results would like the same version of those knots tested.

[@dansteiner5644]

This is why I only use the FG. Great video Tyler and thank you for verifying that I am on the right path ;)

[@martisam21]

Love that you tie the fg the same way I do and it is still so strong. No need to use your teeth to get that strength.

[@Abstruseish]

I use the uni to uni with great success, I very the number of wraps depending on the line. I almost always use a 10# braid main line and very the leader strength between 6# to 20# so the leader wraps very from 6 to 3 because thicker line needs less wraps. I'm interested to see if that makes the difference I think it does, and if it matters. Test the uni to uni but include the connecting knots to the lure. I usually use a nonslip loop knot, unit knot, clench knot, palamar, ect and it always breaks at one of those instead of the leader knot, so I haven't bothered to learn another connecting knot.

[@christopherrodriguez9055]

Getting into braid and lead glad to knot have bad habits or bias to knots I already know. FG will be the one I learn and stick with right off the bat ❤

[@menglee6]

I love the alberto but with my experience it tend to slip off maybe because I dudn't overlap the line properly when tying or not tighting it properly but sometime just by tighting it the fluro carbon snap. Also, maybe it knot come undone or maybe it's the coating on the line, I don't know. sometime just by casting my whole leader slip through and I lost everything ( when finishing retie fresh knot, hooks, and bait). I was using a 20 lb reaction tackle high performance fishing gear to Seaguar BASIX 20lb Fluorocarbon I used the alberto knot on J-braid to the Seaguar too and it slip sometime too so I am done with the alberto knot and use the double uni knot or the gt knot love the fg knot but I cant tie that knot out in the water

[@randallground4324]

Great video, since line is only as strong as the weakest link, what is the advantage of using say 50 lb braid with a 14 lb leader. Have you all ready done a video on what type lures or conditions can you use straight braid with no leader with? Thanks for the great informative videos.

[@treycain3233]

How many wraps were you using on the uni, and do you think more wraps would change the results?

[@CODnumber2]

Can you test flouro knots against shock like from the hookset there are certain knots and certain flouros that struggle on the hookset even tho they are abrasion resistant or high weight breaking strength.

[@Aimsport-video]

I have seen tests where the FG was not tied properly and broke in the middle of the pack. You have clearly tied those FGs properly! Awesome.

[@emach07]

Fantastic video!!! I tried the FG but gave up. Been using the Alberto due to having issues with the double uni using really thin braid line. Got snagged the other day with the Alberto and I had one hell of a time snapping the line. Pretty much the same when i get snagged with the double uni. I figure with that and using my drag properly and a net I won't ever have issues but I may try again on the FG. It looks thinner and like it would go through the guides smoother

[@Dave-jy4wi]

Been tying the FG for years and it just can't be beat!

[@JosephHenry-nd1su]

Great segment. Will definitely be trying that FG knot.

[@thomasneal7126]

Here is the part I think we might be overlooking. tests like this are fun to see how knots fair but at the end of the day, is even the weakest knot in testing still more than strong enough to handle the amount of pressure even the biggest of bass can put on the knot (if tied correctly). In a sense is the FG overkill. don't get me wrong, if you love the strength the FG knot provides and choose to use it by all means do so, but if you love maybe the Alberto Knot, it is still plenty strong enough to handle the pressure any size bass could put on it (if tied correctly). After trying them all I settled on the Modified Albright knot (strong, easy to tie, very small knot). It has never failed me in all my years of using it. Would it be beaten in a strength test like this by other knots? probably so, but that would not make me abandon it for the stronger knots.

[@dadbod4life]

Ive had so much luck with the double uni and have been using it for 30 years. Guess I need to give a new knot a try. FG will be the one I try first.

[@LUE68]

I love ur tests! I see some scientist envy under that Bass hat!! I'll keep tying my Alberto on the water but this makes me want to set stuff up pre game with the FG. Does it get thru the micro guides?

[@adammitchell3462]

Thank you for doing this,i really appreciate this type of thing

[@justinmitchell6275]

Great info, but im curious with the nature of the double uni knot how the fluorocarbon cinches down on itself, did you wet the line before cinching? I assume you did, but that would obviously cause premature failure if it wasn't.

[@justinwasden6986]

Great content and solid facts! Thank you!! I would like to see you compare the Carrot knot to the FG knot. The Carrot knot looks like it would be better but looks can be deceiving.

[@jamesreeve7990]

Did you double wrap your braid with the fg knot.if so tdy it single strand alot smaller and you will be surpried with results

[@DFWdarin]

On the double uni though how many knots are you doing on each side? I feel like the more loops you do on each side the stronger it gets but I guess I'm maybe off based on that.

[@Fishwish]

Really interesting vid - nice one. Have you done a test on loop to loops?

[@tonyb-50]

No braid for me, but I’m still watching!!!

[@marvinmoore5712]

I see no point of using braid .I hooked a log and try to brake 18 lb sun line and could not brake it with my hands no braid needed

[@masfishing1]

I really liked this video! Great information to us. 2 questions. 1) how many times do you wrap your alberto knot? I usually go up 7 wraps come back 7 wraps. 2) do you have a video on how to tie a FG knot? Ive watched a lot of FG knot videos on youtube and the only video that helped me was by Chris Zaldain because he put the camera on his head i think, giving me his POV angle that helped me. I can kind of tie a FG knot, but to me the time/effort it takes is not worth the strength results I just saw on your video. If u have time, how many wraps on your alberto knot and if u have fg knot video or know of a good one i can learn a simple method to tie that dam knot.