FG Knot - Quick and Easy

Struggling to tie an FG Knot? Heres a quick and easy way to tie it

[@thedon9670]

FINALLY!!!! Finally I have found a very clear, in focus, up close video showing how to do the twists! Thank you so much.

[@MH-ls1xi]

This is how i have been tying this knot for the last 3 years by far best and easiest way to tie it in the field or on a rocking boat. I stop a 14 weaves and have tremendous confidence in the strength of the knot. One tip i can give you is make your leader tag a little longer and hold both the main leader and the tag leader in your hands loosely while tightening the rizutto. This helps the rizutto tighten parallel with the fg and you don't get that little kink in the end. Awesome vid keep it up.

[@Sniper_9002]

Thank you , Very easy and strong

[@easyaussietarget3355]

One of the more simpler methods I have seen. I really like the simplicity of the way you twist and wrap the main part of the knot. Great tutorial mate!

[@Deanobravio]

Cheers mate 👍 yeh I've tried a lot of different ways and this is by far my preferred

[@boobookittyfuck3344]

The easiest method I've seen for this knot. Thank you. I just use a double uni and have never had an issue with it, so no reason to change now since I can do that even quicker and never lost a fish due to a broken knot.

[@Fj4LiFe23]

i've actually had the fg come lose on my but i think its just due to me not having enough practice with it. my go to has been uni-uni for ever but nothing beats an fg through the guides.

[@BigMoneyJonah]

I know I’m late to the party here, but that is an exceptional demo for the FG. I know what I’m doing this winter.

[@Deanobravio]

Glad you liked it mate 👍 tight lines 🎣🐟

[@jakemyazka3246]

By far best fg knot method on KZbin... I watched like 30 videos before I found this one!!!

[@ricardoaviles7794]

Probably the most instructional video on this knot. Made my first FG knot, thanks to you kind sir. Now, to try it out.

[@Deanobravio]

Glad you found it easy. Ive had a few people now say the same, thats why i wanted to share the way i tie it. Tight lines! 🎣🐟

[@7208021]

Saliva in the frame "not aesthetically pleasing, but practical :))" This is the best demonstration of this node that I have met. Thanks. Спасибо !

[@jaredkemperfishing]

I have to say this is by far the easiest method to remember I've seen and looks easier to tie! Thanks man!

[@archerlane9802]

Best video yet that I've seen... And that finish wrap is one that I've used to final wrap bow strings at the end of serving wraps. Fg knots are a bit simpler than making bow strings and they should be... Fishing is suppose to be fun!

[@Deanobravio]

Awesome mate, glad you enjoyed 👌

[@LumocolorARTnr1319]

This is the best FG knot I have seen.

[@6Sisu9]

This has to be one of the easiest methods I've seen so far! Good job!

[@Moontanthefirst]

Best FG tutorial I've found so far! Cheers mate. 👍

[@kenreville9134]

Nice job. After watching several others, I like your method the best. Thanks!

[@jaybee006]

Awesome! By far the best finish I have seen. Especially like the use of the dowels for tightening.

[@Deanobravio]

Thank you mate. Yeh, very quick and easy 👌

[@richarddangles69]

U just made a man w neuropathy have some hope for tying this knot. Granted my 12lb leader is my weak point even w an alberto knot, doesn't hurt to learn more. Awesome stuff!

[@weisswurstfruhstuck8523]

Wow. That was amazing. I watched like 30 FG knot videos but this is by far the best method without an electric machine or whatever needed. Just knowledge and practice. Love it. Thanks a lot ! Tomorrow is practice day for this for myself 😬😂

[@Deanobravio]

Ah, awesome mate, thanks very much. Glad it helped 👍

[@richardtharp1608]

Awesome Explanation and Method for tying this Leader Knot !! Thanks, Richard

[@thankfullife7968]

Certainly a different twist (pun intended) on this best knot ever. I was waiting for you to throw a few extra 1/2 hitches using the braid after you cut the flouro just to hide the sharp tag end but hey no biggie. Great job brother

[@Deanobravio]

Cheers mate. Never found the need. I have fished this knot extensively with Yellowtail to 100lb, GT to over 100lb, tuna to 200lb and everything else you can imagine with no failures. The only other addition is you could hit the leader end with a lighter or Bouz lighter to bulb it 👌🎣🐟

[@junserrato3165]

Subscribed!! Finally found the easiest way to learn fg knot. Nice how u lock it with the reverse uni. Many thanks

[@Deanobravio]

Awesome mate , im so glad it helped you tie the FG Knot! 👌🤙🎣🐟

[@808johndough]

The ends of the fg have always been a challenge for me. This helps! Thanks

[@Deanobravio]

Im so glad mate. Theres many different ways to finish an FG knot, but i find this the best way 👌

[@martingray8350]

Fruk me dead I’ve watched 6hundred million channels on how to tie this knot and only ended up frustrated. I watched this once and it all makes sense and finally got it to work thanks 😊

[@Deanobravio]

Awesome mate, so glad. It's essentially why I filmed these videos, I found the same with a lot of knot videos. I just wanted them to be easy to understand and follow 👍

[@maaifoediedelarey4335]

Very interesting, as compared to the ending off with 4 x half hitches, as I've always tied it, with no problems. I'm going to give this a shot though, see how it performs over time. Thanks for video 👍.

[@firstwaswhen]

Having some problems with this knot. Mostly the hitches for some reason but I enjoy your method a lot. Can’t wait to give it a shot after work. Keep it up.

[@Deanobravio]

Cheers mate. You give it a go, practice lots. If you want to try the method with the hitches a lot of people will go 6 alternating over the braid and leader, then trim the leader, then another 6 alternating just on the braid and then the rizutto finish I do here. I just find it's all not really needed, this method here has never given me any grief 👌

[@dizzious]

This is definitely the easiest and fastest way to tie it. Thanks!

[@Deanobravio]

Awesome mate, glad you liked it 👌🎣🐟

[@andychelini3206]

Great instruction for the FG. Ive seen them all and your is best. Kind Regards, Andy Venezuela

[@Deanobravio]

Thank you Andy 👌

[@jonnywaselectric]

I was waiting for a half hitch or 2, nice to see a different method. My tag pullers are very similar, I use garden hose on an aluminium rod works a treat, I'm gunna make a couple more out of dowel and garden hose.

[@jeffreyt76]

Thanks man! This really helped a lot. Couldn’t do it for the life of me the other ways

[@Jrizy.]

Wow this is the fastest I have ever seen this knot tied. I am going to have to give it a try. Thanks man! I’ll probably go with the half hitch knot instead, but I will try yours first. Cheers 🍻

[@Deanobravio]

Yeh mate, have no troubles tying this variation in a boat, even when the weather is shitty 👍

[@tainanatua4056]

Dis is an aewsome & easy FG knot bud. Thank u im gonna try dis out

[@RazvanStefan]

very cool way to get those FG. I personally singe the FG with a rizzuto as well, but I like how fast you are doing those FG wraps, starting to pratice right now!

[@Deanobravio]

Thank you man, I definitely find it the easiest way to get the wraps 🤙

[@bradsfishing4614]

Have caught a few sharks tying it this way knot held fine. Thanks mate for the vid made this knot doable for me.

[@Deanobravio]

So glad this video mate it easier for you to tie the FG Knot and get amongst a few fish, tight lines 👍🎣🐟

[@fkruger1991]

Way easier fg knot... I’ll be using this way of tying instead of the old way! Thanks!

[@jtln2m]

Never been able to tie this knot until i watched this. Thanks

[@Deanobravio]

Thats great mate! Super happy, tight lines 🎣🐟

[@mohdnajibzakaria895]

Thanks. This is much easier than what i've practice now.

[@Deanobravio]

Youre welcome mate, im glad you find it easier 👍

[@captainjoesanglingadventur4894]

Been doing the half hitch finish with 6/ 3 each way... Will definitely learn this method thanks

[@Deanobravio]

I use to do the half hitches, but after tying 100s like this and catching many good fish, I hace never had one with just the Rizutto finish come undone even after weeks of casting 👍

[@IngkaFishing]

I am always using this knot 👍👍👍 Strong and easy #FromIndonesia

[@findingjoe]

I normally use the under and over version where you don't need tight lines, but this looks pretty good. Might give it a go.

[@greaserfrankenstein]

Thanks for the lesson! This is a superior finish in comparison to what i was doing. This is my new preferred method

[@Deanobravio]

So glad mate, tight lines!

[@ebttt]

I think this is the best way to finish the knot

[@magwamagwa45110]

If you put one half hitch on the knot after all the criss cross wraps and tighten the wraps first then put your rizuto finish on the rizuto will fit a lot more snug to the main knot I do like the way you make your wraps.. nice job..

[@Deanobravio]

Thanks mate 👍

[@bigdog7658]

Love that bridge method. Way easier on a moving boat. Cheers.

[@Deanobravio]

The best on a moving boat 👍

[@markrigg6623]

This method with the rizzuto finish is the least smooth and streamlined going through the guides becaause the end of the leader is left exposed creating a big bump. Other methods use hitches tied in the braid adjacent to the end of the leader to create a smoother transition.

[@araldf]

interesting, could you share links of those options?

[@markrigg6623]

@@araldf Sorry I watched so many different vids I cant remember which ones. I'd always recommend watching multiple instructional vids with knots because of how much interpretation and variation there is.

[@networkguy3152]

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[@RazvanStefan]

@@markrigg6623 I strongly disagree (at least for not that thick lines), for me the rizzuto finish is the smoothest for my microguides (0.4 tip), true I tie 12-15lb braid to 12-14lb flurocarbon leader, probably your experience with with way thicker lines.

[@markrigg6623]

@@RazvanStefan Micro guides are not designed for such heavy line and in many cases will cost you casting distance.

[@lionsdejudah]

Best FG Knot so far!

[@Deanobravio]

Thanks mate 👍

[@phdyoutubedegree1939]

when using a smaller gauge line its a bit more difficult.

[@hothmobile100]

Excellent video.

[@dcpfishingbhr2027]

thank you bro for good idea

[@TwiztedMilitia]

So a FG knot with a bimini twist🤔! I think I like this one!

[@Deanobravio]

I think maybe youre thinking of the rizutto instead of the bimini. But either way a great knot 👍

[@Kal-EL_BSF]

Nice Video man, im so helpful.

[@Deanobravio]

Glad you liked it 👍

[@motooilermotooiler9597]

awesome, efficient method. many thanks mate and happy fishing.

[@dannywoods3818]

Thank you!!! By far the easiest.

[@Vicariousleighilive..]

Old mate in the background gettin some with the chainsaw 😂

[@martinpaul6146]

Yep, along with others love that finish . Will give this a go many thanks

[@bcask61]

“Thirdeen, fordeen “ love it.

[@Deanobravio]

Bloody Ozzies!

[@_Amilio_]

feefteen seexteen

[@MrSlivker]

Best explanation !

[@Mancavedweller1]

Thanks heaps, going to try this method.

[@Seeka-re6lg]

very well done. but an fg with a thick leader is quite easy. many of us fish with very thin leader and a fg with thin leader is very difficult. maybe you can show it?

[@Deanobravio]

Exact same method mate. I recorded it one time with pe0.6 and 10lb leader but couldn't see anything in the video 🤣 need to figure out a way to show it better 👍

[@karlstokes874]

I find it better to tie the fg,then put a single half hitch. Tighten up the fg til you get the colour change,then put a rizutto finish. Tension that up Job done Nice upload bro

[@Deanobravio]

Yeh awesome mate, no issues with that either 👌

[@realjeffgarrett]

Legend has it, the only time this guy has broken a leader knot is while tying it

[@Deanobravio]

Better that than on a fish 👌🎣🐟

[@realjeffgarrett]

Absolutely Knot 100% I’ve never seen an FG tied this way but I’m gonna try it next time. I hold the braid end in my teeth and the rod with my feet 🤣 It works well but your way looks easier once you get the hang of it

[@Deanobravio]

@@realjeffgarrett yeh I don't mind that method with the teeth and letting the rod fall away because it keeps good tension and frees up both hands 👌

[@notsure8327]

Wow this is a great looking method. Coming from bass fishing in the US your line diameter is enormous so I wonder how well this will transfer to tying with 8-20lb flouro

[@BlokeOnAMotorbike]

12lb fluoro is very thin, you'd probably be better off with a different knot such as a double uni. The FG is for joining thinner braid to much, MUCH heavier mono (like 40lb braid to 80lb mono).

[@twopassionsfishing386]

Great video friend

[@BocaNejra]

with thinner mono is certainly more difficult but with some patience it could work too!

[@TAURAFISHINGBORNEO]

Very good.... Thanks bro, big like👍👍

[@aNGLeR_KeTiNGGaLaN_PaNCiNG]

You must try relix knot,that's perfect knot ever👍🙏

[@TheZohan26]

Best method.....period!!

[@jb5676]

Very nice. Well done.

[@otiswinkerbean]

Got lost at the Rizutto but I will come back to give it a try with line in hand one day soon I am certain.

[@JEJAK_ARTA]

simple and strong..👍👍👍

[@notsure8327]

Follow up, this is actually quite difficult with smaller diameter leader, like the 12lb flouro I just tried. Still a great method for larger lines

[@Deanobravio]

If you back off the pressure, you might find the technique still successful on light line. I still use this technique for pe0.6 and 10lb leader. Anything less than that i cant be bothered tying FG anyway 🤣👍

[@notsure8327]

Absolutely Knot thanks for the reply. I’ll give it a shot

[@anakborneonew9184]

good sharing bro👍

[@Stakeouttoo]

a good one.. nice version of the FG.. I still finish mine with a couple of half-hitches and a double half-hitch rather than complicate it even more with what you did that to me makes it 'bulky' not smooth.. just my personal preference

[@Deanobravio]

Yeh thats fair. What most people do is 6 half hitches over the leader and braid, trim the leader, then 6 half hitches over the braid only, and then finish with a Rizutto finish as I do. This method simplifies all of that to just the Rizutto finish. I encourage people to tie it the way that works for them 👍 tight lines 🎣🐟

[@1PricelessShot]

Subscribed

[@Captainpaulbtyhtr]

Like the Risotto finish , use it on PR knot 👍🏻

[@Nassangler]

Thank you so much for this clear video instruction on how to tie this useful knot, one that I have been struggling with. I especially appreciate the Rizutto finish. However, I have one question - wouldn't it be better to tighten the main knot first, and then the Rizutto? It appears to me that you are trying to tighten the main knot through the previously tightened Rizutto...

[@Deanobravio]

I like tightening the rizutto finish first just so the wraps have something to lock up against 👌

[@turbostyler]

@@Deanobravio I prefer to do a single half hitch once I finish my wraps, then lock in the FG knot as it stretches the knot out. Once the knot has been stretched I finish it off with either more half hitches or rizutto.

[@Deanobravio]

@@turbostyler for sure, plenty of people do multiple half hitches. I encourage everybody to find a way that suits them and use that. This method negates the need for all of the half hitches

[@elicchannel2164]

That's brilliant bro..thanks

[@ec6617]

This is making the FG knot to complicated...way easier ways to do but this one does look very strong.

[@patrickthunnus]

Very cool, keeping things simple 👏👏👏

[@christopherrobbins7754]

Since I am in North America should I twist the opposite way for this knot?

[@Deanobravio]

Thats probably wise 👌

[@aliefishingchannel9022]

The best master 👍👍👍

[@martinlanza1236]

Excellent method - thanks!

[@glimmerr]

Thank you, you make it simple and It's looks very strong knot, I like it

[@bido8176]

Wow watched this 20 times and can’t figure out how you do this up down twist thing.

[@richardmajewski4104]

While it may be the best knot on earth, for my fishing needs I have yet to be disappointed with a well tied polymer knot. I'm not looking to place my name in any record books and when fishing in a tournament, I don't have time to tie this knot in short a amount of time and get back fishing while the bite is hot. I can tie my knot quickly and efficiently and with a quick look know that it has been tied the right way.

[@Deanobravio]

The FG is a leader connection knot, the palomar knot is typically tied directly to the hook or other terminal tackle. I'd love to hear if you're using it otherwise?

[@faguiarf]

Excellent and fast.

[@kempysfishing7859]

Way easier than my way thanks mate

[@koogleyou557]

Hey thanks called the local home builder big box stores. They all have 1/2 in or 3/4 in heatshrink tube for sale. They both come in a 2 pk (about 4 inches long) for like $ 3.00. Score. Of course 1/2 and 3/4 in dowel for sale as well at same store. I know what Im doin tomorrow. Thx for the tip.

[@johnmaggiorino4493]

Nice thanks

[@muhammadihsan940]

Thanks

[@lmsmbassaddict7378]

You really need to sinch after one half hitch. Doing what you did had caused premature breaking at the top of the knot in my testing. Just do your wraps, half hitch, sinch, rizzuto, trim burn tag ends to little balls. I take the braid and when it gets low and melted I'll smash it into the knot with my thumb and pointer finger. Little things like that even cause better knots. In my testing every time I bubble and ball the FC/mono then melt the braid into the knot I've literally for a week straight work lbs of tension ran it back and forth with my nails, then on a rod. By the end of the week that knot lasted. I would still have fished it it had nothing wrong.

[@Deanobravio]

No right or wrong way mate, this is the method I've used for plenty of local and international trips with plenty of fish to 200lb and never had an issue 👍 tight lines

[@lmsmbassaddict7378]

@@Deanobravio there definitely is a right and wrong way but if it works for you that's all that matters

[@jessevaillancourt7276]

if I could Id give you another like, awesome video

[@Deanobravio]

Thank you mate, tried to make it as easy as possible for everyone 👍

[@bonnitaclaus2286]

What used to work for me, isn’t working for me, can’t see well, my fingers are not cooperating , I have one finger on strike.

[@joeyjoe8892]

You deff do it differently then I do... but your way seems like more work and time!!!

[@Deanobravio]

Different can be good. Id like to see your way if you've got a video because this is by far the quickest and easiest method I've come across 👍

[@joeyjoe8892]

@@Deanobravio it might be quicker for you but definitely not for me if you go to Salt strong FG knot on KZbin that's how I tie my knot

[@ilexwang9530]

instructive video how long you have the initial loop ? thanks

[@hobimancing164]

This is the best💪👍

[@mattboast]

That’s a way more simple technique 👌

[@Deanobravio]

I definitely find it the easiest method 👍

[@braderz-ub6eq]

Uni to uni with a tapered leader works fine for me

[@Deanobravio]

Thats the go mate, use whatever works for you 👍

[@hocongloc1548]

I have wached ,thank you

[@kathingbalap]

Nice video nice info brooo🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@keepinitbassyusa]

I am a bass fisherman. I tried this in 20lb braid to 8lb mono. 2 months later I’m still trying to use this technique but impossible. Must be done in wider gauge lines only?

[@Deanobravio]

Hey mate. Its a bit weird to be tying braid that is 3 x heavier than the leader. But to give you some idea i often tie this FG knot in 6lb braid and 10lb mono. So shouldnt be too much issue, back the tension off a bit maybe

[@LongStraightLines]

Great technique on heavier lines but not so much on 3kg braid/4kg flourocarbon.

[@Deanobravio]

Actually it works perfect on light lines like you suggested. I've be meaning to redo it in light lines, but you can't see anything in the video 🤣

[@LongStraightLines]

@@Deanobravio please do it! 6lb braid and 8lb leader. I'll subscribe forever! 😎😜