FG Knot 101 (Best Method For Beginners)

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What is the best method for tying the FG knot?
If you are a beginner, what is the easiest way to tie a strong FG knot?
If you are struggling to find a secure knot that is easy to tie, look no further than the FG knot!
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[@Saltstrong]

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[@JoeSimondsSaltStrong]

Definitely one of the best FG knot tutorials yet! Good job, Luke

[@seatiger3796]

Unreal knot strength. Have 200lb braid to 400lb Mono as well as 250lb braid to 500lb mono for large Goliath grouper as well as HUGE Tiger sharks here in the Gulf. Knot is absolutely lights out tough. Never ONCE have we lost a fish to knot failure. Learn it, perfect it and fish it....Great video and narration.

[@xXKILLBOT27Xx]

This is about the only FG knot tutorial that actually shows where to put the hitch knots at the end. Definitely got a thumbs up from me

[@Saltstrong]

Awesome, thanks for the like!

[@thomascondon9447]

I've been trying the FG knot this year specifically because I want to be able to cast it through guides. I realize this is something you say not to do, but I can't find a better knot for the job. Thanks to your videos, I find the FG knot so easy to tie I could retie every trip or more if I need to. The ability to run an 8' long leader is so much nicer than trying to cast a 2' leader and being careful not to get it in the guides. I am generally tying braid to mono of approximately equal strength, 20# or 30# braid to 20# mono. I ran into the issue you describe here in that the weaker mono's are too flexible to wrap easily under tension. The way I've got around that is by also putting tension on the mono. I have my braid tight using the method you show here, and then I step on the mono on the floor so it can't go anywhere. I then make my wraps with the mono, but every single wrap I am pulling up on it and that is straightening out the line so that it wraps correctly. I have been able to even do 10 pound mono using this method, however, it does not seem like 10 pound mono is strong enough to survive tensioning the knot. By that I mean when I pull them to cinch it down, the mono breaks before I feel the knot is fully tightened. 15# or stronger seems to do fine. Thankfully under 8 pound mono makes a small enough double uni knot they cast pretty good. I tried finishing the FG with that rizzuto finish everyone talks about, and I don't really see the point of it. It seems to add thickness to a knot which I want the thinnest possible. I found your method of doing only half hitches to be the best. I do just like you do, two half hitches first, then tension the knot to set it, cut my mono tag end off, and two more half hitches. Easy as that. The only thing I do in addition is I like to take a lighter and burn the tag end of the braid. I never had any issues without it, but the tag end does fray and look ugly. With it burned it becomes almost invisible and the mushroomed end should be just about impossible to come undone.

[@georgiabowhunter]

Great video. I got it figured out but you are definitely correct in learning to tie it on thicker lines. All I had handy was 15 lbs braid and 10 lbs floro. The floro kept turning on me and bunching up. I drove myself crazy for awhile.

[@docbailey3265]

This.

[@signguydesigns]

Thank you! I have had trouble in the past but not now after I watch your video! Awesome teacher!

[@giomartinez2454]

Ok ok! I usually tie the SC KNOT! But man you guys made this look way easier then when I first learned it! 🍻 Cheers from Houston, Texas!

[@TractorsNStuff]

Once I learned of this knot's strength over the double uni, I wanted to start tying it. I got some left over braid and a bit of fluro and started practicing. Sitting at my desk at work, I've watched and followed along so many different videos trying to figure out how to tie this knot. Almost every time, the leader gets all tangled up and wrapped up around the braid, look like garbage, and always slips when I attempt to bury the loops. You are the first one I have seen to suggest using a large leader, larger than I'd use to fish with, to practice with. I've seen this method, never have I had success until I got some large diameter fluro. I just finished tying my first successful FG knot while re-watching this video. THANK YOU!

[@fourwheelerjock]

I haven't tried this yet but the eay you do it .awesome it seem and look sooooooo much more simpler then many other videos I've seen. So now I'm gonna finally try it. Thank you

[@jimmyveenstra]

Been tying this FG for a couple of seasons now with mixed results. This video is by far the best illustration I have seen. I just finished retying all my FGs on all my rigs…stellar results! Thx for the info…

[@Saltstrong]

Great stuff!

[@anonymousdevildog1406]

--- have not fished since I was a teen... I'm well... into my 40's now and trying to take my 7 yr old fishing... SO many things have changed in fishing since the 80's. Learning all these new knots, the different kinds of lines!! LOL - it's a great learning experience I'm having fun w/ to teach my son. This knot seems really great - I'm taking the top 5 or 4 knots to teach my son for various applications - this will be one.

[@dougcaffrey973]

I use this knot and haven't had any issues. I use this with 10lbs braid to 8lbs fluorocarbon leader with my spinning setups. I do use 32 wraps with the smaller diameter lines and when I finish cutting the braid tag end, I do add just a drop of super glue to seal the deal. Thank you for your great tutorial on the FG Knot!

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@tdbass2968]

@luciuslucius3346 not true

[@Jambolitz]

Ive been tying mine with the "FG NO TENSION METHOD" it works like a charm. Im really have a hard time tying the traditional way with tension. Would be awesome for you guys to test the NO TENSION VS WITH TENSION FG knot. To see if theres really a difference.

[@Rbowers1965]

Best explanation of FG knot so far. I have been frustrated trying to do same diameter braid to fluro 20lb to 6lb and now I will try bigger fluro to learn knot. Thanks

[@Saltstrong]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BladeRun44]

Thank you!!!! Just tied my first FG knot watching this video. Took some practice but finally!! Very happy insider here. Thanks!!

[@Saltstrong]

Sweeeet!

[@osmos3]

Great video! I have a few braid to mono leader connections that I will re-tie with this knot!

[@Saltstrong]

Awesome! We're glad that you found the video helpful! 💪

[@Goobbmx]

I feel like you made this video for me. I really appreciate it, and look forward to our next knot tying contest.

[@Saltstrong]

Glad to see that you enjoyed this FG knot video lesson.

[@quang4055]

When I see someone fishing with a fg knot, I know they're serious about catching fishing.

[@Saltstrong]

Same here... FG knot means business:)

[@fishwhistler758]

or serious about tieing knots...worth the time to tie the night before for tuna for me.

[@IronSwan73]

Fg to a triple tag end and your set

[@davidharris4030]

I agree but not 💯 because I am a serious bass fisherman and have given up on FG. I am 60 years old and my eye and hand coordination just isn’t what it was. Believe you me I have tried. I might attempt one more time with but only once more because it pisses me when I fail! 😂😂😂I’ll just go back to Alberto or Uni to Uni.😂

[@christophervela5447]

Fish

[@travisbruno5964]

I tell everyone about your Channel you definitely have the best method for the fg knot. And yes its not that quick with 10lb line at first but we get better each time

[@Saltstrong]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@daveholte7658]

Well done and explained Super strong braid to mono knot Thanks for your time.

[@Saltstrong]

Thank you for checking it out and for your support!

[@carnufiasfishing8444]

Love your knot tutorials especially fg knot ones. It's my favorite connection knot along with the Bloodknot & Uni to Uni knot. Can't wait till your next fishing line test. Can you do one using Maximum Ultra Green? Been using this line for leaders & mainlines for awhile. Thanks for sharing, can't stop watching all your FG Knot video's.

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks! I'll be sure to keep an eye out for the Ultra Green line in my next shopping spree.

[@hawjfamily321]

Best tutorial out there for the FG know.

[@doctorstrange6818]

Strong knot, very great for braid to mono, when you have the time and patience to do it. For me, when I’m out on the kayak and my line breaks off when I’m on a school of reds, I don’t have time to go through all of this.

[@rick4649]

Finally, I’ve found a tutorial that I can use. You make it easy to learn how to tie the knot.

[@Saltstrong]

Glad it was helpful!

[@markhopkins76]

Awesome demo ! Thanks for all the tips ! Love your channel and content.

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for watching! Glad you're enjoying it!

[@findingfish]

I finally got this knot. You video when you said braid the line change everything and I got it on the second try 🙏🏿

[@Saltstrong]

Awesome!

[@cscobb23]

Thank you Luke! Great video and easy to follow.

[@Saltstrong]

Glad it was helpful!

[@scopescaroutdoors]

Iv been using this for awhile now and love it!!!

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for sharing!

[@275iqpeter4]

Slow, first person, explains. Thank you so so much!

[@Saltstrong]

You're welcome! Hope it was helpful!

[@nice2nettles]

Really clear and easy to follow - thank you!

[@Saltstrong]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you for watching!

[@groundedfilms5877]

That was my problem I watched your first video on this method a long time ago and I started out 20 pound braid to 8 pound leader and it was still difficult but I figured it out with some practice thanks again

[@Saltstrong]

Glad to see that you enjoyed this FG knot video!

[@MrBmfg91]

Dude, thick leader line just made all the difference in the world. Thanks a ton man

[@Saltstrong]

Glad we could help!

[@JustRelax0K]

Great video and method, easy to follow, have tried it this way and never a problem with tying it 🙏😎😃

[@Saltstrong]

Thank you!

[@Glock-1]

I use an FG knot all the time, I always take a lighter and mushroom (just barely) the leader end just for an extra security but when I started tying it I thought I would never be able to do it but once you do it a couple times it really becomes second nature and it's by far the best

[@Saltstrong]

Agreed! Thanks for sharing!

[@davidcook8323]

Hey thanks man, you did a great job. This knott is easier than I thought. It's taking practice, but with each knott, I keep getting better. I caught a 48^ Leopard Shark last night, and my fg held. The double uni I was using would have most likely failed.

[@Saltstrong]

That's awesome! Glad the videos have been helpful!

[@brentonl1746]

New to your channel from Australia 🇦🇺 found your explanation absolutely brilliant so thanks.

[@Saltstrong]

Awesome, thank you!

[@wrightjaw]

Awesome video helped me

[@Saltstrong]

So glad to see that you enjoyed this FG knot video lesson

[@michaeljohnson9274]

Great video! I was trying the FG knot for the first time with 10 lb test and just couldn’t get it. The advice to go to a stronger pound test was the difference maker. Tried it again with 20 lb test and it worked great.

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for the feedback and we are glad it worked for you!

[@Trag1cMag1c]

I made a similar comment today. I was practicing with 20lbs braid and 8lbs fluoro. 50% of the time my leader would slip out of the fine grip wraps. Bought 40lbs fluoro today. Absolutely perfect. The 40lbs is too bulky for my medium action setup. I have 20lbs fluoro on order. Can't wait to get my line wet.

[@MrOzzy281]

Best video I’ve seen on this made it very easy

[@Saltstrong]

Glad it helped!

[@user-ud5wq9eq9g]

Really easy method. Thank you

[@Saltstrong]

Glad we could help!!

[@ProcopiosFishingAdventuresUAE]

great ! thanks for sharing

[@anthonyalleyne8724]

Great video! Thanks.

[@Saltstrong]

You're welcome!

[@terrycoley461]

Best I've seen thank you

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks Terry! So glat to see that you enjoyed this FG knot video.

[@mrkanangra]

just purchase the FG Whizz - I got it 2 years ago - makes tying the FG knot super easy, and is awesome, and costs only a few bucks.....

[@jona5517]

Great video. I love the FG knot, but I usually just tie a Lazy Alberto knot. It's easier and faster for me anyway, and I never had one break yet.

[@richardsqueeze]

Haha same here. I never had a break off with it either.

[@Saltstrong]

You've never had a breakoff when snagged on the bottom? That's when getting the ultimate strength pays off (no telling how many more lures I've been able to power off the bottom since using the FG compared due to it having a ~30% higher breaking point compared to the Alberto. But for fighting a fish with a properly set drag, neither knot should break.

[@ChefGeo-kh5gy]

I struggled with the FG until I found my man Luke doing the pinky method!! Used to cringe hearing the double uni click through the guides on every cast and hated casting with the braid on my finger. My only modification is I use wooden dowels to lock it in, a little easier on my old hands. Thanks again Luke, great vid!!!

[@Saltstrong]

Glad it was helpful!!

[@mikeford9176]

I have spent over 5 hrs learning this knot. Finally had it looking tight and perfect and once again the flurocarbon leader slips right through. Did 16 wraps and increased the half hitches to five each and it still slips. 15 lb braid to 10 lb flurocarbon line.

[@Saltstrong]

Continue practicing and be sure to follow each and every step. Let us know if you still have issues

[@brewcrewfishing]

Good demo! Thanks

[@Saltstrong]

Glad you liked it!

[@sir.mathass4712]

Thanks man

[@mikencrew8885]

This video is much better to follow. Thank you good sir.

[@Saltstrong]

You're welcome

[@mikencrew8885]

Also just a suggestion my friend. It seems you are left handed. Might want to attempt to do it right handed for us righty peeps. Putting the braid on left finger and looping with right. That would make it easier for a rookie like myself. Just a suggestion. Thank you for what you guys do. 🎉😊

[@mikencrew8885]

Funny story. I was using a mirrOlure and a big red ran into docks and broke me off. Bought a new one and decided to try the FG knot leader and tied it on. Finally got it right. Next thing you know I cast out my new lure and snap the line breaks off and into the water it goes. I’m like no!!!!!!! I was thinking it was a FG knot failure. Long story short left spot and came back fishing it again and caught my old line that snapped and my lure was still attached 😂😂🤪🤪🙌. I checked the line and the FG knot was still just fine. It was the braid that actually snapped so yes this knot works really well.

[@daneryannzvlog440]

Very nice videos easy to get learn your tutorials thank you

[@Saltstrong]

Glad you like them!

[@buckrockerm]

The leaders I use are so much smaller. I reverse the lines using the braid as the wrap and the fluorocarbon as the stationary line. Works great with no tension on lines.

[@bink923]

I tie a 10lb braid to a 6lb fluoro. Since watching this video my 6lb line now snaps along the leader instead of at the joining knot. This is so cool.

[@jimjohnson1944]

Best instructions ever

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for watching!

[@PAPDOG1973]

That was great thanks

[@Saltstrong]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@johnnyballgame6444]

Great tutorial...tied my first two FG knots today! Now if I could just catch my first Redfish...lol. Do you cast the knot through the eyes of the rod, or do you use a shorter leader? Thanks!

[@paullewis252]

A very easy video to understand....

[@Saltstrong]

Thank you! We appreciate the support!

[@leanmchungry4735]

Thank you sir:)

[@Saltstrong]

Most welcome!

[@igedewahyuarsana]

I used to wrap braid from rod to pen/some kind of stick then hold it with my mouth. Then start fg knot, the tension is perfect even when connecting pe 0.4 to 10lbs flourocarbon leader. Note: for the ticker braid to heavier leader is much easier

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for posting the helpful comment on the FG knot

[@antonb8422]

Iv got a Diawa battler Silverwolf that I do 80% of my fishing with. The FG is the only knot that will cast through the tiny tip guides. 8 lb braid onto 6 or 8 lb fluro.

[@Meatparadise_]

watched this last night and started tying this. went fishing today and the rigs failed before the fg know did! noice!

[@BillORights1]

Great tutorial. You are right on everything. I’ve hung up and broke off twice with the same leader! both times it broke in the middle of the leader! This knot is actually stronger than the braid or the leader! it is well worth learning to tie. In my experience the Alberto knot gets second place. But it is not as thin and does not go through the guides as well as the FG! Forget the double Uni, forget the blood knot! you are 100% right, the sharp turns of braid slice the leader.

[@user-tp4bc7qc2e]

I would like to see if you would try a red Phillips knot

[@travisg2780]

Just follow this method n tied on 20lb leader to 30lb braid must say it was very easy n simple to do.

[@Saltstrong]

Nice work!

[@ChRiStRiDa7]

Thank you! Great instructions. It's impossible for me to tie it with anything less than 20 lb. Though. I tried 100 times with 12 lb and no go. It keeps knotting up and/or wrapping wrong direction on braid!?

[@markcang1]

Thanks Luke. I did this and lost a few lures in the bushes so here was/is my minor modification:..... After doing the 16 wraps and two half hitches with the leader, tag and main line...........I then do two half hitches with just the main line and the tag line..........then I cut the leader line and do two more half hitches with the just the main line and tag line again to cover any leader. Now no more lures in the bushes and very little tag line exposed. Hope this helps someone

[@suavelifestyle9094]

Jesus gonna have to watch this about 9 times before i get it right , what a knot lol. Luke was like but wait ! Theres more !

[@Saltstrong]

🤣🤣🤣

[@josephkoziol5421]

I use the Daiichi FG Knot Tool 2.0 to help me tie strong and smooth FG knots.

[@davidk2137]

The FG knot is great for tying a mono or fluoro leader onto braided line. I believe it will also work great for adding 100 plus yards of mono line on top of a braided line spool backer. The connection will be what I expect to get to while casting my spinning reel while trout fishing. If anyone disagrees the FG knot is good for this purpose I would like to know. Thank you very much Luke, for your clear teaching on this (not) so simple knot.

[@KurtKaleido]

Why would one use a backing of braid ? I've never heard of that and I'm curious lol

[@jczeczok]

Great tutorial. My first couple tries worked great and felt like I had it down. However, since my first 2, I cannot get the braid to bite. What would cause some of my knots to bite and others not?

[@jsetan666]

Probably 1st or 2nd half clinch after weaving fg is too tight before the pull. dampen the knot might also help

[@g00167015]

I tie a loop into the end of my braid whilst threaded through the rod guides, wind the reel so that the braid reaches about a foot or 18" above the reel, then hook the loop onto the reel handle. Voila, tension that stays put for you to tie your fg knot, whether on a rolling boat or on a windswept shoreline etc.......and it doesn't hurt your pinkie LOL

[@Saltstrong]

Great tip!

[@baarzenmepper57]

Hello question about finishing the FG knot I have seen a few times that there are people. smear that or wax or super glue on the tag end of the braid, can you also use resin for it? and then dry with the UV lamp

[@Saltstrong]

Hey! Check out the full blog here: bit.ly/3DT3ps0. Post your question there and our coaches can respond directly to it! Thanks!

[@CoryFalde175]

It turns out a lot better using this method, using the pinky finger to hold tension instead of the teeth. The tension is easy to control this way.

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@rvotbeats]

Appreciate this video! Had a better angle than your previous FG knot video. 🧵 Thanks! 🎣

[@Saltstrong]

Thank you for watching!

[@rvotbeats]

@@Saltstrong I can now tie the knot with my one 👁️ closed 😂

[@Trag1cMag1c]

I finally figured out what my problem was. I was going from 20lbs braid to 8lbs fluoro. 50% of the time, I could slip the fluoro out of the fine grip wraps. I bought 40lbs fluoro today, to test my knots. On that larger diameter material, no slipping at all. The final setup will be 20lbs braid to 20lbs fluoro. I do enough wraps to have between .5" and .75" of the FG around the leader. With the 40lbs, it doesn't want to flex through the first guide at the rod tip. That'll be less of an issue with the 20lbs leader. I have a week long fishing trip at the end of the month. The first day I'll only use Texas rigs to test the FG. Once I'm comfortable that my knots are good and strong, I'll start tying on more expensive crank baits.

[@Saltstrong]

Glad you got that figured out!!

[@simonemidy4259]

are you, as a general rule of thumb, making your leader line about the length of the rod? can this be used for top shot application as well?

[@Saltstrong]

Thank you for your question! We have a massive library of fishing tips on our website along with a search feature to let you quickly filter down to find help you're looking for, so just go to www.saltstrong.com/ and use the Search feature in the top menu. Note: If you don't see the exact answer you're looking for, just leave a comment in the post that most closely matches up with your search and one of our coaches will respond to your question... our coaches only make time to answer questions that get submitted to our website.

[@MJ-cw7hc]

Awesome video! Would a drop of super glue on the half hitches help out?

[@Saltstrong]

Great question! Make sure to ask this over on the actual blog or in the Community (www.saltstrong.com/) where the coaches spend their time. The blog can be found here: bit.ly/3DT3ps0

[@bobsmoot2392]

The strongest knot. It's also the best casting knot. Clears rod guides so well, that long leaders work. Less tying time, overall.

[@stripervince1]

I've been fishing 60 years, I use Palomar, double trilene and rapala knot. All I ever need and never had one break

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for sharing!

[@brennandonnelly7240]

Question for you! At what point can’t the floro sides pound test be too small of line to tie this knot. I have tried tying 15lb braid to 8-10lb floro and it pulls out every time. Thank you in advance!

[@Saltstrong]

Great question! Please visit the blog on our website and post your question there. That way, one of our coaches can respond with their input. You can find it here: bit.ly/3DT3ps0

[@nancyn3863]

Hi what do you think of the Daiichi Seiko knot assist device?

[@Saltstrong]

We haven't used that specific one, but we have heard they can be helpful.

[@risangkurniawan]

mine is, FG -> Rizutto -> 3 half hitch (main and leader).. when on boat, FG -> 6 half hitch (main and leader) -> 6 half hitch (main only)

[@chadbutler3277]

first time I heard about the pinky method . I have a hard time with the thin leader. What is the lightest leader that you tie this knot on???

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for your question! Make sure to ask this over on the actual blog or in the Community (www.saltstrong.com/) where the coaches spend their time. The blog can be found here: bit.ly/3DT3ps0

[@corbett79]

Took me several times of rewatching. I was getting the direction of the leader around the braid incorrect. If you ever make another video, maybe consider visual aids or slow motion so folks clearly understand the direction. I think I got it right, but hope to find out for sure this weekend in Tampa Bay!

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for the feedback and suggestion!

[@wayfararout6258]

I've been going away from the rod for the first wrap since I've been using the fg does it really make a difference??

[@Saltstrong]

If it does make a difference, it wouldn't be much.

[@MOSEEDAT89]

When the coils dig into the leader, does it bot compromise the strength of the leader? Will this not be an issue with say 8lb leader?

[@Saltstrong]

Great question! Make sure to ask this over on the actual blog or in the Community (www.saltstrong.com/) where the coaches spend their time. The blog can be found here: bit.ly/3DT3ps0

[@Cornuts1000]

No disrespect to you but after trying again for entire weekend, i was still unable to tie this knot without the line not laying straight, i had to give up. The line would break when i put tension on it to tighten it up Lso would take me over 10 minutes to tie it. Practice didnt help me at all. Im extremely impressed how you can manipulate your fingers to tie this knot. Actually Incredible. I had to use my mouth as well but the knot just would not hold. Still love your videos

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks! Sorry you had an issue getting it tied. Keep trying and hopefully you will get it!

[@AlawiAlAlawi]

If I got 20lb braid and 20lb mono, should I FG knot or Double Double Uni knot?

[@Saltstrong]

either could work but you typically want heavier leader than braid because the diameter of line makes a difference. We appreciate the support!

[@Predatorbybow]

Can you please demonstrate with 65# braid and 300# mono?

[@Saltstrong]

I don't have lines that thick

[@earlhorecky3050]

I had to pause fg knot usage for several months due to unraveling failures. Any ideas? You could see failure evolve over several casts if you kept an eye on it.

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for your question! Make sure to ask this over on the actual blog or in the Community where the coaches spend their time. The blog can be found here: bit.ly/3DT3ps0

[@LARGEMOUTHoftheSOUTH]

So here’s my thing the braid is easy I can literally do it in under a min but the half hitch knots I tie just come undone. Like after I tie several since it down and cut the tags I can literally pull it loose. Is that supposed to happen?

[@Saltstrong]

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[@jamesstewart2560]

I though you did the hitches around the leader THEN cut off the tag end. He cut it then did the hitches over just the braid. That’s correct ?

[@Saltstrong]

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[@andrettski8686]

Will the FG work on 30# braid with 12-17lb leader?

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for your question! Make sure to ask this over on the actual blog or in the Community (www.saltstrong.com/) where the coaches spend their time. The blog can be found here: bit.ly/3DT3ps0

[@Smashtistic]

I am having issues using this knot with one of my lines. I put Shimano Grappler 38lb on it and the knot keeps snapping. I'm using the same leader as other lines. I may try it with some other knots to see if it holds better or maybe it's an issue with the braid from factory. I'm not sure why because it has never failed me on any other set up.

[@Saltstrong]

Make sure those twists around the leader are super tight. If that top one doesn't cinch down onto the leader really well the knot will fail 90% of the time. Thanks for watching the video! We appreciate the support! 💪

[@Smashtistic]

@@Saltstrong I managed to get it to hold, I used a Bimini twist and then tied the FG on from there. works a charm now.

[@Saltstrong]

@@Smashtistic thats gonna be a strong knot! 💪

[@PeterRanieriII]

good tutorial, you literally only have to do 1 half hitch, once those coils get cinched hard and you see the color change in the braid it's not coming undone.

[@Saltstrong]

I tried just using 1 half hitch last week after receiving a similar comment, and I casted 2 lures off the next trip... so I'm back to 2 hitches.

[@PeterRanieriII]

@@Saltstrong hey 1 more isn’t gunna take too long and better safe than sry 👍

[@trevorstokes8478]

Well I watched your video on this knot and tried it while watching the video. What I had to understand is you don’t twist both lines u only twist the braid around the leader

[@Saltstrong]

Correct!

[@PASFishing99]

Joss

[@8InaDay]

Is this the best knot for lines of similar/different diameters or does the diameter of the two lines not matter?

[@Saltstrong]

The FG knot is specifically for a thin braid to a much thicker mono/fluoro leader.

[@8InaDay]

@@Saltstrong FG recommended for a 30lb or 40lb braid (roughly 10lb mono equiv) to a 20-30lb fluoro leader? Or am I better to use the double double uni for that?

[@Saltstrong]

@@8InaDay I would not use the FG knot for those lines. Are you using a spinning or bait casting rod/reel with that line? What species are you targeting?

[@8InaDay]

@@Saltstrong my apologies, I have 20lb Jbraid x8 on my reel. Going to a 20lb or 30lb fluoro leader. Will be fishing bays, passes and beaches for Snook, Jacks, Macks, Trout and Reds.

[@solbhorat293]

Hi Luke, the rizutto and uni are not the same thing. Not only does the true rizutto reduce the inevitable fraying of the tag end but it adds strength and structural integrity to the knot. Having said that, the rizutto finish is probably a bit of overkill for inshore application. PS Love ur guys work down here in South Africa

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for making time to post the helpful comment Sol!