FG KNOT, easy, fast, WITHOUT TENSION

[@forestjump3r516]

Holy shit finnally someone making it simple as to understand so many video out there that over complicate it

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Glad you liked it

[@forestjump3r516]

Legit I was so confused before this video cheers

[@jledesmaf1]

I do it this way without tension too and it works well and very strong. Took some practice but can do it pretty nice now

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Agree. I like it

[@PlugNuster]

After tying this knot several times, I have finally mastered it. This is the absolutely best way to tie this knot, and it is STRONG. I tested it using 30 LB dumbbells, nothing broke. Thanks for the video.

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

BadCow great feedback. Thanks.

[@kapildevunath3162]

Brilliant, best fg video. Kapil, South Africa

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Thanks Kapil. Glad you liked it

[@lucianbalan7380]

Thank you! I learning from your instructions and i make for the first time the best FG knot!

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

You’re most welcome

[@Psevdokranos]

very instructive and many thanks, compared with other videos showing knots of connecting lines this one I found it quite simple but durable to the extreme.

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Psevdokranos very welcome

[@daj4ckelnz]

Thanks mate i now do this instead of allbright knot

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Good to hear

[@dirkdiggler2430]

I know how to FG but it's satisfying to watch anyway.

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Thanks Dirk

[@marcleroux3426]

Thank you! Avoided it till now due to people making it look harder than it could be to do. Also its not always possible to find a place to secure your line to create tension. Your method i got it right in my 3rd try

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

It works very well. Glad you liked it

[@paulthomas1513]

Hi Wayne, a you said this method is harder with lighter lines and I agree. Been having major issues with say 4 lb main to 6lb leader. Could you please do-a demo with some real light line.Feel as though I am all thumbs and toes!

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Yep I will. Great idea.

[@dianaarchie9020]

Thanks for that...always struggled with the FG knot...you make this one look easy.

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

+Diana Archie happy to help

[@v33zy79]

I sat at the beach trying to do the fog knot for almost 30 minutes yesterday and gave up. This is very well explained and straightforward. Thanks sir

[@tornadof5thenature109]

make look easy ahaha xDD but not easy :(

[@Andysfishon]

Looks a lot easier than some I’ve seen.👍🏻👍🏻

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

It is

[@CPTGoldenGuns]

Awesome video mate you made it so easy to learn the knot 🙂 thank you

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

evan7088 your very welcome

[@alanhafiz2761]

this is what fisherman do for their works..thank you admin

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

your welcome

[@joelbooth6973]

Thanks mate that is the easiest one to tie

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Most welcome

[@صيادينالمنصورهالمحترفين]

ما شاء ♥ الله اكبر🌹 جميل جدا👍 ويدوم التواصل🌷 وفعلا ما شاء الله تسلم يديكم ♥

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

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[@Yakplanet_tv]

Thanks for the time to show us this. Locked this into my noodle

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Ninja_Hookset most welcome

[@pascalvater4807]

Cheers m8, best FG knot explanation EVER!!

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

+pascal vater most welcome

[@skipyost177]

Hey, I'm out on my kayak and got your video bookmarked. I've been using your method for a year and love it. Thanks

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Great to hear. Appreciate the feedback

[@RazvanStefan]

thank you, it's always a pain to tie while fishing on windy weather, I will practice more like this, seems it's also faster than the way I am doing.

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Glad you liked it

[@timucinkaan9634]

This is very easy 👍 thanks

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Timuçin Kaan most welcome.

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Also known as the Sebile or GT knot, it connects the leader to the main line. It could be braid to a mono or fluorocarbon leader. It is popular with sport fishing skippers in Australia mainly and all over the world. It might seem difficult at first, but with practice, you can do it quite easily and fast, in just about 30 seconds to be precise. That should be reason enough for it being your go-to leader knot. It is a good alternative to expensive wind on leaders. It has emerged a winner is most strength tests with knots for the same purpose. Though there are multiple ways to tie, many of which have been touted tough, we choose to stick with one of the simpler versions popularized by Captain Jason Ehrlich of Australian. History The FG (full form fine grip) knot was originally designed by GT fishermen who found their line to line connections giving way due to the hard fighting giant fish. They also wanted something that could easily pass through the guides since they were mainly casting poppers and swim baits. Credit to 101 Knots.

[@ultimatejay]

LAND & BAY Fishing - GT knot is totally different than an FG

[@trumpking4874]

No this is completely different than the gt knot

[@learnandteach.108]

Excellent, you did that really easy. Perfect camera distance. Well explained. Thanks buddy

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

learn and teach. Thanks for the kind words.

[@gusdelecon3481]

Thank you for your knowledge

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Gusde Lecon you’re very welcome

[@gusdelecon3481]

Greetings from bali

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Gusde Lecon thanks for watching

[@gusdelecon3481]

@@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing ..you're welcome👍

[@mirul2983]

Mantap pak abu

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

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[@FISHGOLF100]

Thanks Wayne

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

ROB T most welcome

[@Flarito]

Thanks!

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Most welcome

[@RadReelingFishing]

Good tutorial. Thanks for the shout out! I've started adding a dab of super glue too.

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Most welcome

[@skipyost177]

Thanks great method when fishing in a kayak. I saved the link on my cell

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Skip Yost the more you do the quicker and easier it becomes

[@vinfish4697]

I can watch that knot being tied a 100 more times I absolutely love that FG knot

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Vinfish 46 good to hear

[@mg82949]

All this to catch my 2lb bass !

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

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[@terrysmith7740]

nice simple way to tie whilst fishing

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Terry Smith sure is.

[@shane0nz]

pmo i tied the tension method on 3 of my rods and lost all the bloody lures, mine just slides off, ill try your method mate. cheers

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Bugga. Hopefully it will work. I’m feeling the pressure. Lol.

[@shane0nz]

should be ok mate the half hitches through the back seem different to others

[@EncikFaiz]

ya, true, you make it look so easy tq so much !!!

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Ahmad Faiz Hassan most welcome

[@victorgatelljr.5753]

For this tensionless knot, it did not work when I used 40 lb braid and 15 lb mono. The tension one worked for this set up. It looks much simpler, have you tried it with thinner mono leader?

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Yep I have been using it for about 18 months. Nil issues

[@ethanellis5786]

40 > 15 lol

[@billybass4189]

Only just started looking at the fg as i usually use a variation of uni knot but i find it weird that all the turns are made with the mainline (braid) only. I've got a reel to fill with backing, braid and leader so will give this one a go.

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Billy Bass let me know how it goes for you

[@billybass4189]

@@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing no problem, btw is it still good with ultra thin 8 strand braid to 20lbs plus leaders?

[@andrewmorke]

Thanks, heaps. Loved it. I've avoided using the FG until now as it seemed too complex. You vid fixed that.

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Cape Fox good to hear

[@iammujahiddin9428]

Great video thank you sir now i know how to make the fg knot

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

iammujahiddin most welcome

[@Kiendy]

Good job👍

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Marek Drozd thanks

[@maaifoediedelarey4335]

Hhhmmmm..... excellent video - I may now actually and finally ! make this my default method. Very useful if you already have a number of pre-made complete leader rigs including the leader line, where there's no leader line spool to step on for tension. Just on a technical point re the half-hitches : It's considered by many to be better to make the two half-hitches in different directions.

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Maaifoedie De La Rey glad to help

[@jaisonmanu07]

Watching in india.... Good tutorial clip

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Your very welcome

[@refaiabdeen5943]

Cheers Mate!

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Most welcome

[@m1bmf614]

Strongest connection knot I have ever tied

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

m1bmf yep it is a good knot

[@keyneslee8774]

Easy & good!

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Keynes Lee it is.

[@TGuich]

Can u finish it with rizzuto?

[@karlstokes874]

Yes you can

[@karlstokes874]

Yes you can

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

yes you can...

[@qayyumzainal8952]

Where you record your hand ???!!!!

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

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[@redyellowpink01]

That looks way easier than other methods. I don't really get why the leader won't slip through the main line though (obviously it doesn't I just can't get why)

[@blobweird123]

Braid digs into the "outer layer" of the mono or fluoro. If you tried with mono to mono or to fluoro it wouldn't work because it doesn't dig like braid does.

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

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[@georgej.6485]

Excellent!

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

George J. Thanks

[@samtactical]

thanks alot sir to show the easy way to tied fg knot..

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

+samtactical most welcome

[@Mohamed-qc1tt]

Good ❤

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Thanks. Appreciate your view.

[@pistolpete5420]

Thankyou... the fg always scares me and when your on the boat wanting to catch fish u just go back to the old way instead of YouTubing. The knot will stay with me forever. Hopefully 😂

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Appreciate the comments. Hopefully you’ll get some use out of it.

[@joaopaulomartin5117]

The best. Tks

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

João Paulo Martin most welcome

[@jmurray66655]

Nice video, glad to see you showing how easy it is to tie the FG knot 👍👍👍

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

most welcome

[@SwitchToRumble]

is this knot better than a uni to uni? because i dont see how?

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

knownchild just slimmer and it tests a little stronger. That said I still use uni to uni. Especially at night.

[@rider660r]

Yes it's better than a Uni to Uni,it's the best mono to braid knot you can tie. It works like Chinese finger cuffs or a cable becky for Fiber/Coax,the harder you pull the tighter it gets.Never had a FG Knot fail,unless it's tied wrong,your line will fail at the terminal tackle before it does at the FG.

[@karlstokes874]

Its better purely imo because of its slim diameter. When using heavy shockleaders of say 50 lb test to 15 lb braid the double uni knot leaves you with a fat mono connection that you can hear rattling through the rings,which causes friction and therefore less distance on the cast. The fg knot is much more slimline and casts so much better. If you're not looking at hitting big distances then a double uni knot will be fine. The fg knot imo is more for gaining those extra yrds and also slightly improved knot strength Tight lines

[@dirkvandermerwe6027]

I know a similar one which is just as easy, but it's more of a loop than a knot but it's basically the same... Same principle... Instead of using the braid ( main line and tag end of the main line ) twisting over 'n above each other around the leader ( trace line ) - you basically use the same tactic as you'd use in or with the Alberto knot but instead of bending the leader ( trace line ) over the main line or stick the main line through the loop of the leader ( trace line ) - you twist the main line say like 10-15 twists down and the same or even less twists back up again around the leader line and use the same technique as you'd use in or with the FG to tie the main line around the leader, then pull hard to tighten the loops ( take nite: endure that pressure is applied when twisting the main line around the leader / trace line to endure that the main line hold a proper grip around the leader / trace line when or while pulling on both lines to tighten the knot ) then the last or final step is to hold both the main line and leader together with and between your index finger and thumb - against each other then make a loop with the main line tag end over the both ( main line n leader ) then take the main line tag end and twist it like say between 10-15 times around the both underneath, or through the loop then pull downwards towards the loops or twists to tighten the knot and then use your teeth to secure that last knot then as with the FG you pull very hard on both lines ( main line n leader / trace ) and to ensure that that last support knot doesn't losen you could perhaps use a lighter to burn it down carefully just before it gets to the knot itself then quickly roll-press it with your index finger and thumb, or, which works better - you could use like a tiny drop of super glue to secure that knot... But as with the FG it takes some practice hey... If you'd use a short leader / trace line which wouldn't pass through the guides of the rod - you could make a knot at the end of the leader's tag end and just cut the rest of the line off right behind the knot - it's to serve as extra security to avoid the knot from slipping off from the leader / trace line - basically it serves as a stopper and would actually support your knot to tighten even more as it'll press against the knot of the leader / trace line IF it perhaps would slip. .. I've used this technique quite often and never lost a fish up to date... But thanks for thus very informative tutorial I'll certainly action it... And I agree with the tutor - the thinner the line(s) the trickier it becomes... Practice makes perfect 👍 Regards. Dirk.

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

very detailed, thanks

[@trolvatandas6519]

good,thanks

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Cumaali Hepsoy most welcome

[@trolvatandas6519]

Thank you.

[@trolvatandas6519]

@@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing Nice to meet you. You are very experienced.

[@AusCharlie]

Hi mate, I tried this with thinner leader and braid and it just keeps bending each wrap, any tips for thinner stuff?

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

AusCharlie I tie it down to 6 lb. just practice. Tie it a few times and pay attention to feeling the tap between your fingers.

[@TwoFishermenfromisrael]

Thank you, look much esay i will try it now

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Two Fishermen from israel - שני דייגים most welcome

[@rumahimpiankita3578]

Good

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Casting Mania thanks. I think so.

[@trolvatandas6519]

good thanks

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

welcome

[@turboduckhead6179]

I tried this method on 8lb flouro and 10lb braid. It failed 3 times. I can do this on 20lb flouro with no issues

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

I don’t use it on light lines

[@trent2148]

Awesome vid

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Trent Burrows thanks Bull.

[@jamessilverman4887]

Thank you for this excellent tutorial. If you redo this at some point please look at your positioning to the camera. Some parts were difficult to follow as the subject of the description went off the frame and or was covered by your hand.

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Yep.

[@berianiDaging]

Your hand is so big..hahahaha

[@alexey3947]

indeed a beautiful large hand!!!

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

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[@ot_urban]

It’s easy when you watch a few times

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Agree

[@jasonlewis2990]

One thing that keeps me from fishing is knots, simply cannot do them

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Keep it simple and practice.

[@jasonlewis2990]

@@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing Nah, i've been trying for years to learn fishing knots. Simply beyond my capabilities. I only know one knot, have no idea what its called but it's not very good, breaks easy, especially if I take the kids to the beach. Might get 5 or 6 casts before the knot breaks. I just enjoy watching the fishing video's people put up

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

@@jasonlewis2990 fair enough Jason. Thanks for watching. Very much appreciated.

[@terrytailor]

Recon I could do that one. Avoided it till now. Thanks.

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Terry Hitzke most welcome

[@lukeclarke8054]

Just double knot it like a shoe lace. Or do what I do and just tie lots.

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Yep

[@joras7457]

Wish it was in frame

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Sorry Jo. That video is about 3 years old now. I’m halfway through doing it again. Should be released in the next week or so. That said I’m a one man show Jo so mistakes happen and it was only out of shot briefly.

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Just loaded the new one.

[@danielhegen7012]

Gutes Video aber die letzten 2 Knoten muss man sich genau anschauen. Durch seine Wurschtfinger schwer zu erkennen.

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Thanks

[@localguy8]

Sorry you fingers in the beginning is below the camera

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

yep so I made another vid. Sorry was a spare of the moment vid.

[@rorygollan9307]

you look quite similar to peter sterling, nice video

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

+Footy & fishing Sydney lol.

[@balikcibaba]

Nice good fg.. likkk for you subbss please good luck byy 👍👍👍🐟🐟

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Thanks

[@cajunnathan4586]

You are so close to the camera its hard to see what you are doing

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

+Cajunnathan previous videos the comments were to far away to see the knot. It’s difficult to get it perfect when you’re on your own with no camera crew.

[@pakde8002]

Just for a few seconds. Possibly could have been edited out but I guess you're not trying for a golden globe

[@StyxMan08]

Your hand is not in the camera..

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Restyx Catalasan yep for a few seconds. Would be great to have a producer or camera man to assist. Way less chance of small errors.

[@rogerrockwell4617]

Also need camera behind you

[@Coastal_Angler]

I would tie 10 better Fg knots in so much time ..

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

That would be an awesome video. Look forward to it.

[@dv9747]

cant see start of knot . out of shot

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

I’ve updated this video. You’ll find it on my channel if needed.

[@philly4yaa]

Omg I suck at this knot...

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Practice

[@mg82949]

Your hands are blocking the camera !

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

I’ve just recently posted a new video of the same knot. Check that one if you like.

[@mg82949]

@@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing thank you

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

@@mg82949 most welcome

[@marionthomas614]

Good talking vid your hands cover the whole thing most of the vid though

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Sorry buddy.

[@lutherbryson2460]

You're off camera for mast the tie

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Luther Bryson was for a bit of it. Not sure about most of it. Appreciate the feedback. Best I could do on my own.

[@ROOSTAMAN1954]

might have been good if we could see it

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

wainpoo that’s why I made the new video of it. Sorry you had trouble. I can’t afford a professional crew.

[@brokenarrowez]

I love skipping all the commercials.

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

brokenarrowez don’t we all.

[@tightlinessmokinreels9896]

Well done I’ve always used the double uni knot as the FG knot just seemed to complicated until now. Any chance you could check out my vids give me some advice and like and subscribe cheers 👍

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Thanks

[@kaifishingtv1029]

Make sure ur vid clear

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Okay

[@hanksaarnio2288]

Davykk

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

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[@pakde8002]

I was all for it but you had to go and ruin it with the teeth. Very particular about how I use my million dollar man teeth...if I can't enjoy hard candy I'm sure not going to use them as a line clamp or cutter. Back to the Albright.

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Im sure you could find a work around.

[@therustyulua2173]

Do not tie the FG this way people!!

[@Knubinator]

Why not?

[@therustyulua2173]

Because you’re not getting any tension in the knot. Without tension it’s just going to slip!

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Rusty Ulua have not had that issue.

[@Extollo1]

Don't tye outside of the camera

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Extollo1 sorry bud.

[@wadej347]

Cant even see what your doing

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Sorry buddy

[@wadej347]

@@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing Thats okay I am sure alot of other people could understand better and found it useful! I really would like to learn this way of FG. If you could refilm it with a few different angles maybe would help me and others learn it? It is just hard because your hands went off camera for a bit on the wraps especially the first one. Also it would be helpful to explain if theres a certain direction your half hitch knots should be done and the reason for them.

[@munirrohim7000]

Bad show...didnt see the rope...

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Sorry bud.

[@livenhfree]

Sure... keep your meaty hands in front of whatever you're doing. Thanks.

[@Wayne.Groomes.Fishing]

Sorry Bud.