FG Knot - Quick and Easy

[@thedon9670]

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

[@jakemyazka3246]

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

[@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 🎣🐟

[@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

[@7208021]

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

[@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! 🎣🐟

[@richardtharp1608]

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

[@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 👌

[@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!

[@andychelini3206]

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

[@Deanobravio]

Thank you Andy 👌

[@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 👌

[@LumocolorARTnr1319]

This is the best FG knot I have seen.

[@kenreville9134]

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

[@Moontanthefirst]

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

[@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 👌

[@6Sisu9]

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

[@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! 👌🤙🎣🐟

[@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 👍

[@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 👌🎣🐟

[@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 🤙

[@tainanatua4056]

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

[@dizzious]

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

[@Deanobravio]

Awesome mate, glad you liked it 👌🎣🐟

[@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 👌

[@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 👍

[@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.

[@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 👍.

[@jeffreyt76]

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

[@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!

[@IngkaFishing]

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

[@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 👍

[@mohdnajibzakaria895]

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

[@Deanobravio]

Youre welcome mate, im glad you find it easier 👍

[@lionsdejudah]

Best FG Knot so far!

[@Deanobravio]

Thanks mate 👍

[@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.

[@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 👍

[@bigdog7658]

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

[@Deanobravio]

The best on a moving boat 👍

[@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 👍

[@christopherrobbins7754]

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

[@Deanobravio]

Thats probably wise 👌

[@ebttt]

I think this is the best way to finish the 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

[@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!

[@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).

[@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 👌

[@jtln2m]

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

[@Deanobravio]

Thats great mate! Super happy, tight lines 🎣🐟

[@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]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppvdhpVrhrd-q80 4:30 mark

[@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.

[@Mancavedweller1]

Thanks heaps, going to try this method.

[@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 👍

[@ilexwang9530]

instructive video how long you have the initial loop ? thanks

[@motooilermotooiler9597]

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

[@dannywoods3818]

Thank you!!! By far the easiest.

[@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 👌

[@Kal-EL_BSF]

Nice Video man, im so helpful.

[@Deanobravio]

Glad you liked it 👍

[@aNGLeR_KeTiNGGaLaN_PaNCiNG]

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

[@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 👍

[@Captainpaulbtyhtr]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@alman3071]

Excellent video, good demo Where can we purchase the knot pullers or how do you make them?

[@Deanobravio]

Thank you, these knot pullers are just rod building heatshrink over some 5/8 wooden dowel, betty easy to make 👍

[@alman3071]

@@Deanobravio thanks for sharing 👍

[@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

[@MrSlivker]

Best explanation !

[@pakde8002]

Just having terrible time getting the FG knot. I can tie a beautiful Alberto, double uni, blood not etc but I just can't get this knot. Is it mainly for very heavy fluoro to heavy braid? Practicing with PE 3 braid and fairly stiff mono maybe 30-40 lbs. Tried Briggsy's FG knot and actually got to the risutto stage but the leader pulled right out like a Chinese finger cuff toy. Tried your method, which looks easier but couldn't even manage the bridge part properly. I should say I'm 60 years old and have a fair amount of arthritis in my hands. Also have a bum shoulder so don't plan on going after 40 kilo class tuna, GT etc. Also giving up casting big lures and big weighted baits from the beach. Mainly planning on sight fishing mahi mahi and bottom fishing for reef species but need to be ready for the opportunity of a 10 to 15 kilo fish. Do I really need the FG given these limitations/parameters?

[@pakde8002]

Chinese finger cuff toy.

[@pakde8002]

Should also mention I'm just getting into braid for the first time.

[@Deanobravio]

Hi mate, the fg, is not the be all and end all. I truly do think this is by far the easiest way to tie it, but if it's not working for you there's nothing wrong with a well tied uni to uni or Alberto knot 👍

[@Shihabdeenrecreationalcyclist]

What about thinner monofilament fishing line and thicker braided line

[@Deanobravio]

Can do the same knot mate 👍

[@BBB-yj1xd]

Hello front France, can you say what are the two "cylinder tools" do you use to tighten the knot? Thanks a lot for your response!

[@Deanobravio]

Hello, the tools are timber dowel covered in heatshrink

[@hothmobile100]

Excellent video.

[@kas9633]

Can I use this knot to connect multi+mono or this FG knot works only with the braid?

[@Deanobravio]

Typically, just used for a braid to mono application, but by all means give it a go in mono to mono 👍

[@koogleyou557]

More and more I see these great little tightening dowels. Did you make these or buy them? Either way Id like to do same. Can you share? Thx.

[@Deanobravio]

Yes i just make them myself, either dowel or pvc tube with heatshrink over the top, very easy 👌

[@phdyoutubedegree1939]

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

[@martinpaul6146]

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

[@andrewroberts6344]

Can you tie this not braid to mono? Or is it only mono to braid?

[@Deanobravio]

Yes, it shouldn't be an issue. Should just be the same knot but backwards 👍

[@andrewroberts6344]

Absolutely Knot so follow the steps in reverse order?

[@kentait2990]

Would it not be better to tension the FG knot first and then do the Rizzuto Finish knot? Or does it make any difference?

[@Deanobravio]

With this method I find it best to tension the rizutto first so the wraps have something to tighten up against. Another variation would be to tie one half hitch, then tighten the wraps and then tie a rizutto up against the half hitch 👍

[@kentait2990]

@@Deanobravio I would think you DO NOT want the wraps to tighten up against anything. You want them to cinch down on the leader with nothing hindering that! One or two half hitch allow the wraps to be virtually free and thus able to squeeze down on the leader. The rizzuto then just finishes off the knot.

[@Deanobravio]

@@kentait2990 totally mate, but if you've ever tied an FG you'll understand you can't just pull the wraps up tight with nothing. There must be a half hitch or rizutto for the FG to work. I encourage people to find a way that works for them and use that. This is just the way that works for me, has never failed and has caught me plenty of worthy fish 👌 tight lines 🎣🐟

[@sgib199]

Still looking for an easier way to do it with lighter leader...like 12 pound test. Only way I can get it to work is by keeping a lot of tension on the leader, too.

[@Deanobravio]

This method doesn't need tension. Trust me, with so many people struggling to tie FG in light line it is one of my next videos, but at the moment suffering with a broken finger 👍

[@sgib199]

Absolutely Knot hope your finger is doing better! I will certainly watch your video when you do it, as lighter mainline likes to get kinked by the braid wrapping around it until there are several wraps. I did actually succeed with another method that keeps it pinched between the fingers the entire time. No tension on either line. But still want to find the best way for me. :)

[@kapildevunath3162]

which is the mainline? the braid or flurocarbon?

[@Deanobravio]

The braid is the mainline mate 👍

[@kapildevunath3162]

@@Deanobravio thank you so much, great page!

[@TAURAFISHINGBORNEO]

Very good.... Thanks bro, big like👍👍

[@dcpfishingbhr2027]

thank you bro for good idea

[@bcask61]

“Thirdeen, fordeen “ love it.

[@Deanobravio]

Bloody Ozzies!

[@_Amilio_]

feefteen seexteen

[@JEJAK_ARTA]

simple and strong..👍👍👍

[@adventureswithken1983]

Quick & Easy no not at all, is it efficient, sure. And if at home and you have the time and the dowels with you to tie it this way great, however I could still see tag end from the mono sticking out at 6:24 which means it will get caught up in your guides or even on your spool. I'll stick with the half hitches so it smoothly covers the leader material.

[@Deanobravio]

Using this method, the knot can easily be tied under a minute, even on a boat. Obviously for the tutorial it takes longer because of the explanation. Tight lines 👍

[@dcgo44r]

Where did you get those knot pullers?

[@Deanobravio]

Hi mate, those ones are heatshrink over wooden dowels

[@dcgo44r]

@@Deanobravio genius! But, that's not the regular electric shrink?

[@bido8176]

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

[@elicchannel2164]

That's brilliant bro..thanks

[@BocaNejra]

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

[@ABsmissedcomments]

if I could Id give you another like, awesome video

[@Deanobravio]

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

[@twopassionsfishing386]

Great video friend

[@johnrogers5825]

Why heat shrink or hose on the dowel? Surely the dowel by itself is good enough.

[@johnrogers5825]

Forgot to say, this is an excellent demonstration.

[@Deanobravio]

Hi John, it just stops the line from slipping. Feel free to give it a go without and let us know how you go 👍 tight lines 🎣🐟

[@jb5676]

Very nice. Well done.

[@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 🎣🐟

[@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.

[@patrickthunnus]

Very cool, keeping things simple 👏👏👏

[@Vicariousleighilive..]

Old mate in the background gettin some with the chainsaw 😂

[@mattboast]

That’s a way more simple technique 👌

[@Deanobravio]

I definitely find it the easiest method 👍

[@kathingbalap]

Nice video nice info brooo🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@fishingOZ]

Does anyone else have the risuto knot undo? I have finished the fg many times with the risuto, and have this problem regularly. What am I doing wrong?

[@Deanobravio]

Honestly, I would say just really tightening up that rizutto. I'm not gonna say I've never had it happen, but not regularly. The other thing you can do is hit the tag with a lighter to form a "mushroom" so it can't pull back through itself once it's tight 👍

[@keepinitbassyusa]

It changes color from light to dark? Or dark to light when you tighten it?

[@Deanobravio]

Yeh it actually goes darker when its tight enough. If the wraps are the same colour still as the mainline, its not tight enough 👌

[@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! 😎😜

[@aliefishingchannel9022]

The best master 👍👍👍

[@keepinitbassyusa]

I keep trying with 8# to 15# braid I cannot do it. Is it because it’s too thin?

[@Deanobravio]

I use this method to tie lines down to 6# braid. Perhaps try backing off the tension on the bridge a bit, doing 4-6 weaves and then tightening them down and repeating until you've got your desired wraps. Obviously with thinner leaders, they're not as rigid as lighter leaders and bend a bit with too much tension from the braid 👍 hopefully that helps

[@yutubabe]

For lighter leader I'd go with alright knot.. More than 20lbs I'll switch to FG

[@Deanobravio]

@@yutubabe yeh i reckon thats a pretty good rule too. I often just tie a Uni to Uni in light lines 👌

[@glimmerr]

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

[@martinlanza1236]

Excellent method - thanks!