Gerald Swindles FG Knot

#fgknot #geraldswindle #gman
One of the easiest ways I know of tying this knot.

[@ivymoore2368]

It took me 3 months 7 individuals and you was the only one I actually could understand the technique and I got it right on tonight February 5th 2023 Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jimhalleran6239]

Best FG demonstration I’ve ever seen. And I’ve seen many. Thanks.

[@steveeichelberger806]

This was a game changer for me. This is the first method for tying the FG knot that consistently works for me. With 50+ year old eyeballs I can tie this method with my glasses on. Thanks for sharing!

[@rharrington76]

This was the easiest way to tie the FG. Tie it my sleep now. Thanks again for another great trip.

[@nybbhUSA]

This is by far the easiest way I’ve found! Thank you!The best advise I can give is to *not* have the braid too tight because you are continually making it tighter the more wraps you put on to it.

[@hpcam1]

Easiest version I have found... Thanks so much.

[@cameronmanly2441]

The best method for a fg knot.. I’ve always struggled with holding the braid in my teeth, this way is much much easier, I’ve never thought about it. Thanks!

[@jnj2233]

Best FG knot guide vid I’ve seen! Thx G man! Killer vid!

[@vladimirrienas5546]

I learned the fg knot last summer fast forward to this spring I’m about to re tie all my rods so I wanted a refresher but man that tip about tying the line to the reel handle is so money I will be using that every time 🔥

[@thomaslester8702]

Thank you for the video and the idea of using the rod and reel technique. It's a lit easier than all the other ways I've tried. Good video. Thanks again.

[@ralphrookey6562]

Thank you, I can finally tie the FG now with ease, this was the best learning video I watched in 2020... Thank you GMan love your videos

[@904fishingmusicandadventur9]

and, just like that I found your video.... Fakebook, makes it to where you cannot mute the commercials that interrupt the videos..... Love you dude, STAY POSITIVE!!!!! PMA today, tomorrow and ALWAYS!!!!

[@bassingman9911]

Finally got it. Wrapping the main line around the reel handle helps tremendously. Thanks for the vid Gman.

[@kylevodden19]

That’s an awesome trick thanks G. I appreciate the help. Now I can go back to using my small guide rods,

[@cullennewman7652]

That just saved me about 3 tries and 30 minutes. Awesome video

[@TeamJesusOutdoors]

Best FG demo I've seen yet! Great Stuff, G!

[@michaeleads9294]

Nice work G Man thanks for all the advice you give.

[@erniesanders3724]

Love the FG Knott and it takes practice to get it right. Great tips GMan. Thanks

[@lannyseals2084]

Took me a while to get the FG figured out and done right and it's a great knot but, I always seem to always tie the red-phillips knot you did a video awhile ago and shown how to tie it... I've never had any issues with it, but the FG is the best knot I guess I'm just lazy lol.. thanks G-man!!!

[@dantheman4931]

That’s the tip I needed! You’re the man G

[@monicajohnson4318]

Thanks for this video! I've tried so many times using my teeth for the "third hand" that I need... the reel is perfect for the hold and I think I could get it this way... gonna try it... thanks G-man!

[@rmaylone2379]

I would love to hear some more of your stories of bass fishing

[@msal4652]

Thanks for the tip G-man. I love the FG for all the reasons you mentioned Tying the main line to the reel handle is a great idea. I’ll have to get my rods out and start practicing again. I agree that the more you practice, the faster you get. It takes longer but I have more confidence in this knot than any other I’ve tried.

[@jimk4267]

Thanks Gerald. Like the rod handle trick. Will try it. It's a little tough to learn. But well worth the effort

[@kickinbackoutdoors2602]

Shoooot...that’s work man. I’ll stick with the double uni, lol. :)

[@haroldrogers6566]

Never had an FG knot break. But, you have that knot come unbuttoned on a 6 lber at the end of the the day and your gonna say words you didn’t know you had in you. Good knot. Fish 10 & 15 braid to 7lb FC sniper all the time cause I’m older and just love to see that rod bend. GT knot is my go to after personally testing both knots, can fish for two days solid. NEVER has it come unbuttoned and goes through the eyes perfectly. Think about that, not if it happens, but when it happens. Plus the GT is easier to tie in a 20 mph wind. Great video and a lot better way to tie the FG knot G. Thanks for the info.

[@ralo4265]

Good stuff Gerald! 💯

[@user-sc7zk5wy5z]

Thanks, G-man!

[@jamie.777]

My knot!!! Strong 💪🏽

[@jonnygrizzle]

I saw Dude Let’s Fish in the background. Great video, I’m going to have to try it that way.

[@glennw9927]

The loop knot to the reel handle to keep the main line tight is the money tip for anyone who has attempted the fg before. I’ve tried other ways to keep the braid taught that are way too complicated. This way I could even do it in a kayak.

[@johnnyb1776]

It’s a great knot going thru the guides.

[@traviswilkins2876]

G you looking cut dude!

[@kktx4058]

I don’t have that much patience! 🤣 Crazy Alberto for me G-Man!

[@jessecooper9795]

For reels lol. Everybody tied the crazy alberto knot until they found the FG. Still works for me. Boat flipped a 5er with a 16lb flouro leader the other day with a crazy alberto knot. No probs at all 💪🎣

[@bamadondon0495]

Me to. Agreed! I can tie the c/alberto knot not even looking at it except to dip my floro in my last loop with my braid. Easiest knot. But his floro knot to bait is a beast an easy as hell to tie the three tag end cinch knot

[@jessecooper9795]

@@bamadondon0495 been using the shark knot for years. Definitely the best knot for flouro! Ain't no breaking it!

[@swani3060]

I’m still trying to figure out how that slipknot came off the reel handle so easy... 😁

[@rakk1879]

I use this technique, plus the way Feider finishes his. i have never broke off in this knot. A big key doing it like he is is, how tight the mainline is. You need to be able to swing you "holding" hand back and forth.

[@1964krazyeric]

Because of my sausage fingers I use a tool to tie the FG knot now, but used to do it much like how you are. I used a small drop shot weight in the end of the leader. Try it, you can tie it pretty fast. I still do this if I need to tie up in my boat.

[@BassNinja]

My go to video when i forget how to tie it

[@scottbaldwin5448]

Uni to Uni works great and I would’ve had it tied five minutes ago...haha

[@patrickgazzara3992]

Looks like if you can't tie a knot tie a lot. Thanks G man

[@Lray4x4]

I always tie my leaders with 2 snell knots, it has always worked fine for me and is easy to tie.

[@Wak3board47]

Founder's All Day IPA!! Yeah boy!

[@tegteg798]

Have to give the gt knot a try! It's so much easier and it was proven to be stronger than the fg

[@moleather9038]

I fish for Murray cod here in Australia and been using the FG knot for years ,2 pound or a hundred pound fish ( like Murray cod ) the knot holds up best there is

[@docriordan7787]

Good illustration G, is that one of them high dollar Shelton rods you have there?

[@philtarbox8256]

I add one step at the end after the half-hitches... I tie what's called a Rizzuto knot (whip finish knot for fly tyers) so the half-hitches won't unravel... I also put a dab of superglue at the top 1/8" of the FG knot for extra insurance

[@socalfishingwithcy9029]

Good idea. One thing I do differently is I personally don't clip the florocarbon or braid as close as I can get it. I try to leave 3/16-1/4 inch because its more important for me to land a big fish than to gain a few feet longer on my cast. I've only had bad results when clipping the florocarbon down that close, because it only has to give a millimeter and then there are no finish-knots holding it in place, so it unravels.

[@socalfishingwithcy9029]

But I like the rod handle slip knot idea :)

[@kylewright9399]

Is this knot a lot better than the old knot you tied? Red Phillips I believe was what you called it.

[@rw7752]

I believe you need to start the leader on top of the line and then go under the line.

[@macking4942]

Hey G.. Serious question.... Say you break off or knot fails. How hard is that knot gonna be to tie in the boat, wind blowing etc. I have always just stuck with straight fluro because just couldn't ever justify the aggravation of braid to fluro. Thanks G!!!!!

[@joshsinglefooter]

Pretty sure he did it in the boat. Keep and extra spool also thats already ready.

[@macking4942]

@@joshsinglefooter i gotcha. but he is in boat on concrete sitting very still. that wind blows, whitecaps, etc... Its tough.. Well it was for me. I guess having another rod ready to go would be ideal. Still just became a hassle.

[@joshsinglefooter]

@@macking4942 I understand. It can be done with practice. I have done it alot. You'll be able to as well. Good luck!

[@macking4942]

@@joshsinglefooter Thanks!

[@levifly7054]

What reel you use for spinning?

[@shawnmote7039]

I may be doing it wrong but it’s never broke. I wrap the braid around the leader vs the leader around the braid. It actually reverses so that the tiny little tag end of fluorocarbon doesn’t hit a guide on the way out. But I wonder if when I pull the knot tight it’s burning the fluoro? I saw my buddies knot and noticed he had it tied the way you do. I wet it before tightening it but wondered if G or anyone else has an opinion on it?

[@Kitty-pq8lv]

This knot is nuttier than a skwerls turd at a walnut farm!

[@NytronX]

I'll stick with the Alberto Knot. By the time you get that FG knot tied, I coulda tied up the Alberto on two combos and flipped in a 6lb'er. If I wanted to braid, I'd have become a hair stylist.

[@jeremybrumley25]

Is that your favorite?

[@mountaintroll7864]

alberto knot considerably faster to tie and just as strong. esp when you finish it with a dab a glue

[@f1sh_st1cks62]

That was like 37 times each way G Man 😂

[@LucidoMafia]

Hell I'm still trying to figure out you double shindo knot

[@jasonmausteller2488]

What reel is that?

[@jacobcollins5827]

Welcome to the gun show

[@MrBdogg317]

My favorite not for a liter

[@michael476b]

I tried it your way. Ended up with a f glob knot. I'll keep trying.

[@jessecooper9795]

What happened to that Red Phillips knot G Man??

[@xb2003280]

I was wondering the same thing?

[@jessecooper9795]

@@xb2003280 can't nobody say anything how the FG passes through the guides better. They all come through the same, really. If Swindle wants to try it, that's cool, but I never had a crazy alberto knot or red phillips knot break

[@JohnK-dv7pb]

Yep, what happened to the red phillips knot? I just started using that and I like it so far. Easy and quick.

[@jessecooper9795]

@@JohnK-dv7pb all the pros are jumping on the FG knot. It's a cool thing. I've never had a problem with the RP or crazy alberto knot and boat flipped some gooduns with both those

[@JohnK-dv7pb]

@@jessecooper9795 I'm a fun fisherman and I haven't had trouble with breakoffs using double uni or the rp so far,

[@lancehenthorn17]

The fgknot hates me! I'm keeping keep a PMA.

[@ArizonaMMJ]

just make a blood knot man. this is nuts

[@lmsmbassaddict7378]

Blood knot isn't even in my top 6

[@ArizonaMMJ]

@@lmsmbassaddict7378 you fish for a lot of Marlin? why in the world is a blood knot not acceptable?

[@lmsmbassaddict7378]

@@ArizonaMMJ for braid to Fluorocarbon the only knots I use are FG, modified jknot, Alberto. Those are the best for that type of line to line connection.

[@19ADAM80]

That’s the only one I can tie, the others I get messed up every time and say to hell with it..

[@lmsmbassaddict7378]

@@19ADAM80 I can help you if you want. I don't judge. The only reason I have Facebook and KZbin and Instagram now has been to help others. I would have nixed all this propaganda crap in highschool if it weren't for helping others and with addiction and fishing.

[@80millionvotesmy89]

You mean 22 each side. I aware u had nearly 50 loops

[@lmsmbassaddict7378]

Gerald, I can teach you a better way. I promise you won't waist your time. Hit me up here and I'll send you a video and guide you through it.

[@mr.skeptical3071]

Hate the fg...go with Alberto/Albright!!!

[@michaelloucks4448]

Hey Gerald terrible knot weak 50 percent strength . GT knot 100 percent knot strength

[@Black-Hebrew-Idiots]

You are either mistaken…or a liar. The GT knot is in no way twice as strong as an FG.