How to Tie a Fish-N-Fool Knot! | "Knot Easy!" Series | Fishing Knot Tutorial

In this video I will be demonstrating how to tie the Fish-N-Fool knot! This knot is quite possibly the strongest knot ever created for a direct line to lure connection with braided line.
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Title: How to Tie a Fish-N-Fool Knot! | "Knot Easy!" Series | Fishing Knot Tutorial
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:05 - Tying the Fish-N-Fool Knot
03:14 - 4K Slow Motion
05:57 - Conclusion
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[@domainmojo2162]

This knot is known as the Double Grinner ( a Grinner knot is a Uni knot) in the UK, where every fresh water fisherman knows it. It's a standard knot. It's been the goto knot for terminals for prolly a 100 years. Watch any of Matthew Collins' or the other Carp fishermen's Hair rig videos and you'll see them tie the Grinner Knot (Uni Knot) and Double Grinner for braid(braid has a tendency to slip and undo the standard Blood Knot) And since Carp fishing is a sport in the rest of the world, this knot is trusted.

[@dtffishingmi]

It always seems there are several names for any given knot - I come across them often. This particular name came from the man who was credited as the inventor after he submitted it in the “Knot Wars” competition about 14 years ago. In reality, this knot and all other knots could date back to ancient Sumeria for all we know 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@kenrobison9528]

Thank you, sir.

[@dtffishingmi]

Thanks for watching!

[@questor_xl]

Saved 👍

[@jamesstringer4211]

I started this knot almost 52 years ago for whoever said they invented it !

[@dtffishingmi]

Gonna have to start callin' it the Stringer Knot - sounds better anyway!

[@jamesstringer4211]

But 6 wraps on mine. Depending on the line size. 6 to 8.

[@domainmojo2162]

This knot is known as the Double Grinner ( a Grinner knot is a Uni knot) in the UK, where every fresh water fisherman knows it. It's a standard knot. It's been the goto knot for terminals for prolly a 100 years. Watch any of Matthew Collins' or the other Carp fishermen's Hair rig videos and you'll see them tie the Grinner Knot (Uni Knot) and Double Grinner for braid(braid has a tendency to slip and undo the standard Blood Knot) And since Carp fishing is a sport in the rest of the world, this knot is trusted.

[@HughButler-lb6zs]

I'm glad I'm wearing rubber boots.

[@dtffishingmi]

@@domainmojo2162 For the record, carp fishing is a sport to me too 💯

[@anthonyarkadia9760]

Double Uni I have tested , and everytime it is the only 100% knot out there! If your testing 30lb braid that line won't snap until about 36lbs of force.. 20lb braid, it snapped at 28lbs of force. 60lb braid is where it blew my away, it didn't break until it had 77lbs of force.. Those numbers are averages on 5 pulls each, per knot.

[@dtffishingmi]

Makes me feel even more confident about it!

[@Ardeact]

Double uni is just way too bulky to go through baitcaster guides.

[@dtffishingmi]

@@Ardeact there are two knots commonly referred to as the double uni- you’re thinking of the line to leader knot, but the one he’s referring to here is the line to lure knot. It’s a uni knot tied with the line doubled through the eye

[@Ardeact]

@@dtffishingmi Regardless of knot strength, you need to keep in mind where the tag is pointing. Knots with tags pointing back at main line tend to hangup more often than towards the lure. That's why I use improved clinch

[@dtffishingmi]

@@Ardeact You're right, but I only use this knot and the double uni knot with braided line - the tag ends getting hung up isn't really an issue with braid

[@vernervanschalkwyk2280]

I fish 90% of the time with straight braid here in South Africa. I used the palomer knot until last weekend. Csn't to try this knot this coming weekend.

[@dtffishingmi]

This knot and the Double Uni Knot are both incredibly strong knots, both stronger than the Palomar :) - What species do you typically fish for there in South Africa?

[@1Mannco]

Always use a double Palomar with braid..but this knot shown here is a very good knot too.

[@vincentmiernicki5101]

Super duper Uni !!!😅

[@dtffishingmi]

I think it's a step in the right direction!

[@michaelbeckman1794]

Thanks for the great video. I've been using the palamore knot for many years but will try this knot this season. My most common breakoff reason is from a northern cutting my braid.

[@dtffishingmi]

That’s the worst. I fish topwater for pike and around pike often, and I’ll typically tie on a 6 inch 30 lb fluoro or mono leader. It can affect the actions of smaller lures, but with bigger whopper ploppers (110+) and frogs, works out fine and won’t break off on the first pike. Pain in the ass to change out the leader but better than getting robbed by those toothy SOB’s

[@michaelbeckman1794]

@dtffishingmi so your saying That the florocarbon has better abrasion resistance than braid?

[@dtffishingmi]

@@michaelbeckman1794 yes fluoro has the higher abrasion resistance, but it also sinks whereas braided line floats. That’s why I typically only use a 6 inch fluoro leader - any more than that would affect the action of the lure or make it sink

[@michaelbeckman1794]

OK so what's the best knot for braid to floro leader? How does the nail knot, floro to braid work as far as strength? I usually use it when I add new line to the spool about 50- 75' from the beginning of the spool. Never really gets a load on the knot that far down.

[@dtffishingmi]

@@michaelbeckman1794 strongest would be the FG knot, but if it’s way down in the spool and won’t see the light of day, the uni to uni knot is a good easy option

[@Natural-Causes]

It’s similar to the trilene knot which I use most

[@dtffishingmi]

The Trilene knot is excellent for monofilament line for how simple it is to tie - I need to do a tutorial for that one!

[@KevinDeguara]

So can you tell which is the best knot for fluorocarbon in your opinion..thanks

[@dtffishingmi]

For tying directly to the lure: Double San Diego Jam Knot. I have a tutorial for that one as well 🤘

[@pancakeface5717]

I have a heck of a time tying this knot in mono/flouro because of the memory in the line and the dexterity required. Would you show how you manage it?

[@dtffishingmi]

It’s not just you - it’s tougher with mono/fluoro - though I wouldn’t recommend it for fluorocarbon as it did not test as well in strength against other (easier to tie) knots in that line category. With lighter mono, try applying pressure from below against the lines going through the eye with your index finger and thumb on your non dominant hand as you perform the wraps and cinch. This will help to keep those lines through the eye in the vertical position. If you’re using heavier monofilament (>12lb) - the knot becomes less practical. In those cases I typically will use the double San Diego Jam, or for super heavy mono - the standard San Diego Jam 👍

[@HaveFaithInGod]

So what is better for flurocarbon as you say this is not the best for that?

[@dtffishingmi]

Double San Diego Jam knot - I have a tutorial for that one as well 🤘

[@michaelbeckman1794]

Would the knot be any stronger if you made three turns vs two turns around the eye?

[@dtffishingmi]

After the second wrap, you start to exceed the width of the uni knot with any additional wraps, and the wraps fall to the side, since they are not tucked underneath the knot. If the extra wrap IS under the uni knot, then it’s likely crossed over another wrap.

[@michaelbeckman1794]

Thanks. I retired it and you are right. Now looking at the best way to connect the floro leader, 20#, to the 30# braid mainline. Will the double uni be a good easy and fast knot strong option?

[@dtffishingmi]

@@michaelbeckman1794 I would strongly reccomend the Alberto knot over the uni-to-uni knot. It's fairly simple and I have a tutorial for that one as well 👍

[@1Mannco]

@@michaelbeckman1794 I'm now fishing for Striped Bass and I use 30lb braid mainline tied to a 20 inch leader of 20lb flouro. I use an "Improved Alberto Knot" with 8 wraps up and back and at the end where 'you start it', I'll finish the cinch with 4-5 wraps at the end. Imo it's almost a strong as a FG knot but easier to tie and faster, takes me 1 minute. I've never had any problems with it...watch YT videos of this peticular knot.

[@anthonyarkadia9760]

The double uni with 3 tag ends is even stronger...!

[@dtffishingmi]

We share the same theory - I'll test it sometime!

[@rodericknelson8371]

I would love to see you test this knot against the double uni knot!​@dtffishingmi

[@letun3481]

Uni

[@dtffishingmi]

Yep, just a modified uni knot

[@FC2ESWS]

This knot is hard with mono line.

[@dtffishingmi]

It can be difficult, you really have to pinch those wraps in place throughout the process- they really want to move. I find it helps to heat up the line with the fingers to make it more supple before you tie

[@dunerinaz]

Looks like you're using another youtuber's info and stating it as your own.

[@dtffishingmi]

I'm not sure what you mean. I stated all my sources. This is a tutorial video.

[@Legoideaswithcamden]

The whole first min is him giving credit to the people who showed how good the knot is. And then showed us how to actually tie the knot lol

[@karacahil53]

BLA BLA BLA. DİSLİKE!

[@dtffishingmi]

Geez Karen, tell me how you really feel.