How to Tie a Leader | BEST FISHING KNOT

[@ChadHooverFishing]

The uni to uni and FG knots are great knots. Overall the FG is probably the best overall, but this is the best combination of ease of tying, durability and side benefits like the knot acting as a strike indicator.

[@307mtb]

The salt strong channel has a great video on how to tie the FG knot with half hitches like your knot. It definitely takes some practice to get good at it

[@ChadHooverFishing]

@@307mtb Yeap. And if it isn’t tied right it actually cuts the line, which is the main reason that I avoid teaching it as the primary braid to leader knot.

[@oneshoeless]

Tried this knot last weekend. So far so good.

[@zarcher100]

Thank you Chad! I have had this video saved and come back to it every time I need it!

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thanks Zach. I appreciate the support

[@BuckeyeRiver]

Great idea on the half hitches. I use alberto but same concept will work with half hitches. Thanks

[@cuivre2004]

Great tip to smooth the knot out into a smooth knot.

[@dirtremovesblindness]

Excellent video...thank you for sharing. You did something like this a little while back, but you were so fast that I couldn't really understand the process. Now I got it. Thanks again!

[@cahabaoutdoors6549]

Great job. I myself struggle with braid to leader as do a lot of people. Thanks Hero

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thanks, glad you like it.

[@derwinharris5116]

Great knot , when you do it this way. I don't have any problems with the Albright! Thanks Chad!

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thanks. That’s why it’s the Knot Right Albright.

[@verlinbalsigeriii9617]

I love videos like this. I use it as a one on one tutorial! Thanks so much!!!

[@bobbyhogan9207]

Love the Albright knot and the not-so tip 👍 Looking forward to the future video 🤗

[@gregstabryla9945]

Good idea on the spool knot. I find a gum band helps also.

[@cpittsfishing]

Thanks for the tip, I think I will try it this season

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thanks Craig, I hope it helps

[@dustinnoe2663]

I love all your videos man!! Nothing but good vibes and good info

[@Anthony-wx4pe]

very helpful video ! love these types of videos Chad ! Thanks again

[@nicolegates2590]

Thank you for this video. And yes please more like it. I have been out of the sport for 20 yrs and there are so many new things now i need to be refreshed on.

[@TWC6724]

Chad, I ordered my first fishing kayak today! Coming in late April/May...hopefully.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Heck yeah, welcome to the family.

[@WadeFisherOutdoors]

Just got my first one too brother can't wait to get it out on the water!

[@toddsmith3002]

Great Back to Basics or refresher keep em coming

[@jelly_fishing]

Nice video - need to try this versus the uni

[@billgaleckas]

I’ve been using this knot since the first time you made this video! And yes - cutting the Fluoro tag end flush is very important! Nothing worse that having the knot catch on a guide, hearing that .22 *crack*, and seeing your Jackhammer sail off into the distance...

[@cmhubbard05]

Thanks Mr. Hoover. Love the channel and great info!!

[@OldLadyAngler]

Yes these are very helpful. In fact, I'll bookmark this one for future reference. Thanks Chad

[@kenreilley1434]

I almost always use the Albright to tie on my fluoro leaders, but I like your idea of the "not right" half hitches protecting the knot... definitely gonna give that a shot, thank you!

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thanks, glad you liked it.

[@fish2much12]

I use double uni exclusively now, but I will try this knot now. Thanks man!

[@toddramsay977]

Great video! Always like to see good knots and what works. Unfortunately I did a Uni knot I learned from a vid and it slid or something, and I lost a jackhammer to Davy Jones Locker.

[@samalexander9014]

Hey Chad I know this is a little off topic then the night but do you have any videos on your rod storage more or less leaning towards your rod tubes and how they’re made thanks Love the videos would like to hear back

[@ChadHooverFishing]

I don’t yet, but I’m planning to do one in the next couple weeks. Be on the lookout for it.

[@skiplovestofish6992]

Looks good. I'll give it a try.

[@rchiuz01]

Like videos like this. For fishing knots, can you do separate videos with close ups?

[@johnathonzuehlke8211]

Close up would be awesome

[@jeffwalsh54]

After the wrap ups. Does the braid go back through the loop so the lines are coming in and going out in the same direction like the regular Albright knot?

[@claytonjones693]

I’ve never used braid. So I have a question.... Do you spoil the braid on just like regular lines? Thanks.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Pretty much. Check out my videos on it. I have several of them. Thanks for watching Clayton.

[@scottvermonter920]

Thanks Chad very helpful

[@LouisianaThibodeaux]

Thanks for the lesson

[@mardelshumake922]

Thanks, Chad. I struggle to see the line(s) when I tie knots. Looks like you're doing a lot by feel on this knot

[@TheWaymont]

What's that line cutter mounted on your vest?

[@mda_fishing]

Hello, your flashlight holder who makes it?

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Flashlight holder?

[@mda_fishing]

@@ChadHooverFishing the green light in the video that was near or on your truck/trailer. Or is that a camera?

[@mikemason4792]

Great tip and explanation.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JohnGravenor]

Really demonstrated very well 😊

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thank you! 😊 Glad you liked it

[@WadeFisherOutdoors]

Thanks for the video brother very helpful. 👍

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

good video I use braid 90% of the time and all with a fluorocarbon lealer but not that knot, I thing will start, thanks👊💪👍

[@dougshelton7656]

Great tips dude 💪

[@TWC6724]

Where do you get that little line cutter on your PFD?

[@ChadHooverFishing]

From FishUSA, it's a Gerber Defender.

[@bobbyhogan9207]

Love the knot 👊👍

[@fish2much12]

I love the blood knot, but I can only tie it correctly 60% of the time. I'm pretty sure it only works well for me when the line diameters are similar. I've noticed when I jump up to 20lb floro I can not tie it. Could you do a video about this?

[@acnjshink]

Chad, I tied the #KnotRight #AlbrightNotbut even when getting it exactly right it always get hung up when coming through micro guides. Very strong knot but you have to use small guides at a minimum when tying it.

[@gregdilley3490]

Nice job brother 👍👊

[@LordLucasFishing]

Great Video Chad!

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thank you, I’m redoing it soon so that you can see what I’m doing a little better. I will use two different color larger pieces of rope first and then tie it with flouro and braid

[@brettg2309]

Great tips Chad! I'm definitely going to try this knot as for the life of me I cannot tie the fg. I normally tie the double uni but the ticking through the guides drives me crazy. Also with the length I've been having leader too long so the knot is somewhere on my spool and will also cause dramas. Quick question: do you use that slipknot trick on your reel spool when you break your rod down after a trip?

[@JoeNajorFishing]

Thanks Chad!

[@Adventures101.]

yes more info . or any videos . as you know wife and I ( need ) the vids for friday tv night . thanks

[@russthomas4287]

Hey Chad I like that live jacket you are wearing in rear show me about tying string Nots I would like to buy that live jacket That you are wearing because Because I kayak

[@pigjigs247]

Where can I find that safety knife?

[@ChadHooverFishing]

FishUSA.com, it's the NRS River Co-Pilot

[@pigjigs247]

@@ChadHooverFishing thank u sir

[@jerramehopkins6925]

Thanks you

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thanks Jerrame

[@bobbybass1944]

Hey Chad , Do you think this knot is stronger then the Alberto knot ?? I like the strike indorcator..Like always great video .. Semper Fi !!

[@ChadHooverFishing]

I think so! I think it is stronger overall. I am not sure, but I think on a break test that if the Alberto Knot is tied 100% correct the breaking strength is slightly higher.

[@theghastlygamer5326]

That would not cast in micro guides wouod it?

[@dumb2knot]

Great video 🤙

[@gregstabryla9945]

Seems a lot simpler than the fg. Wish I could use my mouth when tying the half hitches, usually don't have my teeth in while fishing 🐟,! Lol. Thanks

[@ChadHooverFishing]

I actually use my lips more than my teeth

[@FishHuntFreedom]

Did he mention he can do it at night?

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Ha, I didn’t mention it in this video, but I have in the past and I can tie it in the dark and blind folded. 😜

[@J_pearce01]

I only use the FG. Mainly because that’s the only one I know right now lol

[@4reelfishing635]

I've never had any issues with the double uni knot it's my do it all knot lol

[@mikekiss5757]

Now u use a leader for everything Chad.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Pretty much.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

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[@reneholmes8016]

I loved watching your show when it was on channels that were carried by DirecTv. Sadly, I've been unable to watch since you moved to WFN. I'm hoping it'll move to Pursuit Channel or some other channel that I can see.

[@fishingva9946]

I prefer an 8 loop blood knot.

[@rorimarston3385]

I couldn’t see the knot being tied. Please redo using twine so it can be seen. Thank you

[@scottkessler9602]

You released them backwards!

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Nope, i released them my way. If people don’t know why they should use a leader they won’t care about how to tie it

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Here is the video for WHY you should use a leader in case you missed it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKa7amWpqsp0lZI

[@Michaelpruis]

Fg for me!

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Good for you, go with what works if you are comfortable with it.

[@nedyarb2000]

Sorry, but you need to zoom in more

[@brianusa394]

This video was not you best. It was impossible to see what you were doing

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Okay, I will take another look and consider updating it