How to tie a (UK) Grinner knot or Uni knot

How to tie a Grinner Knot or Uni Knot in a clear and easy to follow video. Known as the Grinner knot in the UK or Universal or Uni knot elsewhere in the world because it can be used in just about any material and retain good knot strength. Particularly good in braid and monofilament to connect to swivels and other terminal tackle. An essential knot to know.

[@SCOUSER-]

This is a fine example and tutorial of a " UK GRINNER KNOT " this is a free how 2 video, This guy has taken the time and expense' to show everybody this knot, appreciate this Don't complain.😀🐟🎣🐟 Tight Lines.

[@Hermitmaster]

Just got back into carp fishing. I used to always have issues with knots coming loose, now I know why. Ive been doing it wrong for years! Thank you for this, clearest video I've found.

[@vinniebarbarino-1]

Ive been tying the grinner knot slightly wrong over the years and finally you have cleared it up for me, i always ended up with my knots looking untidy, your way my knots look profesional, cheers

[@cns180784]

Well i just watched another vid of a guy doing and explaining this knot. But the way how this guy does it is MYLES better lol. Thanks again, you're the Don Corleone of angling!

[@thejudge-kv2jk]

Thank you. I'm going to use this knot to tie my leader (pre-made one with a loop one end) onto my mainline.

[@joseantoniorubiogonzalez9602]

*This was my first time using Braided line and I was happy with the product **enjoyable.fishing** recommend it's held up well and I have no complaints. Would buy again.*

[@MultiChezney]

Absolutely crystal clear and concise instructions. Just tied my barbel rigs up with braid using this technique. Thanks.

[@smiff4748]

I have really struggled to tie this knot in the past Myles, thank you so much for making it so clear.

[@MylesGascoyne]

You're welcome, I'm glad to help. If you can, please share these videos. It helps me to make more. Thank you.

[@gee3883]

Best tutorials on KZbin. Thanks Myles

[@TacticsTechniquesandProcedures]

Most concise Grinner knot tutorial I've found!

[@anthonyallen4254]

Myles your videos are definitely the easiest to follow my knot tying and rigs has improved many thanks.

[@sandraanddavescampervanadv5582]

Quick abd easy. Thank you! 👏

[@MrCevring55]

Great video, very nice knot.

[@ploomy001]

Best videos I've found for tying knots. Well explained, clear and simple to follow. Thank you Myles

[@MylesGascoyne]

Thanks ploomy001. Glad you like them and they help. Please share. It helps me to make more. Tight lines

[@stevenewcombe1200]

Best description I have seen yet with clear instructions - brill

[@johnsmith-rs2vk]

Very explicit and well narrated .Many thanks .

[@michaelallcock6215]

Brilliant video. Everything explained really well and demonstrated clearly with great tips in the commentary. Thanks very much.

[@enlightenedone7141]

Excellent, thanks for posting

[@MylesGascoyne]

Glad to be of help, I've uploaded many more knots on my channel. Take a look, I'll be uploading more on a regular basis. Many thanks, Myles

[@maddaisblubb7344]

This helped me so much, thanks. Before my grinners were not consistant. Now, after the first try while watching this...it's just a beauty.

[@MylesGascoyne]

You're very welcome. Please share my videos on social media. It helps me to make more!

[@Otterysteve]

Excellent description! I now think I can tie this knot! Many thanks! :-)

[@9869michael]

great vid as usual Myles

[@Psycoticfcuk]

Awesome tutorial mate like all ur vids thanks

[@juliaallen7149]

I use this for repairing self-bows (custom wood long-bows for hunting). Holds strong.

[@Martbass64]

Thanks for this video.My attempts at this know have been hit and miss, this explains very clearly.

[@MylesGascoyne]

Martbass64 Great, I'm glad to help. If you can/like please share my videos.

[@andrewsmith6534]

Great video, i have really struggled tying this knot, thanks

[@H6NTY435D]

Great video, helped me lots!!

[@MylesGascoyne]

You're welcome, glad to be of help.

[@robertlamb5155]

good vid,well explained and easy to follow ...thank you Myles

[@MylesGascoyne]

Thanks Robert. Share it if you can. It helps me to make more. Tight Lines

[@redkitesystems]

Thanks - a very clear video.

[@MylesGascoyne]

'tag end' is the short length line that you usually trim off when the knot is finished. I hope that helps.

[@MylesGascoyne]

Thanks Ernest

[@HuwFerris-John]

Very easy to follow thank you

[@Trust1878]

Great video. Thanks. I've been fishing on and off for years and always used the half blood knot (later on the tucked half blood knot). Recently learnt the knotless knot as well as the knot that you use for a D rig (not sure what its called), the palomar knot tonight as well but this looks a good one to add to the armoury. Would you recommend the palomar knot over this one for any other situations?

[@MylesGascoyne]

In the UK this knot is called the Grinner knot. It is well documented as such in magazines, books and DVDs. I appreciate it is different to the Grinner knot known elsewhere in the world. I will re label the video to indicate this.

[@MylesGascoyne]

I am a right hander and that's how I tie it! But if you really want to tie it the other way around you would need to reverse everything for sure

[@M6MDR]

@Dániel Horváth he's not saying Tagen, he's saying Tag End which usually means the short end of the line being tied into a knot.

[@MylesGascoyne]

Thank you TeKno yes it is 'tag end'

[@humptydumpty904]

Got it thanks

[@svb9002]

Hi Myles, thank you for this video. I just bought some ESP syncro XT Mono, it says on the back of the box, to use this 5 turn grinner knott Now, i see you use this for tying swivel, can i also use this knot for the hook also please? many thanks Si.

[@MylesGascoyne]

Hi Si, yes that will work just the same.

[@toneata]

Thanks, so basically the loop should go behind the standing line?

[@andydavies5883]

A great tutorial. unless of course your name is David "know it all" Breden

[@ORIGINOLINDIVIDUAL]

could you use this knot for spooling up your reel ?

[@MylesGascoyne]

Yes, it's a great knot for just that. You may want to just do 2 or 3 turns so that the knot is not too strong. If you get spooled by a fish, the knot will break and not potentially take your rod and reel! That may not be an issue with light line but with heavy tackle I've seen it go wrong!

[@ORIGINOLINDIVIDUAL]

Myles Gascoyne thanks for replying, is it basicly the same as a hangmans knot ?

[@MylesGascoyne]

Yes, in that it tightens liket a noose. But is tied a bit differently.

[@toneata]

If tying this with the swivel in the left hand (for a right hander), would the standing line still be behind the loop or is everything reversed?

[@mrmorgan5003]

Yeah mate thats what i always tell her give it a good firm pull 😜😜🤣

[@Baconade]

Could anyone give me a definition for the word, tagen? (The spelling, I used may be incorrect.)

[@jakclarke3101]

tag end

[@Martbass64]

..knot!

[@DoEverythingOutdoors]

Isnt a hang mans noose easier to tie? Wrapping around rather than creating a loop and feeding through. Bit fiddly isnt it or is that the correct knot for that?

[@MylesGascoyne]

It depends in what material you are tying. In monofilament nylon this is a good strong knot retaining 100% of the lines strength. There are other knots. Some simpler some definitely not. Some work better with fluorocarbon and some with braid. The best knot to use depends on so many factors. I have not tested a hangman’s noose in monofilament fishing line so I can’t comment on that. With regard to how easy it is to tie, we’ll that’s down to practice. I can tie this knot with my eyes closed!

[@davidbreden3325]

That isnt a grinner knot

[@stevereeves5151]

You show us a grinner knot then.

[@davidbreden3325]

SHOW you? Dont know how to post videos. Tell you: Line goes thru hook eye, 3 twists, THEN loop back on itself, a further 3 twists, moisten and pull tight

[@MylesGascoyne]

Guys, this is what is known as a Grinner knot in the UK. In other parts of the world you are correct David a Grinner is tied differently. Please don't use this space for an argument. Thanks, Myles

[@sumdumguy777]

Doesnt really help you doing it left handed as most people are right handed 🙈