How to Tie the GT Knot - Ranked Strongest Braid to Mono Connection

[@ICT_Anton]

Wow.... I just started really using braided line and this is by far the best and easiest to tie leader line knot Ive found. Thank you

[@jeffbullock3548]

Excellent just what I need to join my backer mono to my braid. Many of the mono to braid instructions are just for a small length of mono leader. Thanks for the stats that prove this is the best!

[@bojo3493]

As noted above, this is NOT the GT knot used in the IGFA test results. Check the diagram illustration supplied by the IGFA. Their GT was tied with a bimini in the braid prior to tying, then the mono leader is weaved through the two legs of the bimini in alternating fashion.

[@warpedweirdo]

Thank you for that warning.

[@WereAllThatBored]

It may not be, but it is a great knot. Can be tied quickly and flys through the guides with no binding.

[@earlharvey7659]

Regardless of this information, I've yet to have a failure of this knot as tied by the gentleman that posted this video.

[@RyanMonroe0910]

@@earlharvey7659I’m interested. What kind of fish are you catching ?

[@earlharvey7659]

@RyanMonroe0910 I'm primarily fishing for bass, and an occasional walleye. Whatever version of the GT KNOT you're tying, a knot that can be tied in 30 seconds that gives me 90 percent efficasy is good enough for me. , I've had very good results utilizing this version of the so called GT KNOT. SIMPLE, EASY DOABLE under any conditions works for me.

[@andrejohn9710]

Thank you Sir . Thank you for the video . Simplicity ; and it seems like a really good knot.

[@ledforthehead23]

AMEN Brother, this is the only knot i tie for my leaders to braid. I hope i don't hex my next trip out, but i will say from using this knot for about a year it has not failed once. I'm using 10# braid to 20# fluorocarbon , and have pulled in some over slot drum. Fantastic and simple knot.

[@kevinstoops2623]

Use this knot for braid to mono and have no problems with break offs or slippage. Mostly on my worm and jig rods. Easy too. Just make sure you cinch it wet

[@f-castrofishing5987]

The uni knot pretty solid

[@gcogs2296]

Nice presentation. Been practicing the FG knot all winter, you may have converted me...

[@tanog2645]

nice! i like the fact you didnt take 5:30 like some others do to tie it!!!

[@bullfrogpondshop3179]

FINALLY! I had been using the double uni-knot for fluoro to braid but was not happy with the performance. The braid appeared to cut into the fluoro and cause the knot to fail. So I went looking for another knot. I've watched at least a dozen videos (and tried all the "best and easiest fluoro to braid knots" in them) over the past several days. NONE of the knots have worked with my river smallie rig: 30 lb braid to 10 lb fluoro. I tried the Alberto, Improved Albright, Yucatan, Double-Uni, and FG knots, among others. None worked as advertised, OR were as easy to tie as the videos made them look. Apparently, there's some special trick one must perform during the tightening process that all the other narration-less videos are incapable of explaining. When asked for help by multiple viewers, one guy could only advise them to "watch the video over and over and practice until you get it." WTF? Thank you for a clear and thorough explanation of this knot! I especially like that the tiny trimmed end of the mono is on the BACK side of the knot when casting. That should improve castability. Looking forward to seeing how it performs next time out! If you don't hear back from me, it did the job.

[@earlharvey7659]

Regardless of what holier than thou people say about this knot not being a true FG knot doesn't frickin' matter; this knot works. I've been using it for several years now, and I've never had it fail. The line will break before this Jam knot does.

[@dougreynolds2813]

i like this better than uni to uni, good video.

[@tbowser72]

Seems fast and easy enough. Thank you for testing and sharing results

[@robwasnj]

Very similar to a double uni except the mono side is different, looks less bulky. I saw another video on the GT knot and it was done differently without a uni on the one side although I found your version fast and easy, seems strong but haven't gone fishing with it yet.

[@DaveMicheal-y5b]

A homemade paper clip, I love it !!! Been using it, never NEVER had an issue , especially backed up with the uni- theory of relativity there brother , allllll day , dusk and dawn , 😜🎣 no more replacing guide tips lol

[@PhilipUnderwood-oy9tv]

My fg never breaks. Line always breaks away from the knot in either the braid or leader material. I will try this gt jop tho

[@bradcondon6632]

When using this knot with light braid, I double up the braid, I'm not sure if it makes it stronger, but I think it must

[@Bayou_Russ]

What are you calling light braid? I’ve been single lining 30-40# braid and liking the results.

[@bradcondon6632]

@@Bayou_Russ like 10-15

[@rarpcprinter1641]

Go to 2:19 to see the knot

[@stateniland]

talking stops at 2:19 Stay with a uni to uni

[@Skolmann]

How slim is this knot ? Meaning is it suitable for repeated casting/going through the guides of a spinning rod or does it bang into the guides decreasing casting distance ?

[@bradcondon6632]

It's not real smooth through the guides, it will decrease your casting

[@bradcondon6632]

Best to use a short leader if your casting so it doesn't have to go through guides

[@ick5353]

As much as he ragged on the FG knot, that is still the slimmest and smoothest for casting through guides.

[@Skolmann]

@@ick5353 Yes that is the knot I use to connect braid to mono/fluro when bottom fishing or jigging.

[@thefishermanmagazine]

Depending on the test of the mono, yes it can be a little clunky through the guides. Personally, casting distance is rarely the most important aspect of my fishing so, it doesn't bother me. With all this said, I still use the Albright with my heaviest leaders (60-80#) because it's smoother, but I have been very happy with this knot for lighter leaders and have not had any failures.

[@idigstrats]

While bench testing this knot until breakage with 65# j braid to 40lb big game trilene, the braid always breaks first right at the point it is weaved thru the mono. Makes me nervous. I would think the 40lb would snap first, but it seems to cut thru the braid at the knot.

[@jairoalonso5191]

Big Game,the best mono on the market, now in a new color that’s easier to see!

[@paulrussell9572]

That is not the real GT you demonstrated. The real GT knot is tied totally different using a bimini twist. That knot you tied is a jam knot (just half hitches very week). The fg knot is very easy to tie as well as the mid knot. Both are finger trap style knots which are the strongest. Hollow core line is even better but is still the finger trap concept.

[@robertcox9226]

Something looked wrong to me, i just didnt look it up. Saltwater inshore im using big leader so knot strength is not a concern i use surgeon's knot. Main line is 10-20 while the leader is 25+ for barnacles and pilings

[@robertcox9226]

Actually, an easy way to improve the fg lighter braid is double the braid before tying. I use 10# braid often.

[@earlharvey7659]

You keep saying GT, but do you mean the FG? Which is it? I've used this version of the "GT" knot for quite some time, without a failure in the knot. I've used double Uni knots, the FG knot, and many other braid to mono or flouro knots. I'm not a champion knot tying guru, but I do know what works for me. This is the fastest and easiest knot to tie for me, regardless of what you want to call it. As to it passing freely through the rings on a casting rod, I've never had any issues with it hanging up. If it's hanging up, then it's not being tightened sufficiently. That's my experience for what it's worth.

[@DaveMicheal-y5b]

Dude - do yourself a favor and just listen to your mother. Children should be seen KNOT heard, if it wasn’t you it be someone else, go fishing , go on now … go go gooo

[@chucknshelly]

How about 80lb braid to similar mono top shot ? More wraps or the same ? Fishing for cobia, kings etc trolling planers

[@kencleg7721]

I bet this w the sc on the braid would work I’ve done surgeon and a double surgeon and it didn’t slip w 3 1/2 hitch and a clinch nice and smooth Still small dia even w 20 mono 50 braid

[@johncane4127]

There is no way this knot if stronger then the fg knot.

[@pjsimic]

It's also a very small, compact knot that goes through guides easily, making for smooth casting. Not only that, the leading tag end of this knot is the braid end which is soft and supple, so it doesn't catch on the guides as it goes through them while casting the way a stiffer mono or fluoro tag end might. Very simple to tie and no special tools needed other than braid scissors. Thank you to whoever invented this knot and shared it with us. I wonder how it got it's name, anyone know?

[@Nightrangersb]

Hey Dave if the GT is strongest how come you still use Albright? I know you usually use swivels but….

[@jasonw2696]

Works good thanks

[@davidyang577]

But the FG knot isn't difficult to tie though? 😂 Learning will set you free. The FG knot is just a basic knot that all good anglers should learn. Imagine casting through your rod guides with that GT knot with a large stick bait. It looks like a bad news waiting to happen.. Try and do a PR knot without a bobbin. That takes ages! But what a great knot when it comes to braid join to mono for deep drops and mechanical jigging targeting your dream fish and no let it get away because you cheap out on your knot.

[@PeterRanieriII]

You tested it yourself or just read about it online?

[@ryanbrand3946]

He read it. I tested it against the Alberto knot in 10 pound mono, 20 pound braid. Alberto won 10 out of 10 test i did. The mono breaks in the figure eight every time.

[@PeterRanieriII]

@@ryanbrand3946 I’ve also tested it with the same results, the braid cuts through the mono figure 8 very quickly. I thought this whole GT knot myth was debunked a year ago by the salt strong team, didn’t realize it was still swimming around out there

[@thefishermanmagazine]

I have tested it extensively, I'm surprised to hear that you guys have not had good luck with it. No knot is perfect, but I'd have to assume you're not doing something correctly. I even tested it again many times this morning after reading your comments and still had positive results. I've never had the braid the sever the mono using this knot.

[@PeterRanieriII]

@@thefishermanmagazine what lb test are you testing it with?

[@thefishermanmagazine]

@@PeterRanieriII I have used it with leaders as low as 8 pound and as high as 60, braids ranging from 20 to 50

[@PLP-DIY]

How is this stronger than uni to uni?

[@karlneumann6833]

Similar to the Slim beauty knot

[@juddi753]

Peace… Thank You !!!

[@peterk814]

Don’t know why this would be any stronger than uni to uni lol

[@SlipItIn.Fishing]

90% line rated, easy, quick to tie, and low enough in profile. Uni to uni for me too! Anything over 80lb i will use hollow core and or crimp.

[@dean3471]

Did you have a kitty on your lap when you were making this video? I swear I could hear purring.

[@aaronnokaoi]

Double uni or bust

[@stevegiblin270]

Thanks 🙏🏽 you keep it simple for a dummy like me!🤣🤣🤣🤣⚓️⚓️🇺🇸😀

[@DanEvan]

Just a heads up Dave. Maybe next time don’t do a video with your flaptails, flat glides, and Paiva 2Ts in the background because I’m having sensory overload.

[@billmacaras4146]

May be the strongest knot, but also twice the diameter of the FG knot.

[@alexnst.2304]

This does NOT hold 0.06-0.13mm braids and thin fluoro (0.1x-.02x) :( sorry ...ALBERTO knot does or a small swivel work in those cases ! In Europe fish are SMART ...can't use that wire unless you clean bottoms of snags :))))))))))

[@brendanwoerner3352]

This is used in Australia by guys going for GT’s hence the name. It just doesn’t go through my eyelets well.

[@jimwaggoner8095]

That is not how you tie the knot test by ifga

[@chrisgarcia5462]

I'll stick to the FG.

[@mtkup]

This is not a GT knot. It is very simplified and weak version of a slim beauty which compromises the line badly.

[@cl6x533]

Dude yapped half the video just to show you how quick it really is 😭😭

[@webincomeincome8767]

Sorry but tests show about 65% knot strength for this version. NOT the strongest knot to tie.

[@jamesdavidsmith4033]

Doubled trilene ...

[@adventureswithfrodo2721]

I use this knot all the time. But it is not the GT knot. Just proposition of mid information. Do your research.

[@bloke5874]

😵‍💫 R U OK?

[@dennisjones9070]

Unable to follow. These not guys, way to fast

[@RH-qk5lt]

NO. Stop spreading bad information. This is NOT the correct GT knot. The knot you're showing is Not a GT knot and... it's Really Bad! The Correct GT knot that won the sport fishing competition is NOT the knot you're showing. The correct GT knot requires a bimini twist followed by a series of complex twist. It's a Totaly different knot than what you're showing. Also, the Real, GT knot was Only good for higher line strengths such as 60lb braid to 80 lb mono. Do some research. You'll find what I'm saying is accurate. To start, watch this video from Salt Strong. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4vYZJp7jbSmg5Ysi=PJBhiduyQ0XJqwfQ

[@fluppi123]

Not the GT knot dude. Nope.

[@keithsr.]

Anyone that claims the fg knot isn't the strongest, is doing it wrong! It's not hard to tie either! Yes I've tied it in wind, in a boat, at night , ice fishing , etc etc etc ! It's the absolute strongest and most narrow knot ! Don't be fooled !

[@donedeal8385]

two minutes into a four minute video before you even show the line. Try to fall out of love with your own voice dude.