EASIEST Braid to Flouro/Mono Knot for Fishing (Alberto Knot)

[@jerrypredmore8793]

Me being old 72 and with some finger dexterity issues from being a veteran, I’m slow and fumble at simple knots I used to tie in my sleep. This knot, now that I have made the turn to braided line will go a lot smother to tie. Thank you.

[@johnhahn8130]

I’ve use the night before, but never switched hands on the back wind, and that seems to make it very so much simpler

[@megastick9324]

I was watching so intently I spit on my screen for lube when he was pulling the knot tight…

[@arlineklingler6613]

😊 to o

[@jeffreyadelman3846]

thank you for your service Jerry! much love and you are really appreciated! you are still a legend

[@zxchvcr1843]

Damn. Thank you for your service

[@AnthonyLong-hl5pk]

Tried 3 other tutorials before finding yours and completed your knot in 25 seconds. Thank you

[@wildtrophyhunts300]

I have watched four different videos and couldn't get the Knotts going. The tutorials were terrible. You, on the other hand, had the right view and the right way to do it. Thank you so much for this tutorial!

[@ajn8425]

I've watched a number of Alberto tying videos. And I've fumbled through most of them with my 71 YO eyes and digits. Justin's has magic dust that makes it happen. His DUST is the pinch. Pinching the loop into a fold is the KEY. The road taken, ALL the difference. Thanks for the tip.

[@paradisetackle]

Wet the connections before sinching down. Makes it easier and won't cause burn. Excellent video!

[@knowsbeans]

curious on this knot if wetting it actually makes it easier to slip since the knot is really just the braid friction against the fluoro/mono

[@Unit_With_Legs]

I've heard both actually. I heard wetting it is bad too. Looks like we need to do some testing.

[@paradisetackle]

@@Unit_With_Legs i feel i get a tighter knot when wetting. Been doing it for 30 years on every knot that cinches down.

[@richbadour6002]

@@paradisetackleyup….. I always believe that it wetting the lines stop the friction from heating the line. Seen others who would use superglue too.

[@tseimucS]

I found a hot glue stick and a lighter in an old tackle box from my grandpa. It’s partially melted. I’m assuming that he used it kinda like they would super glue? I just now learned they used super glue from this comment section lol

[@rainerstaudt3036]

Thanks so much for the demonstration,this is by far the easiest and fastest knot for a connection,nicely demonstratet,absolutely perfect,good on you

[@dylanreo8519]

Finally an easy to follow demonstration. Love your work man

[@dlmsarge8329]

This is my goto knot for braid to fluorocarbon for about 5 yrs now. When i learned it, i was told to have the braid go through the fluo loop in the same direction. ie both pointing up or both pointing down through the loop, it makes it slightly more compact. Also you can tighten it in too stages. Pull all 4 strands to tighten the front of the knot and then let go of both tag ends and pull on the main braid and main fluo and that will tighten the back of the knot. Excellent, efficient demonstration. You likely helped out a lot of fishermen with this video!

[@outwestmetaldetecting6186]

I watched a bunch of videos on how to tie a knot for braid to fluro. Your knot wins hands down. Thanks for the video.

[@deanmarten]

This is so much easier than a double uni knot. I'm a fan. Thank you

[@robertladosky7157]

I watched a few videos and failed until I came across yours and tied it the first time. Thanks brotha.

[@colobisman6132]

I use this knot 100% of the time and it’s never failed. It’s also easy to tie.

[@DesertDawgNV]

Thanks young man. At 70 years old the fingers aren't as flexible as when I was younger. Cheers from Spring Creek, Nevada

[@Floridafisherman5000]

Thanks dude, best tutorial I've seen yet!! I watched 3 other tutorials online and yours is the only one that makes any sense. The rest of the tutorials are too fast and not taken step by step slowly. Thanks!!! Happy Fishing!

[@scottfilseth331]

Just found this video Justin. What a well made video! Very simple, straight forward knot. This will be my go to knot when tying flouro to braid from now on. Thanks Justin!!!

[@mpick9404]

Perfect👌🏼 Even with my awful eyesight & very little fishing experience I managed that knot thanks to your clear simple instructions. Nice. Thank you 👍🏻

[@victorrositas6046]

The most simplistic way of making this knot tie in which normally it takes safisticated moves to tie this knot by other fisherman. Yet, you explain it so step by step in a matter that anybody with no practical skills can do this. Thank you...

[@curtmarcott2464]

Very simple knot. Exactly what I needed.

[@topwatertrl]

I learned this as the Modified Albright. Tomato Tomatoe I guess. A tiny drop of super glue insures no slippage and helps the knot slide through the guides. This is my go to knot for fishing ultralight 4# Nanofil superline and 5X tippet for 1/8th oz jigs for Brown trout. Great instruction!!

[@zionkid420]

The inventor is a VERY well known and respected fisherman and charter captain by the name of Alberto Knie. HEnce it being known where it was created and popularized as the alberto or crazy alberto (his nickname) knot. Yes it is the same as whats known as a modified albright in other parts of the country. Mainly outiside the east coast.

[@erikvaaler31]

He didn't invent anything. It is an Albright knot.@@zionkid420

[@uniteslash883]

Super simple and got the knot on the first try. I have been using different knots for years but this one is just super easy to do. Thanks!

[@joedennehy386]

Great knot. I tied that knot in A tackle store in New Zealand. About 100 times a week for the last 15 years. We call that an allbright knot. No need to pinch the fluorocarbon. We go 4 loops down, 8 loops back. It's a 70% knot. So for inshore light tackle perfect. With heavier braid we use the PR knot. With a bobbin, it's a 100% knot. But takes a few minutes to tie. 30 wraps down, 60 wraps back, 16 alternating 1/2 hitches and clinched with a risutto.

[@coopersullenberger2976]

Honestly so sick because I can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched knot videos and I am just so lost, you did such a great job, Camera work was exquisite, appreciate it man, really hit home, killin it like always

[@justin_menendez]

thanks for watching!

[@303bayard8]

What is the rizzuto finish. @cooper, great tip.

[@jasoneric5969]

I always worry about the knots bumping the guides also

[@redcap600]

Lol same started making my own knots until I lost à lure lmao

[@Lowkey_G3456]

Best knot by far, I tied with my crippled up fingers on 1st try. Thank You

[@DerekBlais]

I’m embarrassed to say I have a lot of trouble with the blood knot, so that’s why I’m here. I was able to tie this one easily first try. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@vicbermudez91]

I watched like 5 videos to try to learn this and kept failing until I watched yours and it finally clicked. Thanks!!

[@partlycloudy5049]

Damn that’s a simple, well described knot tutorial. Thanks so much. New subscriber.

[@bryanmoring4298]

Bro I watched at least 20 of these and this is by far the easiest and best way explained

[@justin_menendez]

Thank you!!

[@jamesh7469]

You can improve the Alberto by putting the braid tag through the eye 3 times, it lets you cut the braid tag completely flush to the knot, and in case it slips you have 3 wraps to give. Essentially it’s just a better way of storing that bit of extra braid tag You can also add a Rizutto finish with the braid tag around the braid mainline and that reduces some of the clunking when reeling it into the guides by making a little ramp

[@justin_menendez]

Thanks for the tips I’ll have to try these!

[@crushdangle9910]

I agree with the extra 2-3 loops with the main line. Hasn't failed me since I started doing this.

[@ML-ks2lj]

Thanks ina try that I started tying it over the uni but when I snipped the tags tight it slipped out on me

[@mariosolis1802]

I agree with the Rizutto. Lately I’ve had to loop the braid which allows the double-up of the wrap. A little more meaty of a knot, but with no slippage.

[@colobisman6132]

I also run it through the loop 3 times. I do one last thing after tightening the knot. I take the braid tag end and do a couple quick half hitch knots and then cut the braid flush. I've never had it fail.

[@aaronkent3817]

this video is great. I was actually able to tie the knot based on your instructions. I could not keep up with the other videos. thanks!

[@edgit69]

This has always been my go to knot for flouracarbon to braid. Well done 👍

[@snackyxchan]

Every other knot I've tried on YT pulled out, this one is easy enough to remember and strong thanks

[@ShadyPlumber]

Thanks for this, I stink at tieing knots and have had trouble getting others to work, this one works every time. Thanks again.

[@nusdogg]

Bro, this is one of the easiest and best explanatory video out there. Super easy to follow! Thankyou for this.

[@jeffdismuke2998]

Best demonstration of tying the Alberto I've found.

[@Silverbuzz]

Thank you! I have been using the double uni knot to connect my braid to fluorocarbon. Your video made it easy to tie this new know for me!

[@rossi8422]

This is the easiest tutorial to follow, I have tried other tutorials, this one I have saved on my phone , excellent, from Scotland 😊

[@jamie.777]

Key thing is too pull all 4 tag ends at same time. If u don't hold both tag ends on fluro it will come apart. Great video

[@VuZeEqquation]

This knot was so simple, I work at a sports store and we sometimes have to spool reels for people. I always had issues connecting the mono backing to braid, this has been a big help. Awesome vid

[@joedennehy386]

No one at the tackle store showed you? That's terrible

[@micci7888]

@@joedennehy386 what’s more terrible is someone actually had him spool up mono backer to braid and not vice versa ??🤣🤌🏼

[@CHOPERUS23]

That's the reason I always deny the tackle shop of their services when buying a new reel.

[@monstrousnards]

@@micci7888 braid with a mono backer allows baitcaster anglers to cast further and experience backlash less often.

[@ryantombs7895]

@@micci7888 thats normal bud

[@tgkclan1885]

Thank you 😂😂😂 no more swivels while bass fishing 🎉🎉🎉

[@drillerjoe5978]

Just tied my first one ever in 42yrs, love it, thank you.

[@alexanderiturraldeleon1731]

I have been looking for a video that could actually explain and be able to see the knot for over an hour thank you so much!!!

[@MikieJoe6555]

I subscribed. This is the best, step by step tutorial I have ever seen. Hell yeah

[@JamesGordon-x8p]

Dude. Absolutely amazing you don't know how hard I been struggling to tie on a leader. It cost me my first musky a while back but. I think this knot should hold. Thank you

[@mauart.7893]

I prefer the fg, but when I'm on a rush I do this and works great too.

[@dh3940]

I thought your profile pic was a ball sack, then a chicken head, and now i see it’s a cat upside down

[@geo1698]

But the fg is almost the strongest knot but the worlds strongest knot is the pr knot and the 2nd world strongest knot is a modifed( or improved) fg knot

[@kristapsmuravjovs7061]

Oh man, I'm picking up fishing again after years of not doing it, and I was getting so frustrated with my inability to tie a leader, including trying to follow an image, also even a video tutorial of an another knot (which, to my immense delight, just goshdarn slipped right through, haha). Almost gave up on my spontanious idea of trying for some bass this morning, and you saved my ass man, thanks so much - sure, it's not the most elegant knot, but for a noob like me this made the whole difference between going or not. Much appreciated, much love, subbed.

[@tompfender8732]

Just tied my first braid to mono using your help. Turned out great, my fingers fumbled for a bit until I got the hang of it. I expected my first attempt to be a disaster and have to start over, but it was as easy as you said. Thanks!

[@larrycarr6545]

Me to. That darn 15# braid is a bear.

[@TheKYMB01]

Brilliant knot, was looking for something I could tie on the boat when it was rocking and without a magnifying glass and this is it. Thanks

[@bobm8531]

Great video, very hood instructions. Now I spend more time watching video than fishing. Never got knot to hold. I notice you use a heavy leader typical main line I'm just using 4lbs.filler and 10lb.braid I'll keep trying

[@joeyjoe8892]

Well thank you there sonny at 102 I've been using the FG knot my eyes aren't good anymore so I'm going to have to try doing something different I want to give this one a shot

[@PMtz-co6wo]

Thanks for the easy tutoriaI on this Alberto knot.. I learned to finally tie braid to flouro/mono leader.

[@ivanerceg3660]

this is the best knot video ever. i manage too tide it up first time i wached you doing it. thanks you. can you please do fg knot?

[@shawnjbray]

This vid helped me a lot. I was looking for the easiest way to tie a leader to a braid line for fly fishing. Thank you

[@chuckpugh5997]

Dude thanks q ton I've tried a bunch of these over years and never felt good about them or stuck with them but this knot I can do so thank you. Great job at demonstrating this too. Sweet my new liter knot

[@jimmboski]

This is gna work awesome for ice fishing with tip ups. I've always used barrel swivels. ,not no more! Thank you

[@getthehook2377]

Thank you love the videos i’m fishing for redfish this weekend just got my first one today do you know any good Lewers I can use

[@reelgangsta1851]

Gulp shrimp on a jig head. DOA shrimp with rattle (I prefer to tip the hook with shrimp fish bites). I always do good with Gulp shrimp. The stink of them works like dead shrimp, and the fact that you jig head them allows you to work them in front of the fish. Great for skipping mangroves if you don’t go too deep back. I’ve caught reds just throwing on a point and letting it sit. I hope you Slay some fish this weekend.

[@getthehook2377]

Thank you

[@dh3940]

Or any swimbait on a jighhead

[@neilbeyers9786]

First time to join two lines, real easy to follow. Thank you

[@Xpyburnt_ndz]

Just used this knot to make up my hybrid lead core rig on my reel! Works GR8! Thank you!!!

[@johnchuck9573]

Thanks for the great explanation of this knot.

[@gregorysgarro6233]

Great knot small profile , do you ever tie a bimini or double your line and if so what is your process going from the double to leader? Thanks Greg

[@justin_menendez]

No I do not. I just keep it simple.

[@carwasher-w6m]

Literally best tutorial, I nailed it on the first shot. Thanks!

[@tizmo57]

Thanks Justin! This knot along with your instruction is finally doing the trick for me!

[@terrykosdrosky8130]

Got this on the second try! Thanks for this. Could not tie a blood knot to save my life. Shooting this from the actual angle of how I’m tying it really helps. So many videos shoot from the opposite perspective which is extremely confusing with more complex knots.

[@BayAreaFisherman]

Ive been looking for a simple video to connect two lines. Very helpful and easy to do. Got the hang of it after the first few tries👍🏻

[@knifeman426]

Bro, thank you so much, man hours trying different knits, and you solved my prob in 5 min

[@MrEseklown]

Honestly, I might’ve sat for approx 2hrs tryna figure out a braid to mono, and this was the easiest way I found to make it happen

[@robertcox9226]

FC is my favorite, but this alberto taught to kids for saltwater leader. I would use it in salt where I use a step down with a blood knot for floro to floro and a rapala knot for the lure.

[@phaadhudson7649]

Thanks for explaining which one is braid and which one is the mono or fluorocarbon.

[@terryogletree2128]

The tag end needs to go back thru the loop the same way as the main line or did I miss this part

[@matthewpocock4824]

I've just started using braid. This is just what I need!

[@Joestacemazjojo]

Pretty new to all of this. This video was the easiest to help me. Months in and trying to learn others but continue to end up back here tying this knot again. Thanks

[@lentrejo]

This has been known for many years as the Albright knot. It is good but I had one unravel recently. What happened was with repeated pulling over the guides on the rod the knot loosened an finally came apart. This was connecting 50 lb braid to 60 lb mono leader. The knot was good after tying. I'm going to try using crazy glue on it next time.

[@williamcox8175]

Try Loc-Tite.

[@haydnr01]

im new to to fishing, this is the first mainline to leader that i've actually been able to tie, granted it was with 9lb braid and 9lb fluoro but it was easy to do and came out pretty good

[@gordondarker4073]

Using this knot since braid first came in it has never let me down

[@charleshoodmanhood7874]

My 7’7” Heavy Fast rod has micro guides and this knot work with them great.

[@laurievanbruggen3705]

Hi Justin love that knot just have a problem going through the eyes on my rod any suggestions TIA

[@tannergallico1211]

I just started fishing a few months ago and just did this for the first time and was super easy

[@skylerperrotti9274]

Thanks for talking through the knot, very helpful

[@CrucesNomad1]

works, this is now my favorite leader knot.

[@Floridafisherman5000]

Each time I do this I get better and better at it!! Thanks dude!

[@WayneOldham210]

Justin, i agree with everybody else you made thos absolutely simple. Thank you for making this video.

[@georgegingrich1543]

Thanks best video on knots that I've seen.

[@AngelMartinez-xz5xj]

FG knot and double uni are my favorites!!!!

[@laszlobacs9347]

When it comes to leader to maine line I always think of using a lighter lb test leader in case I snag I have a weak point to give. I recently see more often heavier leaders to maine line and I wonder what's the reason for that? This is a great tutorial with attention to details and very easy to follow. Thanks for sharing.

[@robertp7209]

If you are fishing with a rocky bottom the leader takes a beating, hence the heavier leader. I use 25 lb or 20 lb mono on 15 braid, coastal inshore saltwater fishing. Sometimes artificial reefs off the shore. Protects the braid.

[@laszlobacs9347]

@@robertp7209 Yeah that makes sense especially if you know the fishing spot. I might give it a try. Thanks for the reply. Cheers

[@chrisdavies4917]

great knot very well explained and demonstrated! 👍

[@michaelpmiller7941]

Much appreciated. I'm always looking for easy knots.

[@fmcatfishchamp]

Thank you Justin. I have been trying to tie the FG knot for this purpose and have had mixed results, assuredly due to me making mistakes. This is so much easier. I have watched many of your videos and am subscribed, and greatly appreciate the tips you share. Thanks again.

[@geo1698]

What kind of fg knot did you try to learn?

[@joedennehy386]

This is a 70% knot. The fg knot is a 70% knot. Sometimes it's 90% sometimes just 50%. For heavier braid the pr knot is the best

[@ICRichTian]

Idk what it is but every year I switch my line and come back to these videos. It always take me hours to finally get the knot correct. Idky I struggle tying this knot. With every video I watched I struggle except tying on a lure takes me 10 seconds

[@RichM0410]

Even I may be able to tied this knot😂 . I know from experience that tying knots requires practice. This presentation is excellent and easy to follow. Thank you!

[@ktmdays]

I just tryed the knot seems to hold I put a dab of crazy glue on it it thanks best video yet

[@joelp8764]

Great fast and easy knot. But I do love my dual uni knots 🪢

[@kateskrmetta2022]

Same

[@jesusisalive3227]

That's what I use also. Never let me down.

[@fishinfinaddictyttv3122]

I tie double uni but it doesn't go through the guides well at all especially with heavier leaders and micro guides. I'm learning an fg now just getting comfortable with it and gaining confidence

[@joedennehy386]

Back to back uni is just as strong but us a bitch to cast, you can lose your rod tip. It just doesn't run easily through the guides

[@tedthilly1934]

Me too never had one fail

[@monkparkins]

Thanks fam I watch a bunch of videos and half way get lost you made this super easy and finally can see actually what you doing thanks thanks

[@DANMOTYL]

Nice clean knot. Question ❓ I'm skeptical about braided lines but I'm warming up to them. Does a double surgeon knot work for this connection? I use that knot with mono leaders on my fly fishing rigs.

[@WILKinKC]

Easiest one I’ve tried and great tutorial

[@jameswebb3000]

Cheers old man doing the change to braid

[@kateskrmetta2022]

I’m gonna try this , I usually tie double uni knot , but this looks pretty cool and the quality of this tutorial 10/10

[@carterroth2051]

same, I switched to this because the double uni was too big for eye guides

[@MyMigael]

Thanks for the upload, got it the first time!

[@1965JB]

Very good tutorial! I learned a few things I didn’t know that will make it easier to tie this knot quickly.

[@Skolvikes1966]

Looks a lot easier to tie than the uni knot. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@drc022800]

Probably a lot stronger too ive had bad experiences with double uni knots

[@davfinport]

Perfect video, all these other ones calling it "crazy" and "lazy" are just overthinking it. Only thing I do different is wet the flouro mainly so it doesn't burn. Great video

[@pondparadisedesignsinc.rob5313]

Great video you explained it well, hard to do the first time, but I see this getting easier doing it more often