NO MORE TANGLED RIGS WITH THIS KNOT! T-Knot Tutorial

This fishing knot is very useful to help your line stay untangled in a high-low rig. Trust me when I say that this is a fishing knot you are going to want to know for the next season of fishing! The T-knot is used for attaching hook snood to the main snood of a rig. The knot is strong and looks pretty, it also creates a short stiff branch which is useful for preventing the hook snood from entangling with the main snood.
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[@moises030190]

This makes me miss my dad greatly. He was a great angler and wanted to pass down his knowledge to me, but unfortunately I just wasnt interested as a kid and into my teens. Now that he's gone I regret every time I didnt go fishing with him. Now in my late 20's im finally into fishing and theres not a day that goes by that I wish I was fishing with my old man. Thank you for having your dad on the channel. Invite him more if you can. Nothing like an OG passing down knowledge to his son and sharing that with us. Truely, thank you.

[@HeySkipper]

Thanks for sharing your story moises, this really resonated with me. I feel very lucky that I can go fishing with my dad when we can. Happy to have him on the show with me ... remember that your dad is right there fishing with you every time you go out because you are partly him as well

[@Jose-su8fr]

Keep up the fishing bro, you’re dad will be lookin down on ya just like mine. Lost my dad when I was around 1 now 13 and I too wish he was here to fish with me, but keep it up and I wish you tight lines!

[@2StansFishing]

Powerfully story! I'm 50 n my dad passed last summer! To this day I remember fishing adventures from when I was a lil kid! And I also rem so many lessons just like this, how to tie diff rigs, taking care of equipment, how to clean the fish we were gonna keep, proper handling of fish, etc etc! Sorry to hear of ur loss, but like Skipper said ur father is there with u now n so proud that u've picked up fishing! That part of him that liked fishing is in you n that part of him is u! So he will be with u 4ever! N that's what is amazing bout fishing, u r always learning n always a chance to make memories mentoring some1, doesn't have to be Father son , it can be ur friend , it can be some kids u see out fishing with 5/0 hook n a rubber worm 10" under a giant white n red bobber lol Teaching n passing on my knowledge has been some of my most memorable n rewarding experiences n if u do that in ur father's honor it's even better!

[@marcelarispe]

Everytime you go fishing, he's most likely there with you bro.

[@marciananton9226]

I'm in my 40s and my dad use to go fishing and I wasn't interested either. Now I want to go everyday and wish he could teach me stuff.

[@johnalvey3435]

I love how your dad says, " no, no you have to do it for yourself so you learn" then points out problems but keeps it in your hands. That is a 1st class dad teaching method, let you make mistakes and help you learn from them!

[@wargrunt2002]

I agree with you totally. My dad unfortunately never took interest in spending time with my brother and I, but the way you wrote your comment is exactly how I strive to be with my two sons.

[@varunkadakkal883]

Exactly

[@MissSugarland4Ever]

I was just going to say the same thing! He sounds like he’s an amazing father!!!

[@whocares4464]

💯 you can watch someone do this 100x but until you do it yourself you will never learn!!!

[@jaegerolfa]

Exactly how my Granddaddy and Pawpaw taught me and the same I’m teaching my son. I’ll explain, you try, then we work on it together.

[@hoodiedee4828]

I never had a Dad to show me things but thank God for a great Mom that took me fishing. Cherish Every moment with your Dad while he is here and you'll have no regrets when he is gone. Be blessed and keep tight lines

[@kevin_1979]

I have a feeling that your old man is the person at a party that when he talks everyone shuts up because he's about to say something brilliant.

[@normantewara5540]

Right😂

[@naj3515]

I enjoy watch great father/son lessons. So nice to see a father teaching his son fishing

[@missmushroomcrochet]

I love your dad, he has all the teaching aspects I love, serious and funny at the same time. I’m making this rig tonight for obx !!! Thx

[@Vahliant0]

Definitely one of my favorite episodes. I have a 12 year old son and he’s finally interested in fishing! Lost my old man when I was only a few year old. I’ve been into fishing ever since I could remember. Hoping to make memories that my father and I couldn’t. I’ve learned so much from your channel and I’m looking to pass on the knowledge your father passed in to you. Keeping fishing!

[@Papatabb69]

Bless you Joseph and bless your lil man you're a great father foe wanting to teach him the things your pops taught you. 🙏 💜

[@antoniotorres1263]

I love the part when dad said, " Get me a cup of water.", son immediately responds. Now that's what I call a father and son love-respect relationship. Glad to know me and my dad aren't the only ones that share that.. #FISHON

[@HeySkipper]

#respect

[@yoman5136]

It’s a cultural thing, I know 22 years married

[@allanrogerson4585]

I love the concept of of a tangle free hook length but I fear that time and usage are undoing of the tangle free rig - AllanX 😎

[@redneckradtech1202]

I do the second knot all the time but not with the first. Awesome to create a T shaped loop that looks so much like it won't tangle.. This is great. I will use this for rod and reel cat fishing and jug line rigs as well, nice thanks. Hope your dad releases a few more techniques. Thank You

[@mcaddc]

I have seen many ways to tie a dropper loop and this is, to me the best way. Less tangles, better bait presentation. I appreciate & have great Respect for the old folks for imparting their knowledge and experience.

[@HeySkipper]

I’ll relay the message to pops

[@mjddsc]

Nice; as a father of two who are about your age, I’m really happy to see you having your Dad be part of your focused endeavor and letting him teach you...so cool!

[@wesleybhugwandin2808]

Been battling with the hook getting tangled in the line alot. Thanks to your dad for sharing his knowledge with us. This works like a dream

[@anthonycolbourne4206]

That is exactly the style of "stand-off" knot I've been looking for. THANKS!

[@willymakeit5172]

Your dad sounds like a very knowledgeable and accomplished fisherman. Thanks for letting me learn from him.

[@joelhouse7533]

Enjoyed the Father and son interaction. And learning to tie this rig.

[@i_am_mcsee]

Thanks Dad, good to see you teaching Skipper a thing or two. Great knot by the way.

[@davewilliams1656]

Thanks for the great tip...I've used both of those knots to make dropper loops at sometime or other but never both in conjunction with each other !!

[@magnifikris]

Your dad is amazing. I appreciate his knowledge.

[@timw9919]

I hope you know how special it is to have a father like you have and the relationship you two have. Spend as much time as possible as time goes by in a flash. Your dad is awesome. Fathers passing down knowledge is something that is being lost in all cultures in our modern world. Cherish it and do the same for your kids and start when they are young.

[@Chrispena86]

I have used this method so many times since I’ve watched this video. One time I was on a canoe flaring in Angle Lake here in Washington state I hooked TWO bass at the same time but I wasn’t able to bring them in. They both fought themselves oF my hooks soon as they came to the surface . Since then I’ve used thiS thank you!!

[@samshotgun6530]

Your dad is awesome! Treasure him, And his knowledge. Great knot too!

[@dannyodonnell7383]

Major improvement on the dropper. The double twist on the hook is a really elegant trick too! I tried twisting the loop/branch before tying the first knot, so you end up with a twisted dropper. Adds even more rigidity to the branch, closer to the hook. Works great!

[@evolutionofyou5339]

You have. A great dad I enjoy watching y’all. When he said I should have let you mess up. So you would know. ❤️❤️💯💯he’s a great dad. AMAZING teacher Thanks. For the invite into your life

[@fishingwithanthonysykes8717]

Still one of my favorite tutorials. Your dad is awesome.

[@thatguyvideos8977]

I tried this and mine came out all jacked up lol he’s a pro

[@skyflavell5663]

Hahahahahahaha

[@joseureste8257]

Dude you wet the line when pulling it tight?

[@adayrfelix2376]

Haha same my came out bad

[@drsabra8509]

My heart

[@danielcarter5537]

You know you're learning from a wise master, when you are struggling to find words to explain what he's doing to your viewers! Also, I like how patient he is in showing people, who are less experienced, how to do something complex like this. Although it's probably easy for him!

[@katherinepoindexter4380]

always, always, listen to your dad. He is not only a wealth of information about fishing but about life as well. He is precious.

[@larrymlynch9608]

Good job guys! This should help me a lot since I scored big using a high-low dropper rig fishing rock piles and reef outcroppings in the Pacific ocean near Morro Mico last week.

[@longrider42]

I learned this knot back in 84 when fishing the piers of southern California. We called it a Surgeons Loop knot. I still use it today.

[@gnarwhalsw8296]

Surgeons Loops is waaaay different and a whole lot easier. You can make a surgeons loop in like 3 seconds and itll serve the same purpose just not nearly as strong

[@yuripolkavich7469]

This is great fishing Intel, keep it coming, and mad props to your father, he's a wise man.

[@dougiemac8417]

LOL!!! Your Dad has a great sense of humor. Man what I would give to have my Dad teach me simple things like knot tying and fishing. You are truly blessed. By the way...Awesome video!!

[@bigrich6750]

I just made some T-knot leaders using yours and your dad’s instructions. Thanks again! Blessings!

[@nareeeely]

Commenting for the 2nd time, THANK YOU FOR THIS KNOT, you have no idea the change this video made to my fishing, give huge thanks to your dad and tell him around half a ton of fish have been caught because of him, and not ONE break failure in the knot.

[@flynn334gaming4]

Tell your dad I said thank you! I literally got it on my second try can’t wait to test it out tmm!! 👍 🙏

[@bgmedia4199]

I like how your dad shows you it's always good to listen to your dad he knows best lol, I tried to do that knot and I did mess up but i have managed to do it now and i us it here in the UK

[@jasonibrahim4701]

Just used this on my new rod for my hooks and sinker. Came out great! Thanks for the tip 👍🏼

[@fishingwithlasharkhunter8492]

This is a great video. Knowledge being passed down and shared. Much respect to your dad and to you for actually listening and learning from him.

[@bojaiden5175]

Thank you! Great video as usual

[@christian361]

This tutorial has helped me out TREMENDOUSLY. Thank you for upload, and thanks to your pops for showing us.

[@ericatrainer7772]

Thank you for this. I tied a few dozen leaders and by the end I had it down. I used it last weekend and caught a 20 inch catfish. Im new to fishing-it was very exciting to finally catch something-plus it was big! Just ordered some of your bait. Excited to try it.

[@TheJJohnsonExperience]

Your dad is the goat. Really solid knot. Gonna try with rope until i master then implement. Thanks for sharing!

[@hacunamatata6802]

"Your dad is the goat." Hope that is a compliment.

[@src4526]

greatest of all time

[@amriha203]

@@hacunamatata6802 Hahahahaaa... I hope so... due to typo error... God = goat... LOL!

[@migesfishing7736]

Your old mans a great teacher ... make him a regular 😬👍🏼.

[@cataldopicone2697]

V

[@royspencer8674]

MIGES Fishing

[@barkatigulaam9920]

⁰

[@huss2bassin]

Agreed

[@redouanepeche]

thanks

[@daviddobbins22]

Thanks for the instruction, I really enjoyed watching you and your father.

[@mudskeeter101]

Awesome video! thanks ya'll for the knowledge. You and your Dad have a really cool dynamic, loved how ya'll worked together to show the possible flaws you can have with the rig.

[@dmvfishingwithlt8823]

This rig is going to save a lot of people a lot of money. especially when fishing rocky spot and loosing rigs. Cool Tip man.

[@kcseabass4454]

Lionel Taylor n km

[@jedicazador]

Great video, appreciate the father son learning and teaching, thank you "dad" for teaching us as well

[@markusgutteridge]

i did this knot for the first time and it felt great, it was so easy to follow and i cant wait to give it a go when i next go fishing. ive also been making my own wooden baits which i cant wait to give a go

[@scrumper10]

This is how it’s been done through the centuries Father to Son. Cherish every moment with your Dad and keep learning!

[@scottmichael3745]

Great "knot art", great dad. Great tutorial. I've watched your videos for about 2 years or so. You're a fine fisherman, but you are a product of your upbringing. Kudos to dad for raising such a fine young man!!! I will continue to await your next video.. well done sir.

[@HeySkipper]

Thank you:) I’m happy that you are in our community!

[@FFSDenny]

Nice video. I’ll use it to make my rock fish rigs.

[@kyle3969]

This knot has saved me from a lot of issues! And it looks neat! Great job guys

[@foxybaby692]

Here in Ontario canada. Perfect rig. Thank you guys!

[@MrReelsa]

Great knots to keep the high - low rigs from tangling. Definitely give it a try next time out bottom fishing. I suspect it need to be pre-made before the trip because it need a lot of patient having the boat rocking will not help.

[@forgedinsabah5292]

"NO NO NO NO NO, you have to hold it yourself" I'm in tears!

[@kingcon721]

Use these T knots this weekend to use on a pompano rig. 50LB mono worked like a charm. Thank you.

[@steveyonah1084]

Brandon , I love your dad! Thanks for sharing him!

[@lindseyharalson738]

this just changed my fishing game. needed this. thank you so much!

[@fishpiana890]

Me too!! Im retying my rig right now for the morning!! Love it

[@silverxgt1125]

Times like this is like when I really appreciate the high def quality of the video, I can see everything. I was able to recreate this knot. Thanks Senko Skipper and Senko Dad !

[@daniel.lodingterus.1ngadim194]

Good this knot.

[@carlosperez-zh6kn]

So cool to have pops hanging out and learning simple life lessons priceless treasure the quality time together.

[@craigarthur7599]

I’ve been trying to learn this for a week! Thanks to you and your dad!

[@jacksonvang3429]

I'm learning some new knobs tip from your old man. He's good he should have his own show

[@RedfishCarolina]

Oh this looks like a perfect variation on the dropper loop, I'll be using this on chicken rigs for bottom fishing.

[@mct2255]

just finished the rig..very nice big thanks to u and your dad to broadcast the how to

[@slowwound2656]

Awesome knot it's actually really simple. I can't wait to see how well it works tomorrow.

[@charmnGUY]

I rarely had the chance to fish or do things like this with my dad :-( Props to you

[@8Jallin]

Get your own son!!!

[@IanTanLK]

Passing down knowledge ensures high chance of survival. Great job Mr. Skipper Sr sir!

[@prestonward7533]

Hey Skipper and Dad. Awesome video and knot! Easy to tie and works great to keep the hook away from the main line. I just got a little smarter thanks to your experience ànd willingness to share. THANKS!

[@trapperwildman1129]

I tied two sets of double drops the same night I watched this. I had to fix the mistake of closing too far from loop. I really love this. Thank you for posting this. I will be using this for my leaders from on.

[@obdrumguard]

excellent knot and good job teaching gentlemen! You should mention that after you tie the initial "t-knot" you need to follow it up with a dropper loop. That's the name of the second knot dad was tying which further helps the hook to standoff away from the rig! Again excellent video. Thank You

[@christopherjohnson9928]

Poor job of showing and describing 2nd knot.

[@theluth9046]

Great looking knot and you are blessed with a wonderful Dad! I am going to try that one!

[@user-on1gj2md5l]

Good luck

[@nathankotenberg2918]

amazing and educational. Thanks guys for the extraordinary knot!!!

[@glorymarrivera298]

Love your dad!! This video was super helpful!! Thank you!! My fiancé and I learned so much!

[@Rowlex77]

Wow so jealous. Wish I was tieing knots with my old man the night before a fishin trip. Love how he big leagues you "do it yourself!" Omg happy video. Also bad ass knot sorry I got all emo I miss my dad

[@jackyblacky4616]

Thanks mate, very informative, am very impressed at the respect you gave your father, I bet he chewed you out over the tatt on your left hand. Cheers jack Australia

[@kylenbrads3156]

Jacky Blacky why would he do that ?

[@AnthonyCZeccaSr]

Apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree! Loved seeing your father. Respect!

[@dkkim3879]

Thank you so much~!! I will practice T knot tonight.

[@prestonward7533]

Glad to see a father son teaching together. My dad bailed on my family when I was 16. I have 2 siblings that are younger than me. My brother was 7 when our dad left. I'm 65 and my dad is still living but he never communicates with us. So, Hey Skipper you are blessed to have a great dad who is willing and eager to join you in your fishing. AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Make sure and enjoy every minute with your pop. Your blessed!

[@HeySkipper]

Wow, this gives me so much perspective, thank you so much for sharing

[@williamrendall134]

Very good and this knot allows me to do a four rig out for tying fly's on, when the gut has been cut, Thank you very much lads.

[@buckfifty3470]

Told ya then he showed ya. Excellent. Subscribed. I'm going to use this on my Killer Crappie rigs. Thanks.

[@Zom8ed]

man this was such a fun, feel good, and educational video. thank you and your family for such a great video. great learning from our elders.

[@yussefedwards]

"I should have let you mess up so you can learn yourself" no truer words spoken from a parent to a child.....

[@johnz5055]

Wish all parents were like this

[@Mlanding1]

Bring your dad on more often! Great episode.

[@victorpham4467]

The best technique I've known so far. Thank you.

[@adeforest]

I have used this T-knot the past two outings and I must say it has performed fantastically! Definitely, catching more fish. Thanks guys.

[@Opaleye]

I hate it when my line gets tangled, especially around the hook area. I will definitely try this out! Thank you for the great tip!

[@HeySkipper]

❤️❤️

[@JP-ic2ze]

Awesome knot. Found it on another channel but badly explained/shown. This was really a perfect demonstration. Already tied several rigs, ready for my next fishing trip!

[@rodrigocarvalho6752]

✔

[@pescariadespreocupada]

I'll try this saturday

[@imsodub5458]

Gonna use this for "washing machine" water, in the surf, gonna save me alot of lost fish.

[@MagnusSentDooM]

Nothing like fishing with family. My best memories are fishing with my dad. Wish he was more patient and calm like your dad is but I still learned a lot and had a blast fishing as a teen. 20 years of fishing off and on, I'm finally getting back into fishing buying gear/tackle, watching your videos to learn new things to get me and my family onto some fish. I want to share the joy I had of fishing with my wife and 3 year old daughter! Keep making great videos!

[@alexviscardi924]

Wow wee I am going fishing salt water and definitely going to give this a try!!! Thank you guys for this new technique

[@janbeaujon9583]

Thank you very much. Great knot. My father taught me many knots over the years. The most important lesson was always: don’t rush the knot. Take your time. And, yes, saliva is the best knot lubricant.

[@redouanepeche]

thanks

[@czech2crazybiker645]

Really helpfull, I can save loads of money on all these rigs. Great job, keep up the awsome tutorials ;)

[@piajohannesen765]

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[@czech2crazybiker645]

@@piajohannesen765 Travel with My job around Europe and beyond, with My tackle box and premade rigs I'm always ready for any kind of action

[@PSCThrillSeeker]

Nice new tangle-free knot to try this weekend! Thanks peeps!

[@benjaminlee174]

Thanks for posting. Great to see the transfer of knowledge from your dad to you. Please keep posting videos like these.

[@joshuasnore3600]

What a great father...! He showed you, but he let you mess it up so you would know how to fix it yourself...! This is the exact way I teach my sons.

[@nareeeely]

Its been a year since I saw this video and started implementing the knot, THANK YOU!!! I have caught so many fish on this knot, its so strong as well, uni knot fails and this doesnt

[@redouanepeche]

thanks

[@nareeeely]

@@davidparker667 What do you mean the dropper?

[@nareeeely]

@@davidparker667 To be honest Ive been using this knot everyday I go fishing ever since I learned it. NEVER had a failure, last week I pulled out a 5kg catfish with 0.35 mm mono on this rig. Ive had also had a few times where the weight would snag and I a pull it off and still the T knot is strong and intact

[@nareeeely]

@@davidparker667 Im going to try it on a scale and see. Im also using it on 160mm mono for giant grouper fishing, if what your saying is true then I might be better off with a three way swivel

[@malcolmffowlkes2345]

Hey Skipper, great video on dropper loop rig. I've been tieing them for years. If you want a bucktail on that rig, add a bucktail skirt, or any other skirt after the bead, then the hook.

[@TheRAMBO9191]

Great tutorial! Thank you ssoooo much I'm guna use this for strong river current and heavy weight on very end. I learned bobber fishing in a river is very dumb lol constantly slowly hits the shore line. I'm new to fishing only been out 5 times but I'm learning!

[@migesfishing7736]

Make your way down to st Augustine if your going to Jacksonville ... totally awesome place 😬👍🏼

[@tomtommyl805]

I live just north of St. Aug. I love that area up along the "ditch". The vilano pier and some of the smaller lesser known piers are nice. (Vilano pier doesn't have water for the cleaning tables). The Dam up at the Guarano river is too crowded.

[@elizazacdf]

😄 I love your dad!

[@HeySkipper]

❤️

[@davidwake1031]

Elizabeth Davila k

[@bunkbedsunlimited]

Tell your father thank you. From one old guy to another, this helps my beach fishing rigs a bunch. All the best from Tallahassee.

[@jasonkmvang]

Wow ... it's scary how much your dad reminds me of my dad haha much love for the wisdom!