Quick and Easy Braid to Leader Knot | Connecting Braid to a Leader | The Red Phillips Knot

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

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[@toadmarz]

That knot is SLICK! Thanks Steve.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I really like it. So fast to tie.

[@TheMrZanshin]

I am sooooo thankful to hear that I am not the only dummy who takes the time to tie a good knot and then promptly clips the wrong damn line lmao! If I had a nickel for every time I've done that I'd have a whole line up of top rods and reels lol.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Lol! Me too!

[@woefman9467]

You have a perfect training demeanor. Thanks Steve

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks so much! That means a lot to me. It helps keep me motivated to keep going.

[@zachnar0125]

A lovely new addition to my knot collection.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I like it so much because I don't always need my glasses to tie it. Lol. And it's very fast.

[@zachnar0125]

@@SteveRogersOutdoors Amen!

[@WilliamBaywood]

Faster than a double uni and more compact ! Thanks , You have a new subscriber sir !

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks! And thank you for watching.

[@emoutdoors5661]

I like the Alberto as my go to, but I might give this one a try.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

The Alberto is definitely a good knot.

[@patrickmahoney3479]

This is a great knot. Fast and easy. It is really strong and effective.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

It's my favorite for sure. Very fast to tie. Thanks for watching!

[@jimmerpro]

Life changing. I’ve been using this for over a year. Fantastic knot. Great video. Was doing a refresher just now. Cheers

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I really love this knot as well. It's just so fast. I've rewatched my own video too for a refresher after a long winter. Thanks for watching!

[@skyocean639]

Thanks for showing us.I love the knot❤😊

[@rons944]

Never heard of this knot but it looks super easy to tie. I’ll give it a whirl. Thanks Steve!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

As my eyes get older, this one has been a lifesaver for me.

[@jerrymarshall2095]

Great video,It amazing how some people can't explain shit to a maggot they shouldn't attempt to teach .your video made it easy to understand.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@Papi0009]

Ur channal is so helpful

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@louquilici1193]

Was just asking about this in the Facebook group again. Watching now and will save for when I’m ready to tie on. Thanks Steve!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

It's an easy one for sure. I don't even need my glasses!

[@brianhart6978]

Thank you, Steve. Excellent instructional video - the best I've seen on the Red Phillips knot. It wasn't clear in the other videos I watched that the tag of braid needs to wrap around all THREE lines when tying the Uni knot part (leader, leader tag and braid tag). As someone who has been tying an FG, I am amazed at the simplicity of this knot. Now I need to test it, but everything I've seen says it will hold up fine. You have a new subscriber!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I'm glad it helped! I have been very impressed with it so far. Yes, wrapping it around all three is definitely key. Thank you so much for watching.

[@brianhart6978]

@Steve Rodgers Hey Steve, follow up question. At the end of the knot process when you are cinching down the half hitch to meet up with the Uni knot, are you pulling on the main braid and the main leader to move the half hitch to the Uni?

[@glennunderwood4690]

Great knot..thanks

[@DanGriffin10]

Steve, LOVE your videos and learn a ton! 2 years later, is this still your go to connection knot?

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thank you! Yes, this is still the knot I use constantly.

[@DanGriffin10]

@@SteveRogersOutdoors gonna give it a try this weekend!

[@Surfer-727]

Great question ! Thanks Dan.🥨

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

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[@douggoar107]

I've used this knot for about 10 years now fishing in the Gulf and in shore in the Pensacola area. The only problem I ever had with it was with very smooth main lines such as Nanofil or Gliss. My solution was to finish the knot with three or four half-hitch knots going in opposite directions. Then I only cut the tag end of the main line so that there is about a quarter-inch to a half-inch remaining. That solved the problem and the knot still zips right through the guides on both the cast and retrieve.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

That is awesome! Thank you for sharing that with our viewers.

[@jonathan1944]

Like you, I have been using the Albright knot and am excited to learn this one - much smaller! Felt like thew Albright would get beaten up on the guides after a short while. Do you lock the Red Philiips down with super glue at all?

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I don’t lock it down at all with glue. The real key is to make sure the leader half hitch is above the braid before cinching it down. Good luck with it!

[@Skolmann]

Love the simplicity and ease of making this knot. How does it compare in strength to the FG and Crazy Alberto knots ?

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I haven't had any issues with the Red Phillips. I know some anglers do prefer the FG but this one is so easy that is what I stick with.

[@Skolmann]

@@SteveRogersOutdoors I like the FG & Crazy Alberto when I’m jigging or bottom fishing but not when I’m doing a lot of casting as I found that the knot going through the guides repeatedly during casting weakens it...I’ve had the knot come unraveled both when fighting a fish and also just on the retrieve. I’m going to give this knot a chance this week when I target bluefish

[@waynesammyswingle6107]

I am surprised I haven't seen that knot before. I can tie a FGknot but it is a real problem for me since both of my thumbs are a lot older than I would like them to be. Very hard for me to pinch when holding for the FG. I can't wait to give this one a try. Thanks

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

For me it is much easier and faster than the FG. I need something that I can tie without my glasses. Lol.

[@cgraz3383]

Curious why you use this knot instead of a double Uni? I’ve used the Crazy Alberto and double Uni forever. Both are easy and super fast. I just recently forced myself to learn the FG. Once you get the hang of it it’s actually fun to tie! But if I need a quick knot in a pinch, it seemed to me the double Uni is the go to. I’m guessing you like the knot strength on the Red Phillips. Would love to hear your thoughts on the recommendation of this knot. Thanks in advance and keep up the good work!!!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thank you! Great question. I found for my failing eyesight, the Red Phillips has been super easy for me. So many good knots out there.

[@harrisonharville2123]

Wish ya could have used a nylon rip cord ,we’re as we could see how ya tied the knot ,I still Appreciate ya videos,you are da man !

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I got you covered. Here’s a link to a video that has that same knot with paracord so you can see it better: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zpuzinqgpap7j68 Thanks for watching!

[@Surfer-727]

Thanks ! 🥨

[@shaneseeley9641]

Anything i can do without "readers" is a great tip!! Thanks

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Lol. No kidding. I'm about to the point where I have to put 5 or 6 pairs in the boat and you should watch me try to thread the eyes on a rod anymore, oh my gosh.

[@shaneseeley9641]

@@SteveRogersOutdoors yeah completely share the pain with you. Those eyes just keep getting smaller and smaller

[@davidharris4030]

Going to experiment with this knot. I have given up on the FG. I just don’t have the eyes and hand coordination anymore! 🤓🤓

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I understand! Good luck with it. I really like it and still use it every time on the water.

[@emoutdoors5661]

I had never heard of this knot. Thanks for posting! I’ll give it a try in place of my usual Alberto. I don’t care for the FG due to it has to be done perfectly or it can fail. Also trying to tie it anywhere besides my workbench is just not realistic.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I hope you like this one. I'm a huge fan.

[@af4od02]

I have many questions. What pound test braid are you casting with? Does the braid pound test vary with rod actions, rod length and technique ( crankbaits, jerkbaits, spinnerbaits, texas rigs). How long is the leader? Do you prefer a colored braid or camouflage braid? Does your braided line ever “dig in” to the spooled line and cause erratic casts and jerks during casting? I can see the advantages of quick flexibility and adaptability of the braid-leader combo, but wonder does this combo brings forth new problems. Some of the worst backlashes I have ever experienced, was when using braid directly connected to a swim jig or frog Thanks.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Many great questions. On my baitcast equipment I normally spool up 50lb braid in green. On my spinning gear I use 20lb braid in hi-vis yellow. I use the hi-vis with the spinning gear since most often those are slower finesse presentations and I like to see the line better. Most of the time the 50 is what I stick with on the casting gear. If frog fishing in real heavy slop I may go up a bit, but most of the time 50 works for me. For crankbaits, spinnerbaits and jerkbaits I use straight fluoro. My leader length I start with is about the length of the rod. This gives me a little room to make a few reties. Once in a while it will dig in, but usually that is right after I was stuck on something and really applying a lot of pressure on the line trying to get unstuck - normal cast-to-cast performance it doesn't dig in. As far as backlashes, the most important part is to make sure that connecting knot is tight and small - especially if using a rod with micro guides. All great questions!

[@chilson.fillips]

@SteveRogersOutdoors love the channel! New subscriber! Do you find this quicker, easier, and (most importantly) smaller than the uni to uni knot? It's my go to leader knot due to being quick, easy, and incredibly strong. I do wish it was just a tad smaller.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I’ve been using it for a few years now and it has served me well. As long as I wrap carefully and make sure the line doesn’t pile up on itself it can get pretty tight and small. Not sure if I would say smaller than what you are currently using. Thanks so much for watching!

[@mikethetoolman8776]

swindle's favorite knot also!!!!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

It's a fast one to tie!

[@lakeforkwiring]

Dam I hate it when I ... I mean someone else cuts the wrong line... It just means we are getting older ... I mean wiser... Nice Info Sir ... Appreciate your excellent videos.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Lol. The amount of times I cut the wrong one is crazy. I have also been known to doctor up my jig for a few minutes and then toss it into the water, assuming I tied it to my mainline - and of course I didn't.

[@thereelaccountant9246]

This was the first flouro to braid knot I ever tried and I have no reason to try another. Idk if the fg knot is really that much thinner than this, because this red Phillips knot is pretty small

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I have been very happy with it for sure. Glad you like it!

[@brucehoffman7063]

Hey Steve I couldn’t see the line, wear a black shirt and use a bigger string to demonstrate the knot, I laugh at you guys tying these knots with small lines and bright shirts.LOL think about CONTRAST! I just thought I’d throw that in! LOL. Keep the faith brother 👍🥸🙏

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I have a more recent video that solves that problem I had in this one. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zpuzinqgpap7j68 Thank you!

[@lmsmbassaddict7779]

I'll second this. It's pretty decent. Almost as good as an Alberto just not as strong as a FG. It's better than an Albright I'm pretty sure

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I agree with you 100%

[@thereelaccountant9246]

It's a tad smaller I feel than the Alberto. The 2 are very comparable though.

[@DrGargani]

I have tried all of the knots: with the small guides they have today on baitcasters, ALL of them hang up a bit when you go to make a cast....you can always feel when the knot goes through the last guide or so.....often I will spray the knot portion with reel lube to minimize this

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

That is a great tip! Thank you.

[@rickburke5185]

Get some sunglasses with a lense in them. They work great till you finally have to get a prescription. Lol

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I need to start using hooks that have a giant eye them. Lol. It seems like that when that vision went, it went fast.

[@Tbowie13]

I don't know, maybe I'm just slow in the head. I'll watch it a few more times but I was having a time tracking what all you were saying. Maybe I need to watch on a bigger screen rather than my phone. I'll look around and see if any channels have a video where tjey use bigger line for ease of seeing it.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Here is a video I did that has big, colored line so it is easier to see. Thanks! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zpuzinqgpap7j68

[@Tbowie13]

@@SteveRogersOutdoors Oh man, thank you! I really appreciate that! You definitely got a new sub.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

@@Tbowie13 Thank you!

[@tonyb-50]

Lost at min 3, 😂

[@edboppart4088]

Knot too shabby Cap!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Hah! Love it.

[@vahallarising0114]

You need a uni is quicker and stronger

[@DarthSeanious]

How would this compare to a double uni? Thats my go to for tying flouro leader to my main line braid

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

The double uni is a great knot. This knot is very comparable, but if you are proficient with the double uni that is the one I would keep using.