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@ssmith233233 жыл бұрын
tkz for the leason on the fg iv done battle with this knot [ i hate calling it a knot were tieing line ] for years never did trust it till now
@awesomedave84843 жыл бұрын
You lost me…
@refaiabdeen59432 жыл бұрын
@@ssmith23323 You are welcome Mate. I'm constantly looking for quicker better methods to improve myself on the Famouse FG. So far I like these two methods the best. The Only way to better onesself is keep practising it and follow the Instructions closely.
@refaiabdeen59432 жыл бұрын
@@awesomedave8484 Watch it been done a few times and practise it Mate. You will get it. Tight Lines.
@yehyamneimne2 жыл бұрын
I can tell that you like this knot a lot. In the website you compare all the knots to it.
@Selectonic4 жыл бұрын
I don't want much for my birthday. I just want the person reading this to be healthy, happy and loved. Wishing you a good day!
@nickpeavy65544 жыл бұрын
Happy birthday!
@3317alibaba4 жыл бұрын
I have AIDS
@lqsz16264 жыл бұрын
@@3317alibaba that's tuff *scrolls
@AnthonyAngler4 жыл бұрын
Thank you also God bless
@3317alibaba4 жыл бұрын
@K S Nice
@sloveniaisgoodcountry65113 жыл бұрын
This is one of those videos that will still be getting views in 10 years because of how useful it is
@raez94193 жыл бұрын
Your definitely a profit, unless this was just a one off from you. lol
@canyonswisher43039 ай бұрын
@@raez9419prophet
@D0olzBeatz8 ай бұрын
Shoot, I've had to come back a few times after taking a break from fishing because it's been cold.
@russellawson92564 жыл бұрын
Buddy.. I used this clip to tie a FG knot and all I can say is I did the best FG knot of all my efforts.. thank you!!!
@daniellopez785011 ай бұрын
I tied an FG knot using this tutorial today and went fishing. Got snagged three times, and had to break off the line. Each time, the FG knot held and I kept my leader (farewell, brave lures, I loved thee well). Also caught some fish. In other words, this tutorial is great. Just be careful with closing the knot - you gotta pull the last hitch knot down slowly so it closes at the FG knot and not above it.
@phillamoore157 Жыл бұрын
Such an amazing contribution to our industry. I'm not a salt guy, but a leader knot is a leader knot, and I want to know I'm tying the strongest knot, and doing it properly. These videos are absolutely priceless. Thank you for all you've done for our sport!
@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your support!
@rhuey333 жыл бұрын
Hands down...IMO the best and easiest FG knot video on KZbin! No offense to anyone else.
@SirPraiseSun3 жыл бұрын
"and then just go around once" dude does a magic trick thanks alot man
@MrTruthseeker17763 жыл бұрын
😂 I thought the same thing
@bassfishingtherapy23723 жыл бұрын
For real! I watched that part 100x!
@alexarrues3463 жыл бұрын
Guilty...
@erlendmarthinsen72023 жыл бұрын
Just swirl the mono around the braid once😂 no magic whatsoever.
@tugboattom06683 жыл бұрын
Watch it at 1/4 speed
@dropshotfishing780810 ай бұрын
Thank you!! I now can tie the FG on boat with no problem. I gave up on this knot until I found you video, really appreciate it.
@JimmyGoswick3 жыл бұрын
For anyone struggling, what helped me was realizing that I needed to pull the leader line straight after every loop. That seems to be the key, rather than pulling the braid tight at all times. Hope this helps.
@mike347443 жыл бұрын
I 2nd this comment.
@absolutjackal3 жыл бұрын
I find that you can feel it “click” into place kinda when you do it. If I don’t feel that sensation of it sort of falling into place I stop and make sure I do it again. That and pulling the absolute living daylights out of it once it’s fully wrapped.
@absolutjackal3 жыл бұрын
I also like to add a drop of cyanoacrylate glue to the end with the half hitches so they don’t come loose or fray
@ThemFishinBois2 жыл бұрын
You're pulling too hard on your mono. Really slow down and watch the braid move into neat little stacks after each turn of the mono and you will understand it much more. I'm assuming you are wrapping the mono up because the angle you're holding the mono is bunching up the braid in weird ways. It should almost be effortless other than the tension on your pinkey.
@aidan_r87122 жыл бұрын
Yeah didn’t realize that at first but was already 4 or 5 times in but once I got finished i pulled the crap out of and it made a click and I thought ether it’s in place or bout to fall apart
@Floridamarty Жыл бұрын
Saw this knot demonstrated for my first time last night at fishing club meeting. Wow, a knot that passes thru the guides easily. Hallelujah!
@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын
Glad you found it! Give it a try and let us know what you think.
@raymondpennington4037 Жыл бұрын
I know you did this over 2 years ago but it still one of the most simple ways to perform the FG knot and very visually shown, thank you!
@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@briandevoe7302 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother, I’m f...... disabled and dream of fishing and you made this simple for me , I’ve got this!
@mustangsandwich2 жыл бұрын
Still appreciating this video a couple years later for my annual tuna trip. Thanks much for this one. Took a somewhat complex knot and simplified it while emphasizing the important components.
@Saltstrong2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@matthewklein2487 Жыл бұрын
I, like a lot of others who posted, was intimidated by this knot. I tried tying after watching a few other videos, and I was less than successful. After seeing this video, I have tied it SEVERAL times over the past few days, and haven’t had a single failure. Thank you for sharing
@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын
It's pretty simple once you get the hang of it! Glad the video was helpful.
@gab90994 жыл бұрын
First time braid user here, looked at and tried all other methods on the tube and this is the only method that works for me, thank you 🙏
@kennethbaird968 Жыл бұрын
I am 72 and left handed. I had to watch this about 5 times before I got it now. Now I have it. Thank you.
@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Glad we could help
@tomrippen65703 жыл бұрын
So nice to learn from someone who knows his topic, explains it clearly and does it without all the self-promoting hype and drama that's all too common on KZbin these days. Thank you for your excellent videos!
@Lees9203 жыл бұрын
A hitch is not a knot, it's technically a hitch. Boy Scouts 101. Multiple wraps on the "half-hitch" become a Surgeon's knot. This is the best demo of tying the FG knot I've seen. Great!
@cwillk4 жыл бұрын
You, Sir, have saved me a lifetime of frustration trying to tie this know with that little finger trick.
@madangryfisherman11 ай бұрын
Thanks from New Zealand! By far the easiest video to learn from
@kernlkajun13 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Luke. I’ve been using this knot on a regular basis. You are great inspiration to a multitude of anglers through out the world.
@Saltstrong2 жыл бұрын
We're glad that you found the video helpful! 💪
@damned-in-black Жыл бұрын
Thank you ! This helps so much... To me this is the greatest fg knot tutorial on all Internet !
@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын
Glad we could help!
@seizedcarcass84403 жыл бұрын
Just learned this knot from this video the other day! It’s was much easier than I expected. Idk if you have ever heard of this analogy but the FG knot is a lot like a Chinese finger trap. It tightens around the knot putting consistent pressure on the leader.
@waynesammyswingle61073 жыл бұрын
This is the 8th FG Knot video I have watched this hour. This method is by far the easiest I have seen. Thanks
@seanlarson89684 жыл бұрын
When I saw what this knot looked like I thought there was no way I could tie it! But you demonstrated it is actually really easy!
@billyfarmer76433 жыл бұрын
Mate this is the best tutorial for the fg I have seen! Thank you
@jimscott45524 жыл бұрын
I was always intimidated by the complexity of the FG knot. I always thought there had to be an easier way. Now this seems worth trying. Thank you for showing me the way.
@Saltstrong2 жыл бұрын
We're glad that you found the video helpful! We appreciate the support! 😂
@kiploism Жыл бұрын
haha yeah i used to have that thought too, until i tried using luke's tutorial, it helps a lot
@bushidocode47733 жыл бұрын
This is the best video on how to tie the FG knot and I have seen them all trust me! Thank you sir very much. I can finally tie this darn knot. I am so happy now.
@westie6594 жыл бұрын
I tied my first one yesterday after watching this and nailed it, it’s definitely not as hard as it’s made out to be
@MarkRead-h9d Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the easy to follow video. It made learning to tie an FG knot super easy.
@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын
Glad we could help!
@gavingi58752 жыл бұрын
Thanks, this knot is now integral to my life, I like a long leader, so a knot that can go thru not only the runners, also my sliding sinker is grand. The extra "half hitches" on the end after cutting the tag are the bomb ... I use a 4 loop then a 2 loop "half hitch". Basically its a ramp to slide over the closely cut tag.
@Saltstrong2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@ryanreynolds3679 Жыл бұрын
The 4 loop and 2 loop half hitch may keep me using this not. I’ve always liked it and tied it easily but my ends come apart after casting through my guides for a while. We’ll see how this finish set up holds up!
@lunatunes2 Жыл бұрын
I just finished watching a half dozen FG knot videos and this is definitely the easiest and fastest that I've found....Thanks!!
@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын
That's awesome! Glad it was helpful!
@ozadventures673 жыл бұрын
Just tied my first ever FG thanks to you, absolute legend !!!
@tigersblood122120122 жыл бұрын
By far the best and most concise video on this knot and your technique is exceptional. Thank you!
@Saltstrong2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Jon-nz3dm2 жыл бұрын
I haven't tried it like this yet, but I do love the way this was filmed and explained so clearly. Years ago I could never figure out the knot but I'm gonna try this way soon and hopefully I can actually get one tied lol.
@muhammadamirularifmohammad90464 жыл бұрын
This is by far the most easiest and simplest way someone can ever explain on how to tie the FG knot thanks man appreciate it alot!
@gerardreverand95542 жыл бұрын
I viewed this knott from many sites but this is the best site. Very easy
@johncalhoun32163 жыл бұрын
I'll be honest, I had to watch this like 7 times but I got it! I have had so much more success doing it this way. Thank you for the content!
@wartmanrp3 жыл бұрын
This is by far the best FG Knot video I've seen so far
@karlstokes8744 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! I've been using a double uni knot for years,but now favour this knot. Mainly because i fish for wrasse in the u.k and have grown tired of pulling for a break when snagged only to loose everything each time. With the fg knot if i pull for a break the knot on my hook goes first 95 % of the time,meaning i get all of my leader back minus a few inches. Whereas with a double uni, i lose everything and just wind in a small knot at the end of my braid. I'll never go back to a double uni
@waynebishop44993 жыл бұрын
I have tied this knot for years, holding the braid in my teeth. its hard when your older and the line is to close to your eyes and your are wearing sunglasses. This is an awesome tip. Thanks again Luke!
@TheAzappia12 жыл бұрын
I had been using a different knot for years that beat the hell out of my guides. This is a phenomenal knot and such a simple way to tie it. I hooked a 100+ lb tarpon while fishing for snapper on the dock with my kids. The hook straightened before this knot gave way.
@Saltstrong2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! 💪 No doubt that was a rush! We're glad that you found the video helpful! This knot has proven itself to be the best for us! 🔥🔥
@TWC67242 жыл бұрын
Don’t ever get rid of this video. I have this particular one saved in my favorites 😎
@Saltstrong2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making time to post the nice comment! We're glad to see that you like this FG knot video.
@daviddaigrepont94854 жыл бұрын
Thanks for being quick and to the point. This is the 3rd video I looked up for this knot but quit the first 2 because they wanted to talk 10 minutes before showing how to tie the knot. I never saw them demonstrate the knot.
@markcorner53314 жыл бұрын
Cheers for that bro .... started using it and it was easy as... landed my first marlin on it yesterday it was over 100kg
@damnitman19693 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah
@trautist04572 жыл бұрын
After failing to tie an FG knot using 6lb braid and watching 2 other videos I was able to successfully tie an FG knot on the first try using Luke's method shown here. The tip from seatbelt6739 on keeping the leader line taut was helpful too. I later tested the new FG knot after snagging a couple jigs on the river and the line broke at the jig and the FG knot held. Caught a 20" steelhead later on the same mainline. Thanks Luke! 👍
@Saltstrong2 жыл бұрын
Nice work! Thanks for the feedback!
@frankiev-tech46304 жыл бұрын
Yep just did it...and yes saves more time than the biting method...thanks Luke you're the best! No more catfish slime taste 🤣🤣🤣
@Sigma23234 жыл бұрын
dont believe you
@sltga12543 жыл бұрын
I'm very skeptical when someone claims that their way of tieing the FG knot is the "easiest". I found this video to be the EASIEST by far compared to every other video out there. Thank you.
@lornehargis26144 жыл бұрын
Great video Luke, thanks. A guide friend of mine taught me similar, but he makes an overhand loop knot in the braid on to the handle of the reel to keep tension. He also alternates the half hitches one direction and then the other and finishes with the 4 turn half hitch. I have been practicing but find that a leader line slips through my fingers of my left hand. Maybe putting too much tension on the leader line? Also I find when I am done after the locking 2 half hitches, pulling down really tight is critical. That way I can trim the excess leader very very close and when you tie the half hitches there is no tiny tag popping through later. I have also found, with practice, I know how long my knot is going to be. This eliminates excess waste of fluorocarbon. I'm cutting off less than 2 inches of flouro. One more thing, I can wind on about 20' of leader line because this knot goes through the guides easily. For bottom fishing when you break off, just retie on the remaining leader and you're back in business in no time. This knot doesn't break, the leader line will. Hope this helps someone. Definitely need to practice more but this is a great method and knot. Thanks Luke.
@pauleyplay3 жыл бұрын
First time knot in 65 years ! Simple & Done, Many Thanks
@chrisabens29154 жыл бұрын
Genuine thank you from the bottom of my live well sir 🙏🏻
@TedsWorld7823 жыл бұрын
After 10 videos and images I finally figured FG knot. Thank you so much! Love from Thailand
@albertaraujo63584 жыл бұрын
I actually put a loop into my braid and hook it to my reel handle. I then turn the spool and preload the line with the rod flex. I do this moslty when on the boat and the rod is in the rod holder. Super easy to do on the boat.
@karlstokes8744 жыл бұрын
Nice idea,especially if its really windy Ill try that too
@badtexasbill52614 жыл бұрын
Interesting. Nice idea
@taominzhu89074 жыл бұрын
Tried the method, amazing.
@karlstokes8744 жыл бұрын
@@taominzhu8907 its great isn't it?! It keeps the necessary tension and stops you from dribbling all over the place :-)
@JesseG0853 жыл бұрын
You're a genius! Thank you!
@BennyBestt2 жыл бұрын
I've been put off trying to tie this knot, because a friend said it takes along time to tie, but with your technique it is so easy, thankyou!
@charlesmoore91184 жыл бұрын
To get a tight weave I use a 2oz lead weight for the tension. then you have both hands free and consistent tension., It helps keep everything under control and the wraps tight and aligned.
@frankmangieri20773 жыл бұрын
thanks dude!this was the ticket for me!
@daletallent877310 күн бұрын
Thanks mate this way is absolutely gold, hands down strongest fg knot
@123McCookie3 жыл бұрын
hey hey really enjoying your vids. they really helped me become a better angler. even after 20 years of me fishing u guys share tips and tricks i didn't know. thank so much especially for all those line and knots tests. love it
@ely4102 жыл бұрын
Learned this a week ago. Failed a couple of times. But I can now do this with my eyes closed. Thank you Salt Strong.
@fishncoach86994 жыл бұрын
I always have best results with a little tension on the leader line and I found that hard trying this method
@stupidlikeafox7611 Жыл бұрын
Great video! This method is so easy I can tie a new leader on in a couple minutes from my kayak! Thanks for the great info!
@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@iamluckyyy20673 жыл бұрын
Hmm, you lost me after “go around once” my eyes couldn’t make out what the heck just happened haha I saw you put the leader line over and that was it loll
@23wiski3 жыл бұрын
I’ve slowed it right down and still can’t see. I’m sure it’s an edit to mind fuk us
@lorenzojones-raston2433 жыл бұрын
It’s right there
@gtoddgraham5539 Жыл бұрын
Just tied it 3x’s on my reels. It’s easy. One last step that I did was to wrap the leader around my foot on the ground and pull up on the braid. Now I trust it. Thx.
@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын
Glad we could help!
@samuelzavala6234 жыл бұрын
This has got to be the best way to tie this knot. I go an extra step and melt the end of the mono with a lighter until it creates a little bead so there's no chance for the mono to slip out of the knot and it has never failed me.
@TridentDriver3 жыл бұрын
If your fg ever slips at all it has technically failed.
@thefisherman00743 жыл бұрын
Just use super glue then but the fg knot shouldn’t be slipping
@rkw2212 жыл бұрын
@@thefisherman0074 super glue is very brittle so I'm not sold you are actually helping secure the knot. Of course your experience definitely supports your idea. Thx for sharing it. Hmmmm, added thought. Could the super glue be basically melting/welding the knot. Not enough to weaken the knot but maybe enough to actually increase the bond?
@240LTS2 жыл бұрын
... "creates a little bead" ... The main reason for this knot is to have it as SMOOTH as possible. .
@BigLuck3 Жыл бұрын
Man this is the best video i've seen on the FG. I've watched a bunch and was so confused I was like F that. I fish creeks for smallmouth and I would get hung and uni would snap trying to free it. Tried this yesterday and pulled in a huge branch through current and knot held. Thank you for dumbing it down
@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the checking it out and for the support!
@joelbabin43654 жыл бұрын
I appreciate this video as it does make tying the FG knot easier. I do still find the FG knot more difficult to tie as the braid and fluorcarbon (leader) go down in size, and I lose confidence in accomplishing a proper knot. On my freshwater spinning outfits I'm typically running 10-15lb braid to 8lb fluorocarbon (drop shot/finesse applications). I have been using the Albright knot with great success and almost as small as the FG. I would prefer the FG, but with the smaller lines I'm having difficulty gaining confidence in my knot even practicing off the water.
@josephWEBdream2 жыл бұрын
Wow! FG Knot made easy! Cheers from Auckland, New Zealand 🇳🇿! Thank you 😊
@willaray674 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Loved this way of tying the FG. I struggled with it, but knot any more🤪
@geo4256 Жыл бұрын
Dude I'm pushing 60 with pretty bad arthritis and today tied my first FG knot. Thank you!
@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@mateuszkolbusz41153 жыл бұрын
Hi! I'm from Poland and I can truly say it can be used for ultralight too! I use 0.06mm braid and 0.20mm leader. I caught one asp which has 68cm in the river and the knot didn't break.
@ozisnowman9 ай бұрын
Luke - i dreaded the FG knot because when tying thin braids to thin leaders i found the FG knot a very finicky one and reverted to the Albright and Alberto knots. Also there are even some tools - eg from Daichi to help tie this knot which i looked at and thought why buy this tool - when it still looks finicky. But your method was easy and worked well. Thanks for brilliant and quick and easy method and fabulous hints that works well to get this knot tied without hassle
@sharkb8obx3344 жыл бұрын
The first wrap should start towards the tag end. The last wrap towards the main line. This will ensure that the first half hitch holds.
@mauart.78934 жыл бұрын
I make it that way so the firs half hitch locks harder when you tighten te leader and the main line.
@sharkb8obx3344 жыл бұрын
@@lolz9418 yes that is correct
@JohnK-dv7pb4 жыл бұрын
16 wraps? I use 15lb braid to 10lb fluro mostly, how many wraps do you suggest? Thanks for the video. Most of them, they have their thumbs in the way. I believe its doable now.
@sharkb8obx3344 жыл бұрын
I do 20 wraps and 30 wraps on heavier line 30lbs
@demarcuspinsan61734 жыл бұрын
I totally agree sir! And i do 20 wraps on my 10lbs braid and 12lbs leaderline
@douglasfuentes5463 жыл бұрын
I finally tried your method, and now it’s my favorite knot… thanks
@ballhawk3872 жыл бұрын
Great knot, and looks easy to tie. I can also see using a triple fisherman's knot instead of the half hitches, so the brad tag comes out parallel. Though I doubt the braid tag would have much effect on casting.
@stonepony20352 жыл бұрын
Genius. I've tried a bunch of methods and this is both the easiest and most consistent.
@Saltstrong2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@dixondjallen66204 жыл бұрын
If I'm in my boat, I wrap it around my big toe to create tension. Hey, works lol!
@PaulKing1970 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I just watched the BCF video on this knot and couldn't follow the instructions easily. Your presentation was so easy.
@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@myungkwak03114 жыл бұрын
I recommend finishing it off with the rizzutto
@Saltstrong4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making time to leave the comment. The strength of the FG knot is determined by the coils, and the finish is all about making sure the coils just stay in place. So the Rizzuto finish certainly can help ensure that the coils don't come undone. I still stick with the basic half hitch knots because they are much easier to tie and they haven't failed me yet.
@frankiev-tech46304 жыл бұрын
@@Saltstrong yeah i agree same with me...ive done with and without the Rizzutto...didnt make a difference.
@snookman99204 жыл бұрын
100% agree. Search youtube for "fg rizzuto" for a better video. Also, IGFA does NOT rate this as the strongest knot.
@jasl73584 жыл бұрын
@@snookman9920 isn't it the GT knot?
@snookman99204 жыл бұрын
Salt Strong The Rizzuto finish is the easier part of the knot.
@trickytrav883 жыл бұрын
I just tied it in 25 seconds thats how quick your method is. Thanks i appreciate it so much and God Bless and tight lines out there
@theretroreseller243411 ай бұрын
Instructions unclear. Tip of pinky fell off after turning purple, then black. Day 4, and it’s starting to stink.
@treasurevista088 ай бұрын
Korni
@darrianhenson607913 күн бұрын
Same here dawg
@ne12732 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, I Sir, thank you for your generous time in uploading.
@mikeinnj44244 жыл бұрын
9 out of dentists approve of this method. 😂😂😂
@Saltstrong4 жыл бұрын
Haha!!! Very true.
@donisenhart41233 жыл бұрын
Speaking of dentists, some people have 32 teeth, some have 2, it's simple meth!!!
@isac.2h3 жыл бұрын
@@donisenhart4123 smh my head, some people are so bad at meth.
@aden19017 ай бұрын
I’ve been using this knot for over two years now and it’s worked perfectly for me.
@ArbitraryLifestyle4 жыл бұрын
So I'm tying this on some 10-lb fluoro and 20-lb braid, and my fluorocarbon keeps pulling out of the coils without tightening at all.
@Jaynizal4 жыл бұрын
Same
@jimnovak88974 жыл бұрын
Works on power pro, not so much on spider wire
@GreenMntnFred2 жыл бұрын
I have watched countless videos and lost my mind trying to tie this knot. This video almost pissed me off with how easy it made it. Thanks for sharing!
@AlwaysBeWater4 жыл бұрын
In the years the prison Alcatraz was open, the warden made an oath to all the prisoners that he would let any convict who could figure out how to tie this knot even watching a video on it, go free. No one ever got out.
@trickytrav883 жыл бұрын
Bro this is the best knot by far and this way is the best i ever seen..you saved me
@Saltstrong3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making time to leave the nice comment Travis!
@franktallman16153 жыл бұрын
Well I tie some decent knots. When I follow you're instructions. I get a big wad of mono over braid. What am I doing wrong.
@karlstokes8743 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you’re not pulling the leader line taught after each wrap around the braid.
@franktallman16153 жыл бұрын
@@karlstokes874 I finally got it figured out.. The knot is awesome. Pulled in several sharks from 6-4 ft. long using the FG knot connecting my main line to leader!
@karlstokes8743 жыл бұрын
@@franktallman1615 excellent news that buddy. Welcome to the club! 🎣
@brucehodby63003 жыл бұрын
The best and easiest video to follow that i have seen thank you
@trextrextrex4 жыл бұрын
That's a huge leader size. What about 6 to 8lb leaders?
@WpnsCo2013OEF3 жыл бұрын
What about them? It still works great! Lol I primarily bass fish and I use this all the way down to 6lb seaguar fluorocarbon for my drop shot rigs often. Works fantastic for me personally.
@WpnsCo2013OEF3 жыл бұрын
But now that I think about it. Disclaimer. This I feel seems obvious but anyway, be cautious of when you are cinching the knot down at the end, slow steady pressure, if ya yank the smaller lines or pull too hard it'll break anyway haha.
@TheTerryd51502 ай бұрын
November 2024: Converted all my rods to braid/ flouro leader using this video. Ended up breaking a line due to a backlash. Luckily, I was able to fish the lure out. Got the lure back to the bank and guess what...the FG knot I tied using this video was still holding strong. Brand new 30lb. braid broke before this FG knot did - and the knot was tied by an FG knot newbie using just this video.
@johne42203 жыл бұрын
Luke, I used your prior video for the Alberto knot, and have used it for the last couple of years with much success. Now I'm not so intimidated to try the FG, so thanks AGAIN! Also after seeing your tests of mono vs fluoro , do you have to change anything when using the FG knot on braid - mono connection?
@bennbo3 жыл бұрын
nah mate same knot
@elysabethpoodle6234 Жыл бұрын
Cheers for that. My son and I are just starting to use braided line with leaders. This knot is so simple its taken a little bit of the fear out of it. We will be using our braded line in the next couple of days so we will use this knot. Cheers for your time. Its very worth while for us. I was actually going to make a loop with the braided and then put the leader through the loop and then tie the standard knot you use for hooks but it would limit the size of my leader because the knot wouldn't slim through the eyes. Still learning.
@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын
Glad we could help! This knot is what we recommend for all experience levels!
@anthonylalli80424 жыл бұрын
Great knot! I do have two small requests, please do this demonstration once more but wear a black shirt.
@John-yt5zr Жыл бұрын
Thanks for teaching us how to tie the FG knot Luke.
@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Glad it was helpful!
@rreagin4 жыл бұрын
Link at bottom of this page has an asterisk by *FG knot. Within the. The * notes the FG knot to be used only if leader is stronger than main line. Really??
@jimmyrecard60214 жыл бұрын
That's just common knowledge, I don't know too many people who use a leader that is weaker than their main line. Braid is also thinner which means that even if your leader is the same breaking strength as your braid, the FG knot will still work.
@cgyotoku3 жыл бұрын
@@jimmyrecard6021 Not in the bass fishing world, the leader is always less lb test than the braid main line.
@Histryboy3 жыл бұрын
I am a bass fisherman with micro rings on my rod. Finding a Braid to Floro knot has been very very difficult where the knot does not get caught on the micro eyelets. THIS IS IT!!! and like you said its not difficult if done exactly like you show here. The end knot is very slim and sleek, wraps around spool just fine and through all eyelets without me noticing. It not only does not get hung but I have to look to see where FG knot actually ! Thank You!!!!!!!!
@ianwright54603 жыл бұрын
Awesome instructional tied of perfect knot first time!
@tterryshenanigans1820 Жыл бұрын
I've been tying this knot for a while but the other day it kicked my butt. Thanks for the video, I'm gonna give it a go tomorrow
@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@richardwood1316 Жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation and great explanation. Much appreciated
@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын
Glad we could help!
@Geewhiz-v2j6 ай бұрын
Thank you!! I got it on my first try, and it was the fastest I've ever done braid to mono. You made it click in my head, like, yeah that makes perfect sense. Well done!