SC Knot: Better than FG Knot?

In this video, I show how to tie my NEW favorite braid to leader knot, the SC Knot. This knot is just as strong as the FG knot but so much easier to tie.
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[@AlexandertheGregfishing]

Bunch of good knots. I'm just old school and if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Double uni-knot has worked for me forever.

[@michaelloucks4448]

Hey Alex that is another good knot the double uni is really good on lite line spinning rod set ups.

[@pat632]

Thanks Mo for sharing this great video! It's simple but very good explained and perfect filmed! Greetings from the Netherlands, Pat. 👊🏼👍🏼🇳🇱🎣

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thanks

[@Pa14kayakfisherman]

Thank you for putting this out there Moo!! Much easier to do than the FG!!!

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I love this knot

[@WesLovelace]

Definitely great combo knot in retaining the breaking strength of the 2 different line types !!

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thank you Sir

[@garychiang2568]

Thanks for this. I’ve had a tough time tying the fig knot and this is much easier.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Right? I tried it once and never went back to fg.

[@YourNextCast]

Super helpful my friend. I've been trying to get better at these knots.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thanks for watching

[@RadReelingFishing]

Excellent tutorial! I've been using this knot for a while now and have found it to be strong and durable also. I think it takes a little longer to tie than an FG, but the actual knot is easier than the FG for sure. Thanks for sharing.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

You are one of the people made me try this knot and I'm glad I did.

[@thedon9670]

FG knot is not hard to tie.

[@turboduckhead6179]

Watch Salt Strong or Nauti Knots for easy methods to tie the FG knot

[@freddiegonz4113]

FG

[@gusmiao889]

Hey thanks for the video, I'm really suck in FG knot your video really help me alot.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thank you

[@jaketehan9178]

Watched probably 5 different FG knot tutorials before watching this SC knot video. You did a great job explaining it and showing us how to do it I'm going to just skip the FG and give this a try. I've been using Alberto knot and wanted to try and find leader knot slightly thinner

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I hope this works out for you.

[@TheReallyRealReel]

Albertos and Albright's slip.

[@chriskhalil2336]

Best explanation on you tube of SC knot

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thank you. I really appreciate it.

[@GINCHANNELcar_moto]

Beautiful information. Nice

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thanks

[@pakde8002]

It's an interesting knot and a good demo. Reminds me a little of the Bimini Twist. I'll keep using the FG knot befause it took a long time to learn and I'm already good at it. (Thanks Brigsy for that.) That said I'll definitely learn the SC knot just because you can't ever know too many knots.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thanks. If you are good at FG, no need to switch to SC. FG is smaller in diameter after all.

[@nicolasswadelson3989]

I also learned the FG from that @brigssy tuto video and never went back since, but like you, I will surely give e the sc a try, the moomoo for sharing.

[@michaelfaulds2277]

I'm going to try this for sure. I saw one video that said the FG knot was only for times when the leader was higher test than the braid. Some of the comments disagreed, but I have had 8 lb mono slide out of the FG knot with 20 lb braid. It could be that I'm not good at tying the FG, but either way, I need something different.

[@kencleg7721]

Double uni done. 8 to 20-60 braid 10 to 15 braid my go to spinning reel on the baitcasters it’s 12/40/50/60 20/60

[@skikid00]

Alijos is a great reel. I have been using them for the past 6 months for all sort of fishing from inshore to offshore deep water. Just came back from Alaska and caught a few king salmon to 30#. I now have 3. Great deal for nice reels.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

This has became my favorite reel.

[@skikid00]

@@MooMooOutdoors Unfortunately the new "saltwater" Alloy M is junk.

[@Peter-zg3em]

nice looking knot. looks super strong. might be tough to wrap a loop around your mono in heavy wind but probably not a lot worst than a single tag end. wet it for the cinch.

[@k4x4map46]

cool shades look "good" on you! I'll have to give this knot a try!

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thanks

[@jeffreyharley1480]

I use 30# braid main to either 20# or 15# mono leader. I use the Alberto knot. It is quick and easy to tie, and has never failed. Even when catching a rock, and I have to break off, the leader breaks and has never broken at the knot.

[@arkster00]

I'd be seasick as nuts doing that on a kayak. Alberto knot (RP knot) has never let me down. Just caught a nice bluefin on it.

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

I was thinking the same thing 😂

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I tie Alberto when I'm on the water too but I don't like the thickness of it.

[@thomasflores7817]

I cant get seasick on kayaks, I also don’t get sick on big giant ships. But those charter boats, like the ones they use for whale watching? I have a hard time holding down my breakfast every time

[@williamgould2470]

Do you really have to rap it that many times and why 4 half hitchs when even the FC not only uses 2 most times

[@fresh2294]

i do blood knot

[@jalriteythen]

Nice Moo. Check out the Tony Pena! Pretty simple and really strong. Slim profile knot that goes through the guides well. This knot reminds me of the Bimini twist the way the turns overlap on themselves and that's a really strong knot too.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I have tried Tony Pena before. No doubt it's a strong knot but I didn't really like the thickness of the mono end of the knot. I should do a strength test using different knots.

[@sunilramnath8972]

EXCELLENT Video. Next time I have to join braid to mono for deep drop banking I will definitely use this knot. However, have you strength tested this knot against the FG Knot for same braid/mono connection? What were the actual results?

[@hillbillytarzan]

I will have to give it a try, but I’ll never give up my own take on the Alberto and Albright knot. I call it the Hybrid Alberto. It works with even or uneven line sizes from 4# mono to 20# braid or 20# mono to 85# braid. I haven’t broken the knot since I’ve found the correct steps and technique. It’s probably different than how anyone else does it and I don’t have to put nearly the amount of pressure that some knots require. It’s just a quick sturdy jerk and it’s done and I finish it so the knot has a tiny taper to go through the line guide and rod eyes. It also only takes me about a minute to retie another leader on. This one seems quicker, but looks like you have to make sure to “set” the knot correctly with a lot of pressure. It’s hard to change from what works for you. Thanks for sharing this.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I'll have to give it a try

[@ilijakeca5496]

I also use a version of the Alberto, but I'm looking for an alternative as I would like to use thinner braid but keep the same leader diameter. Do you care to share your version? Thank you

[@jjm77.]

Hey thanks for the tutorial I've been looking for a simpler knot than the FG. You made it a easy to understand. I got a new go to.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

great

[@melanatedone4894]

Great Video even I can do that .I don’t have enough Dexterity to do FG but this works . 👍🏾

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thanks. Glad to hear it's working out for you.

[@ReelNewwt]

Might have to try this I hate the fg knot and usually use gt knot

[@samuelcossington6147]

Thanks buddy good note

[@craigwheaton2506]

Nice knot Moo

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Pretty good knot if you are having trouble with fg knot

[@panchopachangas4450]

Thank you Moo

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thanks for watching

[@JohnAmes]

Great info my friend 👍

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thanks 👍

[@palesbungkerfishing3997]

It's very good,I can try👌👌👍

[@familyfishkiller1062]

Thanks buddy

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thank you

[@ZelMantiz]

Good info sir👍👍👍thanks

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thanks

[@fishingwithcamo-joe88]

nice will give it a try!!!!!!!!!!..thanks for sharing....THUMBS-UP!!!!!!!

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thanks CAMO-JOE

[@lebheart9025]

Nice knot indeed, but would you agree that we are applying a bit more pressure on the leader and therefore its gonna be weaker than the traditional FG?

[@laurievanbruggen3705]

WILL definitely carry on using the alberto knot this one looks a mess

[@dhern2613]

Great knot, much easier than the FG

[@richjudy2887]

Nice!

[@Fishing247]

Talk is cheap Moo. You need to test the FG vs the SC knots to prove it. Thanks for sharing Moo as always.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thuy's FG knot vs MooMoo's SC knot battle?

[@Fishing247]

@@MooMooOutdoors it is on buddy. We will do a colab video on this battle and it will be epic. 😊

[@robt5470]

👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🤙🏽. Saved vid!!!!!!!!!

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thanks

[@kasindongvlog9687]

done ✅ watching thanks for sharing my friend

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thank you too

[@socaljcw3716]

Thank you for sharing! Did you test this SC knot against the FG knot for breaking strength? If so, then what were the results please?

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thanks. No I did not do SC vs FG yet

[@Ivan-ve5qd]

great video. How much mono do you leave as your top shot?

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Depends on what I'm going for. Salmon: 20-30, Sturgeon: about 5 feet and Everything else: about 10 feet.

[@Garcia_Familia_Adventures]

I thought the FG Knot took too long to tie and I learned the RP knot. This one is a nice to learn.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

When I'm on the water I use RP knot because it's very easy. On land I've used FG and now I use SC because I believe it's stronger than RP and smaller in diameter.

[@shotgunaaron]

ZZZzzz… get back in the yak Moo… 🤣. Thanks 4 posting regardless 👍.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I was on the yak! Can't make a video when I get skunked LOL

[@demzunoplayer]

Could bend the spool axle. On the second cinch.

[@ralphwitt9975]

thats recockulous

[@ronaldgraham5008]

When the knot breaks in 4 or 6 lb braid its the braid that breaks i tie bimmini loop in braid for strength then tie double uni knot with leader try it

[@MooMooOutdoors]

great

[@mayhem035]

Hey! Want to tie 30 pound braid to 15 pound fluro! Try that! Nit fishing for Wales! Just 2 to 15 pound fish! Nearly impossible to do the technique with a smaller leader wire... jot do it

[@fishhunt9874]

Looks good but since I have no problem quickly tying the FG and have been doing it for years, I am not going to try to fix what is not broken.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Yes, if you have mastered FG knot, no reason to use SC knot.

[@fishhunt9874]

@@MooMooOutdoors Plus being old every time I learn something new I end up forgetting something else….

[@darrenm9597]

OG Moo

[@MooMooOutdoors]

LOL

[@flapjackson6077]

I guess I’m just old school, but I still prefer an Albright knot to all others. 10-15 wraps makes for a tight, compact, and very strong knot. A couple drops of super glue makes it virtually impossible to slip. Great for braided to any leader, even braid to braid! But the SC is certainly a strong knot! Just not as easy to tie as an Albright, for me at least.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Albright used to be my go to until it slipped when I had a big sturgeon. I still use albright/alberto knot when I'm on the water. I never tried superglue on it though.

[@truthbetold2012]

Not easy to tie in the wind but super strong and smooth running I'll use it for pre rigging... but on the water the double uni can be less painful in the wind!...rains a whole different ball game with braid!

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I have a video on uni knot as well. Uni is most beginner friendly and versatile in my opinion.

[@gamephly]

Nice video, fg knot still seems easier.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

If you are good at FG, I don't see the need for this knot

[@jamesnewton2141]

Didn't look easier but good have been the explanation

[@tbstetson]

Why not cut off the leader after 2 half hitches and use the last 2 -3 half hitches to cover up leader end so it will reel through your eyes smoothly?

[@MooMooOutdoors]

great idea

[@lwpurplelover]

I tried that but the half hitch started to unravel if it is on the leader.

[@michaelcorcoran3225]

How long should your leader be when tieing to braided line

[@MooMooOutdoors]

That would be your personally preference and your specific applications. I tie about 10 feet of topshot for my applications.

[@troyherbst2467]

Can you use this knot on a braid mainline to a braid leader as well?

[@MooMooOutdoors]

No you cannot. Uni to uni is only knot that I know that you can use for braid to braid or mono to mono. I have a video on uni knots.

[@troyherbst2467]

@@MooMooOutdoors I know that in South Africa the guys use an FG knot to join braid to braid leader with a lot of success landing big fish of over 150kg from the surf (Rock and Shore). The SC knot is the same principle, hence the reason for me asking the question.

[@troyherbst2467]

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[@mariloucatapang8513]

What if instead of doing 20 wraps you will do a 10 wraps does it make it slimmer than in this video?

[@MooMooOutdoors]

It wouldn't make it slimmer but it will make it shorter

[@israelrivas134]

Wow 😮 what on earth?? SC ..... Super Cranked lol 😆

[@MooMooOutdoors]

😂🤣

[@MobyLife]

Complex science.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Haha

[@user-qq1vo2so2r]

มาชมครับผม+1ครับ

[@keepinitbassyusa]

Though this knot is still thicker than an FG. Alberto and Crazy Alberto is as thick as this SC. When it doubt, the double-Uni will win tournaments as well

[@catchscratchfever9860]

Yo moo! I’m gonna launch out of the grocery outlet this Saturday 🤫5:20 ish will be on channel 69 if you want to meet me out there I’ll be in a slate compass

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Where is grocery outlet? 🤷🤷 I'll be most likely on the PB on Saturday.

[@catchscratchfever9860]

Okay I was considering that as well, I think I might!!

[@matteodelpiero3588]

I can use sc knot for tuna and big fish???

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I don't see why not. I personally landed 30 lb fish but nothing bigger.

[@jayjohnson9668]

Why do you not lubricate the knot with spit when you cinch it down? Thats a MUST for me. It tightens it so much better dude!😎. This is basically a reverse Bimini Twist knot. With Bimini you start your wraps with the leader not the braid.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I forgot to show it (and it's implied) 😁

[@jayjohnson9668]

@@MooMooOutdoors If ya didnt show it how could it be implied?🤣. Anyway nice vid man!

[@rainzer0]

Do you have to wet the lines before u cinch down? Or it doesn't matter?

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I've done it both ways and I don't think it matters

[@rainzer0]

@@MooMooOutdoors I'll wet it just in case. I feel like it'll cinch done evenly and tighter.

[@_rashkov_]

Just improved Yucatan knot...nothing more!

[@MF-Rell]

Is this better than a Albright/alberto knot?

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I think so. Albright/alberto was my go to before I started using FG. This is a great alternative to FG for those who have a difficult time with FG.

[@werftv4580]

interesting knot.. hmm

[@MooMooOutdoors]

give it a try

[@werftv4580]

@@MooMooOutdoors will do, though I don't do leaders often, my C6000 is almost ready for a topshot

[@ec7239]

Is It good for eyelets ??

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Yes. As good as FG

[@miciumiciu7029]

Il nodo tiene il carico? Ho paura che scivoli e si scioglie

[@andersbomortensen757]

Damn 😎 Can’t get it to work with thin lines…

[@MooMooOutdoors]

darn

[@richardclayborne9783]

It's a good knot, but I still prefer the FG with a rizzuto finish.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I agree. It's mainly for those who have trouble with FG knot.

[@markcras8508]

I thought you wrapped the mono around the braid?

[@MooMooOutdoors]

That's Yucatan knot. Braided wraps the mono on this one. Thanks for watching.

[@Al-oe8ib]

Great if you have 5 minutes between bites?

[@MooMooOutdoors]

what do you mean by 5 minutes between bites? Tie it once and it's good for many many trips.

[@brookalavis1935]

FG stands for F-in Good what does SC stand for?

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Haha. Super Cool LOL

[@padnekad]

Hi Sir can I do 41 lb braid to 50 lb leader this knot

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Yes. Just like FG, this knot works the best when the mono/fluoro leader is heavier than the braided.

[@iamatt]

Probably but more curious where you got forty one lb braid 🤣

[@Arabian_Gulf_Angler]

Only a real fisherman can do an FG!

[@carlosmay2951]

Yucatán knot

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Close but no 😉

[@carlosmay2951]

what’s the difference

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

My goal is to not have to look down and tie any knots while on the ocean 🤮 haha or maybe just peddle over to my nearest friend and have them do it. Closer than going back to shore at least 🤷‍♂️

[@MooMooOutdoors]

This sounds like it's coming from the personal experience 😂🤣

[@joeavelar2222]

You actually spool this on your reel? Not me brother!

[@stosicmilan]

Nice tutorial but FG is slimmer, faster, stronger and easyier.

[@MoratiRace]

Yucatan knot

[@alansteinle7632]

This works great on heavy line, but not at all on light line. 15lb or less.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@C.BobbySaykosy_SkrmnWhiskerz]

Looks like a modified Bimini

[@andrewmorke]

SC knot--nah. It's an old one called the Yucatan. It works on the same principle as the FG, the so-called finger-trap knot. Both rely on cinching the knot down very snugly as you showed here.

[@milkmann62]

Every time I do this knot it slips the mono slide right out

[@MooMooOutdoors]

What lb braid and mono are you using? Try less wraps. Others who had slipping issue worked for them.

[@jurajsladkay2608]

The way u tigh knot, you may damage your mono leader

[@TheBossT127]

I tried this right in front of my computer while watching, and after tying the four braid half hitches I had significant slippage with my fluoro leader. I tied a half hitch with the flouro tag on the loop side and the slippage was eliminated. Comments?

[@leepao6302]

For me the FG knot only and always

[@MooMooOutdoors]

It's for those who have difficult time with FG

[@getsome2506]

If you can’t tie FG knot in 1min your kids have two mums!

[@outaboutwithmarkjustine3183]

fg knot is better in my opinion, easy to tie

[@SciD1]

10 wraps are enough.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I will try that

[@barkoband4477]

Modified Yucatan.. proven knot

[@ebisu8824]

Better? No. Faster? Yes. Stronger? Definitely Not.

[@vvvvkei]

the fail rate of SC is higher, it will break on itself if u tie it badly, fail point is mostly pulling not tight enough u tighten every or every few loops for FG vs 30+ loops at once for SC, that's why FG won't fail 99.9% of the times

[@jerrychapman7091]

"Q" the porno music!

[@MooMooOutdoors]

LOL

[@MrKveite1]

Hmmm too many wraps, there is no way you can tighten the last 10 or so as much as the say 15 in front so go down to 15 and u actually get a stronger better knot...

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I'll try that.

[@MrKveite1]

@@MooMooOutdoors try both with a weight and see what it does cus my experience is based on the FG but i assume it works the same way with the amount of wraps on both knots.

[@christophercook723]

English subtitles would be useful .

[@zxfly111]

한국사람인가 ㅡㅡㅋ

[@dunerinaz]

I don't trust this knot. About half the time I tie it, the whole knot slides on the mono and won't allow it to be cinched tite