Strongest knot BRAID to LEADER | Best fishing knots

[@jedmeadows6226]

Due to a head injury it's hard for me to learn new things. I've viewed several other videos on how to tie this knot. Yours is the clearest and the easiest to understand. Thank you!

[@matthewangelosolt3763]

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[@leodanlopez2170]

Another great knot for my notes, thank you sir !! Learning a lot from you. 👍

[@imeyouthem9303]

Hey Heath, thanks again for making me a better fisherman. I wonder if as a follow up you would consider a breaking strength test of the Yucatan, PR, FG knots, etc.?

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks a million... So, knots rarely break, it's the line around them that gives, knots do fail however if tied improperly. Thanks for the premise of an idea though, I'll put it on my list, will make for interesting conversation.

[@RainerTrkulja]

Looks great thanks 😊

[@Masophere]

I use thos knot on my ultralight set up and it is great. Sometimes it takes me a couple attempts to get it to sit right as it slips but when I get it right it's perfect

[@1539Mickey]

Hi Heath, The Yucatan looks just as easy as the Alberto knot. I've been using the Alberto, but I will try the Yucatan. I went fishing last Thursday, in the Indian River Lagoon and caught five Black Drum. They ranged 11 to 16 inches. Not big but it was fun to catch a few fish in the afternoon. Say "Hi" to the Crew. Take care and have fun, Mickey

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Hi Mickey glad you were finally able to get out and wet a line. Honestly the Yucatan knot is more of a trolling/ big game fishing knot, it's kinda chunky whereas the Alberto knot is more streamline and conducive for casting. Excited to hear about your fishing adventures. Hope all is well. Everyone here says "Hi"... take care

[@1539Mickey]

Hi Heath, I cast a lot from shore. I guess the Alberto knot might be better. Thanks for the info. Take care and good luck, Mickey

[@humboldtfisher8319]

GT knot is the only heavy braid to mono connection that retains 100% strength. The Alberto tested at a measly 42% strength. As tested by the IGFA. Look it up!

[@ed6102]

Thank you for another Awesome knot 🎣

[@gerardamitranno8837]

Good to see you back on the you tube . Nice video with that knot .

[@PetClipdog]

Thank you, Teacher!!! Another Good Video!!!

[@_rashkov_]

My favorite knot👌

[@brucepunger9875]

Another awesome video!

[@Prone-Ski_BX]

Heath your the man.. I thought you was blowing smoke when you said you were going to make this. 👍

[@angelomasullo8682]

Thanks, look’s pretty easy!

[@benduea2713]

Nice Heath. FG is knot of choice for me. Used to be the yuc!

[@Prone-Ski_BX]

The FG takes to long and will fail if not done right. This one is strong and easy to do fast if you get broken off.

[@rickbold9337]

Hi Heath, as a shock leader while surface casting, what is your preference for mono leader length and does this knot cast through the rod eyelets smoothly?

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Hi Rick, I would not use this knot for casting... I'd use either an Alberto knot... or a combination of a spider hitch loop tied to a no name knot... I your main line is braid you'll need at least 20+ feet of leader for shock and presentation

[@rickbold9337]

@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing thanks so much

[@TheIconicFisherman]

I mean technically the FG knot is the strongest connection knot according to multiple tests that have been done by many different people but it's also the most difficult to learn to tie. My personal favorite connection knots are the Yucatan knot if I'm out in the field or the Alberto knot if I'm at home pre-tying up my rigs because the Alberto knot is more difficult to tie in the field.

[@Prone-Ski_BX]

The Yucatan,,, that's my knot baby. No need for the FG. Battle-tested,, on the Gulf side of Florida and the Atlantic.

[@1965JB]

I tied this knot and it worked perfectly the first time. I don’t know what I did that time, but every single time I’ve tied it since then the leader just slips out of the knot. Back to Mr. Alberto for me.

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Alberto knot is great

[@HankWright777]

Is Yucatán better than Spider Hitch w/ no name knot?

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Great question... it all depends... they are both solid ways of connecting main line to leader. Yucatan is more chunky, made for big game Rods with rollers... spider hitch to no-name is more streamline, flows through the guides of a spinner more smoothly. Personally, I use spider hitch to no-name more often

[@jkoco199]

Because there is mono involved, don't you need to wet the knot? Great video and an easy knot.

[@Prone-Ski_BX]

That knot can handle the business, trust me...!

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

No need to wet the mono

[@jimcallaham1392]

What is the difference between Yucatan knot and SC knot?

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

they are tied te same way. Only difference I can see, is the difference in number of wraps... yucatan being 6, sc being 12... but with the sc you are pulling the tag end straight, with the yucatan the tag holds a loop. To me, they look like the same knot, just with a different name.

[@jimcallaham1392]

thanks@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing

[@tizmo57]

So about 1/2 the time I can pull the leaded loose. Can't figure out what I am doing wrong...Must be me, doesn't look like rocket science!

[@SunsTo7]

it does slip out for me to.

[@robertslegers257]

I tried to tie this knot 50 times it slips every time. @@SunsTo7

[@rolandvance6663]

would hat be good small enough for jigging rod eye

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Personally for SPJ of that's what you're asking about, I'd go with the Alberto knot... this is more appropriate for big game fishing

[@rolandvance6663]

@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing yes SPJ thanks

[@dougiemac8417]

Hey Heath. That knot is a lot simpler than some other knots I’ve seen to tie the two line types. But is it the strongest? If not, what to you think the strongest knot for that purpose is?

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

I was asked about the Yucatan knot. And I wanted to show how simple it is, which you pointed out. And yes, for it's simplicity, it is the strongest knot of it's type. There are other alternatives, like the alberto knot, but they're a little more involved.