The STRONGEST Braided Line FISHING KNOT (Tested)

[@billwheeler4343]

Just wanted to say, I’m really glad you started this channel! Really good tips, Straight to the point! No BS.

[@TylerBergerFishing]

Thanks! I appreciate it! Hope continue to enjoy it

[@joegrande4848]

​@TylerBergerFishing keep trying go for your dream brother in bassmaster classic. Work hard relax and enjoy. Learn as much as you can you will get it. One day your name will be on fishing gear 😊❤

[@joegrande4848]

Indeed❤😊

[@jeffbrund]

Used this knot for yrs. When I was younger I also ran the line twice through the eye tying the fisherman’s knot or clinch knot. I always liked my lines doubled through the eye. Glad you like this knot. 👍👍

[@SkeeterAdventures]

I've used this knot for many years without knowing its exact name. I can absolutely confirm this knot is super strong, I use it specifically for direct braid connections to frogs and jigs. The initial double loop really helps prevent any slippage, especially with slicker braids.

[@jeffc2630]

This takes out one of the biggest possible failure points in landing a fish, which is worth a lot ! As others have said, this channel is a very welcome addition to your other awesome channel, and good luck to you Tyler !

[@BattleBornBrandon]

Hey just curious, why do you specify its the best knot for braid? Is it not the strongest knot for mono or fluorocarbon as well? Is there another knot that's better for those?

[@thisnamesbetter]

Different knots do test at different strengths with different line types. I believe he ties a double pitzen for fluorocarbon because fluoro is a harder material and can cut into itself with certain knots. Just a guess though.

[@RyanMinney]

This the only knot that when I cap fish doesn’t consistently get broke off when they run. Honestly is just the double wrap in eyelet puts less stress at the tie point. It’s the braid equivalent of a palomar knot with mono.

[@MichaelCoffey-f8g]

I've been using this knot for braid for a few years, and it is a great knot. But, one day an inexperienced person asked for help tying a hook on her line, and I'm not sure if it was because of the cheap mono she had, or what, but I couldn't even get the knot tightened all the way before the line broke. I tried it 3 times, and same thing every time. So, I used the trilene knot, and it worked.

[@RippedLipsBassFishing]

Floro and mono can make big marks with certain knots which is why if you tie this knot youd probably break off

[@Johnnybananass-_]

I came upon this knot by fluke as having done abseiling as a teen we were taught using more bytes than knots added strength so I did a double loop then than regular fishing knot everyone uses and someone showed me as a kid 40 years ago haha . And this is the final knot . It works

[@jamescraig8601]

I absolutely love your channel. You got me to tie and break every knot. Different lines do need different knots. I double the line and tie this knot on my 3 way swivels for 100 lb. Blue cats. With 80 lb. 8 strand braid. I use 50 lb.mono as the leader,with a no knot snell 10 wraps. I use a loop knot on the mono to hook my swivel snap. When I snag ,95 per cent of the time. My no knot snell breaks at the bottom wrap. Ive not broken a fish off since I started using this. Happy tight lines.

[@davidmesiti6130]

Tyler, have you ever tried the Toit Knot? There’s a KZbinr called Toit Fishing that has done some extensive work testing knots and seeing how and why they fail by watching the knots under a very close macro lens. He’s used the knowledge he’s gained to develop his own knot, which he developed by carefully understanding the pitfalls of different knots and then creating one that avoided those. Anyway, I love that you geek out on knots and test them as thoroughly as you do. Keep that content coming. I thought you’d maybe appreciate checking out and testing a knot from another KZbinr geeking out on it and even going as far as developing his own knot.

[@arthurdirindinjr1792]

Thanks for the awesome content Ill definitely give that knot a try FWIW I have been using the Polymer knot on braided like starting WAAAAAY back in the 1990's using Berkeley Fireline and now with my favorite and only braid Power Pro and I do not recall EVER having a Polymer knot fail me while using braid and I have fished using braided line every time I fished for nearly 30 years. Straightened and broke many many stuck hooks using braid pulling loose hooks stuck in wood or rocks but do not recall ever braking off at my knot using braided line and a Polymer knot

[@sonnyhaywood7846]

100% agree with your test, I’ve been tying that knot since braided line hit the market and have never had it to fail.

[@davelerner8461]

Thanks Tyler, can't wait to try it (I usually go Palomar only but this looks really good)

[@dwarren01]

I used this knot before with braid. Glad know I was making a good choice!

[@richardhart9204]

I’ve been using this knot with braid for decades! I had no idea it was a thing, or had a name. I’ve had hooks and traces break on me before this knot has. In fact, I can’t remember a single time when it’s let me down.

[@benwilkey2060]

I’ve actually been using this particular knot for a the past several years and have definitely liked it. I think I first saw it on the Total Fisherman KZbin page.

[@ernestpaling5097]

Thanks for that! I've been looking for an alternative to the Palomar for my punch rigs/frog gear. Great info as usual. Keep up the good work 💯.

[@MrFishhook]

I’ve been tying the Fish n Fool knot on braid since the original (knot wars ) video were posted many years ago ! Great knot !

[@beanieweenie9543]

Funny people call this the “fishing fool” knot just because someone made a KZbin video about. This not has been being tied long before braid ever even hit the market. It is a modified uni knot.

[@Side85Winder]

​@beanieweenie9543 i agree with you that its a modified uni knot. I have been tieing it since the 90's when i started fishing and my dad showed me and he has been using it longer than that. He started fishing in the 60's but wouldn't have learned the knot till later. Braided fishing line was invented in 1953 by YKG (according to google). The uni knot is credited to a Norman Duncan in 1960's. A little history lesson from goggle. The braid predates the uni knot there for you couldnt have tied a modified uni before braid hit the market.

[@danielsunnqvist19]

First time I ever see anyone else doing the same knot my grandpa taught me nearly 30 years ago!!

[@MrJohnB-qs6dp]

Looks good!!! Thanks for the great tip!!! Will give it a try!!! Seems simple to tie!! Stay Safe & God Bless!!!

[@tradeMarcz]

What if you did the initial loop around the eye like the modified uni (doubled already), then apply it with the double Palomar knot? I have been doing that this past summer and never broke off once.

[@tonnyblake21]

Used this knot for more than 10 years, at those internet times it was called fish-no-fool knot. It was the easiest to tie in winner's tests. Also it is very good for monoline, did not have to see its fail. Last season brought other person's fishing tackle caught by bushes (carp stole entire rod).

[@RogerFordTheSmilingBassHole]

Excellent! My favorite part? I already do this type of know EXCEPT for the double loop, so it's very easy for me to learn! Thanks!

[@jamescraig8601]

I agree on most lines. I bought a 50 lb.reaction tackle line. This knot breaks in the knot. Where as the modified clinch knot holds true and the line itself breaks away from the knot. Always experiment with knots at home and not with a big fish. But,thanks for the insight. Happy tight lines.

[@MichaelCoffey-f8g]

Been using this knot for a few years. It is a great knot.

[@jeffnaval4894]

I've been doing this for a long time. I upgraded it with just a one drop of super glue. Gives it additional 10% more breaking strength.

[@michaelc8606]

I've been using the palomar for braid, and the double pitzen for fluoro. Will have to try this one on braided line. Thanks.

[@therealkosmora229]

Wow. Ive been using the double palamor knot for my braided line and i gotta wrap my line around my lighter so i can pull hard enough to either straighten the hook, break my swivel or snap the line on 40 lb test. Will definitely be trying this one out

[@TractorsNStuff]

How does this compare to the Double San Diego knot as far as strength?

[@Fishboy68]

Thanks Ty,did you test thst on fluro?

[@tabbennett4254]

Somebody on YT said it pulls apart on fluoro

[@pj3p488]

Funny to see that. I was playing around one day looking for a strong knot to tie my line to a spool. Wrapping around the spool twice and tying a uni knot worked really well.

[@TylerBergerFishing]

Spot on!!

[@SophiaGarcia-x7e]

Thanks for that! I've been looking for an alternative to the Palomar for my

[@DonMock1]

You didn't test the Fish-N-Fool Knot with the Fluorocarbon. Since the Fish-N-Fool Knot beat the Double San Diego Jam Knot on the Power Pro Braid. I am now curious to see how the Fish-N-Fool Knot will compare to the Double San Diego Jam Knot with Fluorocarbon. You know, you want to know also. I really enjoy your videos as they are very educational.

[@danuw3lls]

Wondering the same thing myself 😅

[@Diversifried]

agreed, hopefully he sees this @TylerBergerFishing

[@danpost4755]

Very cool. Have you used this knot on monofilament or fluorocarbon? Just curious. Thanks!

[@tabbennett4254]

I've heard that this is a great mono knot but not fluoro.

[@RAGEFISHING]

This is the 3rd video I’ve watched for the same knot, but this one actually made the most sense. So nice work and thank you! The breaking test clip made me a believer. 🎣

[@peterhing3608]

Great video Tyler and I have been watching your channel for the past couple of years and I subscribed to this channel as it is denitely straight to the point and really good information. I have been using the uni knot for decades and the double uni ever since I got back into fishing a few years ago and will definitely use this knot when froggin and punching with straight braid! Thanks from thr Cold True North of Stouffville, Ontario Canada

[@pondparadisedesignsinc.rob5313]

I usually use the Palamar. I’m definitely gonna check this out. Thank you.

[@colinrudy6962]

I really like the channel, & I love small technical things in fishing like knots. However, Steve Penaz on the NorthAmericanFishing KZbin channel has not tests where the Berkley braid knot beat the Fish N Fool knot. I plan on testing it myself, but I thought you would find it interesting also.

[@FishNFoolLures]

You have to remember that Knot wars was sponsored by Berkey and used their testing machines. The Fish-N-Fool knot won in 2 out of the 3 line types and the Berkley braid knot didn't win any of them. Here is the Data from the Knot wars Series and you decide what knot really won. Fish-N-Fool, Mono 20.54 lb. Braid 19.44 lb. Fluoro 15.2 lb. Berkley knot Mono 19.8 lb. Braid 17.4 lb. Fluoro 19.6 lb.

[@dalemayes3854]

Thank you so doing this. It will help everyone. I appreciate you 😊

[@danmcmanigal1978]

Once again great insight to help my average fishing skills. I am curious if this knot reduces or eliminates braid slip during a hook set? With my current knot I’ll keep a longer tag but worried how many fish I’ve missed because of that scenario.

[@brycecover4654]

Have you tried this knot with mono or flouro?

[@brian1204]

I actually never tie braid directly to my hook or lure, but have used this knot on nylon mono and it works great.

[@eugeneclark8463]

Thank you for your hard work! The improvised uni knot does well for braid, the double uni does well for fluorocarbon ( 3 tag ends ) , how does double uni do in test with braid? Thanks for everything 😊

[@shaneknott11]

You should tie the Fish N Fool knot with fluoro and make a video to see how it holds up. Your fluoro video shows the Double SD Jam knot to be the best. I wonder if the FnF would beat it?? FnF vs. Double SD Jam using fluoro would be a very interesting video.

[@rickmcguirk5252]

My question exactly. I'd love to have just one knot for all my applications.

[@baldieman64]

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[@jamescraig8601]

​@@rickmcguirk5252 the uni knot is the only 1 I have found works . On some lines I have to tie a figure 8 in the end of the tag line. Mainly fluorocarbon. Happy tight lines.

[@bobbyhogan9207]

Surprised the Pitzen failed early 😮 I will learn to do this knot based on your recommendation. You have not let me down yet 👊😎

[@joelangley1462]

Been tying this knot for a while it works great with fluorocarbon too

[@raytubach8988]

Thanks Tyler. That’s good content

[@mr.redneck2715]

That’s Best knot ever. Did you ever try to the a palamar with a 12 inch lure?

[@KAYSBRANCH]

I wondered if changing from Monofilament to Braided changed the knot selection. You tested 7 different knots using either mono or fluorocarbon and the San Diego Jam won. I actually like the fact this knot won for braided. It's so much easier to tie. I changed to an SDJ when I saw your test video. I guess either would stand the test of time when forced to perform?

[@Hucklongfin]

The heavier the line, the fewer turns on the knot. I do like knots that go twice through the eye. The first time I ever tied a Springer I caught a 298.8# YFT and 2 days later I got a 321# using the Springer too. It’s basically a Spangler (2x2) knot that’s tied incorrectly! I must say that I’ve never tied direct to a hook or lure with braid!

[@jamessullivan5683]

I've been looking for a strong knot for braid that didn't slip. I started with the palamar and went to Swindle's double shindo and it has never failed me. But it makes a huge knot and not very good when using a Texas rig punching grass. This should make things better.

[@kenwilliams636]

Hi with this knot going over 100% have you done a test to find the true breaking strain of the actual line you are using. This would show how generous the specification is from the particular line you are using for your testing with.

[@redtobertshateshandles]

I find that American lines allow for knot strength. Japanese lines are half the strength. I hate PE ratings. They mean nothing.

[@HukNBux]

I’ve almost every conceivable fishing knot known to man and the best one I’ve discovered was Roland Martin’s “improved Palomar knot”!

[@bigdank7789]

Definitely not the best knot but a good knot, double uni is better and stronger

[@Davidnorth3599]

How would the fish n fool knot go in mono?

[@anthonyarkadia9760]

The Double uni knot with three tag lines is even stronger.. We used 30lb braid and tested it 10 times with 5 wraps using basically the same setup and everytime the line broke at about 35lbs one even went to 39..the line always broke in the same spot as well, about 4 inches away from the knot..!

[@Anthony8498]

I use this on everything. I have never had an issue with it.

[@Unobtanium1010]

So that's what it's called. I've been tying this knot for a couple years since I first started fishing. I was trying to make my knot but I misremembered how to tie it. When I double checked how to tie the knot I realized I had messed it up. It's never failed on me so I've kept tying it ever since.

[@ronnycush]

Thank you sir. Great info.

[@patrickrolf482]

What’s the best knot braid to floral carbon

[@DuaneKing-fp5cg]

Looks like the eyecrosser knot. Most knots are strenghend by one, two or three loops thru the hook eye, before tieing your knot, just make sure they lay side by side and not cross over each other. The fishing fool knot has two loops before the uni. The fishing smart knot has three loops and the uni. The palomar can have four loops instead of the two.

[@culater3510]

I use this knot for trolling walleye and go through the loop 7x for extra luck, lol. Never an issue.

[@Cornelius798]

Thank you!

[@mattp6355]

Can you do your fishing line test for us fly fisherman with regards to tippet. Rio fluroflex strong, Rio fluroflex, Rio powerflex , scientific anglers brand, maybe a few more other popular brands. In at least 2x to 7x these are more challenging due to the subtle poundage differences and light weight breaknstrengths. It's expensive like 24 cad for 30 yards of the stuff but has the smallest diameter of line per break strength.. or so it seems...are we getting scammed and should we just use regular big spools of fluro line or are these specialty tippet worth the money. Some are stiff some are limp....it's all very confusing.....

[@joegrande4848]

Curious how strong a knot would be on monofilament using this knot. I'll have to try it once I learn this knot well. 😊

[@B-Rad_P-Ark]

Thank you for wearing some PPE. LOL!

[@jessevowell2554]

So what’s the difference in this knot and the double uni?

[@TylerBergerFishing]

The double uni is typically when you tie 2 lines together. However some people call it a double uni when you tie a uni knot after doubling your line

[@jessevowell2554]

@@TylerBergerFishing I’m talking about tying the uni with your line doubled? What would be the difference and or benefit to this knot ?

[@Tom-ic7hw]

I only use braid with either a fluoro leader or on a frog with a loop knot

[@alexroldan8971]

I’m a new angler in SFL. I have fished many times before but I am taking it serious now. I have so many questions 😭

[@garylittle7960]

Great video. I just subscribed to your videos.

[@raygissendanner1476]

It looks like it would be strong thank you

[@TylerBergerFishing]

The strongest I tested

[@_gw33do_]

Fish n Fool is my go to knot

[@grizzlywithgeekgeezerfishi1622]

With this new information have you tied this not with floro just to see its strengths with floro just wondering

[@RockRedSox]

Did you also test this knot on fluoro? Wasn’t in the fluorocarbon video, but I’d be curious to see where it stacks up to the likes of the double SD.

[@TylerBergerFishing]

Unfortunately I didnt have this one in the Fluoro test...that video is actually where I really heard about this knot

[@seatee4770]

Can you do this knot with mono and fluoro on your test rig???

[@cheapbassfishing]

I'd like to know that same thing

[@eastTnbigs]

I had the same thought

[@billwheeler4343]

I have actually been tying this know with Flouro for over a year with no failures… just my experiences

[@lesteranderson222]

I’m interested in how well this knot works with fluorocarbon.

[@eastTnbigs]

@@billwheeler4343 thanks

[@JA-gx4hb]

Do you have a method to measure the actual breaking strength of the line? Example: You state that the breaking strength of the knot is higher than the line, but what if your 50 lb line tests at 60 lb?

[@rascaligan8122]

Did you test the power knot? Has another name just forgetting it right now. Just curious.

[@Glock-1]

Good video bro

[@Garminrules]

Wish you would expose the breaking strength of fluorocarbon. Every brand Ive tested breaks BELOW its labeled strength...Ive had seagar break as much as 4lbs less than what it was rated...then I tested some big game mono and it breaks above its rating

[@TylerBergerFishing]

I already exposed it here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGiZdICJqMZ1pKssi=_Ij1ES6YnfnkTP3Q I wouldn’t say that the Fluorocarbon breaks below the labeled strength…but your knot will

[@Garminrules]

@@TylerBergerFishing lol..the line breaks before the polymer knot does

[@Garminrules]

Seen that vid before forgot all about it...very good.

[@johnproctor4567]

Are you deep sea fishing man? You can tie a double or triple polomar knot and you’ll be more than okay!

[@tonymosbach2868]

You say for a hook or direct to the lure, but why not to a leader?

[@Gr0m3t]

Guess I found a new knot to use.

[@user-bw8zl3xl2g]

So this is definitely the modified Uni knot??

[@oscaraldaiz9628]

Looks similar to a double uni knot

[@jmccOutdoors]

But do we really have to worry about braid ? I suck at knots and never had a braid one fail. In fact I had to cut it a few times because I couldn’t get it to break after being hung up 😂

[@siryarwammowray3445]

👍👍👍

[@PatrickSoon-f7l]

Hi Tyler - I am from Asia and have been fishing for 50+ years. And I have been curious about knot strength for the different knots for a long time. So thank you for the videos. I have been using two different knots (attached below) for many years with success. If you can find the time, would really appreciate it if you can do a knot strength comparison. Toit knot kzbin.info/www/bejne/qX_JlXaHrpZ_rtE Long line knot kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2bSeZuwmK2JhJI Thank you.

[@tabbennett4254]

Why won't this knot work on fluoro?

[@cajunnathan4586]

Im not saying you are wrong about your knot but In the KNOT WARS that was posted every week a few years back the Palamor knot proved to be the strongest knot for braid. Feel free to prove me wrong.

[@TylerBergerFishing]

Man I am telling you according to my scale...it wasnt even close..I also saw that but I was blown away by this one

[@kingoftweaks]

@@TylerBergerFishing Same here, the Palomar knot never worked for me. I guess those Palomar guys never used a scale to test it.

[@Christopher-nk4en]

Am i the only one that uses 550lb paracord for fishing ? I dont snap line on snags anymore tho

[@smacinskyjr]

Since you have the test rig will you please please test the double uni not. I believe this is going to be the strongest knot yet for braid to hook. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4W4gp2Dq8ihnKssi=DC_tcM6U41K4RN6g this is a link to the knot that I'm referring to.

[@leokeesic3657]

Polymer knot never fails

[@samuelgrajales2888]

I kno a better way to tie that same knot bye doubleing up my line on that uni knot

[@Richmon122]

Unless you tell us the names of the other knots you tested, this doesn't mean SQUAT!

[@jerrythompson9111]

Your veido is broke up😢

[@robertfonovic3551]

103.64 percent. Bahahaha. What utter nonsense.