The STRONGEST & SMALLEST braid to leader knot ever created. (POV detailed explaination.)

[@carterscustomrods]

WOW!!!!!!!!!! ONE-MILLION VIEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR WATCHING AND SHARING THE VIDEO I MADE YEARS AGO. IF I KNEW IT WOULD HAVE BEEN SO WELL RECEIVED I WOULD HAVE MONETIZED IT A LONG TIME AGO. AS I'VE SAID BEFORE, I ONLY INTENDED FOR THIS VIDEO TO BE AN "AT-HOME" GUIDE TO HELP A FEW PEOPLE THAT I SHOWED THE KNOT IN PERSON. I NEVER COULD'VE IMAGINED IT WOULD REACH A MILLION VIEWS. THANK YOU AGAIN! Since monetizing it, it has helped, even if just a little, with my medical expenses. For that I thank you the viewers and KZbin for allowing me to make this. I wish I could make more videos, but my body doesn't want to do what my mind desires. So until that day hopefully comes, I thank you for watching! And please continue to share it so that I can put the money towards my ridiculous amount of medical expenses! Thank you again! I love you all (except for the 284 ppl that have given the video a thumbs down. If I get better, I will find you and eat your soul...)!!!!

[@proverbialmind_spread9421]

This works okay if you have a 20+ lb leader.......please try this with a 6 lb fluoro leader and let me know how that works for ya!?!?!?!

[@carterscustomrods]

Sword Lord its tough but its doable. it take a more delicate approach thats for sure. of course having a 6lb leader often means knot size isnt much of an issue. What i did for lighter tackle with 8lb leader was connect this knot to a butt section of 16lb then run the i off the 16lb. it gave me more stretch that i needed with the type of fishing i was doing at the time. It went like this 15lb braid to 16lb leader butt section 8ft long to a 6 ft piece of 8lb with a 8in section of 30lb shock leader for mouth abraision. it was a weird setup sure... but it was really fun. i was going ultra light with a 9 1/2ft 5wt fly blank i built into a spinning rod for beach snook because i was throwing 1/32oz kigs for them during glass minnow season and wanted to keep it lightweight but still useable. So it can be done with 6lb leader... 6lb was the smallest i ever tried it with though and 15 lb braid. i didnt really do a lot of testing on it at that size though to be honest. just wanted to see if it could be done. first time i tried it i obviously broke the line cinching the knot. prob wouldve been better with a smaller braid.

[@jpvand1]

The 16 lb mid-leader messes up the action. Plus More knots means more weak spots. Better off with an Albright.

[@carterscustomrods]

jpvand1 true... it was just a system i used trying to blend light spinning with fly systems. (later on i switched to a knotless tapered leader and it was much more effective in this light tackle setup i was using but at $8 a leader for TRUE fluoro... i wanted to fiddle with it the old fashioned way first.) once you practice this knot and test it the albright style knots will be rarely used. The only time i used an albright at all after this learning this knot was with my fly gear for rigging or for bluewater gear that didnt involve braid.

[@dunerinaz]

The Albright doesn't even come close to the strength of this knot, fact. I've tested all the well known braid to mono knots on a digital scale and none come close to the FG knot. If tied correctly, the FG knot will not break. The mono will more than likely break at the terminal knot at the hook or lure.

[@darrelmyer935]

Really great abrasion resistance and though I've never put the Big Game line kzbin.infoUgkxQ4x31pJVpClzhxzNFeILZYTW7Xbs7ZIF (any poundage) through an official test it always seems to break well above rated poundage. This line stretches a very good amount before it breaks and does well in saltwater too. Not the best line for a spinning reel in my opinion, especially if you're planning on using it for lures only due to it having a bit of memory but still a great line whether filling a spool, using as top shot or strictly for leader line. I've bought a bunch of Big game line in the past and plan on continuing to do so in the future.

[@born2fish71]

Great illustration on the knot and very clear diction and proper use of English when explaining. Thumbs up for you and the vid. :)

[@TimKollat]

This GT/FG knot is actually the best one Ive tried. It will even go through micro guides pretty easily. I also use long flouro leaders because Im always retying new lures on and can shrink up a leader pretty quick. So This knot always ends up in my spool and goes right through the level wind no problem. Thanks for the video

[@garyalan1961]

Agree

[@jtreat2100]

The most important comment here is , " God bless you , and I hope your health improves. " I'm 77 years old with severe emphysema, and I know about the ability of the Mind to be able to conjure up anything and the body incapable of following through. " If my body would allow I would be loading up my kayak right now. I'm going to put you on my daily prayer list, and keep you there. I work at a big box auto parts store and have put many of my customers on that list most of whom are on dialysis. Again God bless you, you're a good soul !!

[@fishhateme14]

I've been using the FG knot for salmon for a couple years now and it rocks. I've never seen it tied like this, I'll have to give it a go.

[@perry90125]

This is by far, the strongest knot that i've ever used in my angling life to connect braid to mono. This is a perfection. It had made it stronger because at the last part (the closing knot) is facing the braid and not the mono. Unbelievable! This type of connection is now my personal best! Thank you so much!

[@carterscustomrods]

I love hearing that!!! Just do everyone a favor and teach this knot to others. In time with enough practice it can be done in under 30 seconds, so that takes away people's biggest gripe on the knot. (We do live in an age where ten seconds seems too long to do anything hahahaa.)

[@carterscustomrods]

TY so much for the good wishes on my health situation!!! And I used to use the FG but after reverse engineering the FG (and an uncountable amount of hours testing new types) I settled on this version since it appeared to have many benefits of the FG but not any of the downfalls of it. I also tried the melted knub of leader but personally found it too risky in weakening the braid as the flame got too close. I just wish they would make tractor beams already!!!!!!!

[@firefighterluigi5465]

Outstanding. I am a new old guy, semi-retired, moving up from a cain pole and safety pin. You and some your KZbin pals are where I get my lessons, after all if it is on KZbin it must be true. Seriously, thank you for the lesson.

[@carterscustomrods]

Hahahaah... glad you liked it. Learning this knot early in the game will put you way ahead of others. I for one, and many others, have a harder time learning certain things in the fishing industry because as they say... Old dog, new tricks. Good luck... and welcome to the best thing in the world....being a successful fisherperson!

[@ClayTallStories]

Had to punch the like on this one mate. Works a treat and a lot easier than some of the other versions of the GT knots.

[@1973Saved]

Wow, that is one sweet looking knot, I usually use uni to uni but your GT knot looks way better. Thanks for sharing it & the tip on the Saumura braid.

[@lmdl4law]

I used this knot this past August 2015. I had a large tuna on for more than 35 minutes. At some point my mind went to the knot and it gave me some apprehension. However, the knot held perfectly and thereafter held for several smaller tuna. I now have confidence in this great knot. This is now my go to knot for connecting braid to flourocarbon.

[@carterscustomrods]

+DOM L Awesome story. And it's so true... once you pass that 20 minute mark on a big fish, everything starts to pop up in your mind and make you feel apprehensive lol.

[@franciscozahradnik8040]

Great knot. It was ont in my book. Tip: for braided lines I use a micro dented scissor. The kind hairdresser`s use.

[@carterscustomrods]

Those are great scissors but they riust out too fast in our humid saltwater environment around here. I use freakin25 dolar owner scissors and have the same pair for 6 years. They arent cheap but they lasted long. (And I also use my good pliers...but those are $400... lol I dont reccommend them to just anyone.

[@joaquimrodrigues565]

This is the best knot I have seen so far. Thanks a lot.

[@carterscustomrods]

Joaquim Rodrigues Thanks! Im really glad you liked it. Theres several ways of tying it so try a few and see what works best for you. I tied it differently than the way i show in this video but after teaching it to a lot of ppl this just seemed to be the easiest way for most people to grasp. Good luck. Teach others. And see what variations you might want to make if you decide to do some testing. And IF you ever find a better knot...let me know. Id love to see someone create a better knot than the FG/GT style of knots. (Quantum line fusion of the molecular structure might be the only way you can make a better connection hahaha but I highly dout that will happen in our lifetime.) Thanks again!!!

[@TLLXIV]

thanks so much, this really helped me for the trip im going on soon!

[@carterscustomrods]

Make sure to test it well. You dont want any mistakes show up when you are out there on the water.

[@GreenNGoldFever]

Hope the medical issues are resolving. Love your knot man! Buddies and I call it the "slim beauty". God bless bubba.

[@carterscustomrods]

GreenNGoldFever Thanks man. Im still here, and the health issues are still piling up. But Im not one to go down so easily. Glad you guys like the knot. Perhaps call it the beautiful slim lol. The slim beauty was a knot my grandfather would use with dacron to mono and he learned it from an old salty guy in the Keys. Then it truly disappeared off the planet for a few decades. Flash forward to the middle 2000's and another knot came on the scene that they labeled the slim beauty. And although it was not the original slim beauty of yore (sorry been reading Game of Thrones books recently lol) it still brought the name back and took it as its own (even though it was a popular knot, it was still inferior to the knots most ppl used for braid to leader at the time IE the Uni-uni and the Albright. So cal it whatever you will. But you might need to wait another 40 years until it can be renamed the slim beauty. lol. It is simply ...well... a simplified FG/GT type of knot. I still wonder why they do so much extra work when tying the FG's today. I guess they have never tried to simplify the knot itself. Either way... good luck out there. And thanks again for the kind words. :)

[@--Bride]

This man is hilarious "dont fart when someone's filming" that's so random😂

[@TheGnthreman]

That's not random. Random would be if monkeys flew out his but. That's Random.

[@CampBaby05]

@@TheGnthreman 😐

[@jesselewis2579]

This is definitely the best knot to tie leader to braid! once you practice a few times and get it nice and tight it is awesome! cheers

[@peteryeung111]

Thanks a knot!

[@alexoneone]

I've found this knot to work between absolutely any size braid to leader connection. I learnt from this video and at first I couldn't get it to tighten down perfectly but I found as long as when doing the wraps you are careful to tighten it down as tight as possible so there's no slack and it cinches up nicely.If your careful to do this it cinches perfectly every time. It's now the only knot I use. Excellent video I couldn't learn this knot on any other video.

[@dguppy21]

its just an fg knot tied in a different way

[@TeamJesusOutdoors]

my thought exactly

[@gostrike4526]

Much more simple n easy tu tie

[@onedeep160]

So still a good knot

[@gonzo3211]

Love this knot. I figured that the best way to try the knot strength was by jigging up a couple of AJ's. I'm a true believer that there is only one way to test certain things and that would be out in the field at least thats what the military taught me. lol Back to the knot it held up great to the AJ's and Black Fins. Thanks for taking the time to post this. Hope you feel better soon.

[@collinsanderson2370]

Great knot! Clear and concise video. Got it down the first try. Used it to attach a 30 lb. Spider wire to a 60 lb. Cajun Red Lightening and it works great. Got stuck on a water soaked branch while fishing for wolf fish in a local dam and it dragged that sucker right out! Very tight connection and glides smoothly through my rod guides. This is now my favorite knot. Thanks for the upload!

[@mikeravain8757]

Probably one of the best knot videos I've ever seen. This will definitely be my knot of choice. Uses a lot less Flouro and braid is cheaper.

[@carterscustomrods]

Thank you kindly. :) I know over 60 different fishing knots. (8 different ones for braid to leader and this one dominates the next 7 ..combined.) I was considering doing more updated versions of these videos with a more professional feel (as well as HD.) However,I think this one is doing the job without the fancy high tech 1080 rez and since I was using a generic Kodak camera I got for $50 and it still generated this much hype kind of makes me proud that the people like you focus more on content than the fancy packaging it is placed within.

[@Mark--Todd]

Simply the best and easiest to follow description of this knot I have ever seen, thank you

[@unclebob9809]

I have seen other knots but this is by far the easiest for me, thank you so much. It's Great

[@carterscustomrods]

Wow, really? The biggest complaint I often get is that it is tough for people to do. Especially for those that fish heavily for a long time. Are you semi-new to fishing? I found that a lot of people that have limited fishing experience find this knot much easier to tie.

[@lornehargis2614]

I watched this a while back gave it a thumbs up. Came in my feed again watched it again. I wish I could give it another thumbs up. Need to practice. Just got a Tranx level wind, need this knot. Thanks brother. Hope you're doing as best as you can.

[@baybaboy]

Awesome knot. Thank you. Very strong. I have pulled in big mullaway and salmon no problems. It glides through my guides! Best knot ever.

[@carterscustomrods]

NICE!!! That the kind of news that keeps me living these days. I live for helping people catch more fish and when I hear things like what your comment said it brings so much joy to my heart! FISH ON BRUDDAH!

[@showstuffaccount]

Fantastic Video. Thanks, really enjoyed your commentary. Guys with a face for radio make better lovers as they have to try harder!!!! Thanks again

[@carterscustomrods]

Thats what my mother tells me.lol XD

[@showstuffaccount]

Your mother is not your lover I hope!

[@carterscustomrods]

Well... I do live in Florida lol

[@showstuffaccount]

carterscustomrods Explains everything!!!

[@alexoneone]

Hey mate your a bloody legend this is the most useful knot video on youtube. I have watched dozens on how to tie various knots and this one in the most cleary explained and filmed. This knot will be a perfect new addition to my collection. Thanks

[@jacquesdupreez8909]

Hi Matt, this is one of the best knots I have learned, and easy to do, even on the boat when not so stable. my son also learned this knot and this is all we use for our braid. as you say, very small through the eyes of your rods as well.rgds. Jacques

[@carterscustomrods]

Jacques, thanks. Make sure to teach it to others as well. :)

[@dwightfarrington4977]

Been tying this knot all spring and summer for braid to floro. hasn't failed once. It's easy to teach to others and as you mentioned in your video pretty easy to tie in the bumps. I've also started using it on my fly rod and works just fine.

[@carterscustomrods]

Awesome thank you..... BUT I must know, what connection are you using it for on your flyrod? Backing to the butt? I fish saltwater so we actually have fish take out a lot of backing on occasion and the only line Im able to do this with is my 80# braid (Saltiga dendo braid, It changes colors every meter and helps me judge distance and is the same size as standard 30# backing.) to a full intermediate clear line on my 12wt Every time Ive tried different braids, gelspuns, and dacron backings to a floating line or sink tip it has just pulled the coating off the core. (FYI to saltwater fishermen who fish tarpon around bridges with 12wt rods.... try using different 30 yard sections of oversized mono like 130# (It depends on the blanks taper. I use a specialty blank that is 8ft4in long around bridges because my casts are never needed over 50ft and I need to put upwards of 30lb pressure on the fish at times.) instead of a 70 dollar fly line. It takes some getting used to, but dear lawd you save a bundle by the end of the summer.)

[@carterscustomrods]

Definitely let me know what application for fly fishing and how you are using it. I gave up on trying to find a way after turning a few fly lines into shooting heads lol.

[@claritin62]

Matt I started using this knot down in Venice LA this year for tuna, AJ , grouper and big sharks-- I can honestly say that this is the toughest and smallest knot I have ever used. This knot goes through rollers as well as a mono to braid splice, but tied in a fraction of the time. I usually finish my last knot (after two half hitches) with a double uni (pulling tight again) then melt the tip of the mono for a mushroom cap. Thank, Thank you my friend!!!!!

[@carterscustomrods]

+claritin62 That is awesome! Nothing could make me happier than to hear you tried it and loved it as much as I did. It was as if fishing for me was getting stale in a sense before this knot. I could see a slow technological growth within the fishing industry, but it often seemed to be passed up by the world around it. And the tech advances that did come out, simply were not practical to myself, and many others (Like micro-guides, and the new generation super SUPERRRRRR braids that were coming out made a line to line connection a real pain in the arse. lol. ) I tried so very hard to invent and reinvent knots once I got my first sample of the Daiwa Samurai about 6 years ago. And while I loved every aspect of it on paper, it just couldnt connect well to leaders if I was using a 30lb braid to anything over a 20lb leader. I tried sooo many different creations. From connecting Doubled bimini's to tiny perfection loops via a cat paw method like a wind-on leader. I tried splicing the line to itself with heat. It was an insane 3-6 months of hundreds of trials... but all errors. lol. In the beginning I was finishing it with half hitches followed by a uni myself. And for heavier lines I still will go that route. As well as the burning technique after a guy from California that was a huge tune fisherman showed me his particular knot (I cannot recall what it was at this time.) and I even used that. The practical applications for this type of knot is mesmerizing. And adding your own personal twist to the knot is awesome, and I wish others would experiment more with it like you did in order to give it that extra oomph. Because in all honesty, I wouldnt have figured it out without the help of the people I was working with at the time, as well as a coworker named Mike that showed me the original concept for this type of knot (And yes... I said there was no way it was going to work just like so many others always do.) As well as the countless numbers of unnamed customers that would come in to the shop over the years and show me their techniques. I do not consider myself a smart man since my memory from concussions has always been so poor (which truly makes having the ridiculously high IQ I have an utter waste 99% of the time ) But things with fishing such as techniques and knots seemed to always stayed put in my brain. Basically... if it wasnt for fishing, I'd probably be a huge waste of flesh and bone lol... like freshwater gamefish hahaaaaaaa! So thanks for letting me know. It made my day. And gave me the energy to fight through the pain and type this book I just wrote here in response to your comment hahaha. Keep it up, and keep teaching it to others.

[@martyg2675]

Awesome knot mate, I will be showing it to my brothers when we go chasing Murray cod in a few weeks. Thanks.

[@carterscustomrods]

Awesome! Let me know how you do. And remember to test the knot well to make sure you got it tied properly. You dont want to lose the fish of a lifetime. :)

[@waards]

after my last two fishing trips slicing my thumb open on a big knot i was recomended this and have just tied it and wow, it looks great and if the comments are anything to go by it should solve my problems. thanks alot and get well soon man.

[@stevebarton517]

Great knot, and description / instruction. Took me a while to get the hang of tightning it up.

[@InvestorAcademyPodca]

Every year I come back and watch this as I replace my salmon top shot. It’s the gift that keeps on giving.

[@justinritter9150]

Hey Matt, I just watched your video and the knot is awesome. I just tied it several times...I also just read your story. I feel for you brother, I live to fish myself. I have had it taken from me this year due to health complications of 2 family members. I'm not complaining, I chose and needed to be here with them, it was the only choice for me...Family first. I can't imagine the range of emotions you have gone through...You're in my families prayers and miracles do happen. You are undoubtedly a very strong person...Keep fighting!!!

[@carterscustomrods]

Justin Ritter Thank you kindly. And I hope the best for those you love. I would rather be sick and dying any day than to have to watch anyone, especially someone I love and care for, suffer. You are a hero. I could not do what you do and still keep a smile on my face. In fact it led me to pretty much push everyone that cares for me out of my life. I hate seeing that look of sadness within the depths of their eyes as they try to hide it behind a smile. I never realized the cost of having so many people love me and I never considered the amount of joy that I would give them could actually backfire by causing them so much pain once the joy became sadness from me losing my health. Few are aware of the depth of my health issues. I try to paint a far prettier picture than the reality of what it is. It is easier to talk to strangers than anyone I know in these matters. For if the few people in my life knew, they would suffer even more so. And for you to do what you are doing and sacrifice what you have in order to care for those you love, you have my greatest respect brother. Be strong. And if you ever need some outside perspective on things, Im always here even if Im not always able to reply quickly, I will when I'm able to do so.

[@frankfrok1265]

I have watched the video a number of time. However, I only just clicked to the way you clinch the braid down!? Great method.

[@carterscustomrods]

Frank Frok hey man... whatever works for ya. Thanks! The best knots are the ones you can actually tie. :)

[@sarachanwanaschaiyapruk9766]

Greatest knot I've ever try. Thank you very much for sharing this.

[@carterscustomrods]

Sarachan Wanaschaiyapruk Glad you liked it!!! Make sure to teach others. (Except those people you might have a wager against on the water lol.)

[@pauljohnson1695]

Excellent!! Watched this vid a couple of times and tied it perfectly first time. I could actually see the braid bite into the fluoro leader. I haven't wet it yet, but I can tell this is going to work. Thank you for sharing this...

[@Toguse]

Love the knote. The reason why it is strong is that it doesn't put all the pressure on the point of joint, but distribute all pressure threw out both lines. Nice knote and smart.

[@rodneycrossland3791]

This is a great knot, I've tried alot of other braid to mono knots and this one is as the description says, the smallest and thinest. I love how it just glides through the guides, and doesn't get caught in the level wind hole on a baitcaster reel. Used this knot catching big grunter in karumba and it never failed, top stuff!

[@carterscustomrods]

Awesome words brotha... Thanks! If you ever find a better knot, I'd love to see it. I hope one day someone makes a better knot than this. (Perhaps they will one day invent somekind of line fusion device lol.)

[@rodneycrossland3791]

Only then could it possibly be thinner, but until then, this knot is king! Greetings from Innisfail, Queensland, Australia mate!

[@carterscustomrods]

rodney crossland Cheers to you kind sir!!! Have fun slaying those huge Barramundi. I would've loved to have gone down to your area and fished for them once in my life! It is one of the fish I never got to catch (except for small pond farmed ones here in Florida that were only about 2 kilos at the time.)

[@321tvaddict]

Sorry this reply is two years late. Not long after posting my first comment I caught my personal best barramundi, 118cms in length and God only knows what it weighed, my guess was 40 -45 pounds. Used this knot of course! Still using this knot and always trying to convince others to use it. All the best mate.( this is on my wifes account for some reason)

[@koogle612]

I like the peace of mind of a ri?utto finish with 5-6 wraps & a tiny dot of the uv glue mentioned precisely placed where the braid tag exits the rizutto. 1 of the few videos that stresses the importance of pretightening the multiple wraps after your 2 half hitches causing color change & braid digging into leader. Thx for the review.

[@tryn2fish]

After a long time trying to find an easy knot to tie , this is the one to use for sure! Not complicated and is truly strong. Thanks for showing this knot. I do add a few more half hitches at the end for peace of mind which you can't really notice in really small braid like 6lb j braid.

[@nickmantello8702]

Thankx for making look easy enough to understand and follow I feel much more comfortable tying this knot 👍🎣

[@jdleitner]

My favorite and ONLY braid to flour knot. Thank you and WELL DONE!

[@carterscustomrods]

jdleitner You're welcome. I agree... once a person gets how to tie it and actually tests it they will be unable to use any other knot. Anyone that claims an Albright or other knot is better has never tried this type of knot, or if they did they tied it incorrectly. Thanks for watching and make sure to teach it to others. (And hopefully one day a knot even better than this will be created... id love to see that.) Good luck out there :)

[@robertmitchell310]

very clear explanation and demonstration...thank you for sharing and good luck with your health!

[@richardbennett3284]

Hi Just watched your version of, what appears to be a you beaut knot - now I have to go and perfect it - . I tried to follow another u tube of a sebile knot but yours is a lot easier to follow. Thanks... and I hope your health improves.Cheers from Australia

[@armndngr]

Cool. Thanks again. Def will be sharing the knot with my fishing buddies. Hope ur able to get back to fishing soon.

[@carterscustomrods]

Thank you kindly! And tell your buddies you came up with the knot in a dream. Lol, it adds an element of humorous bullsheet to it hahaha. Good luck my friend!

[@sceptic12]

Great video! Also known as the FG Knot. Have been using this knot for years and never failed me once.

[@morwolfovz6548]

I think it's a simplest way to tie a fg knot. I really appreciate you! Many thanks

[@mtlrooster]

First time I seen this knot. Going to try this one for sure. Excellent video!

[@carterscustomrods]

Thanks! Make sure to tie it several times and also test it out a bit before using it to make sure you tie it correctly.

[@Allison225merc]

The best demo of this knot hands down. and I'm in the market for 4 jigging rods. I have 4 "Truth Sg" reels. I'd like something that will compliment their small profile. But can tackle AJ, and snapper.

[@watchman316ly]

This is another way to tie the FG knot. I really like it.

[@Master-di4di]

Awesome knot and passes through rod tip guides & reel without bother. I softbait/casting all the time & used to have trouble, or catches on small top guide which causes braid to tangle on lower guides or reel. Thanks for sharing Matt.

[@carterscustomrods]

Thank you for watching the video and trying the knot. It has made fishing with braid and leader nearly trouble free for many like you and I. Make sure to teach it to others as well. :)

[@joeypellegrino2689]

Just did my first gt knot using your video. And took a few try but got it on the 3rd try. Amazing knot.

[@carterscustomrods]

Keep practicing it and you'll be able to do it in anywhere in under 30 seconds. And thank you for watching. Don't forget to teach others. :)

[@DbaldetToShuffle]

Nice knot! SImple, easy to make. Well and good decribed, thanks! :)

[@carterscustomrods]

Glad ya liked it... now teach others! :)

[@DbaldetToShuffle]

Yeah I will! .:D

[@jetskijim1258]

I just watched your video and gave the knot a go. Its amazing, I think your video is very easy to follow and if I can tie it from memory after watching just once its gotta be good. Well done and thankyou.

[@unclebob9809]

Yes mate as a matter of fact I tried it out earlier and it held up so I am extremely happy. Watched you vid a few times and now it's planted in my mind.

[@TheRiz52]

I've now tried this knot for a few months and its great!

[@TREEMEISTER.]

You just completely changed my fishing experience in ten minutes!

[@carterscustomrods]

nwsearle90 Then I feel like this knot accomplished something. I felt the same way upon seeing this knot the first time. It changed everything from my line, to my rod guides. It also made me downsize the number of rods I needed for different situations. I used to carry at least 5 rods with me for different applications. So with the invention of the super-superbraids like the Samurai, I was able to downsize my gear for species like Tarpon and cobia, and still get the job done in an equal amount of time. Now get out there and rip lips for me!

[@dabody2041]

great knot and awesome video. I have used several different knot for braid/flouro. This knot is perfect. Small and strong. Even better is that I tied it correctly the first time watching your video. Thank you.

[@tonyspangler1201]

Thank you for taking the time to share this video

[@carterscustomrods]

TY. I did it this way after seeing how tough it was to explain to people in person for several months prior to the video. Many other videos made since I have made mine have only seemed to try to sell a tool or were to under informed. So in retrospect Im glad I went over the top in explaining it. Please share it and teach it!

[@fraserglasgow5735]

"i got a face for radio" cracked me up you sound like a gentleman

[@flapjackson6077]

Wow! Sorry I wasn’t part of the million viewer club, but that was the smallest main to leader knot I’ve seen! I’ve always used an albright turned 20 times. It makes a great knot for casting through the guides, but this one is considerably better! Thanks for the info. I hope your medical issues are a thing of the past, or at least under control. Thanks again. 👍

[@KITools1]

Wonderful!!! Thanks so much for this video....never could seem to get it right before. Best of wishes for your health!

[@dynaway]

this is definitely a better & easier method to tie the GT Knot than using the twisting method....this method also waste less line and leaders..... thumbs up!!!

[@alexmitev6753]

Thanks a lot man for this unique knot!! I caught the NINE kg lavrak in Aegeyan Sea from pier.. With your knot!! No any problems to get out the fish without the fishing net!! I recommend by two hands!!! Awesome!

[@carterscustomrods]

Alex Mitev AWESOME!!! Make sure to teach others.

[@beck7394]

Finally I got this knot and yes, it is smallest and it is strong. Also this knot required good quality of the lines and right caliber of the lines to each other Thank You one more time

[@pandonia77]

Thank you. I pray that you are happy in whatever you are doing. And I hope you achieved the help that you needed. Thank you for this great knot.

[@Scarz-iu3lr]

I used this knot for the entire fishing season last year and it never failed me. I put it under some very high strain and broke the mono leader but the knot was still there and still tight. It's great and requires no special equipment to tie. I prefer it over the PR knot for just that reason in addition to it being so much smaller in diameter as well as being shorter. Great vid! Thanks much.

[@carterscustomrods]

And surprisingly people will still refuse to even attempt to test it out. Its amazing how a lack of evolution in ones beliefs will prevent them from being more successful. Im sure 1,000 years ago if someone found a better way to catch fish they wouldve tried it lol. Every knot has its place I suppose, but Id prefer one knot that defeats the other knots in nearly every category. But to each their own. I hope Im alive when they make line to line tractor beams. Because It seems this knot wont be beaten until that moment. And everyone will continue to use an Alberto knot (AKA an Albright) until they lose the fish of a lifetime.

[@Scarz-iu3lr]

carterscustomrods Ah! The poor Albright knot has undergone so many "improvements" that some "Albrights" are no longer Albrights since they scarcely resemble the original. With the FG knot the more often you tie the knot the faster you become without loss of efficiency of the knot. Loosing all those superfluous half hitches only makes it better. It's a sa-weeeet knot! It even works well with braid to braid! I tried that just to see if it would work. It does indeed. I'm sold. Like I said, I used it last year and rods are rigged with it and ready to go after some flatheads. Now, if I can just get my back to co-operate with me :)

[@carterscustomrods]

Hmm ill have to experiment with the braid to braid method. Take care of your back. I beat mine up for decades and as of almost 3 years ago Ive lost the use of my left arm and leg. So no fishing, no rod building, etc. Im limited to just about everything. And Im just barely 37 years old, So take care... because theres nothing worse than not being able to fish. :(:::::

[@Scarz-iu3lr]

carterscustomrods I'm truly sorry to hear about your arm, leg and back. It's hell on earth. I can understand. I lost partial use of my left arm and had to have four vertebrae in my neck fused in order to prevent total paralysis. I still have three dry discs in my lower back. It hurts but I can still fish. I've also had five heart attacks and a triple bypass. God's help hasn't hurt. Good luck to you Matt.

[@armndngr]

carterscustomrods I think it might be because they are afraid to lose a fish. The fact that 99.99% of all fishing I do is catch and release I have no fear of trying something new in hopes of making it more fun for me.

[@757outdoorsman]

Thank you soo much for taking the time to share this vid! I've been along time bass fisherman, but only recently started using braid. I had been using a uni to uni knot but kept having the knot hang in the quides. Took me about an hour to get it down but well worth it. Put it to test today and landed a 10lb 2oz largemouth. Thanks again!

[@Its.all.a.game.m8]

mate what a great knot used it all winter cod fishing, took a bit of practice but im there now. hope the surgery whent well.

[@normanmendonca2834]

What a great knot, just what I needed to know.really well done. Thank you.

[@carterscustomrods]

You are very welcome my friend. Make sure to teach it to others so we can all become more successful. :)

[@normanmendonca2834]

good luck with the surgery, with a speedy recovery. Norman

[@carterscustomrods]

TY :)

[@petergregory5286]

Great knot. Prevents problems of the knot catching the rings during a cast. Regards

[@carterscustomrods]

It def makes downsizing a guides diameter a great ability as well. :) Thank you!

[@davestewart6476]

Finally I am able to tie this knot. Thank you! Hope you are doing well.

[@jammin1881]

I was shown this last year on a boat in Brooklyn. Never used it till lately. The knot never separates if done correctly

[@rasmusvanheerden3563]

Thanks alot for this knot man!! Awesome knot! Smooth long casting without any catches on the eyes!

[@carterscustomrods]

thanks!!!! and the strength of the knot.... wow. it's stronger than what your line is rated at. thanks for watching and remember to teach others!!!

[@pompeyo7]

Brilliant tutorial looking forward to giving that a go. thank you

[@MidniteClubII]

Right On.. this is second time I watch this. Gonna try it. THANKS!

[@carterscustomrods]

You're very welcome. Once you get it perfected, make sure to help teach others how to tie it as well.

[@abery069]

Hi mat iv been looking on here all night n this is the smallest n smoothest knot. So thanks I call it the CARTER KNOT. hope your all gettin out a bit now.

[@carterscustomrods]

Thank you! Im not one of those guys that has the need to stamp my name on a knot already created that I just tied a bit differently, but thank you. :) Im still trying to figure out a way to fish, and a way o actually get out to the outdoors. Hoping I get an outdoor electric wheelchair one day. If not I always got you guys to live through! Thanks again!

[@CFH1177]

Trying this knot out today. Just tied it for the first time, much easier then other leader to braid knots I've tried. Got it on the first try. Now to see how it holds up for some fall bass!

[@johnrhoades1970]

MrCarter, keep your spirits up and continue working hard to get back outdoors. I was burnt 75% of my body when i was 5 yrs old. I spent the next 16yrs accumulating over 300 operations. They even wanted to amputate my right arm and leg due to extensive damage. My father refused to sign the papers... long story short i love to fish and kayak. and i love to learn new things about fishing. thank you for teaching me something new. you can fish with one hand. I use to take care of a quadriplegic patient who fished. would love to help you develop a strategy. let me know what rods and parts you have left available for sail

[@carterscustomrods]

Thank you so very much. But sadly it is spreading faster than I can adapt. So it makes the options of doing things via adaptation often obsolete once I can develop the skills needed. I appreciate it though. I will hopefully be putting rod parts up soon. Feel free to add me on facebook under the name Mattimus Caritimus and I'll start to let facebook friends get first crack at the parts.

[@adnansaeed5439]

I am using it and learned it from this video almost 4 years before. Its Amazing and powerful knot. I have been pulled out 32 kg cobia from shore with no hassles.

[@carterscustomrods]

You arent kidding there!!!! This knot just had so many practical uses that I just ended up relying on it for everything. It really made all aspects of fishing become better and the rods Id use became more tweakable to get better strength, distance, and line mgmt in the way I'd put them together. (The experimenting was always the funnest part.)

[@Wazza722]

I have used this knot thanks to this tutorial and it’s the best! Heaps of fish caught and thousands of casts and it’s still holding up even without the super glue. I used 3 half hitches at the end instead of 2

[@tonygslc801]

Great knot! No matter what it is called. Been using it for a few years now. Happy fishing and tight lines!

[@carterscustomrods]

+tonygslc801 Lol, that it is. I cant wait until someone invents an even better one. (BTW...Sorry for the book reply I gave yesterday. I was in rough shape and I tend to type a lot when Im hurting since it is a good distraction for me. lol.) Hopefully I'll be fishing again one day!!!

[@odatmatt]

hope you are feeling better,,, I have COPD and it makes it hard to fish as hard as I once did,,, but I still chase Muskies and walleyes on the river in my kayak... tight lines my friend!!

[@jasonyates1305]

That is the same as the FG knot I learned a while back, just a different style of tying it. With the FG knot you wrap the leader around the mainline 20x in a criss crosscross pattern while mainline is tight. Good job on the tutorial. 👍

[@GDeHavenIV]

Thank you so much for this! It works REALLY well and now I don't have to worry about losing a fish because of knot failure!

[@carterscustomrods]

Jim. That is awesome. It's those like you that make everything worth while. It's practically a reason for me to keep fighting to live. Knowing there are people still willing to step out of their comfort zone and try something new is very uplifting.... especially in the fishing industry where change is tough for so many. So enjoy the knot. Experiment a little with it. And most importantly teach others.There's way too many ppl using uni2uni's and albright's out there!!!!!

[@DrunkenGodMode]

Thanks for the upload, been using the double uni, and it can be a pain in the ass tying two different size lines. I will definitely try this out tonight.

[@carterscustomrods]

Let me know what you think of it after trying it. I loved the double uni and used it most o my life. But like you said, tying two different sized lines was a nightmare. Especially once the SUPER super braids came out. If I did not have the need to connect a 30lb Samurai braid (a little smaller than a 15lb power pro in diameter) to a 60lb or 80lb leader for tarpon/big snook, I possibly would've never tried this knot. But I did and thank goodness!!! And that led me and the people I worked with to reverse engineer it.lol. Then we just experimented until finding what I feel is the easiest way to tie it and without going overkill on it as well. Now I cannot think of a time or situation where this knot is not used via braid to leader line. So let me know how blown away you are. I miss seeing the look on peoples faces day in and day out via this knot.

[@DrunkenGodMode]

carterscustomrods Didn't get out to do bass fishing, did some cat and carp though, used a swivel instead of a knot, because they like to twist the line up lol. I did tie the knot though, haven't tested it on the river but definitely a nod of approval thus far.

[@carterscustomrods]

DrunkenGodMode Well... did you at least get some nice cats and carpies?

[@riley633]

Just bought 300 yds of 50 lb Power Pro Super 8 Slick and 25 lb Seaguar Flourocarbon for my leader. Glad I saw you video. Thanks for sharing.

[@YakHard]

I just tried it.. can't break it or make it slip. The 'poons will be the judge soon, but super confident. Great vid!

[@Jessewrightfishing]

props to who ever uses Spiderwire! The Stealth and Ultracast are the best braids on the market i think. caught many tarpon and snook with it

[@aykutaytis]

Thanks for the video. I use basically the same knot and it outperforms every other knot I know. I have just posted a video response which shows my way to tie the knot. Best wishes and fishes :)

[@renegadedug5372]

Tried this knot and wasn’t sure if I’d done it right. My son snagged the line on foul ground and had to cut off the braid as the knot did not fail. Thanks mate

[@keithbrowning1677]

Got to say that's the best way I've seen this knot tide ,