TIE THE STRONGEST RATED BRAID TO MONO FISHING KNOT! (It’s not the FG KNOT)

[@djfunkychicken]

I've set up my own tests on these same knots and used different brands and thicknesses of both mono and braid lines. Without intending any arguments or disputes but the winner was : *FG knot (wins every time)* here is another video of some other gut doing a similar test kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3m3ZWd7ma9lfMk

[@BadBoy-so2pq]

LOL...spoilerrrrrr

[@joedennehy386]

There is no way the fg knot is stronger than the pr knot with bobbin champ

[@djfunkychicken]

@@joedennehy386 I'm purely going by my own tests.. nothing more

[@Charactermatters650]

This video incorrectly ties this GT knot - it also won the contest ONLY for higher rated lines - In the end Joe D is correct - the bobbin knot is best and improved FG is second - the correct GT knot used in the contest involves a bimini twist with the figure 8 in a much more complicated series of intertwined loops. Check out Salt Strong for the best info on knots.

[@Al-oe8ib]

PR knot is easily the most reliable for all thicknesses, but has to be tied correctly, like the FG. This knot is easy to tie and quick, so useful

[@janm5854]

Best tutorial ever! Most tutorials I end up rewinding a lot of times because I can't see where or how the lines were twisted, looped, tied, etc. Here I can see everything.

[@wadepatton2433]

A little bit of UV goes a LONG ways to making the mono pop. Should be required for fishing knots content. Good stuff.

[@davefave4351]

Excellent tutorial; nice and slow, well explained... I have the use of only my left arm/hand due to a motorcycle accident and tying knots is the bane of my life, especially when on a windy bank! - hours of practice at home with multiple pairs of artery forceps holding tag ends... I may put up a video of myself tying knots with one hand to give y'all a laugh! Anything to make life easier on the bank improves fishing efficiency! Nice one!

[@thithamduong2223]

I ordered this to net the algae in a large pond in our backyard. kzbin.infoUgkxphFK7ETiDP5G4IGsNcg7vbASDp_YfDpI The net is very sturdy and easy to maneuver in the water. The angled edges make it easier to get into the smaller spaces among the rocks. I didn't realize that the front of the net doesn't actually have a frame to it, just the sides do, but it seems to work just fine. The handle extends to various sizes, which is a great feature when I'm in areas that are tight with shrubs at the edges of the pond. I can collapse the handle so it doesn't get stuck in the bushes.

[@fernandocarrillo7720]

Used this GT or Nail Knot this past weekend. Worked excellent against BF Tuna. Will never go back to other knots when using braid .The best knot I’ve used so far.🤙Thank you

[@FishGum]

That’s huge!

[@birvie]

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Finally a braid-to-mono knot that these 68 year fingers can tie. And I got it tied the first time I tried it. Great tutorial video.

[@pardus8panthera5]

I can relate to your comment, being a 65 y.o fisherman with busted up hands/fingers...

[@BeetleBuns]

using a black light to make the lines easy to see is a stroke of genius, love this!

[@DragonKastle]

That’s why it was so clear! I missed that. Yea it was damn awesome. Great I’d.

[@Rubibi-saltwaterjim]

I like the mono side of the knot. I usually use a double uni however the mono side of that often has a deformity especially tying on the boat. This uses a uni type knot for the braid and the mono knot is a lot quickler to tie. Thanks for the great background and lighting.

[@charlesdavaro8554]

Ive been searching braid to mono knots for months now This is the best video I’ve found Thank you

[@gatornation3889]

The FG is not just because of strength but also it's ability to go through guides with ease

[@carvedwood1953]

I was just wondering that. The profile of it in this video looks huge to me, but I am normally tying like 20# braid to 4# flouro lol. I was using double uni. I think I'll try this though.

[@reidsimonson]

Yeah, this knot is pretty stupid, and the author fails to see the difference and or reason for an FNG knot. Big time amateur.

[@markusc.7544]

I use the FG exclusively with casting and use this knot with spinning. Works great

[@DTtunacharters]

Bang on. And because the FG goes through the guides easily it doesn’t catch on the guides with every cast like the double uni or any knot with a tag end facing forward which acts like a barb on a hook, catching each guide on the way out. Each time it catches it causes a jerk. Over time this weakens the line until one time you break your lure off at the knot on your cast. We used to have to re-tie our connection knots every day when fishing tournaments just to be sure. This issue doesn’t happen with the FG.

[@koogle612]

Different application. I use the fg all the time - hands down best but if casting for lg fish or trolling for same & I need a bite ldr or the stretch of mono Id use the gt over a surgeons knot.

[@delwigzieful]

Been using the double uni for years never let me down use it on salt water and fresh water Awesome.Para

[@kylezeller3488]

i snook fish and the only fish i have ever broke off on the double uni were big snook. Definitely a simple knot and pretty strong but have lost too many big fish cuz of it. It can handle the little one no problem

[@delwigzieful]

Never let me down ever had plenty saltwater and freshwater large fish.Para

[@captainahab2581]

@@kylezeller3488 I tie a San Diego jam knot in the mainline part, it’s a stronger knot than the uni knot. I tie the leader end first using the uni knot and then the San Diego jam knot in the lighter line. Have caught many tarpon well over 100 lbs from the shore using this knot. Fast and easy to tie and works with mono to mono, mono to braid, even braid to braid, works with light or heavy line. No way am I going to ever try one of these new fancy knots, seems like they take way too long to tie. None of them are 100% strength anyways. I’d rather use a knot that is strong enough, will never slip, and can be tied in the dark with no light spooking fish, wet or sweaty hands, pouring down rain, noseeums and mosquitoes driving you nuts, and other conditions fishermen may come across. I’ve tried the Alberto knot also. Seems to work very well only problem is that I fish mono so it is more of a pain to get it to tighten down right than the slicker braid lines it was made for.

[@kylezeller3488]

@@captainahab2581 yea man i fish briad and use the alberto knot, takes like 45 seconds to tie and have never had the knot break on me

[@captainahab2581]

@@kylezeller3488 yep it’s fast, easy, and plenty strong enough. I started using it to try a slimmer knot for my lighter tackle that goes in and out of guides smoother than my usual knot. Have bent hooks out on truly giant jack crevalle with that knot on 15 lb main line so that tells me it’s plenty strong enough.

[@jonasp5257]

Definitely a strong knot if your leader is short, but a FG knot is more slim and will fly through the rings more easily. So for short leaders I will definitely try the GT, but for longer leaders I’ll stick to the FG.

[@FishGum]

Great advice Jonas

[@aaronsayers6966]

I use a 6 ft leader with this knot and it goes through all guides with ease. Definitely a superior knot to the fg.

[@kevinbigby9503]

Nice video. The FG has the advantage of not having a tag end catching on the eyes of the pole during the cast. I find this especially valuable with lighter spinning gear as knots with leading tag ends tend to catch eyelets and create unresolvable blow ups.

[@mnomad9173]

Perhaps us crazy glue or chapstick

[@2nonchalant1]

I’ve seen this explained so many times but this was the best explanation by far!

[@FishGum]

Thanks

[@KDeCesare1]

Fish Gum does this knot have a name?

[@ObservationofLimits]

This is a totally incorrect explanation. I'd advise you to look up GT knot diagrams. His tag ends are facing opposite directions. A proper GT knot has both line and leader tag ends facing rearward (in the direction of the reel).

[@maxaltman128]

Any reason I’ve tried 3 times with 10lb braid, 20lb mono leader line & everytime, early one when trying to sinch down braid through figure 8, it slips right though?

[@bryans7131]

I’ll have to give this knot a try. I have been using the FG knot for the past couple of years for my inshore setups. Prior to the FG, I was primarily using a double uni knot. I like the FG knot because of the small profile, and it goes through rod guides much easier. It took a while to learn to tie the FG, but once I became proficient with it, it became much easier to tie. I haven’t experienced any issues with the strength of the FG. This knot may be a good replacement for the double uni for my surf and offshore setups, since I still use double uni with heavier braid and mono lines. Great job on the video. A lot of knot tying videos are difficult to see in detail but this was very clear and easy to follow.

[@FishGum]

Thanks that is what I was going for. I need to learn to tie the FG knot.

[@bryans7131]

Fish Gum Definitely worth learning to tie the FG. It just takes a while to get it right and to tie it quickly.

[@Redman_30]

When I tie the fg its like it just slips out on the mono side it seems any tips?

[@bryans7131]

Davidn93 I had that happen to me at first. Usually happened when I didn’t keep enough tension as I did the wraps. Make sure that after you make the wraps that you do a few simple overhand knots with the braid and cinch each one down against the wraps. Then grab the leader and the braid and tighten. I learned from the SaltStrong video. Watch that if you haven’t seen it.

[@Redman_30]

@@bryans7131 appreciate it man

[@tonyc9793]

Oh my. Absolutly amazing. Best leader knot tutorial out there by far!! Thank you

[@FishGum]

Thanks

[@markstryker7096]

Best knot ever. I have literally broken rods before this knot fails. Landed 400+ pound sharks with this knot. Use it inshore and offshore. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@angelma9087]

Joke?

[@bobbarnhill8557]

I tried this knot and it works really well. In my testing on bass sized gear the floro carbon line would break every time before the knot would break. Sold! The knot goes through micro guides just fine.

[@FishGum]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@truckinglife5678]

Thank you for showing how easy this is the black light really helps to see this.

[@fishinwithjimgronaw6224]

I sat down, got some lines and spent an hour learning to tie this knot with feeble fingers and poor eyesight. But I must say, the last 4 or 5 knots looked good, snugged up and feel super strong. I think I got it now and it looks like a great and versatile connection. Thanks!

[@FishGum]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@raulsanchez4493]

Man that blue light is a great idea. It makes the line pop

[@trescocos]

Finally....someone who knows to how to do a proper knot tutorial! good job

[@myamindin7973]

I had enough trouble with FG knot. This is so simple to use and rated very high for its strength. Thanks a lot for educating us. I'm also looking for the best knot for mono to fluoro. God Bless!

[@FishGum]

Your welcome my friend

[@cjahlert]

The black light makes a huge difference. I've been using a modified Uni, which won on knot wars a few years ago, but this one looks pretty easy to tie. Great job once again.

[@FishGum]

Thanks I’ll need to try the modified Uni. If it’s simple I’m game.

[@cjahlert]

I made a mistake in the knot I use. It's a modified Albright. It won against the uni-uni.

[@ajoebo9095]

Outstanding! I am relatively new to fishing and I heard about the FG knot. For the life of me, I cannot make this knot despite viewing many KZbin videos showing how to tie it. I then came across this video. In just a few minutes and thanks to the clear, articulate way it is being explained, I was able to create the knot. The knot remains in tact despite my efforts to pull the leader away from the braid. Great job in explaining this. Thanks!

[@FishGum]

Thanks Ajoe!

[@bavariasuhl]

i agree the FG knot was damn complicated and by the looks of it not that great, so then i looked at the PR knot and i need to carry hardware (bobbin) and now the gt knot. I know what i will use.

[@RichM0410]

Always have used the double uni but always willing to learn more. This video is excellent! Going to enjoy tying this until it’s 2nd nature. Thank you

[@eeassa]

Well I appreciated this video and all the comments below in regards to how this compares to other knots especially the FG. Having just gotten back into fishing after a 35 year hiatus, the skills are rusty, the hands are much older, arthritic and shake, the eyes can't focus too well at close distances, etc. And God help me when it's low light out. I've been tying my mono leader to braided line (new invention to fishing for me) with the Yucatan knot. Never had it break yet but this knot is easier to tie for me and I will put it in the mental toolbox. Never been able to tie the FG!

[@Mugsie17]

The knot hasn't ever failed for me, thanks for posting!

[@Shiloh3498]

Help a brother out please, I really want this knot to work. I'm using 8lb 832 and as a leader 10 lb Tatsu FL. Every time I finish the knot it breaks with very little effort. Any suggestions?

[@paake3134]

@@Shiloh3498 do you lubricate it? It's mandatory

[@CrimeVid]

Can't say as I like the right angled tags !

[@carlphelps6558]

Worlds strongest knot. I’ll definitely learn this one. Went fishing today and used the knot from your last video. I love the fact that it didn’t make that “tink,tink,tink, “ sound going threw the guide eyes like you get when I use the uni to uni knot. If this one is the same I’ll love it to. Might get to try it Sunday, if this wind will die down, it’s terrible out there on open water. Thanks again for another informative video brother, be good and stay strong. # REACHTHEBEACH#

[@FishGum]

Thank you! I hope it works well for you!

[@PinkTorpedo909]

I’m still gonna use the fg knot. Nothing beats how slim it is, it slips right threw the guides with no issues

[@FishGum]

You’re 💯 right about the slim knot that the FG is

[@nonyabizzness904]

I've used the FG Knot for years. Typically 65lbs braid to 50lbs mono for blues, stripers and pike and 50lbs braid to 20lbs mono most lures (except fast moving lures like frogs and buzz baits or heavy cover were I use straight braid). I've never had a FG Knot fail me. It's smooth going through the guides and tied properly is very durable. The GT Knot may be stronger, but the FG Knots diameter makes it my choice for my braid to mono/floro leader knot.

[@alboogie74al]

@@FishGum Thanks for This video!!! I feel prepared now.. I love that small Knot..

[@aaronsayers6966]

This knot is a slim as the fg and is easier to tie. Goes through all the guides with ease.

[@rafedb841]

been usin this knot for a year and salt fishing only, Never disapointed👍👍👍

[@FishGum]

It’s pretty versatile!

[@FishGum]

Thanks

[@christopherjenkins2373]

This was a new one for me. I tried it and it is strong. I still like the double uni because it’s so much easier. Great video.

[@FishGum]

Thanks my friend! The double uni does have a better slimmer profile.

[@pompeyo7]

This is how you teach someone how to tie a knot, even me with my, all the gear no idea found it so easy to follow, nice one, subscribed

[@phil3038]

Really easy to follow and to remember, great tutorial, I'm now safe in the knowledge that I have the strongest knot possible for my leaders 🙂🙂😎👌

[@carlperry5227]

Thanks for this tutorial. I've been using this knot for a year now and have had no problems.

[@eitfishing2427]

Next time I restring a rod with braid this will be my Mono Backing connection knot. Thanks for the video!!!

[@FishGum]

Your welcome! That’s a great application

[@allancrow134]

That was an excellent lesson. I really liked the data chart. I like my knots to be the strongest possible, the simpler the better. I tied it correctly on the first go. My search for braid to mono is over(hurrah). Thanks much.

[@Vermonstered]

Go to the actual source and look at the knot diagram. The knot in the video isn't remotely close to the knot that won the competition. The GT knot that won the competition starts with a bimini twist in the braid which isn't easy to tie. Then there's several additional steps once you get the figure 8. Basically this knot isn't very good as shown.

[@VietLe-gy3et]

Just tried tie the gt knot. It's pretty simple to do. I've been using the double uni knot for years and it's been holding up really well. I'll give the gt knot a try whenever I go out on the next tuna trip.

[@FishGum]

Go get em!

[@jeffwiggins9214]

I have been using this knot since i saw this video. Love this knot.... very easy to tie and caught a 20 to 25lb bonnet shark on 10lb power pro and 20lb vanish fluorocarbon. Worked great... tested several times since using it and it has held every time. Thanks for the video.

[@FishGum]

I am so glad it has worked and not failed you or caused you to lose a big fish!

[@dannyrivas4931]

@@FishGum este nudo es mas fuerte que el FG ? Porque yo llevo años usando el fg y es muy bueno he sacado peces muy grandes

[@screwascreenname2662]

Finally a tutorial using fishing line that you can actually see and follow. Great video!!

[@FishGum]

Thanks so much! I feel like I stumbled across a better way to teach knots with that UV flashlight!

[@kylelundy7870]

Great video! I have a rod with micro guides and have had trouble with catching guides (even with FG knot.) That was the first combo to try this knot out. I tied the knot as you detailed steps. It passed through without problems, so I’m going to test it on the water!

[@cliff0dean]

Think I may have my new favorite knot. Thanks brother. Very informative instruction.

[@FishGum]

Thanks Cliff!

[@caryverhalen]

Recently started using braid to Mono I've been watching KZbin videos for a week, I have four different knots memorized. I have been researching facts about Which knot is the strongest. Most of the time it's just he said she said. Then I found your video with absolute scientific facts. I have erased all of their knots from my memory banks and now have this GT Knot as my go-to. Thanks! ❤️🛶👍

[@FishGum]

Thank Cary!

[@danielwise9655]

Thanks for sharing this knot. I think most people use the FG knot because it's small and goes through the guides better on our rods. As a Bass fisherman, that's why I use the FG.

[@FishGum]

I need to tie it more!

[@antemiu]

Truly the strongest, simplest to tie know i've tried so far! Thanks

[@johnnyblaze2620]

I wished I would've learned this a couple years ago. Simple, easy and very strong...Thank you sir!!!

[@FishGum]

Your welcome!

[@hellaintabadplacetobe6300]

I guess I will venture to say this is the best knot tutorial I have yet to watch. Bravo. New subscriber, and I Thank you,Sir. Keep the fabulous footage tolling.

[@jimcallaham1392]

Yes ,stronger than an fg. At the same time twice the diameter, if the leader knot is going through a level wind and guides I prefer an fg knot

[@FishGum]

Thanks for the comment! I really need to try the FG knot! I never have. Your comment makes me want to.

[@MurrayCrabbFishing]

Jim Callaham 💯

[@guibra78]

Great knot but not ideal for casting... to big will destroy your rod...

[@boostjunky24]

I prefer an FG for that reason too. I used to use this knot when casting inshore on spinning gear. Wind knots were definitely more common as compared to when I switched to a FG.

[@zajdabneeg]

Yes. The reason for the FG knot is for ease of casting + strength. If you have the world strongest knot but cant cast it well. It defeat the purpose of fishing when 90% of fishing needs some form of casting.

[@bassasltv4803]

wow,this is strongest...i did practice tie GT knot for flippin jig for heavy cover.Man,This is awesome catch big bass. I didn't lost it.Thanks for teaching best knot.

[@FishGum]

Thanks

[@nathannewell9885]

Nice! Will have to try it out. Like the lighting trick to see the line.

[@FishGum]

I thought that would help! I get tired of see people tie these knots to fake line! Let’s see the real stuff!

[@williampage525]

I would like to say you do a great job of teaching way better than most.

[@FishGum]

Thanks

[@MatthiasWorch]

Context is everything, and in the interest of context it’s important to know that Sport Fishing Magazine had two categories: one for light line and one for heavy line. In the light line category, the Bobbin Knot came out on top, followed but an improved FG Knot and a regular FG knot. The GT Knot only won in the heavy line category. It’s also really important to know that this was a *reader knot challenge*, where actual knots submitted by readers were tested *once*. That’s hardly scientific because each knot test is a one-off instead of a repeat test that averages the results. I appreciate this video because it’s well done and expanding everybody’s horizons. I feel that the context above is very important, especially if you’re a bass fisherman ready to abandon your finely honed FG-tying skills (usually on lighter line) based on watching this video alone.

[@FishGum]

Great advice for sure on this one! Thanks for adding value!

[@MisterQueue67]

@@zoidlrrr4633 I think the FG knot it NOT suited for larger diameter mono/flouro leaders. Simply because there is no mechanical connection at the mono side. Plus its a pain to tie. I'd rather tie an Alberto, especially on a pitching deck.

[@philliplivengood6232]

After some recent FG knot "failures" & loosing confidence in it while fishing for large gag grouper & red snappers I'll try this knot. Seems to make more sense as to why it will hold better & not slip.

[@leftymadrid]

Excellent tutorial! Very well explained, camera angle just perfect, and narration was great!!! Thank you !!!

[@kevinstoops2623]

Tried this knot this summer deep worming & rigging. Never failed. Be trying this knot 4 other applications this fall

[@FishGum]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@ricardojettie5716]

I've been trying to find the right knot, this is the one. It was easy and it didn't slip off. Using this knot from now on. Good shit, thanks.

[@FishGum]

Thanks

[@satguy27]

Thank you for actually making this video showing exactly how to do it instead of just doing it fast.

[@FishGum]

Thank you!

[@satguy27]

It took me a few tries but I finally got it going and something I had to repeat with my other poles so it was definitely well worth the time.

[@Mgoblueindy69]

Great idea using the blacklight! Great info!!

[@FishGum]

It really helps make the knot easy to see

[@ronengland9761]

I have found the best knot is the one you can remember. Alberto knot works for me right now. FG is a great knot when it’s tied right. I couldn’t get it right even while watching the video so it ain’t happening while on the water. This knot with smaller diameter line works great as a secondary knot mainly because it’s easy to remember. Just fish!

[@FishGum]

Amen Ron!

[@MurrayCrabbFishing]

The claim of the FG knot isn’t that it’s the strongest knot. It’s the strongest knot for the diameter. The FG has never failed my fishing and it travels through guides well, doesn’t catch on the reel. It’s a quality, trustworthy knot that is as slim as you can get. 👍🏼

[@FishGum]

I will try the FG knot. I have never tied it before.

[@MurrayCrabbFishing]

Fish Gum no worries mate. Everyone has their preference. This is how I tie the FG kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4avc5elpZp2lck

[@dannynguyen5525]

Yep even i was fished for grouper in shore between the rock piles,i have been swing like 25lb grouper from high bridge,fg havent break even 1

[@gianaloi7342]

Yes, IMO, the FG knot is the best knot.

[@Echo7Seven]

Hey Tony! Another great video! I have to say when I saw the list of knots I was a little shocked the knot I’ve used for years was as low down as it was. I’ll have to employ this one next time I make it out to the beach. God bless my friend!

[@FishGum]

My friend thanks so much!!!

[@elainewood7020]

David Stough sß

[@patsorensen4403]

Got taught this knot years ago from "Bushy" from Rex Hunt fishing. He called it a slim beauty. Great knot for lighter lines but gets caught up when casting heavier line.

[@FishGum]

Yes! It may be strong but not great through the guides!

[@jkg6211]

This is NOT the Slimbeauty knot. I've used nothing but the SB for decades, and it's never failed.

[@jace6555]

That blue line was great to see excellent choice. Thank you very easy to understand.

[@chronicawareness9986]

seems simple, ill give it a try next time! thanks for the video i liked the black light highlighting the line, great idea

[@scottrados6100]

Thanks a million Fish Gum. I tried to tie that FG knot, but holy crapis that thing a pain. This is so much easier, and I haven't had a knot failure this entire fishing season. Awesome video, and you explained it so well, that even an idiot like me can do it with no issues!

[@FishGum]

Thanks Scott! I am glad to help!

[@PiperFishing]

Looks like i found my new leader knot. Thanks for the great tutorial .

[@FishGum]

Your welcome!

[@williamwalsh6282]

Can’t beat the Paloma knot going to swivels or clips but this great for tying backer line to braid... great explanation

[@country2coastadventures]

Great knot I have been a double uni guy for awhile, but now it GT all the way. Legit video!

[@FishGum]

Thanks so much!

[@slyarsenal]

PR for me. Much thinner and never failed me.

[@bbytsts8200]

omg ...simple and clear...it will be my go-to knot...73 yrs old and clumsy..i can tie this knot

[@FishGum]

Thanks my friend!

[@rhabdob3895]

Strongest knot...says science. Thank you for the background and lighting.

[@FishGum]

There ya go!

[@scouthen]

You are by far the best person that explains this the best

[@FishGum]

Thanks

[@FishGum]

Thanks so much!

[@GetUrPhil]

I will have to give this GT Knot a try, Thanks.

[@jedahn]

Great job. The only issue is, it isn't 2,0181 A.D. YET. Unless you mean it's going to be proven in the future and you came back to give us this advanced information ahead of time. In which case, I thank you for your service to humanity.

[@downunderfulla6001]

I would tie this knot when I didn’t know what I was doing. It would catch on eyelets, break on decent fish, work it’s way loose over the day. FG all the way. Super strong, neat and takes 40sec to tie

[@FishGum]

Man you bring up a great point, the FG knot is the smoothest through the guides, and I need to learn to tie it faster. I’ve steered clear of he FG knot because it takes time to tie. If you can tie it in 40 seconds then with repetition maybe I can too!

[@downunderfulla6001]

Fish Gum you don’t have to do 420 lol wraps. You will find what works best for you

[@sbweeden]

@@FishGum There are many ways to tie an FG. Having tried a lot of them, I highly recommend this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2PYiH9qaM2ImNk for two reasons: 1. Once you train your fingers to behave that way, it's very fast to tie. 2. The technique works regardless of the stiffness of the leader. You can tie this with 4lb just as easily as 150lb.

[@eddiewehmeyer1811]

great knot..easy and strong..just caught a monster striper on this knot thanks for the share GT is awesome and easy.. thank you

[@FishGum]

Your welcome!

[@LTTang]

I’m an engineer. We know our tensile strengths but not all of us are expert fishermen. We tend to over complicate things. Use the knot you’re best at tying and serves your purpose.

[@FishGum]

Simple enough man!

[@paake3134]

Gotta try this today, so long i've used double uni on .10 braid to .30 fluoro. Great video!

[@retiredboxingref7620]

It works great! Tied it the other night in the dark while walleye fishing. Thanks sir!

[@FishGum]

Heck yeah!

[@oreoblizzard1662]

I’m going to use this for shark fishing next weekend. My knot slipped last week while hooked up to a monster...twice. I did this not as instructed, but added a rizzuto finish to both ends! Hopefully it works out, mahalo nui loa for the tutorial 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@FishGum]

I hope it worked out!

[@jessemoore1733]

This was a really good tutorial, by far one the best illustrations for knot tying! I think this will be my new short leader knot when I’m tournament fishing and need to re-tie due to abrasions. I currently use the FG knot with 40lb braid to 20lb invizx for 10-20’ leaders where the knot comes thru my guides and onto my reel. I’ve never broken the FG knot, even when snagged I always loose my jig or shaky head.

[@FishGum]

Dang man that’s a powerful knot!

[@stripervince1]

Looks like a great knot. I'll try it. I usually use a Palomar, trilene and a rapala knot. They all work great. I've rarely ever had a knot break in 60 years of fishing. Line usually breaks from a nick or fray

[@IslandLifeFishing]

Awesome braid to mono knot. I have never used this one but now I have another one for the arsenal!! Thanks Tony!

[@FishGum]

The more the merrier Ed!

[@johnbergeron3486]

Island Life Fishing I tried it it failed I'm using Power Pro super slick which is a very hard braid to tie for it is slick I use the Double Uni knot

[@michaelturner5127]

Thanks for your videos. I think they've helped me out. Went down to the coast and caught a bunch of pampano, and others this last weekend. Ready to.give it a shot again I'm a month

[@FishGum]

Man an awesome fish to catch is Pompano! I’m glad you got on them like that!

[@drumking388]

Thank you for showing me how to tie this knot.

[@FishGum]

Your welcome!

[@darknomad911]

been using this one for decades ive always called it the shockleader knot for tying on 70lb greased weezel to my 15 mainline for beach casting! only just recently started using it instead of the fg knot for drop shotting and lrf uses

[@FishGum]

Thanks for the additional comment about this knot. I am learning more stuff about it everyday!

[@MOSEEDAT89]

This is the best demonstration of this knot on the internet! 👌

[@FishGum]

Thanks so much!

[@oithachiei01]

Finally someone clearly taught me how to tie this knot

[@joeshmoe7789]

I don't have a need for a stronger knot, I've never had a issue with a line to line knot failing and I've used a few. I think the need is for the thinnest knot for level lines and micro guides.

[@FishGum]

Agreed!

[@FishinPhil123]

Great knot thanks!

[@2musiclover534]

Agree. Which line to line knot is the thinnest or lowest profile? Thanks

[@joeshmoe7789]

@@2musiclover534 The thinnest I use is the FG knot. No issues with strength and I've tested it with 150lb sharks that weren't targeted! But you should check it after every trip. I think some started to loosen on me at the tied off end after a few trips. I've been lucky, always found the issue at home when I'm putting on a fresh top shot, not on a trip. I'm experimenting with leaving the mono tag end about 1/16th" long and a tiny bit of super glue on that end of the braid. Just a bitty bit of glue at the end, don't want to effect the braid digging into the mono.

[@2musiclover534]

@@joeshmoe7789 Thank you for such as quick reply Joe. I'm going to learn the FG knot then...:) My primary rod has size 3 fuji guides, the tiniest guide by fuji so a slim knot is helpful. Thanks!

[@tacticalfishmerman6071]

As already outlined below, this is a very similar knot and style to back-to-back/double uni. The only issue I have with this, same as the back-to-back uni which i use 100% of the time is if you have too big a distance between knots the braid can cut/bite into the mono knot as you bring the knots together. So i try and keep the distance as short as possible to stop that from happening. I will say i'm going to learn this knot and use it and see how it goes. I've never had an issue with back-to-back uni, it's simple easy and quick to tie. This GT knot is as well.

[@robertcox9226]

Improve your back to back uni by doubling the braid , otherwise tie the same

[@abgr5747]

I think What most people dont understand about the fg is that it’s the best knot ,not the strongest ..The fg comes through the guides better allowing for pin point casts or skips with no interference..

[@FishGum]

You are correct!

[@gerryhazelton9569]

Why do you reel your line so far back anyway a typical leader is about what 15 -18 inches you shouldn’t be worried about the knot anyhow don’t you cast with at least a couple feet of slack ?

[@abgr5747]

@@gerryhazelton9569 the knot gos through the guides no problem..where you been that’s what the entire world is doing especially all the bass pros .

[@gerryhazelton9569]

@@abgr5747 I understand that dude what I said was why are you reeling that knot thru the guides in the first place 👍

[@abgr5747]

@@gerryhazelton9569 watch no one will like your comment cause you know nothing..Ask KVD or Jacob wheeler why they do it .

[@jaredtandle2596]

I'll have to try that for the next setup. Amazing video quality with the very well lit line. Knots aside, that is the best tutorial ever visually.

[@DangasTackleTips]

Awesome knot mate! Will have to give it a try, is the second part (braid knot) essentially a single uniknot pulled into the figure eight mono knot?

[@FishGum]

Yes you are right!

[@trailtrashoutdoors8173]

Wow what great info to know! What a strong and quite easy knot. Thanls for sharing🤠🤙New friends here from Trail Trash Outdoors!

[@FishGum]

Your welcome

[@marklewis3436]

This is correct for heavier line weight however, for lower line weight as most inshore anglers use, this knot the GT was not in the top 26 or it was not tested per the IGFA.

[@OLSAVideos]

That’s what I wondered. Say 10 or 15 braid with 8 or 6 floro

[@ballzybaits4414]

You just broke the fishing guys belief system. lol. good stuff!

[@FishGum]

I know, it shocked me too!

[@comeatmebro3229]

its a nice test but they actually dont have the strongest form of FG on there, they all use the half hitch finish and if an FG fails its either because its not tied properly and the mono slips or it brakes at the hitches, they haven't tested an FG with a rizzuto finish, which is stronger then a FG with a half hitch finish. not saying its going to beat the GT knot for strength but its slimmer and casts better and is better then the standard FG knot

[@AlexRuiz-vh9zg]

I completely agree with you. 2 years ago I started adding Rizzuto finish to my FG’s and boy it is far superior vs 4-5 half hitches. Hasn’t failed on Goliath grouper, tarpon, amberjacks, etc. Plus I tend to use a longer leader and the knot in video is not designed to reel or cast through rod guides. So yes, use the knot in video if leader length is short enough that allows you to cast effectively...but not ideal when a long leader is needed.

[@CatfishHunters]

Thanks saved me some typing

[@alanmarshall4723]

I think the GT is known as the strongest. It has also been known to knock guide inserts out, which is why people use the FG. For people fishing saltwater it usually isn’t an issue, but for bass fishermen fishing with rods that have micro guides the GT causes problems.

[@Jeeptj1300]

GREAT LOOKING KNOT I WILL TRY IT THIS WEEKEND WHEN I RETIE MY STUFF THANKS FOR THE INFO

[@FishGum]

Thanks man! I am glad you enjoyed it

[@gerryhazelton9569]

That bright green line made it easy to see ty .

[@steffensamlal1854]

O don't need the strongest knot, I need a knot that's strong and would also fly though the guides with less resistance. Everything has an I tended purpose, the fg know was not created just to be brute, but also stream line, thanks for the info though.