Why I tie the FG Knot!

The FG Knot is my new favorite knot to tie. In my opinion, it is definitely the strongest braid to fluorocarbon leader fishing knot out there. In this video, I will talk about why and how I tie the FG knot. Rate, Comment and don't forget to Subscribe.
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[@stevehenderson2571]

Hats off to ya Mark. I’m 73 & this aggravating knot is not gonna beat me … hopefully. We’ll try again.

[@Michaelpruis]

Best leader knot out there! First time I didn't lock it properly... lost a megabass dog X... I then learned how to lock it properly!

[@beyondthecatchwithshaq9790]

U a real one MDJ. Most pros wouldn’t have shouted out the person they learned from, let alone plug they channel ✊🏾💪🏾

[@LDeezy662]

Once you learn it will never go back!!

[@giers88]

Well damn.... Guess who just cut off his Albright knots and tied FG's.... Thanks a ton man, I watched Salt Strongs vid as well just to give him a view. Tight lines!

[@dspats97]

This knot makes me want to drink. I have short fat fingers and it is hard for me to tie. What works for me is securing the tag end of the braid to something to keep the line taught and using both hands to wrap the fluorocarbon. I also make my leader a little bit longer in case I break off at the hook. I am also a member of the salt strong nation and Joe does a great job explaining this knot. best of luck on your next tourny and keep the videos coming. Me I am off to Watts Bar Saturday then to Guntersville on Sunday

[@marlowcharles]

Best example of tying the FG I’ve seen. Thanks MDJ

[@kevindaniels4309]

Everything you said is so true. I've got a friend at bass Pro and we did a knot tying contest. It was word for word what you said in the video. The FG knot measured up. I tie all my leaders up with this not.

[@MarkDanielsJr]

Kevin Daniels Know that I know, I’ll never go back 👌🏾💯

[@captrockh2055]

FG all the way, I surf fish a lot, 12ft. Rod with a 25ft. 50lb. Leader FG knot on to 17lb. Main line, never has it failed. Cool vid.

[@sjlga1]

Like this a lot as it is so thin that I can start the day with a longer leader that goes thru the guides smoothly. Really enjoy the brotherhood you, J wheels, DC and Adrian share!!!!! God Bless.

[@jetdrvr5909]

Thanks Mark for taking the time to do this video. Awesome info......

[@billy_jack]

Just started using this not 3 weeks ago. I met a guy that does alot of tournament fishing and it is what he uses. I was using a double uni but this goes through my guides alot better and no breaks. Good video... Thanks

[@jaimesalinas6023]

I’ve been avoiding learning this knot lol, gonna give it a try now... dang!! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@TheCoreyglls]

i also used to tie an albright knot also and one day learned to tie the fg. went out fishing and realized how much better the fg is than any other connection knot ive ever used. the manageability of slipping through your guides easier. not having to deal with wind knots as often and breakoffs. This knot is by far the best in my opinion and will never use another connection knot! Great video mdj!

[@GinoQuizonfishing]

This is the only knot I use to tie my braid to leader. Great way to break it down MDJ!

[@1bassranger]

Thanks MDJ. I have struggled for years with floro to braid and I have lost some nice fish in tournaments because of it. Started tying this knot a couple weeks ago and I love it. I need more practice but it'll be great once I get faster with it.

[@davidhodges1483]

Great instruction on the FG knot. Good luck MDJ.

[@chichenlo1663]

I was like you too. I didn't jump onto the bandwagon until I needed a knot that would throw on the first cast into breaking BLUEFIN TUNA (they are very fast). From my bass fishing experience into saltwater the FG is far superior however most time consuming. It took me over 2 years to truly master it, maybe I'll show you mines one of these days too because surprisingly I'm still learning new things about it! Caught 2 (70lb.) Bluefin already and countless fish on light line. YOU THE BEST MARK DANIELS JR. Huge fan!! (SO CAL 714 GUY)

[@jasondill5372]

Great knot. Use it for tarpon, snook, redfish and bass down here in Florida. Will not break! Only difference I do is wet the knot and pull tight before trimming any tag ends. This ensures that it’s cinched down tight and no slippage. Good vid!👊🏼

[@MarkDanielsJr]

Jason Dill yessir!! Can’t beat it

[@smbonna]

Thanks Mark. That video is how I learned the knot too. After I tied it my first time I tested that knot against several others and tested stronger than the others. That guys site Salt Strong also has a knot test on it and the FG beat every other knot in their test too. I tie 22 plus 3 half hitches, then 3 more after I cut the tag. But then I dab a little bit of Mend it on the knot. Some people do super glue but most of us have mend it or some other soft bait fixer in out tackle box already so I just use it instead. I always end up cutting the knot off to tie a new leader because my leader was too short to use anymore. Never had this knot fail.

[@mickeybaker7877]

I tried the fg knot, work,s but takes long time to tie,showed me just how bad my arthritis is,lol i use the alberto knot [,Braid to Fluorocarbon Knot | ] much faster and easier; and if you break that knot,you got a big S on your chest and you clank when you walk,,lol,it also is thinner and slides threw the guides better IMO,,l love the merthiolate trick worm on fork,great call,you really kicked butt,it works here on the griffin side of the harris chain too,when you gonna show wheels how much better garmin is than the other 2 he,s using,lol, glad to see you do so well,keep up the great work,

[@markcantrell2470]

You are right the fg knot is the bomb. One thing though, and I hope you read this, make sure after your first set of overhand knots before u cut your leader that you pull that knot really tight before cutting. The knot tightens up and it is possible to slip very slightly then cut your tag and tie remaining overhand knots. This is also amazing at saving money when u want to throw straight fluoro. I put braid on all reels then will spool 50 yds or so of fluoro to save money as opposed to full spool fluoro.

[@MarkDanielsJr]

Mark Cantrell Thanks for the insight, and yes definitely cost efficient. 👌🏾

[@a.flowers8737]

Killer demo!!! thank you....I'm out to re-rig my stuff.

[@TheGnthreman]

Watched the same video and it took me a few times to learn it and it’s by far the best. I’ve broken my leader line before the knot has ever failed me.

[@lucky-rowe2623]

It was great meeting you this weekend at BPS Cabela's fishing university in Destin Florida.Thanks again for all the time you spent with us. I will master this knot this weekend!

[@DienekesShade]

Same here. I couldn't wrap my head around it, no pun intended, so I was very reluctant to tie FG knot. To be absolutely frank, whole thing was off putting. But, yesterday I was watching Gene Jensen's footage and he said that Salt Strong released a real neat tutorial on FG knot. I gave it a try and this guy made it sooo easy for me. Tight lines.

[@t.c.shelton1799]

thank you for an awesome camera angle finally a nice detailed video happy fishing mark good luck this year

[@WILDBILLSOUTDOORS]

I like it, thanks for the demo! Here in Louisiana we rarely have to worry about super clear water so a lot of time when I'm fishing a shaky head or skipping a wacky rig on my spinning rod I just use straight braid. But if I ever have the need to tie a leader I'll definitely be using this knot!

[@jeffreyperryman3148]

Been tying this knot now for a couple of years now. Very strong knot! Good share Mark. Keep up the great vids.

[@jj61051]

Agreed the fg is the best just make sure to sench it down. I use a lighter to melt the leader tag and the baid.

[@519robertthomas]

Awesome job Mark. I was using the crazy Alberto but twice now I have lost fish on the hook set because the knot gave way. This will be my new knot. You really need to have a super strong knot when setting the hook in 2 or 3 feet of water and only maybe 10 feet away from the dock or lay down. The force that a hard hook set generates is so much greater than what I could test it by hand. Thanks again Mark.

[@GucciGirlandGrumpy]

Very good demo on the FG knot. I have been trying for two days now and just haven't been about to get it. I have 200 more yards of line to figure this one out

[@coolkilla9124]

WOW! Watched you vid last night and tried it today. It is night and day difference from my old knot. It took me a couple times to get it perfect but once I did it’s not hard at all. Thanks man!

[@badmofo350]

Same as you first few times I didn't tie it right but once I figured it out it's all I use.

[@mattressesunderwater]

Dude I watched a ton of FG videos and yours helped me the most!

[@johnnymassengale6275]

I've always used the Alberto Knot but after listening to your experience with AA and watching your demo about a dozen times I'm going to try the knot. This info video you've shared is absolutely amazing, thanks MDJ.

[@MarkDanielsJr]

Johnny Massengale Thank you Johnny, best of luck with this knot👍🏾

[@Lucient]

Its the best knot ever. A few things I do in addition to the way you tied the knot: 1. After I do my wraps I tie one half hitch on both the braid and floro and then I pull both line to set the knot. 2. After I tie my half hitches on both line and my half hitches on just the braid, I then tie a rizutto finish which helps come through the guides better and does a better job of keeping the line from unraveling. Doing this I have never had the FG knot to fail me. Ever.

[@MarkDanielsJr]

Korey Bailey I like it, I’ll try that out.

[@frh290-3]

I just started using this finish on my fg knot and really like much better than the half hitch finish. Like he said though you have to tighten the knot as tight as possible after one or two half hitches. Once it’s “set” then I tie one more half hitch and trim the flour as close as possible. The I tie a few more half hitches around just the braid and finish with the rizzuto finish (I think it’s just a nail knot).

[@sdobolable]

Korey Bailey I do exactly the same.

[@timholsworth316]

I was happy to be the 1,000th like! good demo, thanks for putting it out there Mark! I appreciate you starting with why we should learn this knot. we all want to know what's in it for us! Thanks! Tim

[@lyndeen]

Between this one and salt strong, I think I have it. Thanks DC!

[@toddstovall6496]

Now I'm going to have to learn another dang knot. If you like it, it has to be good. Keep up the great videos. Tight lines.

[@garybowers9605]

Great video! loved it.

[@kevie3]

Salt Strong is awesome!! Great tutorial MDJ 🎣👍

[@haroldrogers6566]

Mark, you are a good man. And you hang out with Wheeler, another good man. You have that knot come undone one one good fish and your gonna get pissed at that knot. WHEN YOU DO, go look at how to tie the GT knot. It’s easier, and has NEVER came undone AND CANNOT COME UNDONE. By the way it’s stronger than the fog not. Just look it up on KZbin. Cause I’m gonna laugh if it’s on camera😂. I’m old n fish with limber sissy rods more today, cause I’m more interested in the fight than the catch like when I was young. Look it up it’s easier to tie in the wind and stronger. Science proved it. Love your videos by yourself and with Wheeler. Be safe😊👍

[@kauaifishing1365]

Great job thank you!

[@cjnugent4102]

Thank you for the FG knot tutorial. I had to work late and I hated that I missed you coming through Alexandria, Louisiana on your way to Sam Rayburn. Look forward to more videos. Good luck, God Bless!

[@edgarashford2283]

That was a good demonstration. Keep up the good work, 👍👌.

[@edgarashford2283]

I also follow you watching bassmaster. I think you came in 5th place Mark Daniels Jr. That was pretty good.

[@AnglerMarv]

Got it! Took me few tries, but YES Bro, this knot serious! Thanks for the lesson! 🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋

[@zafotbeeb]

Really well presented . Thank you.

[@bretthompson22]

Hi Bud! Really like your channel! You're a great guys and a great fisherman! Looking forward to watching you advance in all you do! You will be a Bassmaster Classic winner at some point! Keep up the great work!! And thank you! 😊😊😊

[@ricklovall6430]

By far the best knot. It seems to tie easier with larger diameter lines. I've also used it for my fly fishing line. Great video!

[@MarkDanielsJr]

Rick Lovall Thank you, yeah 8lb dia can be a little tricky

[@natesomers5387]

It is a great knot great vid buddy

[@kouki2123]

You are a beast!

[@tablerockkid8237]

Yes sir ... Even a hard headed old man like me has finally learned a couple of weeks ago to tie this knot and I am finished with the Alberto. This is amazingly strong and comes thru rod guides like greased lightning. I fish leaders pretty much all the time here on Table Rock and this has given me much more confidence in my entire setup. Thanks for the demo ... And for confirming my thoughts. Hope to see you here on the "Rock". Fishing's been pretty good.

[@MarkDanielsJr]

Ozarks Hillbilly Thanks my man!! See you there

[@glaze1887]

The day you said you took 2 hr to learn back at JW’s house I started to learn thinking it’s got to be a good one!... thanks for putting me this knot and I’m already a believer!

[@MarkDanielsJr]

Seth Glaze No prob man. Thanks for checking me out👌🏾

[@davidharris4030]

I’ve tried and get so dang frustrated! Great job on video! I may give it another whirl!! Thanks dude!

[@cspaugh]

just keep at it every couple of days, it will just click one day

[@biggeazzy3699]

Hey MDJ! I love the FG knot. It has never failed on me. Yes, it takes a little more time to tie, but having the confidence knowing it won’t fail it’s worth it. Good luck in the coming tournaments!

[@MarkDanielsJr]

Biggeazzy There’s no doubt my man. Thank you

[@m4a1JAY]

It’s the only leader knot I will use, goes through my guides so easily and I cannot break it. The leader line or my main line breaks before the knot will. FG is the best. I’m able to tie one in about 45 seconds now.

[@aidanmckevitt9880]

Thanks that helped a lot

[@davidharris4030]

I will give it another try! I attempted it in my garage a couple of times and finally gave up! Thanks for the info and inspiration to try again because I know how important it is! Keep rocking the MLF dude!

[@MarkDanielsJr]

David Harris Thanks David. Don’t give up my man 👌🏾

[@bradallen7247]

I used the same guy! Lolol love the knot and i do use 20lb to 65 braid on chicamauga

[@AnglerMarv]

Great tip! I've been wondering about that knot. I tie the uni to uni, but it's too big. Time to make some adjustments. Thanks Boss!

[@dennismills685]

Nice demonstration. I do it pretty much the same way except my final knot over just the braid is basically a uni knot.

[@mgt00656]

you the manbuddy!!

[@GabooNx]

Took me a year to learn this knot, have not broke off this year once using the fg. I used the modified Albright knot for years and after a full day of use the braid weakens the floro and breaks it, not so using fg.. I used the same knot it two all day tournaments!!

[@robinvater3067]

I will learn this knot , Thanks Mark :-)

[@robinvater3067]

Hey Mark what model Jack Hammer rod you are using, thanks

[@ronniekotler9265]

Good video brother

[@DetroitFishigan]

Thanks 🤝🏼

[@tonyholland7140]

Ditto on the Salt Strong tutorial. I had a hard time timing it till I watched his video.

[@kejaymy2001]

I’ve been tying the FG Knot for a couple of seasons now and I’m thoroughly impressed with it. I have noticed that when I tie it with some of the slippery braids I’ve had failures. I would like to see a video on if the braid makes a difference on knot consistency. It’s possible that every now and then I tie a knot that doesn’t hold, but I seem to only have a problem with certain rods.

[@j.d.williams6882]

Those half hitches will come undone, finish with a better knot. I use this knot on my offshore grouper rigs and pretty much anything else but found the half hitches would come undone eventually. Great vid and so proud of you on all your success man!! Been watching your content a lot lately and learning a lot and finding myself bass fishing a lot more too. Wife not happy...LOL

[@MarkDanielsJr]

J.D. Williams I never have that problem 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@j.d.williams6882]

@@MarkDanielsJr I sure hope not, I am pulling for ya brother. Rizzuto finish works well, but if its not coming undone than hey, keep on keepin on. Big fan my man, come to Wilmington, NC and catch some bass and grouper with us. If your into scuba diving and spearfishing even better...haha.

[@EastTennesseeFishing]

After watching Jacob sit there in his boat at Dayton and tie this knot 3x my eyes crossed and I was like i'm done.... LOL!!

[@MarkDanielsJr]

That was me at first too lol, I got mad and made myself learn. Tight lines

[@roc_on_bassin3293]

Thank you for teaching me the FG knot shit that’s a strong knot 😂

[@lonyeary4979]

Great video. Id love to see some more content on your win on Lake Oahe last year.

[@MarkDanielsJr]

Lon Yeary Unfortunately I didn’t have my camera that week 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@fahrenheit-eu5im]

SaltStrong is the best. good group of local guys down here in fl with a ton of knowledge. completely changed my saltwater fishing. I tie the FG also, and I do 4 opposing half hitches, but after I trim the tag for the leader, I make 10-15 wraps through the same loop with the braid as if tying a uni, then reverse it around the line and cinch it to make it streamlined. A little unnecessary but helps reduce wear when casting through guides. it has a name I just don't know it

[@philtarbox8256]

I've been using this knot for nearly two years now and, like you Mark, I will not go back to another line to line knot. Not that hard to tie and extremely thin and strong. And like Korey Bailey mentioned, I top it off with a rizutto finish (which is basically a whip finish knot used in fly tying)... its an extra step, but a great way to guarantee that the knot will not come unraveled.

[@MarkDanielsJr]

Phil Tarbox I’m curious about this rizutto finish, I’ll check it out. Thanks

[@alberttanian4030]

I'm a fan alldatime……🤙🏾🤙🏾💯

[@Slev3n1]

This is some good material right here. Im definitely going to practice this knot. Looks like it will move through the guides smooth along with it being a tough knot. Plus I pre-spool my reels with cheap line then add the expensive line on top. FG will help with not having a bulky knot in the reel. 🙌🙌

[@MarkDanielsJr]

Danton Mouille Most definitely, best of luck to you.

[@scotfisher3159]

Great video. May want to use a darker colored shirt next time, but otherwise really informative. Going to practice this knot. Appreciate it

[@jonminor3488]

Hey man, that looks like a really good knot! I’ll have to try it sometime. But I really like the double uni knot. You should also try the double uni sometime! It’s definitely good. It will not come undone. And it’s pretty fast to tie

[@gregcurtis7682]

Wooo Tough one!!!

[@richardmajewski4104]

I would have to agree with Jeremy G. I have long thought the FG was too complicated and time consuming to really learn how to tie it. You showed me that with a little patience and practice I can make this my new favorite knot. One question: Have you ever added a touch of glue to the last half hitch to keep the braid from fraying?

[@williammitchell6065]

Hey Mark, i have put this knot off long enough like i did the snell, thanks for the great demonstration.

[@toddspindler6059]

William Mitchell The snell will let you down... Trust me... easy to tie and looks cool but it’s cost me dearly.... (65lb braid) the double uni knot WILL NOT BREAK!! It’ll have 4 pieces of line threw the eye.... With a 8’ extra heavy 1 1/2 tungsten and #5 flipping hook setting it like you’re trying to break the rod, it won’t break.... give it a try.... snell, one piece of line threw my eye.. Naw!

[@OpticDetailingKY]

I’m going to try a double clinch knot. Braid to fluoro. It’s extremely easy to tie, just hope it holds up.

[@yosmith1]

Hi Mark, good demo. Salt Strong has good demo's as well. Certainly worth following. For connection knots, my experience I have gone from Blood knot, to Uni-to-Uni and now settled with the Lefty Kreh leader knot. I honestly haven't noticed a strength difference, but feel that the Uni-to-Uni has the smaller profile. I've tried the FG knot, but haven't found any advantage so far. But of course that's my experience, not a judgement of others. The Lefty Kreh leader knot is simple, fast to tie, and I prefer when fishing out of my Kayak. Good luck on the rest of your year!

[@AmeriFanPicker]

I'm trying to master the blood know. I really like that knot. But it's really frustrating. Seems like I only succeed about 3 out of ten times trying to tie it. Not sure what the hell im doing wrong.

[@yosmith1]

@@AmeriFanPicker Go to Tacticalbassin youtube channel and do a search for "blood knot". Matt does a decent job of demonstrating it. Might help you?

[@AmeriFanPicker]

Neil Smith huh. Yeah...that's who's video made me decide to do the blood knot. Lol love their channel

[@yosmith1]

@@AmeriFanPicker HAHA, yeah that channels has cost me a lot of money :) But also caught me fish too!

[@absoluteexteriorcleaningll5024]

nice

[@t.c.shelton1799]

can you do a video of your tackle preferences rod length, power, action, line setup etc.. i just started building custom rods and would like to know what setups you like for your fishing style. thanks

[@jackb9307]

MGD great presentation..just switched all my spinning from nano to 15# smackdown..what is your preferred method to spool up the braid...good luck in your next derby Thx JB

[@terrytheone4482]

Hate hate hate that knot. I use that same knot as David Dudley I’m not sure what it’s called tho. Thanks for sharing your favorite knot.

[@deejaytrizay]

Man. I have ZER0 issues with my "modified Albright knot" or the "Alberto knot"...like literally. but, I am curious to try the FG.

[@jonkelly5562]

Tied uni-uni for years until I went to Falcon and had those aggressive giants break me off repeatedly. FG knot held up the rest of the trip.

[@buddymccormack8668]

I have casted off 3 leaders and 3 lures when the half hitches came un-hiched, since then I learned the blood knot , I've seen videos showing how to do the FG knot with a rizzuto finish and that just looks overly complicated, but the FG knot does goes through the guides smoother then the blood knot.

[@TeamWoodsBlitch]

I use and have used the FG knot for a couple years. I tie it exactly like MDJ, except I pull my knot tight prior to the half hitches. As an extra insurance, I add a drop of superglue to the half hitches, once trimmed. You will never have one come untied if you do this. Over time, the cut end of braid frays. Once those frays make their way up into the half hitches (could be days of fishing), the half hitches start coming undone. Once the half hitches come undone, the knot is toast. Superglue prevents any chance of this. It also makes the knot super smooth. I tie 4-5' floro leaders to 10lb braid (for redfish, trout, snook, etc) and use that same leader for weeks, until it gets too short from cutting off lures or spots that have been frayed by teeth, rocks, docks, etc. Some say "you shouldn't have to glue a knot for it to work" or "this knot takes too long". I tie one knot that takes 90 seconds per rod a month.....they spend way more than 90 seconds per rod, tying other knots multiple times a month.

[@joemckinnon4668]

Awesome MDJ! Question how much leader are you using? TY in advance!

[@brewcrewfishing]

FG is strong if ties correctly. Thanks!

[@civilized5734]

I use this knot on all my rods....spinning and casting...a couple more tips to make this knot stronger... 1) after you tie the first one or two knots, pull the flouro and the braid really tight and you will notice the knot will darken and makes it much stronger and really reduces the chances of it coming undone 2) after you finish all your half hitches cut your braid and leave a little tag (small) and use a cigarette lighter and glance it against the tag and it will curl up against your main knot and it wont fray...you will notice after fishing this knot for sometime the tag will start to fray if you dont do this and ive seen the knot try to unravel after several tourneys...guarantee this helps ALOT

[@amberwilliams8240]

When this video first showed up on my feed, I thought you made a video about flossing (based on the still shot). lol

[@MarkDanielsJr]

Amber Williams 😂😂

[@ct9737]

It’s funny,I’ve been using the Albright for 12 yrs now and have never had a problem until my buddy suggested trying the FG and then I broke my first Albright 🤔

[@ILLUMINATHAN79]

How long of leader do you usually use for 8lb fluro? Thanks dude!! Great video!!

[@kentragsdale3365]

MDJ this is one B-As$ knot thanks!.

[@MarkDanielsJr]

Kent Ragsdale Thanks Kent, that it is.

[@kipwright148]

Two dang hard to do on the water but I’ll keep practicing. Still using tried and true uni-uni for fluro to braid or mono to braid.

[@frh290-3]

Everyone says this but I’ve not had to re-tie this on the water. I tie longer leaders and the the fg never breaks, even when I get hung up, the flours breaks. Then I just re-tie my lure or whatever and keep going.

[@toferreirafishing]

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