How to tie the FG Knot! (complete step-by-step guide!)

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This video will teach you one method on how to tie maybe the best (and certainly one of the strongest) line-to-leader fishing knots, the FG Knot! This knot can be used any time you need a surefire way to connect two lines together, and this video is packed with step-by-step instructions complete with details and tips. Once you learn the steps in this video, you should be able to tie this knot in less than one minute with just a little practice! This is one of the most widely used fishing knots which is easy/fast to tie and can be used to catch anything from trout, perch, largemouth or smallmouth bass, pike, muskie, salmon, red snapper, tuna, trigger fish, grouper, mackerel... basically anything you catch with a hook can be caught using this knot! This knot is similar in strength and simplicity to the double uni knot, alberto knot, pr knot, alright knot, palomar knot, trilene knot, improved clinch knot, loop knot, albright knot, fg knot, and others! Subscribe for more knots and tips, and thanks for watching!

Quick disclaimer: This is but one of many methods to successfully tie this knot, and it happens to be the best one I have found! I hope it works equally well for you, but if it doesn't, or if you have found something else that works better, I encourage you to stick to what works for you! I would always recommend practicing the knots and testing their strength yourself to ensure you are comfortable with how they work, and to avoid flinging lures into the ocean on a failed knot (ask me how I know!). Knots take practice, so make sure you're comfortable with whatever you're tying prior to trusting it with your gear! If you have any questions about the knot, please post them below and I will do my best to answer them. I hope this is helpful, and tight lines!

[dtffishingmi]

What people don't see is the pile of line and tag ends next to you from all the times you tried to film these knots effectively, keeping everything in frame without stumbling, stuttering, or doing something wrong. It's a lot easier when not trying to film it. I make knot tutorials too - mad respect, and you're doing a great job - keep it up!

[papatrikpi]

By far the simplest and most useful explanation of the FG knot that I've seen. I've been avoiding the FG knot because I've been too intimidated by the other videos that I've seen, but this video leaves me wanting to actually try it!

[DeeKay-ui]

You make clear where the strength of the knot is. That is what makes your explanation of this knot better than others. Excellent job.

[FenderFingers]

I don’t even know how to tie my shoes, but I can tie an FG now thanks to you. Thumbs up.

[redtobertshateshandles]

The best FG video because it's slow enough to show the hand movements.
Thanks. ❤

[stpetie]

I just watched 3 of your knot tying videos and I gotta say they were among the best, clearest, easy to follow instructions of the hundreds or thousands of knot videos I've watched. It really shows when someone understands what they're teaching and puts some thought into it. I wish more youtubers did that.

[archib]

After scouring YouTube for FG Knot tutorials and finding too many that were difficult to follow, I happened upon yours. It took me a few tries but eventually after reviewing and pausing your demonstration I got it. First with 50 braid and flouro, then 80/80 and finally 100/100. Excellent training video. Well done.

[TylerKTanaka]

Best way to tie an FG knot I’ve seen yet. Super simple with the triangle method. Smart. Good vid. 👍🏻 (edit: I do like a Rizzuto finish on all braid-to-leader knots though because it builds a small cone kind of ramp that makes the wear on the main line braid side of the knot pass through the guides much smoother.)

[notsure]

I've been avoiding this knot until I saw a salt strong video with the pinky wrap method. That way is pretty good and all, but this way looks like the holy grail. You can tie it this way in the dark, by feel, and without any tension on the mainline from the rod - perfect!

[Benny_Sims]

This is the way a demonstration video should be done. The best explanation out there.

[Braunschweiger]

I've watched no less than 15 fg knot tutorials, but I will say... this is a lot easier to be done when using super heavy leader line such as what's shown in this video and all other videos ive seen. It's much harder to do this on leader line that is much thinner like 6-10 pound flouro. Having leader line that isn't as rigid as what's used in this video makes this almost impossible for the leader to not twist. I'd like to see this same video with small leader.

Despite this, the video was very well done and one of the best I've seen.

[_MHICKO_]

This is by far the easiest and much more understandable video I have seen when doing FG knot. Even my 5 yr old can follow. Great video 👍

[ryanlarsen]

Really beautiful presentation. Clear, precisely to the point. Was able to tie it on my first attempt after this. Not the prettiest but with other videos I was not able to get to this point. Thank you!

[cornbreaded]

I appreciate all the time and energy that went into this. You have confirmed that I will keep using the double uni, so thank you lol

[justinseing]

I’ve seen a shitload of fg knot videos and this one is the clearest and best one yet. Thanks for sharing 😊🎣

[bigdaddyfishing]

Very useful for a newbie like me. Will gonna use this knot for my next first ever fishing trip. Thanks a lot for this great video, sir! Much appreciated!

[maaifoediedelarey]

Greetings from South Africa, great tutorial ! I've always had trouble with the finger triangle method, since people usually demo it with some intricate hand movements. This way seems very clear, and focused on keeping the tension. I'm going to revisit it !

[ehrenkrause]

I like simplified designs with tie knots in the field. Every minute you're tying a knot is every minute you're not fishing. 😊👍

[orestwitiw]

Well that was enlightening! I’m not sure why I watched to the end but I did and your explanation and visuals were fantastic. I use a double Uni knot for smaller diameter lines but this looks like a great knot for heavy leader. You did an excellent job of slowly and concisely explaining the knot step by step and then repeating it was a great way of getting people to remember how to tie it. Fantastic job! I’m going to try it at work today I work in a tackle shop and I often get customers wanting me to tie their knots joining various lines. Well done!

[John-uhcm]

The best example / tutorial of an FG knot I have seen on YouTube. Well done, and thank you