EASIEST Way to Tie the FG Knot (Strongest Braid to Leader Fishing Knot)

Have you ever wondered what the strongest braid to leader knot is?

It's the FG knot!

After dozens of knot strength tests, I've found this one to consistently outperform all other knots, including the double uni knot, crazy alberto knot, and the albright knot.

And it's not by just a small margin...

The FG knot is 20% (or more) stronger than all of these knots!

When I first tested it, I thought I had made a mistake, but I kept testing and the results kept coming back the same: the FG knot is the strongest knot for the braid to leader connection.

Now, here's the big question: what's the best way to tie it?

There are several ways to tie it, and I actually used to recommend a different way, but I recently discovered this way to tie it and it's SO much easier than all of the other ways.

Plus, it's leaves you with a stronger knot.

Check out this video to see the best way to tie the FG knot.

[Selectonic]

I don't want much for my birthday. I just want the person reading this to be healthy, happy and loved. Wishing you a good day!

[daniellopez]

I tied an FG knot using this tutorial today and went fishing. Got snagged three times, and had to break off the line. Each time, the FG knot held and I kept my leader (farewell, brave lures, I loved thee well). Also caught some fish. In other words, this tutorial is great. Just be careful with closing the knot — you gotta pull the last hitch knot down slowly so it closes at the FG knot and not above it.

[russellawson]

Buddy.. I used this clip to tie a FG knot and all I can say is I did the best FG knot of all my efforts.. thank you!!!

[phillamoore]

Such an amazing contribution to our industry. I'm not a salt guy, but a leader knot is a leader knot, and I want to know I'm tying the strongest knot, and doing it properly. These videos are absolutely priceless. Thank you for all you've done for our sport!

[sloveniaisgoodcountry]

This is one of those videos that will still be getting views in 10 years because of how useful it is

[rhuey]

Hands down...IMO the best and easiest FG knot video on YouTube!
No offense to anyone else.

[JimmyGoswick]

For anyone struggling, what helped me was realizing that I needed to pull the leader line straight after every loop. That seems to be the key, rather than pulling the braid tight at all times. Hope this helps.

[dropshotfishing]

Thank you!! I now can tie the FG on boat with no problem. I gave up on this knot until I found you video, really appreciate it.

[SirPraiseSun]

"and then just go around once" dude does a magic trick thanks alot man

[matthewklein]

I, like a lot of others who posted, was intimidated by this knot. I tried tying after watching a few other videos, and I was less than successful. After seeing this video, I have tied it SEVERAL times over the past few days, and haven’t had a single failure. Thank you for sharing

[gab]

First time braid user here, looked at and tried all other methods on the tube and this is the only method that works for me, thank you 🙏

[Lees]

A hitch is not a knot, it's technically a hitch. Boy Scouts 101. Multiple wraps on the "half-hitch" become a Surgeon's knot. This is the best demo of tying the FG knot I've seen. Great!

[mustangsandwich]

Still appreciating this video a couple years later for my annual tuna trip. Thanks much for this one. Took a somewhat complex knot and simplified it while emphasizing the important components.

[Floridamarty]

Saw this knot demonstrated for my first time last night at fishing club meeting. Wow, a knot that passes thru the guides easily. Hallelujah!

[tomrippen]

So nice to learn from someone who knows his topic, explains it clearly and does it without all the self-promoting hype and drama that's all too common on YouTube these days. Thank you for your excellent videos!

[kennethbaird]

I am 72 and left handed. I had to watch this about 5 times before I got it now. Now I have it. Thank you.

[raymondpennington]

I know you did this over 2 years ago but it still one of the most simple ways to perform the FG knot and very visually shown, thank you!

[TheTerryd]

November 2024: Converted all my rods to braid/ flouro leader using this video. Ended up breaking a line due to a backlash. Luckily, I was able to fish the lure out. Got the lure back to the bank and guess what...the FG knot I tied using this video was still holding strong. Brand new 30lb. braid broke before this FG knot did - and the knot was tied by an FG knot newbie using just this video.

[seizedcarcass]

Just learned this knot from this video the other day! It’s was much easier than I expected. Idk if you have ever heard of this analogy but the FG knot is a lot like a Chinese finger trap. It tightens around the knot putting consistent pressure on the leader.

[briandevoe]

Thanks brother, I’m disabled and dream of fishing and you made this simple for me, I’ve got this!