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@pepepepito623

3 ай бұрын

Are you kidding?! Tying that knot ,I can blame it!

Still not gonna tie an FG knot for freshwater. I don’t lose fish to bad knots, I lose them to abrasions when I fail to retie often enough. With the amount of breakoffs in my favorite lake, I’d spend too long tying knots and less time fishing.

@gawnan8066

21 күн бұрын

Agreed

@Biaxident0

4 күн бұрын

I've never had a bass or musky break a uni to uni knot, i can tie it in 20 seconds, it's what i'll keep using

Love the FG knot… I just hate tieing it 😅 Thankfully I found a knot tool that makes it way easier to do it.

You have successfully proven what I, and many other anglers have known for a while. The FG is the best knot. Hands down, without a doubt, absolute stone-cold best. And, it's also the thinnest knot so it passes through the guides better too. Pain in the ass to learn, to be sure, but it's the best one. 👍🇺🇸

@timappleton2962

3 ай бұрын

Totally agree nothing else even close

@secretbassrigs

3 ай бұрын

Man, now I know I'm old. Pretty sure the FG wasn't even invented when I started using braid. And I was a hold out on braid, lol!

@trumpking4874

3 ай бұрын

Actually it’s been beaten

@secretbassrigs

3 ай бұрын

@@trumpking4874 and?

@timappleton2962

3 ай бұрын

For me it’s how long it lasts and how it goes thru your guides like it’s not even there, and the strength is incredible

Tyler, this was a cool test! I tie the Alberto knot so I definitely feel better about it. Thanks for sharing!

@BassFishingHQ

3 ай бұрын

Alberto did pretty well

Thanks for taking the time to conduct a thorough test! A great science project related to fishing! :D

This is the kind of hard-hitting journalism I subscribe to this channel for! In all seriousness, I started fishing again last year and I've been debating if I want to start using a leader. If I do, I think I'll learn to tie the FG knot. Great video!

Wow! Great stuff and proof for any angler to use. Haven't gone braid yet or even trying to use a braid to mono/fluro leader. Results were very interesting. Loved the other videos youve done testing various types of lines and the knotts most if us use. Thank you for your time making these.

Thanks Tyler! I love the FG and this backs up my findings. I appreciate these videos.

I really appreciate you doing this video!! I have always tied the FG knot on everything. This proves I’m doing the right one. Thanks a ton for sharing your findings!! Keep up the great work!

Tyler, love the channels and all of the great content. Continued success!!! The key is a good reel with a smooth drag. So you do not have to find the breaking point. A couple of summers ago on my 7’ med/fast, moderate action finesse setup 10lb braid to 8lb floro, hooked and landed a 38” Striper while bass fishing. Connection knot was an old school blood knot. First one my pop taught me

Excellent video. As a wildlife biologist I really enjoyed the solid science here. I tie the FG KNOT on all my larger diameter saltwater setups but it looks like I’ll be doing it all the time now!

Great video! Your knot test videos are always excellent.

Perfect timing, I just decided to become a flouro backing, to braid, to flouro leader user yesterday, and I picked the double uni knot. It seems quite effective. Interested in how this video goes!

Hello, when I started using braided line, I started to see several knots to tie the leader and among all the fishermen they always gave me a different one, but one day a good friend He told me to use the fg knot, I can assure you that the leader is finished first before it bursts, from then on it is the only knot I use for that, and I am already very skilled at doing it. Greetings from Durango Mexico

Thank you for doing this,i really appreciate this type of thing

That's what I love about your channel the different things you're showing us. Looks like I'm learning how to tie the FG knot.

@BassFishingHQ

3 ай бұрын

I try to be different when I can. Sometimes it’s hard on KZread

@rodrigoelgu

3 ай бұрын

@@BassFishingHQ great stuff man.

@helotaxi

3 ай бұрын

Always nice to learn something new, however, if your current knot is reliable for you switching to something different just might not be worth it. The learning curve on getting a reliable FG knot is pretty steep and it's one of those knot that if it isn't tied right, will just fall apart. Once you've got it right, it's stronger than the line, but you can't get it wrong.

@rodrigoelgu

3 ай бұрын

@@helotaxi if you do any type of tournaments learn the fg

How can anyone KNOT like this test? Fun to watch. Tyler becomes the science guy again. Good video.

Very interesting video. Thank you very much !

Fantastic test video! I’d like to see the blood knot as a comparison as well. That’s the braid to leader knot I tie and most fly fisherman use it for their tapered leaders as well.

Enjoyed the video, and it’s a great addition to the other knot and line strength videos you’ve done. I have used all three of these knots in the past, but I’ve been using the Alberto exclusively for about the last year and will continue to do so, here’s why. It’s way stronger than the double uni, and way easier to tie than the FG knot. I don’t see the alberto knot breaking at a lower percentage of line strength than the FG knot as a big problem and here’s why. All the Alberto knots broke north of 90%. In your fluoro to bait knot test, your own data showed that the best of the seven knots tested got just over 88%. It would seem that’s the weak link. That’s just my take on it. Keep up the great content.

@TwiztidPain

3 ай бұрын

Also, what people need to realize aplication matters, diaamitar, and the situation you are tieing in. If you are on a boat needing to tie fast in a pinch. What is easy for you. If you using 50 lb braid to 60lb mono like I do for deep see, you not tieing that by hand easy. I can but that x8 braid will cut your hand up. I tie P.E. for that to junk big baits for bigger fish., jigging, and any heavy application. On my light rig, I will use Alberto knots, or FG they don't very much in streng in real world application.

@dpbierman2586

3 ай бұрын

True that... sure more of a pain in the butt... but the confidence when you have to pull hard on a fish with light line is just next level. I prefer the PR knot when I have time to work with the bobbin... but the FG is failsafe...

@DxWhoopingCrane

2 ай бұрын

You fail to mention the primary advantage of the FG(particularly for bass fishing and lighter tackle fishing), its insanely thin. No weakening/abrasion of the knot, no damaging guides, and farther and better casts. Its almost impossible to do a good short range pinpoint cast with a light lure if you arent using an FG as your leader connection. Its also alot easier to tie than you think if you use the tensioned method, once you get it down its just wrapping the line around then a few half hitches.

@TheTwitchybird

Ай бұрын

With the pinky method you can literally tie an FG knot in 60 seconds in strong wind.

Great knot strength test concept

Awesome video, thanks!

Super cool test Tyler! Thanks for your time, and the comedy was the icing on the cake 😂

I was excited about this video, excellent job! Can you do one on how you tie your FG, I have had very little success in trying to tie mine, it always slips. I always go with Alberto, although even after this video I still have a lot of confidence in the Alberto. Thanks!

As always it waas great to see you at the expo this year and chat throughout the day. FG knot is all i use these days, i am glad you proved out my experiances. Also give me a holler when your ready to come out on a kayak!

I switched from the Alberto to the FG knot last year and never looked back. It goes through micro guides the best. Thanks again for another great video!

really like your test. very well done and systematic. Can't get more scientific than this!

Your results are exactly what I thought they would be. I use the Alberto for most all of my bass fishing when tying similar line diameters together and I have had pretty much zero knot failures. I only tie the FG knot for all of my heavy fluoro leaders when I'm Pike fishing. Both have served me well. It would have been nice to test some of the other knots out there to compare to. Like the GT knot some guys swear by and the Albright a lot of guys still tie. Even a blood knot, I know guys that swear that is the strongest knot you can tie, Knot that I believe that LOL

@camarojeff9786

3 ай бұрын

I can’t tie a FG, the Alberto has never failed me. It’s very strong. I just make sure I tie the braided end a few times extra

@markglorioso4590

3 ай бұрын

​@@camarojeff9786???

Over the past couple years I switched to the PR knot with a rizzuto finish. You need a bobbin but I find it a lot easier to tie then the FG knot and it's extremely strong. I have had success all the way down to 6 lb test and I now run Braid to Floro on all my rods.

Great stuff, this was a well done experiment!

It's good to see your testing lines up with what I use. I use the FG for braid to fluorocarbon and the SD Jam to terminal tackle. Went on a 5 day charter out of San Diego last year and managed to get some old timers that were hell bent on using the Alberto, to switch to the FG. Sponsored charters are a blast because there are classes on knot tying and rigging while motoring between fishing spots.

I use the FG Knot. I really appreciate the time and effort you put into these line and knot test.

I'd be interested to see how all these knots (and the surgeon knot) do on 2-5lb line.

Excellent video! I’ve always used the Alberto knot, and until I can tie the fg knot without watching a video, I can be confident it won’t break.

Something I saw on a small scale somewhere was a test on fluorocarbon RE-stretch. That video showed how much better mono was on second and third pulls NEAR TO breakage strength vs fluoro which tended to maintain very little strength by the second pull. It would be interesting to see a more comprehensive study-especially since you already know the best lines and knots. Just goes to show the importance of fresh fluorocarbon and fresher knots. (Especially for those folks that love to use a crankbait clip all day and never retie! 😅) Great seeing you briefly on Sunday!

Excellent content. Thank you!

That was some great tips

These videos are great. I love you use the scientific method to address questions in fishing. The alberto knot is good enough for how easy it is

Another EPIC video! Thanks for the work done here. May have to learn the FG knot better and leave the Alberto behind.

Tyler, I love your channel and really love your technical approach to test. That being said, since I’ve literally never had my uni to uni knot break and cost me a bass I have no plans to switch. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. The knot is easy to tie and simply works for me and 8 only use it on my spinning rods for wacky rig and core tackle fluke rig. Everything else is straight braid or straight fluoro so line to line knots are not a player …keep up the great work

Excellent test. Love these

@BassFishingHQ

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

I love your channel man. You put in a lot of time and effort on this channel and I along with everyone else greatly appreciates it.

Awesome video!!

Already have decided to tying the FG before watching this video from now on. I use 15 pound braid to 15 pound Flouro. Just started using braid to Flouro leader last year, and been using the double uni. Haven't had issues with it breaking, but looking for something to go through the guides better. Thanks for the info! 🤙

Great tests! Thanks for taking all that time to do so! Subbed!

Well done T. I appreciate you taking the time and using the appropriate equipment when doing these comparisons. I've tried countless times practicing tying the FG knowing it's superior but Sadly, as a casual & elderly angler, I lack the dexterity & skill to master it.

@BassFishingHQ

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Good informative video… For those that didn't know… to learn and tying these knots is the earning curve for everyone 👍

Im an alberto fan myself...still working on learning the fg

Been waiting for this one Tyler. I tie the FG at home and the Alberto on the water. FG IS AMAZING!! I had a couple of instances when working twitch type baits where I believe my FG knot unraveled. Most likely my fault when tying. Going to increase wraps to 22 from 17. Thanks for taking the time to do all this testing!!

Thanks for doing this test.

Love these videos, keep them coming

Love the Alberto knot. I might try to learn the fg knot eventually. Was wondering what flipping hooks you use.

It was nice to meet you on Sunday. I hope you have a great fishing season!

Great video. Would like to see test on the SC knot.

I love this kind of stuff. Data and knots. I use the Alberto on the boat or in the kayak and at home tie the FG. I have not had a break off on the Alberto in a long time and like the knot, but feel the FG is thinner so it has a benefit. Good to see the results. I'd be interested in an expanded test or even do some where other people tie the knots. I would also be curious to see a longer line test to imitate more of a real life situation where there is usually more line out.

Good content. Years ago I was using uni/uni and kept breaking the floro while casting right at the knot. I switched to the fg and haven’t had an issue since.

Pretty convincing. I am switching to FG knot. TY. Great videos.

With the light lines , your drag should be slipping without that much pressure on the knots. I’ve never had an issue with the double uni. Then again, I don’t catch too many really big bass. 5 lbs is rare in my parts.

I think you should have shown us how you are tieing these knots !

The FG was my go to, though I may have to try 5 times to get it right. Then, I saw the PR knot. I bought a bobbin on line and have tied a few leaders. Not as easy as some make it look, but when I finally got it, it’s thin, goes through guides amazingly well, and lays on a spinning reel spool so much better. Oh, and they say it’s got better strength than the FG, and I’ve seen one test that backed that up.

I switched to FG from Uni to Uni last year. The difference was stunning. Goes through the guides smoother and noticeably stronger. Also, I felt like I would mess-up the uni-to-uni sometimes and not know it until it broke off really easily. The FG is a hard knot to learn, but once you knot it its not bad to tie, and it will be obvious if you do it wrong.

Thank you for the testing Sir 👊 No real surprises, the FG stands for Freaking Good knot 😝 They are such a pain to tie but well worth the efforts 😎

This is why I only use the FG. Great video Tyler and thank you for verifying that I am on the right path ;)

I use the German knotless wire connector called "verbindung knotless" for braid to fluoro, reports says that is 90% strong with the advantage of not need to tie a knot, only disadvantage is that the wire cannot go in most the guides. Regarding your experiment, the key to FG knot is the user expertise on tying the knot, which requires sometime. The other thing on FG is that it only works on diameters where fluoro or mono are bigger than the braid, in my experience. Nonetheless great video!

First of all, happy to see you’re wearing safety glasses this time!! When I first started fishing, I used the double uni, but soon graduated to the Alberto. To be honest, I’m perfectly happy with 90%+ knot strength. The FG is just too much of a pain in the butt to tie, IMO. I’ll continue to use Alberto. Thanks for doing this test!!!

I’ve struggled to learn to tie the fg knot, but then I bought the FG KNOT ASSIST 2.0 tool, I keep it in my pack and the fg knot is all I use, I can’t scream enough about this tool it’s cheap and a lifesaver

Snapped off this past weekend on a double uni knot, and have been using this for several years, and this was my first time to have a know break

That knot is just on another level! It refuses to break. Interesting to see just how consistent the results are- across all 3 tiers, between all 3 contenders.

Hey Tyler next time you are doing testing, I really think you should wear a white Lab coat. You could pull it off. Love the knot testing series. I have been using the FG knot for the last several years. It is a good knot.

Great knot videos, can you do different drop shot knots next?

Double uni for life, i landed 6-7 foots wels catfish on 20 pounds 0,40 mm fluorocarbon and i've never lost a fish using it. I land 2-3 pounds fish on the 0,16 mm fluorocarbon without a single problem. The only problem it's that you can't use it with lines that thicker than 0,50 mm, but if i need more than that, i will buy a leader 1-1,5 foot long with a swivel and use uni knot. FG knot it's good when fishing at the sea side.

Was looking forward to this video! Can you link or do a video on how you tie your FG knot?

@BassFishingHQ

3 ай бұрын

I’ll have to make one specifically for it and I’ll link it then

@BobSmith-bi2mn

3 ай бұрын

⁠@mesa620 that’s a good video. Looks like that’s how Tyler might do it, the way he mentions using the gloves.

Have you tried the red Phillips knot? Would like to see what a test on it would show compared to the others here. It’s may not be as streamlined as FG knot but so much easier to tie on the water. been my go to since I found it here on YT.

Cool test, Alberto and FG is all I use.

Fantastic video!!! I tried the FG but gave up. Been using the Alberto due to having issues with the double uni using really thin braid line. Got snagged the other day with the Alberto and I had one hell of a time snapping the line. Pretty much the same when i get snagged with the double uni. I figure with that and using my drag properly and a net I won't ever have issues but I may try again on the FG. It looks thinner and like it would go through the guides smoother

I love these videos

No braid for me, but I’m still watching!!!

@marvinmoore5712

3 ай бұрын

I see no point of using braid .I hooked a log and try to brake 18 lb sun line and could not brake it with my hands no braid needed

Great content and solid facts! Thank you!! I would like to see you compare the Carrot knot to the FG knot. The Carrot knot looks like it would be better but looks can be deceiving.

Every knot will differ between different individuals tying the knot and also the make of the line and whether you lubed the knot or didn't lube it…. Everyone will have different results overall… I must say... The FG knot has been my go-to knot regardless of whether fishing in salt or freshwater… it's the knot of less resistance through the guides… After using the FG knot in the surf has proved superior for my needs... 80lb. Braid to 80lb. top shot/shock mono leader( about 50’) and I still cast 150 yards no problem and no problem through the guides… Superglue coating on your FG knot will make it slick as slug snot… 👍😎👌

I liked the video been watching more of them. I'm wondering what knot you use for 8# or less leader line

How many wraps with each line on the double uni knot?

The IGFA tested over 50 knots and found the GT knot to be the strongest knot. It beat 6 variations of the FG knot. I've been using it for 4 years now and have not had a single break at the knot.

@IcatchTuna

26 күн бұрын

So the gt knot they used in that test failed miserably with light line as compared to the fg. It's strength is in heavy lines 80lb braid and 50lb mono minimum. The gt knot you see all over youtube is not what they used and is much weeker than an fg. A true gt knot is a pain in the ass, uses a double braided line and multiple twists around the leader.

Would to see the San Diego jam, and Blood knot in there

Great test and well orchestrated. Some questions 1. Since the FG knot did not break, do you think you should just say it's greater than 100% and leave it at that? The reported values are only telling you about the break strength of 20lb floro. 2. Is knot strength or knot reliability the bigger issue? Perhaps knots failing and line's breaking is the problem on the water. If the double-uni consistently gives 15lbs of break strength and does not fail, it might be a good choice since it is almost certainly stronger than the drag and the leader if it has any nicks. 3. I use FG knots, which are amazingly strong but occasionally fail. Should I switch to double-uni which is never amazingly strong but almost never fails?

Been tying the FG for years and it just can't be beat!

Love that you tie the fg the same way I do and it is still so strong. No need to use your teeth to get that strength.

Hey Tyler I use a double Albright knot where I wrap a braid loop 15 times around the leader loop and the pass the braid loop through the leader loop and cinch it down. I haven’t had any issues with it and would like to see it tested. Thanks

FG FTW! Wow. That was very interesting.

You have to add the GT knot on the mix. Great video!

Getting into braid and lead glad to knot have bad habits or bias to knots I already know. FG will be the one I learn and stick with right off the bat ❤

@bassfishinghq i’d love to see you do a follow up video to this and test the knots after 20 or 30 casts. The reason I say this is I’ve found that I was getting weird damage to my leader while using an FG knot.

Have you tried the 6 turn Surgeon's knot? It's probably the best in terms of strength vs complexity, almost as strong as the FG, but faster & easier to tie (especially since you don't need tension on the braid when tying for full strength). Only downside its it is thicker than an FG, so if you're worried about effect on casting, the low profile FG is better.

My best knot so far it the Yucatan knot. It's taken months to get reliable and caused a few grey hairs but I have not have the knot fail yet, only the leader has broken and the intact knot is left with a couple inches of leader left.

Hi Tyler, in case u didnt know. Some japanese brands have tools for tying the FG knot. Something like the Daiichiseiko Knot Assist 2.0 made my life soo much esier.

I'd love to see the breaking points of each of the lines you used. GREAT test overall!

Can you test flouro knots against shock like from the hookset there are certain knots and certain flouros that struggle on the hookset even tho they are abrasion resistant or high weight breaking strength.

This is an interesting test and video. I pretty much only use the uni to uni knot and I've never had one break at the knot on me. I use 10lb mainline braid to 15-20lb fluoro fishing saltwater inshore for Reds, Speckled Trout, and the occasional Black Drum.

Wow thanks Tyler!!! like many, I have always known how good the FG not is, but was it worth the extra time to tie it? I think you have answered that. If anything, I need to try the Alberto, because it’s stronger than the Uni to Uni not, and that’s what I’ve always used. I’m in that 47% group. Lol.

Awesome job, as always! Can you maybe try the same test but use a GT knot? I feel the GT is stronger and certainly easier to tie than a FG knot. I'd love to see the results. Pretty please 🙂