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Fishing => Fishing Line, Knots, Splices and Rigging => Topic started by: exp2000 on February 01, 2018, 09:36:30 PM

Title: Does anyone know what this knot is?
Post by: exp2000 on February 01, 2018, 09:36:30 PM
This came in on a reel I just bought.

It looks to be very streamlined with no knots in the leader portion of the join.

Might have some red glue on it?

Quite impressive.
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Title: Re: Does anyone know what this knot is?
Post by: thorhammer on February 01, 2018, 09:45:06 PM
bimini twist
Title: Re: Does anyone know what this knot is?
Post by: exp2000 on February 01, 2018, 09:54:33 PM
Quote from: thorhammer on February 01, 2018, 09:45:06 PM
bimini twist


This is a leader knot,  knot a double not !
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Title: Re: Does anyone know what this knot is?
Post by: Rivverrat on February 01, 2018, 10:36:20 PM
Looks like an FG finished with an Albright... Jeff
Title: Re: Does anyone know what this knot is?
Post by: MarkT on February 01, 2018, 10:43:39 PM
Looks like an FG.
Title: Re: Does anyone know what this knot is?
Post by: exp2000 on February 01, 2018, 11:13:40 PM
Thanks guys.

I never bothered to look at this knot before because the no-name knot was very strong and so simple to tie.

But this knot is ultimately streamlined and even stronger than the no-name knot according to one YouTube presenter.

This would make it perfect for T-wing baitcasters and the like.

Time to get some line out and see what a mess I can make.
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Title: Re: Does anyone know what this knot is?
Post by: xjchad on February 01, 2018, 11:25:08 PM
After learning to tie it correctly, I love the FG knot!
Here's the best way I've seen:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjzUb5QRKuk
Title: Re: Does anyone know what this knot is?
Post by: exp2000 on February 01, 2018, 11:40:11 PM
Yep, that's the guy I saw.

I might still stick to the no name knot when kayak fishing though.

KISS principle ;)

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Title: Re: Does anyone know what this knot is?
Post by: xjchad on February 01, 2018, 11:51:29 PM
Practice a few times at home in a quiet room, then while watching TV, then while your kids are running around going crazy.
Once you get that down, you'll have no problem tying it on the yak  ;)
Title: Re: Does anyone know what this knot is?
Post by: xaf on February 02, 2018, 03:14:41 AM
FG but I can't tell how it is finished in the picture.  It looks more complicated then it really is. 

When I was learning to tie it, I broke it down into 3 sections; the cross wraps, the center section (half hitches), and the finishing knot. The cross wraps act like a Chinese finger trap, the more you pull the more the cross wraps bit into the mono/fluorocarbon.  The middle part of the knot with the half hitches holds the braid and mono together making a smooth transition.  The purpose of the finishing knot is really just to keep your half hitches from wearing and unraveling but you want it to be as small and slim as possible  I use a Rizutto finish but there are a number of knots that can be used.  It is a good strong knot when tied properly.
Title: Re: Does anyone know what this knot is?
Post by: MarkT on February 02, 2018, 04:11:16 AM
Looks like a Rizzuto finish on the FG. A normal FG ends with some half hitches.
Title: Re: Does anyone know what this knot is?
Post by: Three se7ens on February 02, 2018, 05:44:49 AM
Looks like an FG knot to me, but not a very well tied one.  Here is one of mine, 15 lb braid to 12 lb flourocarbon.  Notice how the braid changes color at the knot, thats how you know its seated tight enough. 
Title: Re: Does anyone know what this knot is?
Post by: redsetta on February 02, 2018, 06:21:09 AM
QuoteNotice how the braid changes color at the knot, that's how you know it's seated tight enough.
x2 - Adam's spot on, this is the key to solid FG
Title: Re: Does anyone know what this knot is?
Post by: Rivverrat on February 02, 2018, 06:28:01 AM
Quote from: Three se7ens on February 02, 2018, 05:44:49 AM
Looks like an FG knot to me, but not a very well tied one.   

I dont think the one in the opening post was cinched down properly immediatly after tying. Also the cross wraps of the braid as the knot was tied were not kept together. You can see this in the braid oppisite the tag end. This knot would still be functional. As others have I question the manner in which it's finished. Goes against one of the biggest reasons for using this knot being it flows through the guides so nicely.

I love knots most weeks my life hangs from them... Jeff  
Title: Re: Does anyone know what this knot is?
Post by: js1172 on March 11, 2018, 05:07:28 PM
how heavy are the lines in the pic? the heavy braid to heavy mono do not tie real neat, but they still hold well, up past 130# braid starts to get ragged looking tying to 100-150# mono.
js
Title: Re: Does anyone know what this knot is?
Post by: Rivverrat on March 11, 2018, 05:14:47 PM
That can be very normal. Some times its easiest to do 5 wraps then cinch it down then do 5 more & cinch down etc. This can help make a better performing & more pleasing to the eye FG Knot ... Jeff
Title: Re: Does anyone know what this knot is?
Post by: boon on March 11, 2018, 09:10:24 PM
With heavy braid you have to cinch the wraps down way more often than light braid. Light braid I'll cinch it maybe every 5-6 wraps, heavier (65lb+) I'll crank it down every 2-3. For 80lb+ I prefer a PR knot tied with a bobbin anyway.
Title: Re: Does anyone know what this knot is?
Post by: Rivverrat on March 12, 2018, 12:58:44 AM
Starting to think the brand of braid can affect this a lot... Jeff
Title: Re: Does anyone know what this knot is?
Post by: Cor on March 12, 2018, 04:43:05 AM
When I saw this knot being used for Yellowtail the first time I was amazed how strong it is.    Many guys here now use it,