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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bimini twist
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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Looks like an FG finished with an Albright... Jeff
Looks like an FG.
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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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
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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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 ;)
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.
Looks like a Rizzuto finish on the FG. A normal FG ends with some half hitches.
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.
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
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
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.
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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
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.
Starting to think the brand of braid can affect this a lot... Jeff
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,