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MFF US Midwest => Indiana => Topic started by: Piggyn on Jul 16, 2021, 03:31 PM
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Anyone ever use the FG knot? It is supposed to be SUPER strong, and appears to work like a Chinese finger trap.
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No but I will try practicing a few and see how it goes…
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Same here looks interesting. I've tried using the Albright knot to join braid
to fluoro for years and never been overly impressed.
fish on,
rivereddy
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The alberto knot works great too.
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Alberto knot works and is easier to tie.
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Based on what I've read, the FG knot is stronger and has a lower profile, and also appears to be easy to tie in that video... although it does take a bunch of wraps!
I bluegill fish 90% of the time, so I usually just use a barrel swivel (solely to avoid line twist) to join braid and a short fluoro or mono leader by tying Palomar knots. However, for cases where I'd want to cast a heavy weight a long distance (like surf fishing or maybe even a Lake Michigan pier), the FG knot seems like it would be great for tying on a shock leader.
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For those that use swivels for connecting a leader, is there a particular size, style, or brand that you prefer? Thanks!
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smallest size swivel i can get away with. dictated by line strength. i also fish situations where i need it to reel up threw the guides at times. no real brand preference. ball bearing if you wana spend the money.
Good info. Thank you!
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Spro makes some really nice micro swivels
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Spro makes some really nice micro swivels
Yes they do.
These are what I use on my steelhead rod to tie my flouro leader to the braid main line.
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the one vid talked about the leader being bigger than the main line. would that knot tie the same if the leader was thinner than the main line? i wouldnt be tying thicker leader here in fresh water.
A shorter leader that's not being used for shock purposes wouldn't need to be long enough to make it onto your reel, so a swivel is all you'd ever need.
A heavier shock leader should be long enough that it gets a few wraps around your spool plus at least a rod's length (which means that the knot needs to be low profile so that it slips through your rod guides) is beneficial in a couple different situations:
1) You are fishing for big, fast fish that peel a lot of line of during runs in open water. If your reel has a 25# max drag, then using significantly heavier line doesn't help you fight the fish. If you use 50# line, then you still only have 25# pulling power due to the drag's limitation. Using the heavier line only limits your line capacity... or forces you to use a larger reel, which is going to be heavier and more expensive. When the fish tires in and is close enough that your shock leader has made a few wraps around the spool, then you can grab the heavy leader and pull the fish in to gaff.... and the lighter mainline is no longer a liability.
2) Surf fishing in rough conditions (when you need a heavier sinker to hold) or where long casts are required (which usually means a heavier sinker, especially if casting into the wind). If you are surf fishing for pompano, you might only be using a 15-20# main line, which isn't heavy enough to really launch a 3+ oz sinker. The lighter main line also allows you to cast further with less effort.
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Spro makes some really nice micro swivels
Thank you!
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Yes they do.
These are what I use on my steelhead rod to tie my flouro leader to the braid main line.
Thank you!
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When I don't use a swivel, I use the uni to uni. Easy and works for me. Hasn't failed yet.
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I also use a double uni for jigging and casting
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I always put a #14 swivel about a foot above my hook. I like to use about a 12 to 15' leader, that way when I'm gillin in deeper water I can slide my stop to whatever depth I need. I've never had any issue with the alberto hanging up or being bulky.
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I also use a double uni for jigging and casting
That’s what I use to tie my leadcore to braid, and the flouro leader to the leadcore.
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Spro makes some really nice micro swivels
This is basically the only swivel I will use. I can’t find sampo swivels anymore, unfortunately.
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