The FG knot or Fine Grip knot is one of the most used knots for large predator fishing, whether at sea in exo or in fresh water for catfish or pike. Although complex to achieve, let's see why the FG knot has become one of the best connection knots for connecting the braid to a fluorocarbon leader. or nylon.
Advantages of the FG knot
According to us, the FG knot has two big advantages:
- It's tough as nails thanks to the mechanical strength of the braid and fluorocarbon.
- It is very smooth and therefore offers less loss of strength than a conventional knot.
As a result, the FG knot is now considered the most effective knot for exotic fishing. It has gradually spread to our territory for lure fishing for catfish or pike.
Its strength and ability to pass through the rod guides with little friction mean it can tackle all types of predatory fish, while allowing the use of long fluorocarbon or nylon leaders.
Disadvantages of the FG knot
Although strong and smooth, the FG knot is both long and complex to knot. We therefore advise you to tie this knot at home before any fishing session.
One of the most important aspects of the FG knot is to maintain the tension of the braid and fluorocarbon or nylon during the various stages.
Tie the FG knot: tutorial in pictures
- Wrap the braid around the index finger then the little finger making a bridge. Make enough turns on each finger so that the braid does not slip.
2. Pass the fluorocarbon through the bridge formed between the fingers. Make a U-turn with the wrist and pass the fluorocarbon again through the bridge formed between the fingers.
3. Repeat the operation 10 to 20 times, alternating back and forth until the braid no longer slips on the fluorocarbon. Be sure to keep a constant tension during this operation.
4. With the remaining braid, make several loops around the fluorocarbon to tighten the FG knot.
5. Make a knot around the fluorocarbon with the braid and tighten everything to wedge the knot.
6. Cut the fluorocarbon, keeping a surplus
7. Make about 10 loops around the braid
8. Take a lighter and burn the excess fluorocarbon.
Tie the FG knot: video tutorial
Useful links to start lure fishing:
Fishing knot: 5 essential fishing knots to master
Braid or nylon: Which line to choose for lure fishing?
Casting or spinning: which choice to adopt?
Which fishing rod to choose according to the lure used?
