what do you think about this knot?
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FG Knot
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Re: FG Knot
This is my favorite knot to link braid and mono together.
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Re: FG Knot
I have been using it after seeing the video on saltstrong on an easier way of tying it. It is easier for me to tie if I loop a hook on the braid and use it as an anchor point, then lean the rod for tension as it is free standing. That way I can concentrate on the leader held further from me so I can see it. (Yes an AARP card might be needed for this method 
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It is very thin and goes through the guides well. Still new to it and if it is windy on the yak, I default to a yukatan or alberto as I don't have to think on those. I still look at it thinking this can't hold, but it really does.
)It is very thin and goes through the guides well. Still new to it and if it is windy on the yak, I default to a yukatan or alberto as I don't have to think on those. I still look at it thinking this can't hold, but it really does.
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Re: FG Knot
I've had decent success with this knot. I switched to it after growing frustrated with the double uni's catching in the guides. So far no knot failures, and it's somewhat easy to tie. I'm still a little skeptical of this knot and everytime I hook a fish I'm expecting the line to break. Happy to report it hasn't happened, though.