What is the FG Knot used for?

Joining braid to a fluorocarbon or monofilament leader for casting; Fishing with artificial lures (spinning and baitcasting) where the knot needs to slide smoothly through the guides; Saltwater fishing for snook, peacock bass, dorado and other hard-fighting fish; Situations that call for a leader thicker than the main line without losing casting distance; Long-lasting rigs, since the slim profile reduces friction and wear on the guides.

How do you tie the FG Knot?

The FG Knot is widely regarded today as one of the strongest and thinnest connections between braided line and a fluorocarbon leader. Instead of the leader wrapping around the braid, it's the braid that plaits crosswise over the leader, gripping it like a Chinese finger trap: the harder the fish pulls, the tighter the knot bites. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the FG Knot hard to tie?

The FG Knot is rated hard, in the Fishing category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What other names does the FG Knot have?

It is also known as FG Knot, Nudo FG.

What precautions apply when using the FG Knot?

It's a hard knot to tie well, especially in wind, on a moving boat, or with wet hands; Loses reliability when the leader is weaker than the braid or with certain very slick braids; A poorly plaited FG can slip; practice at home before trusting it on the water.

FG Knot

Joins braided multifilament line to a fluorocarbon leader in a slim profile that runs freely through the guides

Also called: FG Knot, Nudo FG

What it is for

Joining braid to a fluorocarbon or monofilament leader for casting
Fishing with artificial lures (spinning and baitcasting) where the knot needs to slide smoothly through the guides
Saltwater fishing for snook, peacock bass, dorado and other hard-fighting fish
Situations that call for a leader thicker than the main line without losing casting distance
Long-lasting rigs, since the slim profile reduces friction and wear on the guides