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Mahigeer · 08-27-2015, 10:51 PM

It is called –Knot Assist 2.0

After losing a good fish during my recent ¾ day trip, I checked out to see what could be a better knot for tying braid to mono. The easily broken knot was either an Albright, or a double uni to uni. I had tied different knots for different rods, so I cannot tell which one it was.

Anyhow, a knot called “FG” seems to have the good rating. However it is a bit complicated knot requiring tension while tying the knot and maybe three hands. Holding with tooth will do too, but I rather not use my teeth. This tool makes it much easier, though it came from Japan and the cost including shipping was $50.00

Here are links to see the tool in action.
In Japanese with English subtitle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umVRR4v8SZc

In English. I don’t think it is as good.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t4v7yyKSY0

Here is the same knot without any tool.
http://www.netknots.com/fishing_knots/fg-knot/

I would not use it for everyday fishing, but when you are after the biggies, I think it is a good idea.

Here is my second try in tying it. With practice I am sure I can do it better and faster.

Hope you liked the game.

08-27-2015, 10:51 PM	#14
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,910	It is called –Knot Assist 2.0 After losing a good fish during my recent ¾ day trip, I checked out to see what could be a better knot for tying braid to mono. The easily broken knot was either an Albright, or a double uni to uni. I had tied different knots for different rods, so I cannot tell which one it was. Anyhow, a knot called “FG” seems to have the good rating. However it is a bit complicated knot requiring tension while tying the knot and maybe three hands. Holding with tooth will do too, but I rather not use my teeth. This tool makes it much easier, though it came from Japan and the cost including shipping was $50.00 Here are links to see the tool in action. In Japanese with English subtitle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umVRR4v8SZc In English. I don’t think it is as good. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t4v7yyKSY0 Here is the same knot without any tool. http://www.netknots.com/fishing_knots/fg-knot/ I would not use it for everyday fishing, but when you are after the biggies, I think it is a good idea. Here is my second try in tying it. With practice I am sure I can do it better and faster. Hope you liked the game.