Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
How I Tie the FG Knot in Under 1 Minute | Fast & Strong Fishing Knot Tutorial
Tying the FG Knot doesn’t have to take forever! In this video, I’ll show you step-by-step how to tie the FG knot in under 1 minute. The FG knot is one of the strongest and slimmest connections for joining braided line to fluorocarbon or monofilament leader, making it perfect for both saltwater and freshwater fishing.
This method is quick, simple, and proven to hold up against big fish — whether you’re chasing snook, redfish, grouper, tarpon, bass, or offshore pelagics. If you’ve struggled with this knot before, this tutorial will help you master it once and for all.
🎣 What You’ll Learn in This Video:
The fastest way to tie the FG knot
Why the FG is the best braid-to-leader knot for strength and casting distance
Pro tips to make your FG knot slim, strong, and reliable every time
If you want fewer break-offs and smoother casts, the FG knot is a must-have in your arsenal.
✅ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more knot tutorials, fishing tips, and gear breakdowns!
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📌 Chapters:
0:00 – Introduction
0:15 – What is the FG knot?
0:46 – Important FG Tip
1:06 – How to Tie the FG Knot the EASY way
2:28 – Make Sure You Do This to Your FG
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How I Tie the FG Knot in Under 1 Minute | Fast & Strong Fishing Knot Tutorial
Tying the FG Knot doesn’t have to take forever! In this video, I’ll show you step-by-step how to tie the FG knot in under 1 minute. The FG knot is one of the strongest and slimmest connections for joining braided line to fluorocarbon or monofilament leader, making it perfect for both saltwater and freshwater fishing.
This method is quick, simple, and proven to hold up against big fish — whether you’re chasing snook, redfish, grouper, tarpon, bass, or offshore pelagics. If you’ve struggled with this knot before, this tutorial will help you master it once and for all.
🎣 What You’ll Learn in This Video:
The fastest way to tie the FG knot
Why the FG is the best braid-to-leader knot for strength and casting distance
Pro tips to make your FG knot slim, strong, and reliable every time
If you want fewer break-offs and smoother casts, the FG knot is a must-have in your arsenal.
✅ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more knot tutorials, fishing tips, and gear breakdowns!
V I D E O S T O W A T C H N E X T :
The secret Bait that catches everything youtu.be/pS84pMPBrQY?si=xQJDpeud9t5ZgcK8
Blindfolded Fish Taste Test: youtu.be/6D_YVvTyfeE?si=fkq6fxHMvyfZthjg
Watch How to Use a Popping Cork: youtu.be/13ZOxU8MopE?si=XXF3OEV5jD6t0Isg
📌 Chapters:
0:00 – Introduction
0:15 – What is the FG knot?
0:46 – Important FG Tip
1:06 – How to Tie the FG Knot the EASY way
2:28 – Make Sure You Do This to Your FG
Personal IG: instagram.com/capt_joshua_taylor instagram.com/saltyscales
Send Fan Mail Here→ Joshua Taylor P.O. Box 2062, Ruskin FL 33575
Get your Okuma gear here: Okuma Fishing Tackle →
okumafishingusa.com
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ SUBSCRIBE ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
NEW FISHING VIDEOS EVERY SUNDAY!
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ WEBSITE ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Official Website → https://saltyscales.com
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ STAY CONNECTED ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
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Use & search hashtag: #SALTYSCALES **
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• Okuma Fishing Tackle → glnk.io/x9m4p/joshua-taylor
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• Dakota Lithium →dakotalithium.com/dl5/SaltyScales
• Power Pole → power-pole.com/
• Aqua Auto → aquaautofl.com
• Down South Lures → downsouthlures.com/
• FishLab → fishlabtackle.com
• Costa Del Mar → costadelmar.com
• RoadShop Marine →facebook.com/RoadshopMarineInstallations
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Inquiries: joshua@saltyscales.com
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