Strongest Knot? 2024
ade3rd reply :
What is every ones opinion on the best/easy knot to connect braid to leader?
davecon reply :
Albright
gobig reply :
Alberto knot
Josh Smith reply :
I use the Albright. The terminal knot (usually Palomar) fails before it does.
Actually, to be fair, I have found that when hopelessly snagged and I have to break off, the lure's eye or the snap breaks through the line at the terminal knot. Neither knot fails, but the Albright holds while the line breaks at the stress point.
Josh
WRB reply :
Bimini twist knot.
travis23 reply :
I used to use the uni to uni knot, now using Alberto knot. I like the Alberto more because I feel it slides through guides better and I can have it tied in less than a minute.I have started messing with the FG knot here lately with great results so far. I think once I learn to tie it faster I may switch to it.
Bluebasser86 reply :
Started with the uni to uni, never had a reason to change. I can tie it quickly and it's a simple knot that holds strong as long as it's tied correctly.
Montanaro reply :
Alberto
Fg knot is a bit of a pain to tie without much improvement over alberto.
Been putting hitches at end of alberto to tuck away fc leader so it doesnt catch on guides
Josh Smith reply :
The knot I use as a fast alternate to the Albright is the Seaguar. I don't like it quite as much, but it holds well.
Josh
adam lancia reply :
I'll tie an Alberto if I'm on a boat, an FG if I'm at home prepping for the next day. I'll tie a long enough leader with the FG that, unless I get snagged and have to break off, I won't have to retie a new leader.
the reel ess reply :
There are plenty of knots for mono that won't slip before the line breaks. I use the improved clinch for mono and have ever since my dad taught me. He probably taught me because it was on the package of Stren back in the day. Easy and good. I use only palomar for braid. I quit using floro. I use the double uni for line-to-line on the rare occasion where I use a leader.
tander reply :
Alberto knot, holds and easy to tie.
Mike L reply :
On 11/23/2015 at 5:54 PM, Bluebasser86 said:Started with the uni to uni, never had a reason to change. I can tie it quickly and it's a simple knot that holds strong as long as it's tied correctly.
Ditto
Mike
fishballer06 reply :
I use two different knots. The Seaguar and the Alberto knot. The Seaguar is a little quicker for me, but the Alberto is a little more compact.
desmobob reply :
I started with the Uni-to-Uni, then Albright, then moved to the Alberto, and have settled on the FG. I resisted trying the FG because it looked difficult to tie, but it really isn't. It's super compact and smooth through the guides.
I usually use a heavy leader and I noticed that more often than not, the Uni-to-Uni at the leader failed before the knot at the lure. The Alberto worked much better for me. The FG seems to be as strong as the Alberto, but is much smaller and smoother.
Tight lines,
Bob
OntarioFishingGuy reply :
Double uni knot. Strong and very quick to tie.
Team9nine reply :
On 11/23/2015 at 8:44 PM, adam lancia said:I'll tie an Alberto if I'm on a boat, an FG if I'm at home prepping for the next day. I'll tie a long enough leader with the FG that, unless I get snagged and have to break off, I won't have to retie a new leader.
Pretty much this. One other knot that hasn't been mentioned that has shown to test out in line with the Alberto is the J knot. Worth checking out.
-T9
Fisher-O-men reply :
On 11/23/2015 at 10:39 PM, OntarioFishingGuy said:Double uni knot. Strong and very quick to tie.
Ok, here is the problem with uni/uni. The two loops of line are in direct contact with one another. The braid will cut the mono line. (FC is a mono line.) Breaks occur on hookset.
Josh Smith reply :
Maybe I missed it, but I've not seen the blood knot mentioned. Is it not a good braid knot?
Josh
desmobob reply :
On 11/24/2015 at 2:16 AM, Josh Smith said:Maybe I missed it, but I've not seen the blood knot mentioned. Is it not a good braid knot?
Josh
The blood knot is best for lines of the same or similar diameter. That's usually not the case with a braid-to-leader knot.
Tight lines,
Bob
aprestonSEK reply :
If you are just starting out tying leaders I would recommend the Albright because of its simplicity.
Make sure you test your finished knot before you get on the water and end up breaking off on a hookset.
The smaller lb test the leader the more wraps you will need.
OntarioFishingGuy reply :
On 11/24/2015 at 1:45 AM, Fisher-O-men said:Ok, here is the problem with uni/uni. The two loops of line are in direct contact with one another. The braid will cut the mono line. (FC is a mono line.) Breaks occur on hookset.
I use it all the time with braid-fluorocarbon leader and have never had that happen. If it does, I will look into other knots.
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 11/24/2015 at 7:55 AM, OntarioFishingGuy said:I use it all the time with braid-fluorocarbon leader and have never had that happen. If it does, I will look into other knots.
Same here. I even use it attaching leader material for wipers and catfish (way bigger and harder pulling than any bass). The only knot failures I've had were my own fault. I've found that if I tighten the braid down first it eliminates the braid cutting into my leader and almost always ends in a very strong, secure knot.
OntarioFishingGuy reply :
I use it for pier casting king salmon in early fall. I have never broken it on a salmon, so I would be really surprised if I broke if I broke it on a bass.
Choporoz reply :
I started with blood, mostly because it looked like one I could do with confidence --- I'm not very dextrous. I tried albright for a bit, but messed up a couple of times and have since settled on alberto. I can do it even in a boat, even with my fumble-fingers. I'm confident both in my ability to tie it and in the knot's ability to stand up to anything I can dish out. It goes through micro guides extremely well and has never failed me.
roadwarrior reply :
It has never failed me either.
corn-on-the-rob reply :
If you are using an albright, you might as well wrap back down and turn it into an Alberto, significantly stronger.
BassinLou reply :
As far as quick, easy, and very strong, the alberto no doubt. However, the FG knot looks intriguing. But, I do not consider that knot to be a quick knot.
Darren. reply :
I've not had the uni-to-uni fail me, either, but
I normally tie a modded Albright/berto/etc. knot.
With my new LTW rod, I'm having to get used
to the micro spinning guides. So the Alb... knots
flow smoother through the guides than uni.
The FG is cool, but something I've tried numerous
times to do. I've determined that for me, it just
isn't worth the time or effort when the others work
just fine. I know it'd probably be a tad better for
the micro guides, but....
Josh Smith reply :
On 11/24/2015 at 2:21 AM, desmobob said:The blood knot is best for lines of the same or similar diameter. That's usually not the case with a braid-to-leader knot.
Tight lines,
Bob
Thank you. I do generally run 30lb braid with an 8lb fluoro leader, 50lb braid with 12lb mono or 17lb fluoro leader, and 65lb braid with a 14lb mono leader (if I run a leader on 65lb; generally I don't as I need the strength of braid when I go 65lb).
I guess I'll play with the blood knot on the similar diameters if I can tie it fast.
R,
Josh
A-Jay reply :
I use the Uni to Uni Knot to connect my braid main line to my Mono leaders.
Has been a Reliable, Secure knot that's Simple & Easy to tie. - Even at night.
This encourages me to re-tie often which plays a major in my choice and has proved very beneficial ~ Especially lately.
A-Jay
desmobob reply :
On 11/25/2015 at 2:24 AM, Darren. said:
The FG is cool, but something I've tried numerous
times to do. I've determined that for me, it just
isn't worth the time or effort when the others work
just fine. I know it'd probably be a tad better for
the micro guides, but....
When I first wanted to learn the FG Knot, I found an instructional YouTube video by an Australian gentlemen. The knot looked so inconvenient to tie, I didn't even try. Later, I found a video with a much simpler technique. In truth, it's even easier to do than it seems in the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjzUb5QRKuk
I nailed it on my first try, and wouldn't hesitate to tie it out in the boat, if necessary.
The Alberto sure is a great, easy-to-tie knot though, and is still my first choice if I'm on the water.
Tight lines,
Bob
soflabasser reply :
I use the Uni or Uni to Uni Knot for most of my freshwater and saltwater fishing.Its very simple,strong,and can be tied in mere seconds in low light conditions.
GodfatherOfSeoul reply :
Fg knot wont break if you tie it right
Big Bait Fishing reply :
on all my rods i use micro guides so ive been interested in trying a knot connection for a braid to flourocarbon that will pass . i tried the FG knot on my casting rod that has size 4 micros and the knot is holding up great and is not the hard to tie , actually after you practice a bit , i find it easier to cinch down than the albright ! the FG is really slim and passes through micros really well and is strong , so far it seems to be a winner !!! 
Maxximus Redneckus reply :
For me its a trilene knot never failed can tie it with my eyes closed ,this it all i need
Jolly Green reply :
Alberto knot for me. I tried the FG knot and was initially impressed but what I found is that once it's all tied -- a very slim and compact knot it must be said -- I've found that with the line under tension you can push the coils of braid in the direction of the rod and pull the leader right out. I tried all kinds of ways to pack that knot tight before hitching it off and after hitching it off and always with the same results. I can always make it let go.
WhiteMike1018 reply :
FG knot is the strongest braid to fluro knot, you cant get a knot any stronger
WRB reply :
The OP simply ask what the best and easiest knot to connect braid to a leader.
My original answer was Binimi twist, the hardest knot to connect a leader to braid and the strongest. If you can tie a Bimini twist knot you can tie any knot.
Now everyone is thinking braid to FC leader, I can't see any reason to use FC as a leader because FC has lower knot strength than Nylon line, use a premium Nylon like Sunline Armilo Defier as a leader with 100% knot strength using simple connecting knots like the uni knot.
Tom
Big Bait Fishing reply :
i spoke too soon , after using the FG knot today i had tied the other day , i went to tie it again and couldn't get the cinch down after 20 + times , gave up and tied an Albright , made a few casts and it's seems to pass through the size 4 AmTack micros , but i was using a 1/2 oz. test plug , we'll see how it goes with a weightless wacky rigged BizzBait stick bait ...
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