The EASIEST Way to Tie the STRONGEST Fishing Knot Ever?

Ever struggled tying braid to leader? I get it. The FG knot used to feel like a circus trick—spools in your mouth, lines wrapped around your hands, trying to hold tension and wind everything tight. On this Earth Day edition of Two-Minute Tuesday, I’m letting you in on the easiest process I’ve found to tie a strong, clean FG knot. No more dropped tag ends or frustration on the kayak. I’ll walk you through using the Daiichi Seiko Knot Assist, and yeah, I’ll show you why this tool beats the knockoffs.

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If you fish bait finesse or ultralight setups, these tips will save you headaches. I’ll demo with heavy mono and high-vis braid so you can see every step. The best part? You only need regular hands (not five)! My go-to method means smoother knots, less line breakage, faster reties, and more time with your lure in the water. Plus, you'll get my take on why the original Daiichi is worth a few extra bucks and how to spot the fakes—because I’ve bought (and lost) more knot tools than I care to admit.

I broke down the process: steady wraps, solid half hitches, a little spit, a good cinch, and you get a tiny, super strong connection that glides through guides and holds up to trophy trout pulls. If you use thin braid or mono on BFS gear, follow along—the proper knot lets you fish lighter without worrying your knots will break first. When you’re after solid performance, it pays to learn it right.

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What’s your trick for clean knots? Did my demo help? Drop your thoughts in the comments. Subscribe for more fishing tips—I’ll be back soon with a new trout trip you won’t want to miss. Tight lines!