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FG Knot issues.

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Andrew Susani:
Serge,

If you want to know what the drag pressure is, couldn't you just use some scales with a direct pull on the reel?

Glad to see the tips have helped.  I would still work on making sure each wrap around the leader is butted up tight against the next wrap, so there are no gaps where you can see the leader along the knot itself.

Luke Wyrsta:
On the other hand, the knot works fine and was originally tied with a little bit of space between each wrap, prior to the hitches.

John Ryan:
Don't know if its just me but i find it quicker tie a pr knot. is there a reason why an fg may be better than a pr?

Serge de Bruijn:

--- Quote ---Serge,

If you want to know what the drag pressure is, couldn't you just use some scales with a direct pull on the reel?

Glad to see the tips have helped.  I would still work on making sure each wrap around the leader is butted up tight against the next wrap, so there are no gaps where you can see the leader along the knot itself.

--- End quote ---

I have to get some scales... just curious.

At least now I know how the knot should be and I can test them before using... I will keep practicing.

Hwee Guang Phang:
personally i skip tying the half hitches onto the main braid, i've had cases whereby the main line breaks off at that area which I suspect is due to the half hitches rubbing against the main line. This is despite tightening the half-hitches to the best of my efforts.

I have found that the key to ensuring the FG knot stays is to tighten it (with your gloves on) so that there is a grip.

casting it without tightening may cause the coils to slowly unravel.

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