Now that you know how to tie this knot, you already know one of the best ways to connect two lines together (e.g. your leader to your main line)! Check it out: ua-cam.com/video/Ch94pF0BHtc/v-deo.html
What is a good knot to tie some (fitness type grips with a loop) to a 1 meter long climbing rope that is about 2/3 cm thick. So one grip is is attached on each end of the rope so i can use it like a make shift face pull attachement/row grip attachement. All help is appreciated 🙏🏻🙌🏻
My dad bless his heart passed away , but as a kid going fishing he showed me how to tie the knots. And he showed me how to tie the boat up using all kind of knots. I miss him.
I’m really sorry to hear about your loss… some of the most cherished times in my life are the moments I get to spend fishing with my dad, so I understand how important that is. ❤️
I learned this knot almost 50 years ago, and it's the only one I have used since. This knot will hold so well, you can trim the tag end right up against the knot, and it won't unravel.
My dad passed away on March 11th 2024 after a sudden cardiac arrest. I'm his only daughter and just turned 19, we used to go fishing every year on my birthday and I really miss it. There are a lot of skills of his that I didn't get to learn, tying a fishing hook is one of them. Thank you for this video, now I'll be able to keep me and my dad's fishing tradition alive hopefully 😊🙏🏽
I’m so sorry for your loss, and thank you so much for sharing this. My most treasured times and memories are those I have spent with my dad. I’m so glad this video was able to help in some way. 🙏❤️
Thank You. My father taught me fishing knots at a young age and I am just getting back into the fishing scene. This is one knot he never taught me and I cant wait to give it a try.
That's awesome, I'm so glad to hear it. My dad got me into fishing when I was little too, and I learned so much from him. Hopefully this knot helps you out, and thank you for the comment, I really appreciate it!
I learned knots in Ranger School in 88, and I still use several of them. We "dress down" the knot to tighten it, by pulling each part out a little, alternating as you hold the knot. I think you could have less risk of straining your line or your tendons if you used your fingers to slide the wraps into place instead of pure tension. I like your knot, and the wetting is a new trick to me, so thank you.
Brilliant step by step tutorial with clear verbal and visual instructions on how to tie the Uni Knot. Have just tried it out and it was perfect first go.
Thank you so much for your videos!! I am just tying fishing line to my cat wand toys to add swivels, and your videos are the easiest to follow and your voice is pleasant and mild to listen to, and that's so important to me to be able to focus! It's a bonus how you use brightly coloured line to better show the process, leaves little room for confusion. I appreciate you very much! 😊❤
I struggle with fishing line when it comes to tying knots. thanks for doing this at a slower speed than many others. I have successfully conquered this knot, thanks to this video
The thing I like about this type of video is that the person tying the knot is actually telling you what they are doing. When they don't provide commentary, I sometimes find it is hard to follow what is happening as their fingers and hands are getting in the way.
there is practically no difference in their strength efficiency so use which ever one you can tied the easiest. I use the Palomar knot on all but the tiniest of hook eyes. The one difficulty with a Palomar is passing a bight through tiny hooks. I rarely use hooks that tiny so I am usually utilizing the Palomar. But I imagine fly fishermen would use a knot like the Uni ( _AKA the Grinner knot or the Duncan Loop_ ).
I must admit, I have viewed several versions on how to tie this knot. However this is the most straightforward and well explained video I have viewed. Thank you for sharing this.. 👍
Thanks! That knot was amazing and I already got 3 pikes and the knot seems to be really strong. My dad has always done my knots but now at the age of 20 it was time to learn to do these by myself, so thanks a lot!
I've been using this knot for 50 years. It's fantastic. I don't hold it the same way he shows, but I can tie it in less than 30 seconds. And he is right, it is great for tying 2 lines together.
I used the old reliable fisherman's knot for the first 30 yrs of my life but when I discovered the uni-knot I immediately switched. It's easier and quicker and by all accounts stronger.
Although the fisherman’s knot is still a good one and I use it on occasion as well, I agree on all counts! This is a very strong and fast knot! 🤙 thanks for the comment and for watching!
I use this knot for most connections. Vic Dunaways book taught me many ways to employ it, and along with about 2 others, I have never found a situation that wasn't able to be resolved. Thank you Mr.Dunaway
This video just upped my fishing game!!! WOW. Thank you so much! I really look forward to going out on the water again with my son and teaching him this ❤️
Then it is no longer a "Uni knot". You are describing the " Fish 'n' Fool Knot". That is the second strongest knot you could use. The Uni sits at about the 9th, one step below the Palomar which sits at 8th.
Additionally, when you cinch it down, do not go all the way to the eye, stop about a 1/4" from the eye, hook the hook around something stationary, grab the tag end with your fishing pliers and chinch that tight. Now you have a solid knot with some play between the eye and the line, a good technique for fishing with live bait, gives it a little more flexibility and action. When you have a fish on, it will tighten the uni-knot to the eye tight at that point. The two most important fishing knots all angles need to be able to do in their sleep, the uni-knot and the Bimini twist. Tight lines always! Capt. K
Wow. Just tried this out today, I'll never go back to the clinch. This was SO much easier and feels far more reliable. Clinch always comes undone for me on my test pulls, maddening. Thank you for the knowledge!
Absolutely! So glad you found this helpful! The cinch is a good knot in its own right, but you may find this is a little stronger/more reliable! Let me know what you think after some use!
The day I lost a bass of a lifetime was the last time I ever used a cinch knot and the day I learned the uni. I get pissed off just thinking about a freaking cinch knot!
Thanks! I have a hard time tying fishing line now because my close vision is getting bad. I have to wear reading glasses and still have a hard time. I'm not giving up! I will keep trying and preparing my rods before every fishing trip. 🎣
You can do it! My dad has the same issue but with some patience, he can tie pretty much everything I can and to the same strength as well. I hope the video helped, and thanks for commenting!
Great job on the video, my friend! I really enjoy surf fishing in the southern region of Australia and I focus on catching Mulloway and sharks. When it comes to my swivels, I prefer using the uni knot to tie them onto my 80lb fluorocarbon line. However, I learned a valuable lesson after losing a big fish due to my 4-wrap uni knot giving way. Wrapping 80lb fluorocarbon line over 5 turns can be a bit challenging, especially when coupled with a tendency towards laziness. As a recommendation, I would strongly suggest doing 5 wraps when tying a uni knot with line over 60lb.
I got tired of loosing expensive lures and big fish using the Palomar so I started using the uni. Best knot ever! I haven't broke off once since. Plus I can tie it in the dark/blind.
Really? I've always used the Palomar. This one seems you have to stretch the line more to get the knot to fully seat. Figured it'd be bad on the line, and it only has one loop onto the lure. Hmm.. I may try it. It def looks faster
@@cloutmaster965 yes, with fluorocarbon . . . with , fluorocarbon, ( _100.7% efficient_ ) monofilament ( _115.8% efficient_ ), and braided ( _124% efficient_ ) lines alike. And with any other commercial fishing line. There are over a dozen knots that have an above 100% efficiency rating for knot strength available for any fisherman to use. And several are much easier an faster to tie than the "Uni_ knot. FACTS: Palomar average efficiency rating = 113.5% / Uni knot average efficiency rating = 112.8%. This is a difference that does not make a difference. Your anecdotal story is nothing but evidence of your inability to tie the Palomar correctly. And it is arguably one of the fastest to tie and easiest to tie on the standard knot strength chart. Hillbilly kids where I live are regularly tying this knot at 9 years old. I truly hope that facts don't hurt your wings.
Great question! I’ve seen plenty of tests show it in the middle 90s for % strength… but all I know is it hasn’t failed me! 🤙 thank you for sharing and for watching!
Used it for 40yrs only knot you need to know you can tie anything that has an eye also you can join any 2 lines together withe ease using The back to back uni knot It's awesome
Pit bull tackle makes a FANTASTIC braid cutter it’s literally like butter and makes the cleanest cuts for the least amount of fray! I’m sure those snips are good but I noticed they struggled a little haha
Awesome, I will check theirs out! Yeah mine in this video was definitely at the end of its life, I actually bought a new one afterwards and it was such a night and day difference. The one I had lasted forever before that, I still love them haha.
Instead of pulling the main line to seat the barrel of the knot, grasp the barrel between your fingertips and slide it home under gentle pressure on the main line. This reduces damage to the line as it makes the turn through the eye of the hook.
I know i am late to this video, but before i saw this video i was using a way weaker knot, so when i used heavier baits, occasionally they would fly off because of the weak knot i've tied (syk, i did do the wetting thing). Thank you so much! I really want to try this one out and catch some pike before the mating season starts!🙏
A bit difficult to explain without a visual, however, I invert the loop so the tag end goes inside both main strands and touches hook eye before wrapping. This reduces the angle the string takes as it leaves the hook eye when tightened. This takes a great knot to another level...
After a lifetime of fishing I can’t stress enough how important it is to really wet that line before you cinch it down. If you slide the barrel down to hook carefully with your fingers it’s better than just pulling the mainline until it tightens but with all those turns around the loop there is a lot of friction burn to the line if you aren’t super careful. I often wonder how many PBs or big fish have been lost to people who have tied this knot carelessly and not checked it for strength after it’s tied. I use 0.37mm and 0.40mm mono a lot and you can’t break that with your hands if you do it correctly but I’ve done tests and if it’s done carelessly and without wetting the line it will snap like cotton. Anglers be warned !!!!
That's one of the reason why I don't like this uni knot. You have to wet the line, especially if its mono to cinch this knot properly. With other knots like the Trilene knot, wetting the line is not needed if you properly cinch down the loops. The main strength it relies on is when the main light is pulled tight, it clamps down on the tag end and puts less stress on the loops around the main line. That's why the Trilene knot is one of the few that is rated up to 100% of the line strength. This knot is closer to a 85% line strength knot based on my own testing. The cinching of the coils on the line is very inconsistent and there are other similar knots that are better where you wrap the coils up the main line, hold the end and wrap it back down in opposite direction. That provides a much more even laying of the coils as you cinch it down than the uni.
@@bElLtOn14 Not necessarily. The testing determines if you're tying the knot correct or incorrectly. When you're breaking at the line strength at 100%, the test shows that wetting the knot had zero affect. The line doesn't burn on the Trilene if you cinch it properly. The trick is to slowly cinch it and tug the line until its loosely around the main line. You just slightly tug the end to make sure the coils are around the main line without it super tight against the main line. At that point, you pull tension on the main line and just push the coils up to take up the gap as the line stretches. You don't need to grab the tag end to tighten it up more so the lines don't rub. The strength of the knot is the tag end bites against the two loops on the Trilene and not the coils of line around the main line. I'm saying not every knot needs to be wet. With the uni knot, you DEFINITELY need to wet it given how you chinch the knot requires the line to rub, which is a bad thing in my opinion. That's probably a good reason why it can never reach 100% line strength. With the Trilene knot, I don't wet it and it still breaks at 100%. Could I wet it? Sure. But its not needed if tied properly. The proper cinching is the key.
I used to use the palomar knot exclusively. Several years ago i was on a charter fishing trip and i asked the captain what his favorite knot was. He said the uni. I learned it and havent used any other since.
The Palomar is stronger but only by a fraction. The deciding factor for me when choosing one is the size of the hook's eye. Passing a bight through a tiny eye is a struggle for my old eyes and fingers. Fortunately I use larger hooks for the type of fishing I do. The Uni ( the _Grinner Knot_ ) on ly needs the tag end to pass through the eye instead of a bight.
Great knot for plugs Don't cinch it down lure swims great,joining lines great,for a hook I'll stick with the palomar never ever failed in many years for me,nice job here thanks
thank you. I just know this is called uni knot. It is so convenient especially if you do not have a carabiner. I use this knot a lot of times and I kind of discovered or re-invent it coming from fisherman’s knot. Now I know it is called uni knot. I use this knot to pull my buoy, hold my spear gun and its shaft
Thanks ima use this tomorrow been losing bass using a fisherman’s knot so ima try using this one maybe the fisherman’s knot doesn’t work well on offset hooks
So simple, and if you can get the line through a hole or loop, you can tie it in pitch black night. It is almost exclusively used for everything in my fishing outside of the nail knot for tying a leader to fly line.
Originally, this knot started out being called, The Hangmans Noose...then it became the uni knot which I've used since the early 70's...Great knot and I came up with it as a joining knot....never failed me yet..
Yeeeahhh, no. There are a dozen knots with higher ratings in both strength and tying speed. But this one averages above 100% so it will do the job just like any of the higher rated knots. As long as the knot is stronger than the line it is tied with, you will break the line before you break the knot. There is no objectively "best" knot under these parameters. There are only subjectively judged favorites to individuals.
I was taught to run the line through the eye twice to make the "6" versus making the "6" without going through the eye. My father said it made the line less likely to break at the connection point since the stress divided. Is this a different knot completely? Your version appears much simpler to tighten with line weights above 10lbs so I will absolutely be switching for some things. Thanks!
I have heard of folks doing that, but I believe that would be a double line uni knot (not to be confused with the double uni knot!). I don’t know if it has been definitively shown which knot is stronger, but this knot is extremely strong as it is shown here! Thank you for the question and for watching!
I go through the eye 2 times and make a loop then go though the loop 3 times with the end moisten and pull tight and it never fails I have used it from 2 lb test to 30 lb test and has never failed
You threaded the eye of the hook going in opposite directions from the first example to the next. I'm guessing this doesn't matter for this knot. Also, would it strengthen the setup if we initially make two loops through the eye at the beginning step?
My go to knot (sometimes double pass the eye too) for hook length/mainline to swivel and mainline to hook for surface fishing, swore by it for years, never let me down but always known it as the grinner knot. Most people seem to use the Blood knot but i've had it slip on me and dont like how the tag end finishes pointing towards the hook/swivel, the grinner knot tag end finishes up the line away from what ever you have tied to. I use knotless knot to hook with a bait hair for bottom.
Awesome! Some folks prefer the tag end pointing down if you’re fishing in situations where you can catch weeds or muck… it has its place! Thanks for the comment, and for watching! 🤙
@@JustTheLip ahh yes thats a very good point i had not thought of, most likely since i often cover my knots with shrink tube so it hadnt been something I had even thought about.
Pass the line twice through the eye to make the knot even more reliable (called the Fish 'n' fool knot). However this does make the knot more tricky to snug it down without kinking mono or fluoro, so you'll have to decide if you think the extra strength is worth the extra effort. I must say that in almost all my fishing the Uni knot seems to suffice.
Precisely. There is only one knot objectively stronger than the Fish 'n' Fool. But as long as your choice has an above 100% efficiency rating, factors like ease or speed of tying become more relevant than the knot strength.
It ensures the knot isn’t burned/weakened when it cinches down! Definitely a vital step so you don’t weaken your knots! Thanks for the question, and for watching!
Now that you know how to tie this knot, you already know one of the best ways to connect two lines together (e.g. your leader to your main line)! Check it out: ua-cam.com/video/Ch94pF0BHtc/v-deo.html
Good to know🎉
Awesome !! Ty
What is a good knot to tie some (fitness type grips with a loop) to a 1 meter long climbing rope that is about 2/3 cm thick.
So one grip is is attached on each end of the rope so i can use it like a make shift face pull attachement/row grip attachement.
All help is appreciated 🙏🏻🙌🏻
Why do you want to do less wraps with stronger line?
awesome man thank you so much I'm trying to become more into fishing, this will help a lot!!!
My dad bless his heart passed away , but as a kid going fishing he showed me how to tie the knots. And he showed me how to tie the boat up using all kind of knots. I miss him.
I’m really sorry to hear about your loss… some of the most cherished times in my life are the moments I get to spend fishing with my dad, so I understand how important that is. ❤️
I miss my dad after 21 years and we weren’t particularly close. Never fully goes away and that’s okay.
awesome he taught you that. good memories. Memories is all we have at the end of the day :D
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I learned this knot almost 50 years ago, and it's the only one I have used since. This knot will hold so well, you can trim the tag end right up against the knot, and it won't unravel.
That’s awesome! It is for sure a great knot. Thanks for the comment!
it's only knot i've used in over a decade since i learned it
My dad passed away on March 11th 2024 after a sudden cardiac arrest. I'm his only daughter and just turned 19, we used to go fishing every year on my birthday and I really miss it. There are a lot of skills of his that I didn't get to learn, tying a fishing hook is one of them.
Thank you for this video, now I'll be able to keep me and my dad's fishing tradition alive hopefully 😊🙏🏽
Sorry for your loss
I’m so sorry for your loss, and thank you so much for sharing this. My most treasured times and memories are those I have spent with my dad. I’m so glad this video was able to help in some way. 🙏❤️
Jesus loves y'all! God bless :)
Thank You. My father taught me fishing knots at a young age and I am just getting back into the fishing scene. This is one knot he never taught me and I cant wait to give it a try.
That's awesome, I'm so glad to hear it. My dad got me into fishing when I was little too, and I learned so much from him. Hopefully this knot helps you out, and thank you for the comment, I really appreciate it!
This is the best video of this knot I have come across, and trust me...I need it bad!
My stepdad tought me this knot….hes gone now but as soon as I saw this I immediately went to that memory…..love you poke
I use it all the time. Never fails. Thanks for the demonstration.
Absolutely, you gotta love this one. Thank you for watching!
I learned knots in Ranger School in 88, and I still use several of them. We "dress down" the knot to tighten it, by pulling each part out a little, alternating as you hold the knot. I think you could have less risk of straining your line or your tendons if you used your fingers to slide the wraps into place instead of pure tension. I like your knot, and the wetting is a new trick to me, so thank you.
Thank you for the tip, I may try that! Thanks for watching!
I learned loop pull and swoop to tie my running shoes in boot camp
Brilliant step by step tutorial with clear verbal and visual instructions on how to tie the Uni Knot. Have just tried it out and it was perfect first go.
Awesome! I’m glad it was helpful, thanks for the feedback and for watching!
Thank you so much for your videos!! I am just tying fishing line to my cat wand toys to add swivels, and your videos are the easiest to follow and your voice is pleasant and mild to listen to, and that's so important to me to be able to focus! It's a bonus how you use brightly coloured line to better show the process, leaves little room for confusion. I appreciate you very much! 😊❤
I struggle with fishing line when it comes to tying knots. thanks for doing this at a slower speed than many others. I have successfully conquered this knot, thanks to this video
Ich verstehe kein englisch. Aber das Video erklärt alles super gut, auch ohne Worte ist es gut. Danke fürs Zeigen👍
Super, vielen Dank fürs Zuschauen! 😅
The thing I like about this type of video is that the person tying the knot is actually telling you what they are doing.
When they don't provide commentary, I sometimes find it is hard to follow what is happening as their fingers and hands are getting in the way.
Palomar is very good too but I'm going to try this one .
No argument here, I really like the palomar knot as well!
@@JustTheLipYep I tied the Uni cinch recently & so far so good holding strong & very easy to tie like the Palomar.
Awesome man! Glad it’s working for you!
there is practically no difference in their strength efficiency so use which ever one you can tied the easiest. I use the Palomar knot on all but the tiniest of hook eyes. The one difficulty with a Palomar is passing a bight through tiny hooks.
I rarely use hooks that tiny so I am usually utilizing the Palomar. But I imagine fly fishermen would use a knot like the Uni ( _AKA the Grinner knot or the Duncan Loop_ ).
Best knot instructional video bar none. Thank you sir.
Thank you so much for the kind words, and for watching!! I’m glad it could be helpful!
I must admit, I have viewed several versions on how to tie this knot. However this is the most straightforward and well explained video I have viewed.
Thank you for sharing this.. 👍
Thanks! That knot was amazing and I already got 3 pikes and the knot seems to be really strong. My dad has always done my knots but now at the age of 20 it was time to learn to do these by myself, so thanks a lot!
I've been using this knot for 50 years. It's fantastic. I don't hold it the same way he shows, but I can tie it in less than 30 seconds.
And he is right, it is great for tying 2 lines together.
I used the old reliable fisherman's knot for the first 30 yrs of my life but when I discovered the uni-knot I immediately switched. It's easier and quicker and by all accounts stronger.
Although the fisherman’s knot is still a good one and I use it on occasion as well, I agree on all counts! This is a very strong and fast knot! 🤙 thanks for the comment and for watching!
I have been using this knot since 1992 for slip bobber stops. I have never used it for terminal tackle knots. Thank you!
I also use it for that purpose, I forgot to mention it in the video! Thank you for commenting and for watching!
I use this knot for most connections. Vic Dunaways book taught me many ways to employ it, and along with about 2 others, I have never found a situation that wasn't able to be resolved. Thank you Mr.Dunaway
Thanks! Gonna go fishing for the first time in like 30 years and this is really helpful.
Glad it was helpful! I really hope your fishing trip goes well!!
This video just upped my fishing game!!! WOW. Thank you so much! I really look forward to going out on the water again with my son and teaching him this ❤️
Awesome!! I’m so glad it helped! Thank you for watching!
You sound like a good mom!
Always pass braid twice through the eye for piece of mind. The uni to uni knot is amazing to use for tying leaders.
I agree, I made a video on that as well! Check it out: ua-cam.com/video/Ch94pF0BHtc/v-deo.html
Thank you for watching!
Do not do that as it can cause friction and break your line. It is still a single line so going twice does not increase strength or create redundancy.
Then it is no longer a "Uni knot". You are describing the " Fish 'n' Fool Knot". That is the second strongest knot you could use. The Uni sits at about the 9th, one step below the Palomar which sits at 8th.
Works like a charm my grandfather showed me this as a kid and works
Glad to hear it! And thanks for watching!
Additionally, when you cinch it down, do not go all the way to the eye, stop about a 1/4" from the eye, hook the hook around something stationary, grab the tag end with your fishing pliers and chinch that tight. Now you have a solid knot with some play between the eye and the line, a good technique for fishing with live bait, gives it a little more flexibility and action. When you have a fish on, it will tighten the uni-knot to the eye tight at that point.
The two most important fishing knots all angles need to be able to do in their sleep, the uni-knot and the Bimini twist.
Tight lines always! Capt. K
Good advice! I haven’t done exactly that, but it makes sense to me! Thank you for sharing your expertise, I’ll give it a shot! 🙏
No skill involved fishing with live bait.. That's entrapment 😆
This was my go to knot that never fails !! Used it all the time . Even to join two lines it is so strong! Palomar knot Too.
This is the best video I've seen on this knot.
Best video of the Uniknot I’ve seen so far! The other videos don’t show pinching the bottom Thanks!!
Awesome!! Glad you liked it, thank you for watching!! 🙏🤙
Wow. Just tried this out today, I'll never go back to the clinch. This was SO much easier and feels far more reliable. Clinch always comes undone for me on my test pulls, maddening. Thank you for the knowledge!
Absolutely! So glad you found this helpful! The cinch is a good knot in its own right, but you may find this is a little stronger/more reliable! Let me know what you think after some use!
The day I lost a bass of a lifetime was the last time I ever used a cinch knot and the day I learned the uni.
I get pissed off just thinking about a freaking cinch knot!
I fact, recently I really needed to use a new knot, and this is exactly what i needed for ..
I appreciate you my friend... Have a good one
This knots so strong it held my friend up for days!
Thanks! I have a hard time tying fishing line now because my close vision is getting bad. I have to wear reading glasses and still have a hard time. I'm not giving up! I will keep trying and preparing my rods before every fishing trip. 🎣
You can do it! My dad has the same issue but with some patience, he can tie pretty much everything I can and to the same strength as well. I hope the video helped, and thanks for commenting!
With some practice you can do it without looking. Just keep practicing and you will get it! 😊
I learned this knot in a fishing book as a kid and I’ve literally used this knot for everything my entire life I don’t really know any other knots 😂
This is the video that finally helped me tie a Uni knot!!! Tyvm lol!
Awesome! So glad it was useful, thank you for watching!
Thanks mate. I hate knotting knots but thanks to your video i got the hang of it.
Your videos are awesome, brother. Thank you.
Thanks bro! So glad you find them useful! 🤙🙏
Thanks for an excellent demonstration
You're welcome, thank you for watching!
Just wanted to learn to tie a good fishing knot.......this became therapy, mate! haha! So relaxing!
Haha thanks man! Glad you enjoyed it!! 🤙
My favorite knot is the "Uni knot," thank you for the wonderful memories! ❤ ( 12-14-24 ) Saturday
Cool i guess?
he makes things simple and the demonstrations are awesome.
I have used the san deigo jam knot and landed yellowfin tuna over 200lbs pounds. Best knot learned.
That’s awesome! I intend to make a video on that knot soon as well, I’m glad to hear it has worked so well for you!
Thanks mate , so simple but effective!
Thanks from a part time guy. Love the demo😊
This is my favorite knot. I haven't fished with braid, but it's nice to know it works with braid.
Thanks man, I am closer to becoming the fisherman I'd like to be!
Great job on the video, my friend! I really enjoy surf fishing in the southern region of Australia and I focus on catching Mulloway and sharks. When it comes to my swivels, I prefer using the uni knot to tie them onto my 80lb fluorocarbon line. However, I learned a valuable lesson after losing a big fish due to my 4-wrap uni knot giving way. Wrapping 80lb fluorocarbon line over 5 turns can be a bit challenging, especially when coupled with a tendency towards laziness. As a recommendation, I would strongly suggest doing 5 wraps when tying a uni knot with line over 60lb.
Thanks for the tip! That’s crazy! Are you sure you lost it because it was only 4 turns?
I got tired of loosing expensive lures and big fish using the Palomar so I started using the uni. Best knot ever! I haven't broke off once since. Plus I can tie it in the dark/blind.
I really like it as well! But I enjoy the Palomar too-I use them both!
Really? I've always used the Palomar. This one seems you have to stretch the line more to get the knot to fully seat. Figured it'd be bad on the line, and it only has one loop onto the lure. Hmm.. I may try it. It def looks faster
Not sure why that would be. A correctly tied Palomar knot will exceed the breaking strength of the line your using.
@@AtomicOverdrive not with flourocarbon.
@@cloutmaster965 yes, with fluorocarbon . . . with , fluorocarbon, ( _100.7% efficient_ ) monofilament ( _115.8% efficient_ ), and braided ( _124% efficient_ ) lines alike. And with any other commercial fishing line. There are over a dozen knots that have an above 100% efficiency rating for knot strength available for any fisherman to use. And several are much easier an faster to tie than the "Uni_ knot. FACTS: Palomar average efficiency rating = 113.5% / Uni knot average efficiency rating = 112.8%. This is a difference that does not make a difference. Your anecdotal story is nothing but evidence of your inability to tie the Palomar correctly. And it is arguably one of the fastest to tie and easiest to tie on the standard knot strength chart. Hillbilly kids where I live are regularly tying this knot at 9 years old. I truly hope that facts don't hurt your wings.
Fantastic thats the KNORT I was taught as a young man what % do you think this knot reduces the knot strength to?
Great question! I’ve seen plenty of tests show it in the middle 90s for % strength… but all I know is it hasn’t failed me! 🤙 thank you for sharing and for watching!
Used it for 40yrs only knot you need to know you can tie anything that has an eye also you can join any 2 lines together withe ease using The back to back uni knot It's awesome
I agree! Great knot, thank you for watching and commenting!
Never rig fishing lines where the lines “hook” and pull over each other. FRICTION
Thank you so much sir. I feel like a boy scout now lol
Will be looking on ur channel for other useful tips!
Awesome!! You are welcome! 🙏 thank you for the comment!
Been using the uni-knot for over 30yrs on all line types.
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I hate fishing but am using some fishing line to setup a garage stopper (tennis ball) in my garage and this uni knot guide was great. Thanks =D
Thank you! So much easier than the other way!
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting (again 😉😁)!
I love this knot and you lexplain it so easy to understand. Thank you.
Pit bull tackle makes a FANTASTIC braid cutter it’s literally like butter and makes the cleanest cuts for the least amount of fray! I’m sure those snips are good but I noticed they struggled a little haha
Awesome, I will check theirs out! Yeah mine in this video was definitely at the end of its life, I actually bought a new one afterwards and it was such a night and day difference. The one I had lasted forever before that, I still love them haha.
I have the rapala tool that heats the wire end. Braid doesn't stand a chance.
Didn't know this knot. Thanks!
Thanks for teachin me how to do the uni knot
Happy to help! Tight lines! 🤙🤙
Thanks for the tutorial! I am 10 I have been fishing since I was 3 and I can finally have some independence from my dad riding everything for me
I have bad grip due to nerve damage, this helped thanks :)
Instead of pulling the main line to seat the barrel of the knot, grasp the barrel between your fingertips and slide it home under gentle pressure on the main line. This reduces damage to the line as it makes the turn through the eye of the hook.
Thank you for the tip!
I know i am late to this video, but before i saw this video i was using a way weaker knot, so when i used heavier baits, occasionally they would fly off because of the weak knot i've tied (syk, i did do the wetting thing).
Thank you so much! I really want to try this one out and catch some pike before the mating season starts!🙏
The simple one and easy to do. Thanks
Thanks! I have pretty bad Dyslexia and this worked well for me!🙃
I’m really glad to hear it worked! Thanks a lot for watching!
Thank you for your knowledge and knot tips 🤙🏼🤜🏼🤛🏼
👊 absolutely, thank you for watching!
A great knot. I've never had one fail yet.
I agree completely!
A bit difficult to explain without a visual, however, I invert the loop so the tag end goes inside both main strands and touches hook eye before wrapping. This reduces the angle the string takes as it leaves the hook eye when tightened. This takes a great knot to another level...
When I was kid I learned that knot from a fishing book.
The only knot I ever used.
That’s awesome! If you have to use only one knot, it’s a good one! 🤙 thanks for watching!
Badass knot, never fails 💪
Gotta love it. Thanks for watching!
After a lifetime of fishing I can’t stress enough how important it is to really wet that line before you cinch it down. If you slide the barrel down to hook carefully with your fingers it’s better than just pulling the mainline until it tightens but with all those turns around the loop there is a lot of friction burn to the line if you aren’t super careful. I often wonder how many PBs or big fish have been lost to people who have tied this knot carelessly and not checked it for strength after it’s tied. I use 0.37mm and 0.40mm mono a lot and you can’t break that with your hands if you do it correctly but I’ve done tests and if it’s done carelessly and without wetting the line it will snap like cotton. Anglers be warned !!!!
Great advice! Thank you!
Correct !
That's one of the reason why I don't like this uni knot. You have to wet the line, especially if its mono to cinch this knot properly. With other knots like the Trilene knot, wetting the line is not needed if you properly cinch down the loops. The main strength it relies on is when the main light is pulled tight, it clamps down on the tag end and puts less stress on the loops around the main line. That's why the Trilene knot is one of the few that is rated up to 100% of the line strength. This knot is closer to a 85% line strength knot based on my own testing. The cinching of the coils on the line is very inconsistent and there are other similar knots that are better where you wrap the coils up the main line, hold the end and wrap it back down in opposite direction. That provides a much more even laying of the coils as you cinch it down than the uni.
@@ahndeux should always wet every knot when you do it ....
So it doesn't burn the line, even with the trilene ..
@@bElLtOn14 Not necessarily. The testing determines if you're tying the knot correct or incorrectly. When you're breaking at the line strength at 100%, the test shows that wetting the knot had zero affect. The line doesn't burn on the Trilene if you cinch it properly.
The trick is to slowly cinch it and tug the line until its loosely around the main line. You just slightly tug the end to make sure the coils are around the main line without it super tight against the main line. At that point, you pull tension on the main line and just push the coils up to take up the gap as the line stretches. You don't need to grab the tag end to tighten it up more so the lines don't rub. The strength of the knot is the tag end bites against the two loops on the Trilene and not the coils of line around the main line.
I'm saying not every knot needs to be wet. With the uni knot, you DEFINITELY need to wet it given how you chinch the knot requires the line to rub, which is a bad thing in my opinion. That's probably a good reason why it can never reach 100% line strength.
With the Trilene knot, I don't wet it and it still breaks at 100%. Could I wet it? Sure. But its not needed if tied properly. The proper cinching is the key.
I used to use the palomar knot exclusively. Several years ago i was on a charter fishing trip and i asked the captain what his favorite knot was. He said the uni. I learned it and havent used any other since.
The Palomar is stronger but only by a fraction. The deciding factor for me when choosing one is the size of the hook's eye. Passing a bight through a tiny eye is a struggle for my old eyes and fingers. Fortunately I use larger hooks for the type of fishing I do. The Uni ( the _Grinner Knot_ ) on ly needs the tag end to pass through the eye instead of a bight.
Very nice 😮
Knots are amazing.
Agreed! 🤙
Great knot for plugs Don't cinch it down lure swims great,joining lines great,for a hook I'll stick with the palomar never ever failed in many years for me,nice job here thanks
I also use the palomar as well, both great knots! Thanks for watching!
thank you. I just know this is called uni knot. It is so convenient especially if you do not have a carabiner. I use this knot a lot of times and I kind of discovered or re-invent it coming from fisherman’s knot. Now I know it is called uni knot. I use this knot to pull my buoy, hold my spear gun and its shaft
NICELY DONE MY FRIEND 🙂👍
Thank you very much! And thanks for watching!
@JustTheLip - Can you explain why you wet the line prior to pulling it tight?
Thanks ima use this tomorrow been losing bass using a fisherman’s knot so ima try using this one maybe the fisherman’s knot doesn’t work well on offset hooks
So simple, and if you can get the line through a hole or loop, you can tie it in pitch black night.
It is almost exclusively used for everything in my fishing outside of the nail knot for tying a leader to fly line.
Originally, this knot started out being called, The Hangmans Noose...then it became the uni knot which I've used since the early 70's...Great knot and I came up with it as a joining knot....never failed me yet..
Glad it has worked so well for you! Thanks for watching!
I've also always known it as the hangman's noose.
It's the only knot I've used for my fishing gear for 50 years.
Nice video.
This is the best fishing knot there is, most the Tim ei do two wraps and it never fails
Yeeeahhh, no. There are a dozen knots with higher ratings in both strength and tying speed. But this one averages above 100% so it will do the job just like any of the higher rated knots. As long as the knot is stronger than the line it is tied with, you will break the line before you break the knot. There is no objectively "best" knot under these parameters. There are only subjectively judged favorites to individuals.
Nice knot!
Thank you! Cheers! 🤙
Very quick and easy indeed
Thanks for watching!
I was taught to run the line through the eye twice to make the "6" versus making the "6" without going through the eye. My father said it made the line less likely to break at the connection point since the stress divided. Is this a different knot completely? Your version appears much simpler to tighten with line weights above 10lbs so I will absolutely be switching for some things. Thanks!
I have heard of folks doing that, but I believe that would be a double line uni knot (not to be confused with the double uni knot!). I don’t know if it has been definitively shown which knot is stronger, but this knot is extremely strong as it is shown here! Thank you for the question and for watching!
Great video thanks 😊
You’re welcome! Thank you for watching!
good demonstration!
Ty for the tip😊
Arguably the only knot you need to know. Uni to the spool. Double uni to the leader. Uni to the hook. Tight lines
Agree completely! Even uni as a bobber stop! 😂💯 thanks for watching!
I go through the eye 2 times and make a loop then go though the loop 3 times with the end moisten and pull tight and it never fails I have used it from 2 lb test to 30 lb test and has never failed
Makes sense to me! Thanks for sharing!
You threaded the eye of the hook going in opposite directions from the first example to the next. I'm guessing this doesn't matter for this knot. Also, would it strengthen the setup if we initially make two loops through the eye at the beginning step?
Tbh idk why I’ve never thought of using this knot for things other than tying leaders lmao. I’ll definitely be doing that going forward.
My go to knot (sometimes double pass the eye too) for hook length/mainline to swivel and mainline to hook for surface fishing, swore by it for years, never let me down but always known it as the grinner knot. Most people seem to use the Blood knot but i've had it slip on me and dont like how the tag end finishes pointing towards the hook/swivel, the grinner knot tag end finishes up the line away from what ever you have tied to. I use knotless knot to hook with a bait hair for bottom.
Awesome! Some folks prefer the tag end pointing down if you’re fishing in situations where you can catch weeds or muck… it has its place! Thanks for the comment, and for watching! 🤙
@@JustTheLip ahh yes thats a very good point i had not thought of, most likely since i often cover my knots with shrink tube so it hadnt been something I had even thought about.
i will defently try this the next time i go fishing.....thx
Awesome! Have fun and good luck!
Wow - that easy and thanks for the video
Pass the line twice through the eye to make the knot even more reliable (called the Fish 'n' fool knot). However this does make the knot more tricky to snug it down without kinking mono or fluoro, so you'll have to decide if you think the extra strength is worth the extra effort. I must say that in almost all my fishing the Uni knot seems to suffice.
Precisely. There is only one knot objectively stronger than the Fish 'n' Fool. But as long as your choice has an above 100% efficiency rating, factors like ease or speed of tying become more relevant than the knot strength.
Really helped me great video
Why do we need to wet line?
It ensures the knot isn’t burned/weakened when it cinches down! Definitely a vital step so you don’t weaken your knots! Thanks for the question, and for watching!
@@JustTheLip thank you for responding, learnt something today.
Thank you this will be better than my granny knot 😂.
Haha you're welcome, glad it was helpful!!
Very helpful thank you