Fishing Knots

The Fishing Knots that we choose is the one factor that we have 100% control over, so it’s our duty to make sure that we are using the best knot for all or our fishing needs.

This category page shows a listing of various knots that we’ve analyzed.

If you want to see the full Ranking of these knots in terms of their strength and performance, then click on the link below:

https://www.saltstrong.com/articles/fishing-knots

Otherwise, below is a listing of the knot articles we have posted in sequential order.

Tauten Line Welder Review [Strength Test Against Knots]

How does the Tauten Line Welder tool weld lines together? And how strong would such a weld be? We answer both of these questions for you in this article!
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FG Knot Vs. The Bimini Twist [Strength Test]

Want to see which knot is stronger? The FG Knot or the Bimini Twist? Find out why I was completely surprised by the results in this knot contest.
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The Strongest Knot For Doubling Over Braided Line [Knot Contest]

Want to know the best knot for doubling over braided line? This knot contest reveals results from the Bimini Twist, Spider Hitch, and other popular knots
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The Davy Knot: Is This The Quickest & Strongest Fishing Knot Out There? [VIDEO]

Do you want to see if the "Davy Knot" is really as strong as many anglers claim it is? Then check out this knot contest to see how the Davy Knot matches up.
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How To Tie The Strongest Braid To Braid Fishing Knot [Video]

Want to know which knot is the strongest for connecting a braided line to another braided line? Well then be sure to check out this short article and video.
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How to Tie the FG Knot in Under 60 Seconds [Free Cheat Sheet PDF]

FG knot. This post will show you the absolute fastest and easiest way to tie the "FG knot". And you can even download a free PDF guide too. The FG knot is a relatively new braid to mono (or fluoro) knot that has proven to be stronger and thinner than all other braid to leader knots we've tested.
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How To Tie The Double Figure 8 Loop Knot [REVIEW]

Want to learn how to tie the Double Figure 8 Loop Knot like a pro? Then check out this knot review showing the breaking strength results... click here now.
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Do You Make This Mistake Tying The FG Knot?

Want to know the #1 FG knot mistake that is costing angler lots of money, lost fish, and irritation? Then check out this quick (but critical) FG knot tip.
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The Strongest Surgeon’s Knot Strength Test [For Mono & Braid]

The Surgeon's Knot is a very popular fishing knot used to connect two lines together, but did you know the amount of turns can make a BIG difference?
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The Strongest Line-to-Line Fishing Knot (Mono-to-Mono Knot Contest)

Want to know which line to line knot is actually the strongest? Well check out the results of this fishing knot contest to see which knot truly is best.
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Blair Wiggins Lands 150lb Lemon Shark With Help of The FG Knot.

Check out Capt. Blair Wiggins catching his biggest Lemon Shark with the help of the most powerful braid to leader fishing knot...the FG Knot.
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How The FG Knot Helped Land This Tarpon On 10lb Test

You've got to hear how the FG Knot helped Luke Simonds land a 60lb Tarpon on 10lb test line in under 30 minutes out of Tampa this past weekend. Great story.
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The Best Modified Uni Knot for Braid Line [Strength Test Results]

This brief article/video will show you the best Uni Knot for braid fishing line that we found after doing testing of 6 different styles of the Uni Knot... click to see the full results.
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How To Tie The Kreh Loop Knot [Contest Winner]

Finally, someone does an actual test on the strongest on the strongest leader to lure knot. Don't tie another hook or lure until you see this fishing knot.
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How to Tie The Bimini Twist Knot [Video]

Of all the knots out there, the Bimini Twist knot seems to be the one that intimidates people the most. However, it's actually simple... click to learn it.
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