How To Tie The “Braid Uni Knot” [Contest Winner]
- By: Luke Simonds
- on November 13, 2018
- Found In: Fishing Knots, Fishing Tips, Terminal Knot (Snug)
The Braid Uni Knot
The Braid Uni Knot is a slight modification of the traditional uni knot that results in the strongest knot I’ve found for braid to swivel connections.
I really like this knot because:
- It’s very strong
- It’s easy to tie
- It leaves a small and clean knot
If you already know how to tie the Uni Knot, tying the Briad Uni Knot for braid is simple.
It merely takes a couple more wraps during the tying process, but those added wraps are extremely important because braid needs more surface area friction relative to monofilament line to ensure it never slips.
In the post, we show you the step by step process for tying the Braid Uni Knot.
You can also see a detailed video on how to tie this knot in the video tutorial at the bottom of the post.
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How To Tie The Braid Uni Knot
In this section, we show you each step for tying the Braid Uni Knot:
Step 1: Thread Your Braid Line Through The Eye Of The Hook Or Swivel
Thread 6-8″ of braid line through the eye of your hook or swivel.
Step 2: Thread Your Tag End Through The Eye An Additional Time
This is the first modification to the traditional Uni Knot. Thread your tag end through the eye an additional time and pull the lines tight.
Step 3: Make A Loop Around Your Mainline With Your Tag End
Make a loop around your mainline with your tag end. Make sure your mainline and loop align by pinching the tag end down.
Step 4: Make 10-12 Wraps Through The Loop With Your Tag End
Make 10-12 wraps through the loop with your tag end. Note: having a lot of tag end makes this step easier. Make sure all your wraps go in the same direction.
Step 5: Pull The Tag End And Mainline Tight So That The Knot Coils To The Hook
Pull the tag end and mainline tight so that the knot begins to coil toward the hook. Then, release the tag end, wet the knot and pull it tight as possible.
Step 6: Cut The Tag End
Cut the tag end with scissors. Your Modified Uni Knot is complete.
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The Braid Uni Knot Tutorial Video
In this video, I show you how to tie the Braid Uni Knot for braid.
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Conclusion
This is the best knot for braid to swivel and braid to hook connections.
It is a quick knot to tie that is both strong and easy. It can also be used in a number of different applications.
If you have any questions about how to tie this knot, let us know in the comments section.
Tight Lines!
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Nice knot, I will use that.
Thanks
Fred
I won a knot strength contest at my local club’s banquet with this knot, and there were some self-professed “expert knot guys” there, maybe over 50 guys entered. Most did not even come close. This truly is the strongest braid knot. This knot made me over $200 richer that night!
How awesome!!! Yes, this improved uni knot sure is great with braid.
I like your stuff The videos are clear and easy to understand. Even though I have a pretty good knowledge of fishing lines, knots etc., You always have something I have not seen or thought of. Good job!!
Thanks for making time to leave the nice comment Ken!
It’s been at least 10 years now where someone gave this knot the name Fish n Fool. If my baits are too big or bulky (regardless of line type) to easily use a Palomar, then I use this knot. It’s never failed me.
Thanks for making time to leave the comment Greg!
Yes sir Luke, great stuff thank you.
Thanks Stan!
I’ve watched knot tying vids in the past that left me scratching my head, but this one is really well done. I’m new to braided line and this is so helpful. Thanks so much, Luke!
Thanks so much for making time to leave the nice video David!
Have you compared this Uni-knot to tying a double strand Uni-knot? Seems that the double would provide the same strength.
Yes, this one performed slightly better than the doubled line method. I believe it was due to the extra spreading of the load that the 2nd wrap of the line around the hook eye provided.
finish it with a rizotto knot (5 wraps shld suffice) . . it would be impossible to slip. 🙂
Luke, That is a great knot for braid, since using I have not had any failures with this uni knot on all of my braid connections, thanks!
I’m glad to see that you’re enjoying this knot.
Can the uni be tied inverted? So the tag end would not lea.
I haven’t seen that done before, but it I can’t think of a reason why it wouldn’t work… it’ll probably be tricky to cinch down though.