waynorth wrote: I also tie just a single half hitch around both the leader and braid before tightening - you really only want to stop the weave from coming undone. 2 half hitches (done in the same direction) make a clove hitch, and if you pull it too tight, the clove hitch can lock and take all the weight when you try to tighten the FG weaves. Like probably everyone I was pretty nervous about cutting the leader tag off right next to the knot (before the Rizzuto), but if you have tightened everything properly, it really won't move, and the shorter the tag the less chance of it catching on the rod guides.
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The Tamure Kid wrote: Ever tried trimming the leader tag after the second initial half hitch, THEN tying the Rizzuto? |
waynorth wrote:
Yes that's how I do it - perhaps not clear from my wording. |
NZWest wrote: There is an American guy on YTube that ties a "easy FG" I've used it and my god its easy to tie and no tension required. I've caught some good snapper on it and no issues at all, so far :D haha. Cant see this vid on work computer but I'm sure Coxie has it dialled like most of his vids. |
Polar_Kiwis wrote: Any advice on doing FG on lighter line? Can it be done on 1PE and 16lb floro? I am comfortable doing FG on 15kg braid etc. I usually just do a 5 turn surgeon. But some times it doesn't cast so well through small rod eyes. Maybe an FG might be better. Whats your experience with lighter lines? |
Alan L wrote:
Thats the version use - on 80lb braid/mono. Simple, never had it fail, even on marlin. Alan |
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