ShoreJigger 171 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Found this interesting piece of kit whilst browsing plat.Looks like it makes tying the fg knot a cinch.Here's a vidhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8Mwddcxs94&feature=youtube_gdata_player storm boy and trihull 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShoreJigger 171 Posted February 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 For the price of it though, you'd want to tie a lot of FGs! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moggy23 625 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 For the price of it though' date=' you'd want to tie a lot of FGs![/quote']Great knot the FG, just have problems getting it tight enough some daysWhat was the price of this gizmo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShoreJigger 171 Posted February 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Around $100.There's another video of a 'school girl' tying it easily using the tool. Moggy23 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poperdave 0 Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 there is an easy way to try a fg knot look up simple fg knot on net look for an asian guy stadding on a jetty he ties it in under a minute and so can you great knot to cast and as close to 100% as you get. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nikhum 16 Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Damn man I love the FG. Havnt had one fail yet. Looks like a good tool for tying that perfect FG before heading out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShoreJigger 171 Posted April 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Update: just bought one of these from Japan. About $50 shipped.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oop72-nkGVw&sns=emCan be used to tie PE 0.6 to PE 7.Leader wise looks like up to about 70-80lb.Will suit 90% of fishing situations in SA.Squid and Salmon to kingies.Extra piece of mind throwing those more expensive lures. trihull 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoWorries 5 Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 That's a bit more reasonable, let us know what you think once you've had a play Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fishnuts 55 Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Update: just bought one of these from Japan. About $50 shipped.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oop72-nkGVw&sns=emCan be used to tie PE 0.6 to PE 7.Leader wise looks like up to about 70-80lb.Will suit 90% of fishing situations in SA.Squid and Salmon to kingies.Extra piece of mind throwing those more expensive lures.G'day Phil,Whereabouts did you buy this one from mate, looks the goods.Cheers Dazz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShoreJigger 171 Posted April 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 With the videos on web and detailed, illustrated diagram (in Japanese) that comes with it, you could not get this knot wrong. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poperdave 0 Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 easy way to do fg knot type in fantasistagogo on net seach click on simple fg knot vidioe may pay to do afew more half hichs but a good knot that can be done on a boat with the rod in holder or on the beach good luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KomodoDragon 0 Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 FG fav knot. GT knot for me is bullet proof but not so good casting Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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