Has anyone got one and how good are they.
I've got and use the FG Whizz, I like it. I've tried all the tricks to do it without, it just takes me a lot of time. And I find that I'm only doing them at home now. I've changed the way I set up each rig so I'm not cutting leader off when out, only if I get cut off, or for the bottom bashing rigs.Originally Posted by chris69
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Corry
Yer i got one off Temu and havent used it yet but last time i went in the dam i tied a fg for my mate and in a few cast lost my only pink redic so i thought it was worth the money it was only $26.
Like Corry i prmake a swag of rigs , stick in a plastic bag for when needed but i am that used to doing my FG knots quite quickly and without no assist tool either . head over to yayatube and find the moethod where you wrap the line around your last two fingers , form a loop , place one foot to hold bottom of leader in place whilst you form the FG knot around your loop,
Main line (Braid ) is held firm from the tip of the Rod in its holder.
Only annoying bit doing it this way is trying to burn the mono (Leader tag ) if a tad windy. At 70 odd i can still pull the knot tigjht without the jigs i made for that purpose , though the hands object to my doing so..
See if i cant find the vid for you??
Thereyago
I've never ever burned the mono/leader but occasionally will use the stuff that fly fishers use which is set via uv i.e. sun, to coat the knot to make it smoother for casting.
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Be warned about burning tag ends - that heat you are using could also weaken your knot - Than flame blowing towards your knot for even a fraction of a second could be enough. UHMWPE has a softening point of something like 110-120 deg C .Like Corry i prmake a swag of rigs , stick in a plastic bag for when needed but i am that used to doing my FG knots quite quickly and without no assist tool either . head over to yayatube and find the moethod where you wrap the line around your last two fingers , form a loop , place one foot to hold bottom of leader in place whilst you form the FG knot around your loop,
Main line (Braid ) is held firm from the tip of the Rod in its holder.
Only annoying bit doing it this way is trying to burn the mono (Leader tag ) if a tad windy. At 70 odd i can still pull the knot tigjht without the jigs i made for that purpose , though the hands object to my doing so
See if i cant find the vid for you??
A well tied FG shouldn't slip ...... so no need to burn off tag ends . If you do want added insurance use a UV curable resin (as mentioned by Dignity) such as Solarez or Loon UV Knot sense . Not only does it reduce the chance of a knot failure but it is smooth & flexible - reduces the knot banging through your guides when casting . I've been using this stuff for a decade or so & it certainly makes a difference.
Chris
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Teach him how to fish
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Thanks Chris will look into getting some.
I had a fg whiz if someone wants it $30 posted
https://isofishinglifestyle.com.au/p...5c722bec&_ss=r
switched to one of these and just more convenient and simple.
Yer thats the one i bought the knot assist 2.0
Yer thats the one i bought the knot assist 2.0
Are they easier to use than the Whizz? When I use the whizz I find it a pain unless it's clamped down.
Cheers
Corry
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