Braided Fishing Knots

22 knots compatible with braided.

Braided fishing line is stronger and thinner than monofilament, but its slick surface makes some knots unreliable. The knots below have been tested and proven to hold securely with braid. For terminal connections, the Palomar Knot is the top choice. For braid-to-leader connections, the FG Knot and Double Uni Knot are the standards.

N/A Beginner

Arbor Knot

The Arbor Knot secures fishing line to the reel spool. It is the essential first knot when spooling any reel with new …

Specialty
N/A Beginner

Bobber Stopper Knot

The Bobber Stopper Knot is a small knot tied on your mainline to control the depth of a slip bobber. Essential for …

Specialty
~85% Beginner

Double Uni Knot

The Double Uni Knot joins two lines of different types or diameters. One of the most popular line-to-line connections …

Line to Line
~95% Beginner

Palomar Knot

The Palomar Knot is one of the strongest and most reliable fishing knots. It works with all line types including braid, …

Terminal Connection
~85% Intermediate

Albright Knot

The Albright Knot excels at joining lines of very different diameters or materials. A go-to for connecting backing to …

Line to Line
~80% Beginner

Surgeon's Loop

The Surgeon's Loop is the easiest loop knot to tie. It creates a strong, reliable loop at the end of your line for quick …

Loop Knot
~80% Beginner

Uni Knot

The Uni Knot is one of the most versatile fishing knots, used for hooks, lures, joining lines, and spooling reels. Easy …

Terminal Connection
~90% Intermediate

Alberto Knot

The Alberto Knot is a modified Albright that provides a stronger, slimmer connection for joining braided line to …

Line to Line
~95% Advanced

FG Knot

The FG Knot is the strongest and slimmest braid-to-leader connection available. It passes through rod guides …

Line to Line
~100% Advanced

Bimini Twist

The Bimini Twist creates a doubled line that retains 100% of the line's original strength. The gold standard for …

Loop Knot
~85% Intermediate

Knotless Knot

The Knotless Knot (Hair Rig Knot) is fundamental to carp fishing. It creates a hair rig that lets bait sit naturally off …

Specialty
~90% Intermediate

Slim Beauty Knot

The Slim Beauty creates a streamlined connection between braided line and heavy monofilament or fluorocarbon leaders. …

Line to Line
~85% Intermediate

Berkley Braid Knot

The Berkley Braid Knot was specifically designed for braided fishing lines. It provides excellent grip and strength …

Terminal Connection
~95% Intermediate

Bristol Knot

The Bristol Knot connects braided line to a looped leader with exceptional strength. A favorite among inshore and …

Line to Line
~75% Beginner

Figure 8 Loop

The Figure 8 Loop creates a simple, strong loop at the end of your line. Quick to tie and works well for loop-to-loop …

Loop Knot
~85% Intermediate

J Knot

The J Knot is a strong, compact line-to-line connection that's quick to tie. It works well for joining braided mainline …

Line to Line
~85% Intermediate

Baja Knot

The Baja Knot connects braided line directly to a hook or lure with a tight, secure grip. Developed for Baja California …

Specialty
~85% Intermediate

Seaguar Knot

The Seaguar Knot was developed specifically for joining fluorocarbon leader to braided line. It provides a slim, strong …

Line to Line
~100% Advanced

GT Knot

The GT Knot (Giant Trevally Knot) is an ultra-strong line-to-line connection designed for big game fishing. It retains …

Line to Line
~85% Intermediate

Yucatan Knot

The Yucatan Knot is a simple, strong connection for joining braided line to heavier monofilament or fluorocarbon leader. …

Line to Line
~100% Advanced

PR Knot

The PR Knot (bobbin knot) is the ultimate braid-to-leader connection for big game fishing. Tied with a bobbin tool, it …

Line to Line
~90% Intermediate

Crazy Alberto Knot

The Crazy Alberto Knot is a variation of the Alberto that adds extra wraps for increased security. Excellent for …

Line to Line