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Electric fg tool?
Last edited by yellow door 1; 24-10-2019 at 02:36 AM. |
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Only price i found....$129
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Yeah thats pretty expensive for device that claims to tie FG knots when its actually tying a PR knot
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PR knot is stronger
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Ahh I didnt know that - I wonder why that guy claims the machine ties weaker knots than it actually does.
That also begs the question - why is everyone tying FG's. From the brief bit of googling I just did - It seems Fg's are harder to stuff up and you dont need a tool - but apart from that - you'd reckon PR knots would be more popular than they are. What sort of percentage increase in strength does the PR have over the FG Are they 5%, 10% or 15% stronger I purposely use leaders that are weaker than my braid so my FG's dont break - But I'd still be interested to hear how much extra strength I could get from the PR |
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by the time this guy piss farts around and gets the knot done the fish will be in the next suburb.. |
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Those type of knots are the ones you tie once the night before and dont have to worry about - because if you get your leader and braid strengths right - the weakest knot on your leader is attached to the lure - so that breaks before your leader knot does. Its a fool proof system - 100% EFFECTIVE - 95% OF THE TIME |
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FG.jpg If the top wrap/loop fails the knot unravels and it is for this reason that I prefer the FG. The best way to protect the top wrap is to make sure that it is cinched really tight onto the leader and bites in below the surface, and I find that the over/under wrapping on an FG is better for this than the spiral up-spiral down wraps of the PR. I have found that tightening the PR the bottom loops (blue arrow) get really tight but sometimes leave the top loop a bit looser and more prone to guide damage. Just my 2cworth.
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I almost posted yesterday about it being an FG knot. I have tied so many now. I dont need a machine, Way too slow for me !!! Howard.
But 4 lb braid and 4 lb leader, BIJHVGHGHUVGHBHJBCT. it can get frustrating!!!!
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Most do a FG short where the PR is usually 3-4 times the length,i do mine using a bobbin.PR would be around 20% stronger,usually all my lines are 20,25 or 30lb for mullies.Smaller species i go with double uni's.
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Yeah I stopped use 4lb leaders coz I always used to snap them when tightening knots.
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I know there are blokes who only do 12 wraps with their fgs, to keep the knot as short as possible for casting |
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On some rods i can feel the knot coming through the guides rubbing like sandpaper,on other rods using the same reel not so noticeable. Last edited by jonnie; 25-10-2019 at 06:30 PM. |
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" i can hear " I wish I could !!!
There was a joke about loud music affecting the hearing of Dogs. The Conclusion, Keep Your Dogs Away From Your Stereo !!!!!!!! AINT SO FUNNY NOW !!!!!!!!!
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