Dropshot Braid - Leader Knots & Use of Crazy Glue Questions

[djkimmel]

That is odd that you are having that problem with the FG knot?? It should work better with larger braided line really. I do wonder if there is a coating on that brand of line causing the slippage? I don't use that brand (P-Line Spectrex IV for me).

Are you pulling it really tight when you first finish trying the knot? You may need to use a couple thread spools or something for the heavier braid to get enough pull without cutting your fingers. I've seen the saltwater anglers use smooth wooden dowels to wrap the line around to use for tightening enough with the larger lines they use.

[spinnerbation]

Tied the FG using 50 LB FX2 with 12 & 15 LB Trilene 100% Floro and problem solved no slipping whatsoever. I'll be going back to the FX2 and riddle myself as to why I ever switched lol

[djkimmel]

Glad you found a solution. I still like the FG knot so far but I can try other knots if I need to.

[bigjc]

I learned the FG from this video. Maybe it's just me, but I thought it seemed pretty straight forward and easy. I can tie one in under a minute using this guys method:

I have been using this knot lately also.  Great knot!