Knot Assist 2.0

When I returned to Lure fishing I wanted to see what most people used to attach their braid and fluorocarbon lines. After a search on the internet and watching a few videos the majority seemed to be using the FG Knot, so I decided to go with this knot, I watched a few videos and attempted to have a try at it.

So I attempted to give it ago I watched a few videos on how to do it looked a bit awkward but I thought it was not impossible, I made various attempts at it and somehow I could not get it, I would end up in a mess, whether it was I have small hands or not a good grip every attempt ended in a complete mess.

Searching for a solution.

So I did some more research there had to be an easier way of doing this knot for me, the knot looked excellent and had so many good reviews. I was looking through YouTube for an answer, and by chance I saw a video for a little tool and the guy demonstrating it was trying an FG knot.

He made it look so simple and at ease as this little tool was helping with the holding of the lines.

The Tool.

The tool in question was the Knot Assist 2.0 a tool Specifically designed to assist anglers in tying a line-to-line FG connection knot, the Knot Assist Tool 2.0 makes tying the complicated FG knot a simple and speedy process. Featuring a heavy-duty carbon fiber reinforced plastic construction with a strong internal spring system, the Knot Assist Tool 2.0 provides tension and a sure grip on your main line, tagline, and leader material, which is often a point of failure and the most complicated part of tying an effective FG knot. It can also be stored with the arms closed and locked in place so that anglers can easily store it in a tackle bag or boat compartment without taking up too much space. Offered in multiple colors, the Knot Assist Tool 2.0 cuts down the learning curve and helps anglers tie perfect FG connection knots.

As well as demonstrating the tool in the video there was a selection of slides explaining the stages of tying the knot in the images below.

As you can see the tool has 3 locking buttons holding and locking in the lines and freeing your hands to make the knot.

So you use one hand to hold the tool and the other to construct the knot, this allows for me to pull the line tighter and make a much neater knot.

Part way through making the knot you have to switch the lines to finish the knot, after you have done this a couple of times, it is quick and simple.

This is the finishing of the knot, I also add a spot of superglue. it sticks the cut tag to the main line and stops it from fraying, I have not had a knot failure yet using it and have recently landed a 60cm bass using this.

Conclusion.

I know some people make the FG knot look easy to do with their hands, but others who like myself have small hands, find it hard to grip onto things, or maybe have some arthritis in their joints and want to tie and use the FG knot, this little tool could be the answer and help to do so. It folds up and takes up not a lot of space, it goes in my tackle bag or a pocket, or on a boat if you got one.

I got mine from Amazon (Ger) and it cost me around £30 but it was money well spent because I’m pretty confident that I know I have a very strong knot when I am fishing. I was recently looking on a certain website looking for things (Temu) and they do deals to get you to buy things, they had these knot assists on there and I got one for a free gift along with another purchase, so it is worth checking out if you’re tempted to get one.

I wouldn’t be without mine and carry always, in case I did have a break or a line frey I can be back fishing with a new knot in a few minutes. I will put a link below to the video I watched on Knot Assist 2.0.

I hope you enjoyed this review and hopefully will be of help to someone Thank you, Steve.