The Alberto Knot - Tie it! Test it!! | H2T | Episode #860

Tom Rowland Podcast

Waypoint TV

Wilderness, Sports, Health & Fitness

5 • 899 Ratings

🗓️ 30 January 2024

⏱️ 3 minutes

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Get your FREE Knot Guide here! — tomrowlandpodcast.com/knotguide Teaching you how to tie the Alberto Knot isn’t enough. I also need to test the knot breaking strength! Without knowing the breaking strength, there is no way to tell if it is better or worse than any other knot. Here, on the Tom Rowland Podcast, we test all out knots! If you want to how the Alberto Knot compares to other knots, get my free Knot Guide at tomrowlandpodcast.com/knotguide. The Alberto knot is a popular fishing knot used to connect different types of fishing lines, particularly fluorocarbon or monofilament lines to braided lines. It's known for its strength and slim profile, making it suitable for various fishing applications. The Alberto knot is prized for its low profile, which allows it to pass through rod guides smoothly, reducing the chances of snagging. Additionally, it retains much of the lines' original strength when tied correctly, making it a reliable choice for connecting lines of different materials. Practice tying the Alberto knot a few times to become proficient, and you'll have a versatile knot in your fishing repertoire! More on the Alberto Knot: The Alberto Knot — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHsv24FXFJA The Alberto Vs the Albrite — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtSif-ovHuQ&t=41s&pp=ygUQdGhlIGFsYmVydG8ga25vdA%3D%3D How2Tuesday is presented by Danco Pliers! Danco sports is an industry leading manufacturer of pliers, knives and accessories for anglers worldwide. Since our start in 2006, we have been committed to providing affordable, high quality products and outstanding customer service to anglers and fishing leaders alike. We are located in Stuart, Florida where we wear flip flops to work year-round. Check out Danco here — https://bit.ly/tomrowlandpodcast2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:29.2	Today I'm going to show you how to tie the Alberto knot and then we're going to test the knot strength.
0:34.6	This is how-to Tuesday on the Tom Rollin podcast brought to you by Danco.
0:38.5	We're tying the Alberto knot.
0:40.6	We're going to double over the leader, which is the white line, we're going to double over the leader which is the white line we're going to pass
0:43.9	the monofilament or braid through the loop
0:49.2	go up eight times.
0:52.6	And then we're going to wrap it back upon itself.
0:59.8	Another eight times. And put the tag in through the loop that we've created with the leader.
1:17.0	And then we'll pull on the tag ends, pull the knot tight, and snug it down.
1:27.0	People use this knot to tie two dissimilar lines together.
1:32.0	It can be used for wire or... to tie two dissimilar lines together.
1:32.6	It can be used for wire or braid to want a filament or braid to floor covering.
1:39.6	Trim the tag-ins and you'll be ready to go fishing. Now it's time to test the knot strength.
1:47.0	We document the breaking strength of all the knots that we tie here and we have that in a free guide for you. You can go to
1:53.6	Tom Rollin Podcast.com and download that for free. It'll show you all the
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