Berkley Braid Knot
Berkley Braid Knot
Specifically designed for braided line to hooks and lures. Berkley's proprietary knot for braid delivers 95% line strength where standard clinch knots slip and fail.
Video by Sportfishing Report on YouTube
About the Berkley Braid Knot
The Berkley Braid Knot was developed by Berkley specifically to address braided line's tendency to slip through standard terminal knots. The slick, low-stretch surface of braid makes most mono-designed knots fail — the Berkley Braid Knot's multiple-pass design grips braid effectively.
It's a straightforward knot that delivers reliable 95% breaking strength on braided line — making it a practical alternative to the more complex FG Knot for lighter braid applications where a leader connection isn't required.
Best Used For
Ideal applications
- ✓ Braided line direct to hooks
- ✓ Braided line to lures and jigs
- ✓ Light to medium braid applications
- ✓ Anglers new to braid who need a reliable terminal knot
Not ideal for
- ✗ Very heavy braid over 50 lb
- ✗ Maximum strength applications
Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these 5 steps to tie the Berkley Braid Knot. Watch the video above while following along.
Step 1: Thread through the eye
Pass 10 inches of braid through the hook eye. Double the tag end back alongside the standing line.
Step 2: Thread through the eye again
Pass the doubled tag end back through the hook eye from the opposite direction, creating a small loop.
Step 3: Wrap 8 times
Wrap the tag end (doubled section) around the standing braid 8 times, working away from the eye.
Step 4: Thread through the loop at the eye
Pass the tag end through the small loop at the hook eye.
Step 5: Wet and tighten
Wet the knot. Pull the tag end and standing line simultaneously to seat. Pull firmly — braid needs extra force to fully compress the wraps. Trim the tag end close.
Pro Tips
- Eight wraps minimum for braid under 30 lb — use 10 for lighter braid
- Wet heavily — braid needs good lubrication to seat without slipping
- Pull harder than you think — the knot should compress completely
- Works on all braid brands and weave patterns
Common Mistakes
- Too few wraps — braid will slip
- Not wetting before tightening
- Pulling too gently — the knot doesn't seat fully without firm tension
- Skipping the second thread through the eye