Albright Knot

How to Tie the Albright Knot

1. Double about 10 cm of the heavier line to form a loop.
2. Pass about 25 cm of the lighter line through the loop.
3. Wrap the lighter line back over itself and both strands of the loop, making 10 tight wraps toward the closed end.
4. Pass the tag end back through the loop, exiting on the same side it entered.
5. Moisten and slide the wraps toward the closed end of the loop — without pushing them off.
6. Pull both standing lines to seat the knot and trim the tag ends.

Pros

• Joins lines of very different diameters and materials
• Easy to learn and quick to tie
• Slim profile that passes through rod guides well

Cons

• Can slip with very slick braid if the wraps are not seated carefully
• Not as strong as the FG Knot under extreme loads

Best Used For

Joining braided line to a monofilament or fluorocarbon leader, attaching backing to fly line, or any connection between lines of clearly different diameters.