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How the G-MAN Ties the Double Shindo Knot

Gerald Swindle’s favorite knot to tie with fluorocarbon.

How the G-MAN Ties the Double Shindo Knot

According to Gerald Swindle, when it comes to tying a fluorocarbon knot that won’t burn when its clinched down or break under stress, it’s hard to beat the double shindo! That’s because everywhere the line touches itself within the knot, it’s doubled up. That’s what makes it so strong. And who better to demonstrate how to tie this essential knot than professional bass angler and Mercury Pro Team member Gerald Swindle himself?

In this video, the G-MAN shows how he ties the double shindo, step by step. Follow along and in no time at all, you’ll be an expert at tying this dependable knot.  

For more from Mercury Pro Team member Gerald Swindle, check him out on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, or visit his website, GeraldSwindle.com

How the G-MAN Ties the Double Shindo Knot
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