Couldn't get the hang of the FG but I'm pretty versed with the Albright (Alberto?) knot since I use that on my casting rods. I don't run mono main line for anything anymore, just like braid too much.
The key to a good FG knot is that you must keep tension on all the line
s. Thats how the knot holds, it's by the braid literally gripping the mono. The knot will not break, your line will break somewhere away from the knot. The knot is that strong. To tension the mono I put the mono spool on the ground and my foot on the mono spool. I then have one hand to tension the braid and the other to snake the mono back and forth. Watching a YouTube video is a must.
You do not need to put your line as far back from the ball as you do with kokanee. 30 ft. is fine. 50 ft. max. The further back you put your line, the less effective the hook set of the release clip is. Kings and coho have hard mouths so you want a good hook set. Sharp hools are also a must. I have had coho attack my downrigger ball, so they definitely are not shy
