Cheek Knot vs. Fish N Fool Knot

Just how do the Cheek Knot and the Fish N Fool Knot stack up against each other? Here are the knot strength efficiency numbers for each knot as tested on monofilament, fluorocarbon, and braided fishing lines.

Line Type Cheek Knot Efficiency Fish N Fool Knot Efficiency Winner
Monofilament 128.5% 136.9% Fish N Fool Knot
Fluorocarbon 106.5% 101.4% Cheek Knot
Braid 99.6% 138.9% Fish N Fool Knot
Average 111.5% 125.7% Fish N Fool Knot

Winner: Fish N Fool Knot

For a comprehensive comparison of fishing knots, check out the Fishing Knot Strength Chart to see how the Cheek Knot and the Fish N Fool Knot fare against all other knots.