How to tie the Haywire Twist Knot. The haywire twist is considered by big game fishermen to be the strongest connection for joining wire to a hook, lure or swivel. It can also be used to make a loop in the end of a wire leader. The first twists are called haywire wraps and the ...
Simple knot used to tie a hook or fly to a leader. Creates a large loop in the middle of a line. Attaches hook to leader and provides a hold for bait. Securely joins braided line to leader Attaches a fishing line to a hook, lure, or swivel. ...
The 12-inch dropline is the sinker line and should be 20-pound mono so it breaks easily if the sinker snags in rocks. The 24-inch dropline is the hook line and should be the same braid as your main line. Tie a 5/0 to 12/0 wide-gap circle hook on it, and a 1/2- to 4-...
Bass use that weight as a leverage to get it loose. I 'surf' them back in pronto with my heavy pole and braid line. UPDATE: 11.'10 I've also learned that the pros set the hook like it's a 10 pounder that they need the head turned pronto. Why? Because it darn well might be ...
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Use these quick knots to attach a fishing swivel If you need to attach a swivel to fishing line, you can do so using your choice of a few different knots. You can tie a simple knot, an offshore swivel knot, or an improved clinch knot...
Just before you run out of material, as close as possible to your braid, tie a knot at the end by wrapping all four strands around your forefinger and drawing their ends through the loop (that was created around your finger). Then pull to tighten. (See the video below for more help ...
If your line starts to loop up around the reel when you try to cast, your line is too stiff or you put too much on the spool. Put a layer of monofilament on the spool first when using braided line, or the braid will spin around on the spool so that you can’t set the hook or...