KNOTS, LINE,
HOOKS,
CRIMPING
and
OFFSHORE SET-UP
/
SIMPLE CHECKS
Bimini tool
operating instructions PDF, 10/09/09.
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Not many
knots but very important, I find with Big Game and or Small Lure fishing a bad
Knot spells the end, and has done, that's before we came up with these combinations.
Note
we use Braid / Mono combinations for all fishing.
With Big Game as in all our fishing, the line we
prefer is a Braid / Mono combination.
Because we use smaller (Tiagra 30W and Omoto 700 series) Reels, we do need to
get more line on, and braid allows us to do this, aprox 1000 mts of 65 or 50 lb
line, and 50mts of mono over the top. Using Braid out the back of the boat for trolling, only
spells trouble, as it can get blown about in the wind and you get impossible tangles,
because it has no stretch you tend to pull hooks, both at the strike & fighting stages.
With light lure fishing in shore, we use a
braided line extremely fine, its tested at 15 lb it's the thinnest possible (see line
tests). With this
we use a 6 lb or 15lb shocker about twice the length of the rod, if you don't use a
shocker you will pull hooks when the fish shakes its head, as the Braid has no
stretch what so ever, and very unforgiving. I use a medium hardness leader, and
I refuse to use a so called Fluro carbon.
Why use Braid, well you can cast further,
throwing a few lures, less drag in the water and can feel the fish bite in 100 to 250 mt
depths. But
you do need that shocker.
And Platting your line, you will pick it up
off the web, you will need to practice, heaps. Right over the centre, left over
the centre, etc etc. These days it's a Bimini Twist to make the loop, see the
tool.
Click for Animated Knots :-
Alpaulus Knot 1.
Albright by Paulus 2.
Double Blood by Paulus 2.
Uni Knot
3.
Surgeons Loop 4.
Clinch, improved 5.
Hangmans Uni
6.
San Diego
7.
Blood Double in Eye 9.
New Double Uni
Loop to Loop Knot
Click for
Bimini Twist Knot Making tool
Braid
to Leader Knot
discussion.
Here is how it's done
Light
braid to heavy braid as a step up in leader and terminal knot
strength.
For most of your
fishing including topshots for big game use the pullon system.
Light Lure Fishing,,,, I use the Clinch
Knot, to tie the loop to the lure, so you can easily undo it to change lures, If the line breaks it will
be at the Surgeons Loop, so you do not loose your leader and just tie a new loop.
1
The Albright knot I use to tie my heavier lines to my
braid, its best to use a bimini twist loop on your braid.
2
The Double blood is the best knot for tying a leader to
a line of similar size, or while the leader material will form.
The Uni knot is a quick knot to make but not as
strong as the double blood.
3
The Surgeons end loop I use as a double at the end of
my leader, then I tie it to the lure, also as a sinker loop.
4
The Clinch knot I use to tie my leader to terminal and
jig heads, when a double (loop) is used the tag is not passed through the last twist,
this knot can be undone to change lures.
5
The Uni knot, also known as the Hangmans Uni, is also
good for tying hard heavier lines to hooks and terminals.
Loop to Loop knot is great to join a twisted leader to
a loop in the lain line, this can also be used to join a folded leader (loop)
great strength.
This is a loop for hollow core braided line, about 95%
strong, not 100% as some seem to think, make sure that the tag end is tapered
out or it will be 90%.
This Knot is a
twist to make a loop or a double, used to spread the load on a braid by putting
it across two legs, and then onto the leader. Now a new holding system for the
twist.
Bimini tool
operating instructions PDF, 10/09/09.
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New Knot for
light braid to heavy braid as a leader excellent result. This development will
lead to more and new knots.
Go to the
bottom of the menu on the left.
Learn the 5 knots and that's all you need
HOOKS
this is how we setup them up, at 90 degrees to one
another, stainless steel wire between, and mainly use the ridged stiff hook
setup. seems to hook up better.
CRIMPING
is one of the most important things to get right, I have seen many types of crimping and tested a lot, this is the
best I have come across.
All these lures failed a crimp test, so
re-crimp all your lures, some could be pulled apart just by pulling on them by
hand. All small Game lures, should withstand 35+ kg pull, so set up a weight and
try to lift it, with the hooks attached. Its when you grab the leader and hold
the fish, you do not need a failure.
For
the OFFSHORE
SET-UP,
I use this, the only swivel is on the main line. Easy & low cost.
The
reason is that you can loose a lot of gear, and this setup can be pre-made, so
no time is lost during fishing time. I keep about 10 of these on hand,
especially when the leather jackets are about. Generally 50lb and hooks as
required. Only 2 simple knots.
Paternoster Rig extra strong
I Thought this was a stronger setup than the above listed setup,
with only a total of 3 knots.
I modified this knot so it was stronger.
SIMPLE CHECKS
Maintenance
Inspect for, Rusty hooks, more so the bent points you can have them without the
rust.
The
damaged leader is a problem as it may not be noticed, and will loose you your
fish.
I
carry a medium grade diamond file to sharpen the hooks. All adds to missed
fish.
Easier to do a leader, line, knot, crimp and hook check before you go out.
