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| A great fun way of fishing |
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| 12.5cm hair |
| Standard pop-up link |
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| 4in to 24in Link 10lb or 15lb line |
| Size 4 straight point inturned eye hook |
| Heavy shot on point side of hook |
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| Palomar knot |
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| Korda size 8 swivel |
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| No matter how good we make our lines, they are generally only as good as the knot you put on them. That is why it is so important that you know the best knot for your purpose and how to tie it well. A chain is as strong as its weakest link so the saying goes, and this is very true when angling. No matter how good our lines are, if there is an incorrect or badly tied knot, this can lose you fish and cause great disappointment and frustration. |
| Rigs and knots |
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| Step 1: Lay both ends of line to be jioned beside each other. |
| Step 2: Twist one free end fore times round the body of the other, and tuck it between the two parts. |
| Step 3: Repeat with the other end, making sure the first turns do not unwind. |
| Step 4: Moisten and darw the knot tight by pulling on the main parts of the lines, not the free ends. Then trim to make neat. |
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| As its name suggests, this knot is simply half a bloodknot. It is used to attach line items such as hooks and swivels, and is reliable and easy to tie. The knot shown here has been tucked, meaning that the free end is passed through the loop which is formed between its coils and the hook or swivel. |
| Step 1: Pass the end of the line through the eye of the hook or swivel, or through the loop of the line to which it is to be joined |
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| Step 2: Twist the end round the standing part four or five times. |
| Step 3: Pass the free end through the loop by the eye (if tightened, this is the normal half bloodknot). |
| Step 4: Pass the free end through the larger loop now formed to produce the tucked half bloodknot. |
| Step 5: Draw the knot together by moistening and pulling on the standing part. |
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| Four Knot Tips 1: Always moisten your knots before tightening. 2: If you are not happy with your knot, change it. 3:Take your time when tying knots. A hurried knot will nearly always let you down. 4: Never bite knots after tying. Use a pair of small, sharp scissors, or clippers, to trim them. |
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| Whipping knot |
| Basic knot for attaching spade end hooks to line. make up to 15 turns round the end of the shank and make sure the line comes away from the front of the spade. |
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| Grinner Knot |
| The good old grinner, an extremely reliable knot for attaching eye hooks, swivels etc. |
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| Developed for tying leaders or droppers when fly fishing and attaching paternosters when ledgering or feeder fishing. A useful general purpose knot. make a minimum of four turns |
| The water knot |
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| Tie a simple overhand knot at one end of your line. This should form a small loop for mounting the bait. Pass the other end through the eye of the hook, allow at least 30mm from the end of the loop to the bend of the hook, for the hair. |
| Take the end that you passed through the hook eye, and whip it around the hair line, and hook shank at least 6 times (more if using a larger hook. |
| The knotless knot |
| Pull the two ends of your hooklink tight. The finished knot should look like the one above. |
| Then thread it back through the eye of the hook once more. |
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| Silicone Sliding Stop Knot |
| Thread line through a 4mm length of silicone tube |
| Thread line through silicone tubing again to form a loop. |
| Pull both ends of the line to tighten. |
| Knot will slide up and down under firm pressure. |
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| Palomer knot |
| 4: Pull both tag end and standing line to tighten. Clip about 1/8". |
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| This has the advantage that the stop moves readily over the rod guides, but grips the monofilament nylon so tightly that it will not slide over the line. |
| The float stop knot |
| 1: Take 2 turns (3 if necessary) around the main line at the chosen point. |
| 2: Bring both ends around to form a Surgeon's Knot. |
| 3: Tighten into shape bringing the coils close together. then trim tag ends. |
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| An easy way to make a stop knot. 1: Take a thin rubber band place over the line. 2: Then take one end and thread it through the other end. 3: Pull tight and then cut of the excess. This one is often used on sea fishing rigs. |
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| The Crawford knot often is overlooked by even the most skilled anglers. It is a very versatile fishing knot for tying most types of hook, swivel, or lure "eyes" to a leader or line. The Crawford knot is not nearly so difficult to tie as it looks, and it makes a solid, firm connection. It is relatively easy to tie with excellent breaking strength. |
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| Step 1:- Pass line through the hook eye and, with the tag end, make 5 turns around the standing line. Insert the loose end of the line between eye and first loop formed. Bring the end through the large second loop formed. |
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| Step:6 Finally, moisten the knot, and pull tight. |
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| Step2:- The line end comes completely under the standing part of the line in front of the swivel, and then through the two loops, as illustrated. |
| Step3:- Both loops of the knot are tightened behind the swivel eye, and the knot is finished. |
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| The swivel knot |
| Slip loop end of double-line leader through eye of swivel. Rotate loop end a half-turn to put a single twist between loop and swivel eye. |
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| The offshore swivel knot |
| Snell knot |
| Insert one end of the leader through the hook's eye extending one to two inches past the eye. Insert the other end of the leader through the eye in the opposite direction pointing toward the barb of the hook. Hold the hook and leader ends between thumb and forefinger of your left hand. Leader will hang below the hook in a large loop. |
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| Take the part of this loop that is closest to the eye and wrap it over the hook shank and both ends of the leader toward the hook's barb. |
| Wrap for 7 or 8 turns and hold wraps with left hand. Grip the end of the leader that is through the eyelet with your right hand and pull it slowly and steadily. Hold the turns with your left hand or the knot will unravel. When knot is almost tight, slide it up against the eye of the hook. Grip the short end lying along the shank of the hook with a pair of pliers. Pull this end and the standing line at the same time to completely tighten the knot. Trim the tag end. |
| The crawford knot |
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| The improved clinch knot |
| Step 2:- Wet the line and tighten the knot slowly while holding the loose end of the line end between thumb and index finger os the knot is partly closed before it's secured against the eye. Clip the loose end of the line. |
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| Pass the loop with the twist over the swivel. Hold end of the loop, plus both legs of the double-line leader with one hand. Let swivel slide to other end of double loops now formed. |
| Still holding loop and lines with one hand, use other to rotate swivel through center of both loops, at least six times. |
| Continue holding both legs of double-line leader tightly but release end of loop. Pull on swivel and loops will begin to gather. |
| To draw knot tight, grip swivel with pliers and push loops toward eye with fingers, while still keeping standing lines of the leader pulled tight. |
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| Tucked Half Bloodknot |
| The Rapala knot |
| This is an excellent line to lure connection that allows for good action on retrieval. |
| Step:1 Tie an overhand knot, leaving five inches of line with which to complete the knot, then pass the tag end through the lure's line-tie ring. |
| Step:2 Pass the tag end back through the overhand knot. |
| Step:3 Wind the tag end three times around the standing part of the line. |
| Step:4 Pass the tag end back through the overhand knot. |
| Step:5 Now thread the tag end through the loop formed. |
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| Trilene knot |
| This trilene knot is strong and reliable, it can be used in joining line to swivels, snaps, hooks and artificial lures. |
| Step:1 Run end of line through eye of hook or lure and back through the eye a second time. |
| Step:2 Loop around standing part of line 5 or 6 times. Thread tag end back between the eye and the coils as shown. |
| Step:3 Tighten knot with a steady even motion without hesltation. Trim tag end leaving about 6mm. |
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| 1: Double about 4" of line and pass loop through eye. |
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| 2: Let hook hang loose and tie overhand knot in doubled line. Avoid twisting the lines and don't tighten knot. |
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| 3: Pull loop of line far enough to pass it over hook, swivel or lure. Make sure loop passes completely over this attachment. |
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| Carp fishing rigs and tips |
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| Step1:- Thread the swivel eye with the line end. Wrap the line end around the swivel once, then under the standing part of the line and back over the swivel again. |
| A good inshore fishing line to swivel connection. The knot may also be used with a lure or hook. |
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| Stiff pop-up rig |
| Figure of 8 loop |
| Heavy shot on point side of hook |
| The figure eight knot |
| 18mm pop-up tied to a ring |
| Korda lead clip |
| Light pear lead for weed or heavy lead for distance range |
| Knotless hair poked back through eye of hook and burnt to form a blob that will not pull through |
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| Single hookbait and weedy areas use 6in - 24in 25lb line for deeper weed use a longer link. |
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| 2oz - 4oz for max distance and max 'bolt' effect |
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| 0.75 rig tube |
| Flatliner distance or flatliner pear lead |
| 1mm silicone rubber to protect swivel and hooklength |
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| Rubber tail connector |
| Gravel rig |
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| Both hook and 10-12lb line, tied to same end of swivel |
| 2oz dumpy pear lead |
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| 3in length of silicone tubing over 6lb line |
| 4 to 6in mono hook length |
| AA shot or blob of putty keeps line to bottom |
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| Simple close range 'bolt' rig |
| 'Richworth' or 'Fox' in-line Method feeder rig |
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| Tulip bead in end of feeder accepts swivel to which reel line is attached |
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| Use a short 6-8in braided hook length |
| Groundbait and freebies from feeder |
| 10in length of silicone tubing sleeved on to feeder |
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| silt rig |
| 6mm rubber bead & neoprene sleve glued to rig tube |
| Use brown rig tube 3" longer than hooklink |
| 3 - 4oz lead |
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| Free run hard bead |
| 6mm rubber bead not glued & set to depth of silt |
| 3" to 6" hooklink |
| Size 7 fox swivel |
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| The rig is made up of a stiff Ghoul Linklet which has the swivel and the Gizmo clip fused rather than tied in a loop style attachment. The Linklet has a 70lb test barrel type swivel at one end and a Gizmo link attacher at the other. These are a stainless looped hook arrangement with a rubber collar that slides over the top to hold your chosen link in place. All very neat and strong. The rig can be used with either pop ups or bottom baits. The braided link uses the 25lb Smooth Micro braid and is tied with an oval ring on the shank of the hook and quit a long hair to allow the bait movement. The braided link is attached to the Linklet's Gizmo via a micro swivel rated 67lb. |
| Size 8 rolling swivel 70lb test |
| Gizmo lead |
| loop reduces fish feeling lead as bait is picked up |
| Combi-link rubber |
| Gizmo stiffy |
| Gizmo combi-link |
| A full combi-rig system |
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| Carp rigs have come a long way from the frightening fixed bolt rigs which were commonly used many years ago. It was Mr Nash who initially introduced the safety bolt bead which allowed us to create effective semi fixed rigs in a safe way. Since then other companies have developed their own variations of this piece of tackle. I sometimes use the Korda version which is known as the Korda Lead Clip ( see bottom right ) and is used in conjunction with their own tail rubbers. The rig works by allowing you to thread the line through the tail rubber and then through the clip. You can then tie on your swivel which can be pulled firmly into the clip, this giving you the semi fixed effect. You can then tie on your chosen hooklength to the other side of the swivel. Attaching your lead to the clip is simple. You just slide the lead onto the clip and then moisten the serrated edge before sliding the tail rubber down onto the clip to finish off your safety rig. The rig works very effectively as it allows to you cast well and should you crack off or break your line on a fish ensure that the lead can easily pull off and the line will pull clear of the tubing and rig ensuring that the fish isn't trailing around the complete rig. By changing the amount you push on the tail rubber you can allow the lead to come off more easily - if you are fishing close to snags or weed beds. This will ensure that only the lead comes off if you get snagged and you can safely land the fish. Another quality from the Korda set up is the anti tangle properties it offers especially when fishing at range. The last thing we want is for our rig to be tangle and we have left our baits out all night! At the end of the day it is our responsibility to ensure that we put fish safety to the top of our fishing priorities. By using the Korda Line Clips and Tail Rubbers you can do this and still have a very effective anti-tangle rig which will catch you loads of fish! |
| Clips with leads |
| Clip & Tail Rubber |
| Put the mono through the eye and leave about 3 or 4 inches. Then, take 2 wraps back toward the eye of the hook. Keep these two wraps as loose as possible. |
| An unusual loop that can be slid around with ease. The loop actually remains open while fishing but when the fish bites, it will tighten as a knot around the eye. Even better, after the fish has been released, the knot will slide open again. |
| TWO-WRAP HANGMAN'S KNOT |
| Take the tag end of the line and stick it back through the two wraps. |
| To tighten the knot, pull on the hook and on the end of the line. Some people will use a cleat to hold the hook and pull on the end of the line with pliers. You will notice that the knot slides up and down. Pick the location you would like the knot and tighten slightly. Trim the end down to 1/8 inch. |
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| The further back the rubber the easier the lead will release |
| Quick release set up |
| Standard set up |
| Lead will only release if it gets caught in a snag during the fight. |
| Helicopter rig |
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| Always wet serrated edge with saliva before fitting korda rubber. |
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| 600mm of 0.75mm rig tube |
| 15lb braid hooklength |
| Stop knot |
| Silicone semi fixes beads & hooklength |
| 2-3oz lead |
| Two semi fixed beads |
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| The Shocker Rig |
| Items required *- 1 ½ - 4oz Flatliner Pear *- 0.5 or 0.75mm camouflaged rig tube *- 2 x 6mm rubber beads *- 1-1.5mm silicone |
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| 1- Remove insert from flatliner pear by turning the lead upside down and tapping out the tube. 2- Cut an 8 inch length of rig tube. 3- Slide on a rubber bead 3/4 of the way up the tube - do not glue it! 4- Slide on lead thin end first. 5- Slide on second rubber bead and 1/2 inch length of silicone tube. Glue tube in place securely leaving 1/4 inch over the end of the rig tube. Pull the rubber bead down onto the silicone sleeve. 6- Thread on line and tie on a very short hooklink (3-6 inches). This can be out of braid, mono or Amnesia. If you use Amnesia tie on using the usual loop. You can use a pop up or bottom bait. |
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| 6mm rubber bead glued in place |
| 1.5mm silicone tube glued to rig tube |
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| 3" to 6" hooklink |
| 0.5 or 0.75mm rig tube, longer than hooklength |
| Flatliner pear with stiff tube removed |
| 6mm rubber bead not glued, so lead can break free if snagged |
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| 16 or 18mm pop-up |
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| Standard totally reliable hooklink |
| Stiff hooklink |
| Sand & gravel = korda inline lead Silt = light korda swivel lead |
| 4" - 24" = 10 or 15lb Use 4" - 8" on hard clay/gravel Longer in weed |
| Slow sinking bottom bait |
| 1cm hair |
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| Figure of 8 loop |
| Korda size 8 swivel |
| Korda size 8 swivel |
| Use 25lb IQ 3" to 5" no more |
| Palomar knot |
| 18mm bottom bait |
| Straight point inturned eye size 6 hook tied with knotless knot & with a 1cm gap between bait & bend of hook |
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| A selction of Method feeders |
| A feeder, repeatedly cast into the swim, may disturb the fish it has actually attracted. So soon after the fish start to feed confidently, you can replaced the feeder with an arlsey bomb which will create less of a splash as it hits the water. |
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| Use a solid ring (Drennan) |
| 4" hooklink on 8lb line |
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| 12" of 20lb Amnesia line. Tied to reel line via a swivel. |
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| 4" hooklink on 8lb line |
| How to use Korda clips |
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| Unique serrated edge gradually increases grip of rubber. |
| Korda rig tube pushes into the end of korda rubber to form a perfect anti-tangle rig. |
| Korda size 8 swivel must 'click' past the special retaining ridge to ensure the lead will release if snagged. |
| The round arm is strong enough to handle 5oz leads. |
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| The Method is the name given to a type of fishing whereby a mixture of groundbait and particles is moulded around a special weight which is in the form of a cage allowing a bed of bait to be placed on the bottom in the middle of which lies your hookbait. It has accounted for some astounding catches of carp and is well worth giving it a try. It has been known to fool a few specimens and can certainly give a great days sport when the carp get feeding on it. |
| What is "The Method"? |
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| A selction of feeders |
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| What is a feeder used for? |
| Feeders allow the fisherman to put bait on the bottom near to their hook bait, which should attract fish to your swim. |
| There are two types of feeders available, cage and block ended, the cage feeder is used with a ground bait, such as bread crumb. The block end feeder having small holes can be used with maggots which will crawl out of the feeder. |
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| Hooklink can be BRAID, MONO, or AMNESIA. |
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| Knotless knot on a size 6 - 8 hook with 4mm of silicone tube on bend with 1cm hair |
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| Size 12 swivel with bead above, Used as a stop & for joining lighter hook length |
| Fishing with tenpin controllers |
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| Treat line on all the rigs with 'Mucilin' floatant. |
| Size 12 to 6 hooks |
| Size 12 to 6 hooks |
| Small bead |
| A sliding stop knot is used to keep float the desired distance from hook |
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| Lighter, finer dia 2 to 6-foot hook length joined to reel line with a four turn' water knot' this acts as a stop for the 'tenpin' & bead to rest against. |
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| If, when you are fishing with tenpin controllers, and you experience spooked fish, you can always make your own flat surface controllers from a piece of peacock quill, common reed or a piece of hardwood dowel. Quill and reed will need a small shot at each end to give extra weight. The good thing about using these, is they look very natural on the water - no better way than a piece of quill that has just fell from a bird floating on top of the water, or as with hardwood - a twig. I have used this method many times with great success. Try it and see for yourself! When using this method, make sure you treat your line with 'Mucilin' floatant. |
| Flat float controllers |
| 2 to 6-foot hook length |
| For close range fishing use 1-5inch stem of peacock quill with a rubber band & shot at each end. |
| Treat line at hook end & for several yards above controller with 'Mucilin' floatant. |
| Float fixed to line with a silicone band at each end, 2 to 6 foot from hook. |
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| 2 to 6inch of stained hardwood dowel is great for distance casting. |
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