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Title: Rig Tying, Knot tying, more.....
Post by: 0ffShoreRy@n on July 09, 2009, 12:20:16 PM

although i fish alot i still have trouble tying up rigs and setting up my own pole. I also am confused on all the knots and the fising lingo. if anyone has tips on how to tie knots or how to make your own rigs for sharking, fluking, and tuna fishing please feel free to help.

Title: Re: Rig Tying, Knot tying, more.....
Post by: bassnblues on July 09, 2009, 01:15:39 PM

I rarely buy rigs and have been able to get away with knowing only a few knots.


- clinch
- dropper loop
- snell
- Palomar
- blood knot

I don't fish offshore so there's probably a lot more needed there.

There's some good sites out there if you google "fishing knots".

Title: Re: Rig Tying, Knot tying, more.....
Post by: 0ffShoreRy@n on July 09, 2009, 03:21:13 PM

thank you. how do you set up your rigs

Title: Re: Rig Tying, Knot tying, more.....
Post by: Pfishingruven on July 09, 2009, 03:21:52 PM

This is probably the best site to learn some knots

Animated Knots (http://www.animatedknots.com/indexfishing.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com)

You can practice tying them on string or rope before going to line that is hard to see and work with.  I am sure there are different knots that I don't use for offshore and sharking, but this will help with the basics.

Enjoy!

 TT^

Title: Re: Rig Tying, Knot tying, more.....
Post by: shkbilly on July 10, 2009, 05:45:15 PM

I have the same problem!

I have learned a few and I can get by out on the boat with changing rigs if I take my time. The most important thing I've learned is to be very generous with the line. Rather than trying to tie a knot wasting as little line as possible, make it easy on yourself. Make big loops and leave yourself a long tag end. So far all I have "down" are the Uni (used for tying to termianl tackle, hooks, swivels, etc.) the dropper loop, double surgeons loop, and the alberto knot (for tying mono to braid, not really necessary unless you use braid)

Good luck!

Title: Re: Rig Tying, Knot tying, more.....
Post by: 0ffShoreRy@n on July 11, 2009, 08:41:22 AM

thakn you. i will practice all those knots in time for my next fishing trip.

Title: Re: Rig Tying, Knot tying, more.....
Post by: ped579 on July 12, 2009, 11:39:19 PM

Hi Ryan, still out fishing your dad?    t^

The best thing to knot tying is practice, practice, and more practice.

You'll get it... ;)

Happy catching

Paul