10.hook lengths
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Hook LengthsWhy use hook lengthsYou will find two arguments to this question.Against Hook lengths - Using hook lengths increases the amount of weak points in a rigWhenever you tie a pole rig, there will always be at least two knots and these are your weak points.By adding a hook length, you are doubling the amount of knots and therefore weak points to a total of 4 !For Hook lengths - Fish welfare is increased by using a hook lengthHook lengths are used to ensure that the minimum amount of line is lostin the event of you hooking a snag or when getting `snapped` by a large fish.
Pre tied hook lengthsPacks of pre-tied hook lengths are readily available in your tackle shops. They will cover hook size, hook pattern, line breaking strain,hair rig hook lengths, kwik stop hook lengths,long hook lengths, short hook lengthsto suit all fishing situations.
Average cost of around £2-£3 for a pack of 10 hook lengths.
To make your own hook lengths, you need to tie a small loop which will be used to attach your hook length to your mainline.
Tying a `figure of eight` loop by hand
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1.Double the end of your line to form loops A and B making sure that A is on top of loop B
2.Take loop A and pass under C
3.Keeping hold of loop A, pass it through loop B.You should now see an 8 appear.
4.Moisten the knot and pull tight
TOP TIP – Always moisten your knot with a Little saliva before tightening .
1.Double the end of your line to form loop A, and place in loop tyer as shown.
Tying a `figure of eight` loop using a Seymo loop tyer
2.Now take loop A around the back of theloop tyer to meet B and hold both A and B in your left hand.
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3.Next, turn the loop tyer through 360 degrees in the direction of the arrow with your right hand, still keeping hold of loop A.
TOP TIP – When you use a Seymo loop tyer, all your loops will be exactly the same diameter.
4.Put loop A over the loop tyer as shown. Next, pull B down and away from the loop tyer to bring C over A.
Tying a `figure of eight` loop using a Seymo loop tyer
6.The finished loop.
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5.Moisten the knot beforepulling B to tighten.
2. Determining the length of the Hook lengthI have made my own clamping device which holds a `matchman` hook tyer.This enables me to attach it to any table or shelf, leaving two hands freeto tie the hook length.
By undoing the locking knot, the length of the hook length can be changed by simply sliding the `Matchman hook tyer closer to or further away from the loop spindle.
TOP TIP – Always make your hook lengths the same length so you do not have to re-plumb if you get broken.
1.Bring the line marked Afrom the loop spindle onto thehook tyer as shown.
3. The hookInsert your hook into the groove of your tyer with the hook point facing towards you and tighten using the thumbscrew on the bottom.
4. Attaching the loopNow put the figure of eight loop that you tied in stage 1 over the loop spindle.
5. Tying the line to the hook (Orange Dacron has been used to demonstrate this process)
3.Now take line A and passit over and behind the hook,bringing it back towards you.
2.Take line A around thethe back spindle of thehook tyer and backtowards the loop spindle.
4.Repeat this 8 times workingline A away from the hooktyer.
5.Bring line A back towards thehook tyer and pass it around andunder the front spindle.You should now have the freeline A pointing back towards the loopspindle.It is vital at this point to keep ahold on line A.
6.Whilst still holding line A, withyour free hand press down on the front peg,lubricate the knot with a littlesaliva and pull line marked B.You will notice that the loop that wasaround the back peg now disappearsas you pull line B.
7.Next, release the tension of thethumbscrew and continue to pull the linemarked B to complete the knot.At this point the hook will pull free fromthe hook tyer.
8.Now trim the excess with a sharp pair of nail clippers leaving around 2-3mm tag.
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Storing your hook lengthsI prefer to store all my hook lengths individually in self-seal pockets. I also write a brief description on each pocket as well.
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