Cut and retie any knot that is not perfect, especially for steelhead, rather than fishing a doubtful knot
Cut and retie any knot that is not perfect, especially for steelhead, rather than fishing a doubtful knot
Filters
- Topic: Rigging, knots and leaders
- Original category: Gear and Rigging
- Species: Steelhead
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Beginner
Tip
Tip: Cut and retie any knot that is not perfect, especially for steelhead, rather than fishing a doubtful knot
How to do it: Inspect knots and retie any that look imperfect, particularly when targeting large fish
Mistake it fixes: Fishing a doubtful knot
Why it works: A doubtful knot is a likely failure point. Retieing costs seconds, while a failed knot costs a fish.
When it matters most: Knots and rigging