Practise knots in advance with inexpensive line, and learn a tool-based system first, then branch out to hand-tied knots
Practise knots in advance with inexpensive line, and learn a tool-based system first, then branch out to hand-tied knots
Filters
- Topic: Rigging, knots and leaders
- Original category: Gear and Rigging
- Species: All species
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Beginner
Tip
Tip: Practise knots in advance with inexpensive line, and learn a tool-based system first, then branch out to hand-tied knots
How to do it: Practise knots before fishing with cheap line, starting with a tool system and later learning hand-tied variants
Mistake it fixes: Learning knots for the first time on the water
Why it works: Pre-practised knots are tied correctly under pressure. Learning on the water leads to rushed, weak knots.
When it matters most: Knots and rigging