Use The Right Knots If You Want To Keep The Fish From Swimming Away
By Marcel BernardSo many people who tell stories about really big fish that got
away at the last moment would not be told if the person telling
the story had just a basic knowledge of tying knots. Yes it's
true that if you are eager to get started with fishing and you
just can't stand the pressure the knot may have been worse than
it would normally be. Most times, however, it has nothing to do
with the fact that you just had to get your line in as quick as
possible, but everything with not having a basic understanding
of fishing line knots. You should be able to make these knots
blindfolded, if you can do that then time will never be an issue
anymore.
The first know your should learn is the arbor knot, this one
attaches your fly line to the reel arbor. Put the line around
the spool and then use an overhand knot around the line, to make
it more secure, past the first knot, put in another overhand
knot.
Then wet the line, lightly, pull the second know while you hold
the spool in your hand, with the other hand you pull the line
tight. Don't worry, the first knot is there so the line will not
skip through knot number two, now the reel can be loaded. You
needed to wet the line for lubrication and that way your knot
will be tighter.
Bent eyes? Different knots
Another knot that you should know when you like to go fly
fishing is the turtle knot, this is used to attach flies to your
line. The end of the line is put through the eye of your fly,
make two or more wraps around the standing line, pass the lead
end through the loop you now have created, this in turn forms an
overhand knot. Pull this and pass the fly through the loop that
is remaining, make sure it is tight and get rid of the excess
line. When you use this knot you will notice that the fly moves
in a much more realistic way on the water.
One of the tips you have to keep on mind when you start tying
knots is that you need to wet the line, use some saliva or water
from the lake or river. When the line is wet it will become
easier to pull the line tight and also, once the line dries the
knot will be stronger.
Sometimes a thin line could break when you pull the knot too
tight. Always test the line before you start fishing by pulling
the line just behind the knot and try to give as much pressure
as the fish would put on the line.
In the end it all comes down on knowing how to tie the knot. If
you don't want to become one of those people telling others
about big fish they just missed, start practicing those knots.
If you know your knots then you'll be the person with the
pictures to proof your catches.
About The Author: Fishing is not for everyone. But when the
fishing bug bites you it's hard to stop. Marcel Bernard was
bitten by the fishing bug and wants to share his adventures with
you at http://www.castingforfish.com
Source: www.isnare.com
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