Put and Take Sverige
Tying on hook and lure
Tying on hook and lure right is mostly about two things: picking a good knot and tightening it properly. For put and take two knots are enough, palomar and improved clinch, and here is the short version of which you use when.
Pick the knot by the line
| Line | Knot |
|---|---|
| Braid | Palomar, strong and simple with doubled line |
| Monofilament | Improved clinch |
| Fluorocarbon | Improved clinch (palomar also works well on thinner) |
If you know these two you tie on hook, swivel and lure in all the usual situations. A common setup is palomar on the braid out to a swivel, and an improved clinch on the fluorocarbon leader down to the bait.
Three rules whatever the knot
Always wet the knot before tightening, because dry line burns and breaks. Tighten evenly and firmly and check that the turns seat neatly. And trim the tag end short, so it does not catch in rings or collect dirt. Those three habits make the difference between a knot that holds the day out and one that fails on the day’s best fish.
Swivel against line twist
If you fish a spinner, which has a rotating blade, you want a small swivel between the main line and the bait. The blade otherwise twists the line until it snarls and tangles. When bait-fishing and with spoons you more often manage without, but a small swivel rarely hurts and also lets you change leader or bait quickly without retying the main line.
Change more often than you think
The line wears most nearest the bait, from casts, the fish’s teeth and abrasion against the bottom. Cut off and retie every few metres if the line feels rough, and always after a landed fish. A fresh knot on fresh line is cheap insurance against losing the day’s best fish. If you want to learn the knots in detail, see palomar and clinch. Which lures you tie on is under best lures for rainbow trout.
FAQ
Which knot is best for tying on a hook?
Palomar for braid and improved clinch for monofilament and fluorocarbon. Both are strong and simple, and together they cover all fishing in put and take.
Do I have to wet the knot?
Yes. Always wet before you tighten, whatever the knot. Dry tightening burns the line and is the most common reason knots break.
How often should I retie?
Every few metres, and especially after every fish. The line wears most nearest the bait, so a fresh knot on fresh line rarely loses the fish.
Do I need a swivel between the line and the bait?
When spin fishing with a spinner, yes, to avoid line twist from the rotating blade. When bait-fishing and with spoons you often manage without, but a small swivel rarely hurts and makes changing the leader faster.