Put and Take Sverige
Tying on hook and lure
Tying on hook and lure properly is mostly two things: choosing 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 after the line
| Line | Knot |
|---|---|
| Braid | Palomar, strong and simple with doubled line |
| Monofilament | Improved Clinch |
| Fluorocarbon | Improved Clinch (Palomar also works well on lighter diameters) |
If you can these two you tie on hook, swivel and lure in every ordinary situation. A common setup is Palomar on the braid out to a swivel, and an improved Clinch on the fluorocarbon leader down to the lure.
Three rules whatever the knot
Always wet the knot before tightening, because dry line is burned and fails. Tighten evenly and firmly and check that the turns settle neatly. And trim the tag 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 lets you down on the day’s best fish.
A 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 lure. The blade otherwise twists the line until it coils and tangles. For bait fishing and with spoons you more often manage without, but a small swivel rarely hurts and also means you can quickly change leader or lure without retying the main line.
Change more often than you think
The line wears most nearest the lure, from casting, the fish’s teeth and abrasion against the bottom. Clip off and retie every few metres if the line feels rough, and always after a landed fish. A fresh knot on fresh line is simple 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 sits 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 fail.
How often should I retie?
Every few metres, and especially after every fish. The line wears most nearest the lure, so a fresh knot on fresh line seldom loses the fish.
Do I need a swivel between the line and the lure?
For spinning with spinners, yes, to avoid line twist from the rotating blade. For bait fishing and with spoons you often manage without, but a small swivel rarely hurts and makes changing the leader quicker.