Such a fishing process, desired by the fisherman, especially when bottom gear is used, is often overshadowed by the overlapping of the leash and the retraction for the sinker. Some of the fishermen are nervous and still do nothing, but most prefer to solve the problem. As numerous reviews of experienced fishermen show, the simplest, but, oddly enough, the most effective way to solve is a paternoster, and otherwise - a Gardner loop. How to knit a paternoster, it was he who described, and later the name went to the people.
Gardner Loop Benefits
This method is the simplest. It does not require additional tools or parts. It is noticed that when fishing on a feeder, the Gardner loop has excellent sensitivity. If you correctly make the feeder equipment, then entanglement of the leash, fishing line and feeder will be minimized, as a result of which optimal bite will be ensured when using bottom gear. In addition, this method allows you to easily change the feeders if necessary.
In short, the paternoster scheme is a three-beam combination of line segments, in which there is a main line, load and a retraction for a leash. Or, in other words, this is a simple structure that holds the feeder, and the leash, and the fishing line itself.
Where to apply this method
This very convenient equipment, the Gardner loop, is used for bottom fishing on rivers, but some anglers use it even in stagnant bodies of water. It all depends on the experience of the fisherman. Try this method under different conditions to select the one you need.
We knit a Gardner loop (paternoster)
This type of snap fits in several simple ways, which will be described in the article. Novice anglers may come across not only questions about what the Gardner loop is, how to knit it and how to use it, but what kind of fishing line is needed.
For the Gardner loop, you need a monotrophic or braided main fishing line. Two types of fishing line with different diameters can be used, but be sure to use a thinner fishing line for the outlet to attach the feeder. You will recall this advice if, during fish hooking, the feeder will catch on an obstacle in the form of driftwood or edge. Then there is a chance to carry the trophy with you, breaking the branch with the feeder.
The action algorithm is as follows. You need to take the main fishing line and at its end make a nodal loop of 2-3 cm (to connect the snap with a leash). Next, indent (about 10-15 cm) and tie a larger loop (about 5-10 cm). To mount the feeder, a large loop is passed into the swivel, and the feeder into the loop. The last step is to attach the leash and hook. Now you have a ready-made Gardner loop.
How to knit spare equipment?
To do this, a piece of fishing line from 60 to 90 cm is folded in half, but taking into account that one end will be 20 cm longer. Then make a large loop with a five-fold pass through the ring. The fishing line will have ends of different lengths, on each of which a loop with a triple knot is made. Attach a feeder to the middle loop, a leash to the long end, and attach the short end with a loop to the main fishing line. Spare snap can be done as much as you want. The stock will make the fishing process more comfortable, because even a slight break or damage to the main equipment will not prevent you from continuing, because the replacement will be carried out easily and quickly.
Advice
So, now you know almost everything about the Gardner Loop snap method: how to knit, where to use. But be sure to consider: the length of the branch, which will be used to connect to the leash, should be slightly greater than the entire length of the feeder and loop. Before tightening, it is best to moisten all knots to prevent tearing or breaking of the fishing line. Great catch!