Leashes for fishing are an essential part of fishing rods and other sports equipment, including circles or girders, outlets, seine passes.
Their purpose is to hold the hook with the nozzle, “offering” the bait to the fish as if it was in the water by accident, and not on purpose. At the same time, fishing leads must be so flexible that they do not show themselves when swallowed. And finally, their other characteristic is strength. They should not break off when fighting.
It is assumed that fishing leads, based on their purpose, should be practically invisible in the water, so they are usually painted in colors that merge with the water.
Experienced anglers know that in order to prevent the fishing line from spinning on this fishing accessory, small carabiners connected by winding loops or rings should be attached from both ends for reliability. When fishing for live bait, such a device will not allow the fishing line to get confused, and the bait will hang in the water in a free natural position.
Non-metallic fishing leashes are attached to hooks in various ways, depending on the shape of the latter. However, the basic and constant rule, which is known to all avid fans of "silent hunting", must be observed. The leash is mounted so as to be constantly located from the inside of the hook. Compliance with this rule makes it possible to correctly fish. And this, in turn, is the key to successful fishing.
The most common are pop-up leashes for fishing mainly on carp. They are made in such a way that they can be used in limbo above the surface of the bottom of the reservoir. This is especially true with excessive clogging of the reservoir or a thin silt layer.
Despite the fact that all types of woods have fairly good buoyancy indicators, it is more correct to use braided material for pop-up types of leashes, for example, high-performance and opaque polyethylene. I must say that the manufacture of fishing leads of this type on their own is quite difficult.
Neutral varieties are distinguished by the fact that they, without surfacing and without drowning, remain for a long time in an independent position.
They are used in ponds where there are a lot of algae, where they look much more natural than others.
The sinking type of leashes, as the name implies, lies at the very bottom, completely merging with its surroundings. It is used only on a clean day, otherwise its effectiveness becomes zero.
In most cases, sinking fishing leashes are much thicker than other options.
Almost all fishing accessories and accessories are available today, and in a huge assortment. However, there are also elements, the quality of which many anglers do not give “to the mercy” of producers, preferring to make them yourself.
In order to know how to make a fishing leash , you need to decide which fish it is intended for and with which fishing line it will be used.
It is also necessary to adhere to several fundamental rules. Firstly, every self-respecting fisherman knows that the leash must be weaker than the forest to which it is tied. Secondly, for predatory fish, it must be crafted from such material that it was impossible to eat. And thirdly, it should not break from a sharp and sharp bend.
The first rule will be a guarantee that the forest will remain intact when the hook is touched firmly on driftwood or grass. Indeed, replacing the leash is much simpler than the rest of the equipment of the rod, including in material terms