First of all, a novice angler, whether a spinning player or an adherent of bottom gear, should learn how to tie leashes to the main fishing line. This skill is very important. He honed with experience, trial and error. There are many ways to bind to each other two pieces of fishing line that are different in length and thickness. For each case, its own method is used.
We attach the leash to the float tackle
So, there is a fishing rod with a reel ready to work, on which the required length of the fishing line is already wound. We attach a float to it, fix it. Then we catch the weight. It can be both sliding and stationary. It is mounted at a distance of 15-20 cm from the float. Below the sinker we make a loop, as shown in the picture. Now consider
how to tie leashes to the main fishing line. We take a piece of wood with a diameter slightly smaller and make a similar loop at one end of it. If the length of the leash was originally taken 25-30 cm, then after all the transformations there will remain approximately 12 cm. Do not forget that a hook is attached on the other side of the fishing line. This can be done in the same way. To connect the loops of the main fishing line and the leash, simply fasten them with the loop-to-loop method.
How to tie leashes to the main line on the donka?
If, when knitting knots on a fishing rod, accuracy and grace were needed, then in donks, and even more so when fishing "on the elastic band", strength and power are needed. One tackle is rarely placed on these gear. Often there are from 3 to 7. Accordingly, the same number of leads are tied. So, the main line in the bottom tackle begins on a reel, and ends with a massive sinker. But this is not the only option. Some anglers use three pieces of fishing line:
- the first - from the coil to the adapter (carabiner);
- the second - from a carbine to a sinker;
- the third is used on leashes.
These fishing lines always decrease in diameter in the same order. As a rule, from 0.5 mm to 0.28 mm. Such a smooth transition less frightens cautious fish. Now it remains only to decide how to tie the leashes to the main fishing line, especially since obviously different thicknesses are used. How many hooks will be attached - each fisherman decides individually. The main thing is that the way they are linked from this does not change. The first loop is made at a distance of 10 cm from the sinker, the rest at a distance of 15 cm from each other. Now we make leashes of the required length and fasten them to the main fishing line in the same way “loop to loop”, as shown in the picture. Everything, bottom tackle is ready.
How else does the leash fit to the main fishing line?
There are many types of
fishing knots. Some are good for attaching hooks, the second is simply indispensable for tying pieces of fishing line together. One of such popular methods of fastening is a “snake” (or “bloody”) knot. It is known to sailors and fishermen around the world and is considered the strongest and most reliable. It fits in the following way. Two fishing lines (main and leash) are taken, which need to be connected. Overlap each other. One end wraps around the other at least six times. Then it is passed behind between the made loops. Now the second end is taken, and all the same actions are performed, but in a different direction. Pull the resulting knot. Lastly, trim the unnecessary fishing line ends. More clearly knitting this knot can be seen in the figure.
An alternative way to tie a "bloody" knot
The method of knitting the "bloody" knot described above is the main, but not the only one. It can be done in a slightly different way. Take the two ends of the fishing line and overlap. Twist them together, making at least 14 turns. After that, determine the center of the node and make a hole with a small diameter there. Next, alternately pass through it the ends of the fishing line, but strictly in the opposite direction. Such fishing nodes are no less reliable. They fit a little faster. Therefore, each fisherman can determine for himself a more convenient way to fasten the leash. Also among the advantages of the "bloody" site, it can be noted that it is done very easily. It equally well holds together not only fishing line, but also braid, rope and nylon, with different diameters.
Tying a leash with a Grepvine knot
The "bloody" knot is not the only way to connect the main fishing line and the leash. There are many other simple methods. For example, the “grepvine” knot is very popular among fishermen. It fits easily. Take the two ends of the fishing line and lay them parallel to each other. Then wrap one of them around both woods in two turns. Next, thread this end into the formed branches and tighten them. Only not much. Then we repeat all the same actions, but with the other end of the fishing line. You should get two nodules on both sides. After that we pull both fastened fishing lines in opposite directions. The result should be one common node. This method of attaching the leash is very reliable, it can be used when fishing line and braid are connected.