help with my length!

[relentlessdj]

Yo guys...been tying my own rigs for a few months now but can never get them to be the same length. when i try they are always a few cm's out. am i just rubish or is there a few pointers any of you have to help me get it spot on every time?

 

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[nigewoodcock]

Always pull off the same length of hooklink material from the spool - this should give you a good starting point. Just measure it against your tackle box/bivvy table/bucket lid etc etc.

You could also measure the link after tying your hook on?

[relentlessdj]

Yeah i do that...its tying the knots i find the makes me loose or gain

[nigewoodcock]

In that case, pull off a bit more material than normal to allow adjustment. Tie your hook on, then measure the length and tie on your swivel/loop at the end of your rig.

[bart2000]

I used to find that when I tied on the swivel it would move and the hooklength would always end up longer than I wanted.

To rectify this I hold the swivel in place, tie the knot loosely, then very slowly tighten the knot, checking the position of the swivel and adjusting it if need be as I go.

It's a bit fiddly but it works. Anyone got any better methods?

[relentlessdj]

Thanks guys!

[coops_northants]

You could just use knots that don't slip.

 

Use a loop, the fold is always the length of the rig. You can clip them on or loop to loop it with a swivel. the loops also acts as a boom section to kick it all away from the lead and keep it away on the cast.

 

If you don't like or want a loop then the palomar knot also allows for a non slip knot. Again Where you fold it is the length you end up with, very strong too and good with mono but not so good with braid.

[relentlessdj]

Nice one coops for the tip