relentlessdj Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 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? ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigewoodcock Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relentlessdj Posted January 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Yeah i do that...its tying the knots i find the makes me loose or gain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigewoodcock Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bart2000 Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relentlessdj Posted January 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coops_northants Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relentlessdj Posted January 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Nice one coops for the tip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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