Rig tying problem

[adam77]

Hey guys I'm tryin to tie some kd rigs up as we speak I get the braid through the eye first time then I can't get it through 2nd time the braid just splices into strands at the end the braids 25 lb Ashima groundhog and hooks size 6 fox arms point SSSb wide gape

[carefulcarping]

Hey guys I'm tryin to tie some kd rigs up as we speak I get the braid through the eye first time then I can't get it through 2nd time the braid just splices into strands at the end the braids 25 lb Ashima groundhog and hooks size 6 fox arms point SSSb wide gape

 

Would of thought it would of gone through.

 

Are you using coated braid?

 

Try cutting the braid at an angle so it shapes the end into a point shape, might work?

[adam77]

Its not coated and I tried cutting it at an angle hasn't

Worked and doped it in wax

To harden it didn't work getting frustrated now lol

[carefulcarping]

Its not coated and I tried cutting it at an angle hasn't

Worked and doped it in wax

To harden it didn't work getting frustrated now lol

 

Get a lower b/s hooklink?

[adam77]

Yeah Could but surely it will fit through size 6

[nigewoodcock]

Sharp braid scissors are needed by the sounds of things.

[adam77]

Sharp braid scissors are needed by the sounds of things.

any recommendations ?

[Gaz]

braid blades, have a look on a well known auction site mate

[matt859]

dip the end of the braid in nail varnish and run it through your fingers to get the varnish into the strands, then once its dry cut the braid at an angle. Just dont ask me what I was doing when I discovered that

[travisbickle]

no need for all the pratting round....braid blades are a must regardless...wet the first bundle so it pulls down tight and loop through...job done

[Gaz]

cant work out why your having so many problems, cut it, wet it through lips and thread it lol. never had a problem with braid tbh. maybe there is a fault with the hook/hook eye?

[adam77]

cheers for all the replys ordered some braid blades and going to give it a shot when they arrive

[adam77]

cant work out why your having so many problems, cut it, wet it through lips and thread it lol. never had a problem with braid tbh. maybe there is a fault with the hook/hook eye?

i think the braid is too thick tbh theres not much room to pass it back through the eye

[willi4692]

I would be amazed if you couldn't fit it through. Has your knotless knot covered the eye of the hook is some way? Braid is very low in diameter so should be passing through without any issues. I can only suggest using a lighter hooklink.

[blanksalot]

You could use a knot that doesn't require using the eye

 

some say stronger that a knotless too

 

Used to tie spade ends years ago like this

 

http://www.gofishing.co.uk/Angling-Times/Section/Videos/All-Coarse-Videos/Videos-Search-Results/Techniques/How-to-tie-the-Snell-hook-knot/