Leader holder.

dstockwell · Post by **dstockwell** » November 2nd, 2004, 1:31 pm

Was looking trough some stuff and came across this piece of PVC, and said, I know what i can do with that. Its 30" long, just happened to be the size I had. 80lb flouro leader crimped, and will use a 150 snap swivel on the main line to attach leader.

Post by **Chalk** » November 2nd, 2004, 2:07 pm

I like it......

Post by **Chalk** » November 2nd, 2004, 9:05 pm

Why did you use crimps DS? Learn to tie a uni knot or snell and you won't regret it....I couldn't snell a garden hose a few months ago, once I learned or say took the time to....It is the cats meow....All my offshore rigs are snelled unless I'm in a hurry on a head boat

Snell to the hook and uni knot to the swivel.......

Learn the snell I challenge you..

There are several versions, each link is a little different.....

I tie it like this
http://www.fishingnw.com/modules.php?na ... cle&sid=23

http://www.bunganutlake.org/hooksnell-knot.htm

http://home.cfl.rr.com/floridafishing/knot7.htm

Post by **mjsigns** » November 2nd, 2004, 9:29 pm

Excellent Idea-

dstockwell · Post by **dstockwell** » November 3rd, 2004, 7:36 am

Much easier to crimp 80lb leader than to tie a knot.

But I will look at it. Besides the crimp lets the hook move more freely.

Post by **Chalk** » November 3rd, 2004, 8:21 am

I'm sure the fish will approve of the hook being able to move

dstockwell · Post by **dstockwell** » November 3rd, 2004, 8:35 am

OK, it lets the bait move more natural.

Post by **Reel Fun** » November 3rd, 2004, 9:06 am

until very recently I crimped at the hook, at the other end of the leader with a loop, and on the main line with a snap swivel. I REALLY like that snap swivel for fast leader changes in the heat of battle. I noticed (more than once) my partner, who was tying at the hook, was catching more fish. Maybe the fish don't like the crimp

I now tie at the hook and crimp the other 2 places. I normally prepare 10-15 leaders of different strengths 50-125 lbs, and different hook sizes. I have been rolling them up...makes them coil a little

I love that pvc pipe idea

I'm definitly gonna use it.....THANX

Post by **Reel Fun** » November 3rd, 2004, 9:23 am

oh yea.....thanks for links chalk, I'm gonna learn that knot

dstockwell · Post by **dstockwell** » November 3rd, 2004, 9:25 am

Reel Fun, you still use a loop at the hook, or what are you using now.

Post by **Reel Fun** » November 3rd, 2004, 9:45 am

This spring I went on a charter out of P.C. snapper fishing. On the way back in I cornered the first mate and ask him to show me the knots he was using. Of course they had pre-made leaders, but I watched him tie a few hooks on, man he was fast

He showed me 3-4 knots, including the one chalk is talking about. I really don't know the name of the knot I'm using now.....but it doesn't include a loop at the hook, although I do like the loop idea. It goes through the eye twice, 2 loops, then back through the loops. It's a small knot, but seems to work well. That's the one they were using on the charter boat. I thought not using a crimp at the hook might be helpful if the fish are a little timid.....

dstockwell · Post by **dstockwell** » November 3rd, 2004, 9:55 am

Guess I would have to wait and see about the snapper, but so far the Grouper and AJ dont care.

Post by **Reel Fun** » November 3rd, 2004, 4:04 pm

I pretty much agree.........I've been using the crimp/loop at the hook for the last 3-4 years. Thought maybe a change might give me a little edge...my thinking is SAME=SAME......we'll see

chugbug · Post by **chugbug** » April 19th, 2005, 4:36 pm

Tying the leader to the main line, I use a surgeons knot. It takes me about 5 seconds to re-rig a rod after a break off.

Post by **Nathan** » April 19th, 2005, 7:12 pm

I like using a swivel for the main line to leader connection with a clinch knot for mono or palomar for braid. I use a snell for leader to hook that is similar to the first link Chalk posted. For braid to mono or braid to braid I use a albright knot. For mono to mono I use a blood knot. Currently teaching myself how to tie a bimini for bluewater trolling this Summer.

Nathan