Knot for soft plastics
Submitted by ProFish on Sun, 2015-01-18 20:13
Hi Guy's ,
Going to have a go at using soft plastics for snapper and want to know the best way to tie the jig to the leader .
Also can you use a snap swivel for joining jigs.
Cheers Ray
barneyboy
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I usually use
a tight knot to the jig eye like a uni knot. Some would use a loop knot however I don't think it is necessary.
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mc
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I use a loop knot, lets the
I use a loop knot, lets the jig move a bit better
http://www.netknots.com/fishing_knots/non-slip-loop-knot/
berserkfishing
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Yeah I agree with mc, I
Yeah I agree with mc, I always tie a loop knot generaly with any artificial lures, jigs or baits as it lets them do what they're designed to do. Also with the jigs I use a wind on leader, to a ball bearing swivel. Then when i want to change jigs I get my split ring pliers and exchange the split ring from one jig to another onto the swivel. It makes for a strong and secure connection.
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tim-o
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Ocean snap
Is what I use on all my gear, easy to change jighead weights, or switch to jigs (no need for split ring here too) etc, no pliers reqd, works for me as I change lures etc frequently
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sstevee
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Ooooo, where do you get yours
Ooooo, where do you get yours from Tim-o? I googled them and you can get some that are part of a ball bearing swivel too... May have to acquire some!
Uluabuster
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Tim-O, I bought a few packs
Tim-O, I bought a few packs of these to try out and find it quite hard initially to slot the lure on this SOM ring. I was still using pliers.
How do you manage to do it ?
tim-o
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Pretty easy
Even with the fat ring on a 3oz jighead. Gota press it in under the 'loop'
I am, as I've said, merely competent. But in an age of incompetence, that makes me extraordinary.
Daniel Y
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For light leaders (<20lb)
For light leaders (<20lb) generally use a uni knot. For heavier leaders, I'll generally go a loop knot. I personally don't rate snaps / snap swivels.
ProFish
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Knot for soft plastics
Thanks Guys , I will use the loop knot & might get some of those Ocean Snaps to try.
Cheers Ray