rigging jigs
Hello, been reading up on the best way to rig up knife jigs but just getting myself tied up in knots (excuse the pun).
I was planning to rig up as below, if you can understand my crap diagram. I like the idea of rigging all my jigs at home to the point shown in the bottom picture so I dont have to worry about tying knots etc when out fishing (its not my strong point). Similar idea behind using a snap swivel (or similar), quick change of jigs, less messing about. I will probably have a wind on leader attached to my braid as I might use the reel for trolling occasionally. I was told to avoid attching the jig directly to the snap swivel.
So, does this look reasonable or does anyone see problems? Is it better to ditch the wind on leader, and tie the braid directly to snap swivel? If so, what knot?
Appreciate any pointers!! Also if anyone has any pics to throw that would be great as well.
Goodz
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I would go the wind one
I would go the wind on leader but to that just tie a good quality swivel (ball bearing preferred) and the attached a split ring to the swivel. Now you can attach you jig and assist hook (that has a solid ring) to the split ring. Changing jigs or assists is then easy with a pair of split ring pliers. No need to be tying any more knots unless you loose the wind on leader. Hope that makes sense.
robert1979
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Date Joined: 13/05/12
Ok Thanks, that's a lot
Ok Thanks, that's a lot simpler! Is it best to avoid using snap swivels? I heard they can open up with a heavy strike.
Also do mean connect the split ring (on the leader) to the solid ring on the assist hook? (i.e. not the split ring joining the assist to the jig).
Cheers
Goodz
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Yeah I would never use a snap
Yeah I would never use a snap swivel for jigging... you put a lot of pressure on the connections and would hate to have one pull out on a big hook up. Just better to have the strongest connection possible I think.
robert1979
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cool, thanks mate!
cool, thanks mate!
Uluabuster
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Some fish may strike and hit
Some fish may strike and hit the snap instead, thereby opening it. Best to use a split ring...imo.
dkonig82
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+1 on the splitring, I do
+1 on the splitring, I do mine as per Goodz's pic
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till
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Snaps just can't handle the
Snaps just can't handle the repeated mechanical action, just don't use one. Goodz's pic is clear enough.
robert1979
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I thought dealing with the
I thought dealing with the split rings would be a hassle but got some split ring pliers today and had a go, pretty easy to attach/remove. So going with Goodz approach!
Oceanside Tackle
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Jig attachment
Hi Robert,
The picture that Goodz has shown is the best way to connect and rig all jigs. It allows best movement and strength and how we show customers instore how to rig up jigs.
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