Fishing Knots Truth is Treason（捕鱼节真理是叛国）.pdf

Fishing Knots To connect your line to your hook you need to learn to tie fishing knots. Although dozens of fishing knots are used you only need to learn two or three good knots for most fishing. Heres how to tie three common knots: The palomar and improved clinch knots are used by many anglers for attaching hooks and lures. They are both very strong knots. The loop knot is used for minnow type baits and diving lures. The loop attached to the lure allows the lure to move more freely. Sinkers Sinkers range in size from split shot, the size of a BB to weights of a pound or more. BB-size split shot to 1/4-ounce sinkers are most common. Sinkers allow you to cast your bait and help take it down to the bottom. Bobbers Bobbers are used to keep your bait at the depth you want it. They also help you to know when you have a strike. Use a bobber thats just large enough to keep your bait from dragging it under the water. Pencil style bobbers are more sensitive than round ones. Because of this it is easier to tell if a fish is biting. Round bobbers are easier to cast Slip bobbers can be easily adjusted to allow you to fish at different depths. Their main advantage is that they are easy to cast. They come in both round and pencil styles. Many bobbers attach to fishing line with a spring clip and move up or down the line easily depending on how deep you want to fish your bait. Lures Fishing lure companies make lures in many sizes, styles, colors, and patterns. Read the instructions in or on a lure package to learn how to use each lure. Below are a few types of lures. Jigs Jigs have weighted metal heads and a tail made of animal hair soft plast