Double leash. How to tie a second hook to the main line

Any more or less experienced angler knows that the correct knot with which the leash is tied to the main line is an important guarantee of success during the fishing process. The fact is that at the moment of immersion in water, the fishing line loses up to twenty percent of its strength. Moreover, if the knot chosen to tie the leash to the main line was unsuccessful, then the chance of a break increases by another thirty percent or more.

It turns out that a leash well attached to the main line plays no less important role than, for example, a bait, a powerful reel, a strong rod, and so on.

After all, no matter how good the bait is, no matter how high the reel is, no matter how strong the rod is, if the leash comes off the main line due to a poorly selected or incorrectly tied knot, then you won’t see the catch at all (the only consolation is some knots can easily and quickly knit literally in the "field" conditions.

Another thing is that tying hooks to a leash is somewhat more difficult. And time is running out and you can not notice how the bite suddenly ends, and leave with nothing at all). So, this matter, that is, tying the leash to the fishing line, should be taken no less responsibly than the rest, at first glance, more important, even paramount things.

But there are several good options for attaching a leash to the main line, which will definitely not fail at the right time. Some of them are simple and easy to learn, and some are quite the opposite. But it is important to remember that the more a person practices something, the easier it is for him over time.

The main options for attaching a leash

And the simplest of them is the so-called loop-to-loop method. Although it is worth noting that “simple” does not equal “unreliable”.

The bandage order is as follows:

There is a so-called "improved fishing knot". It knits in the same way as the "loop in the loop", it is easy and fast. It is important that it can be done right on the spot and no special devices are needed for this at all. The knot turns out to be universal.

And it happens like this:

A knot called "Nail" has a good strength.

It is not as easy to perform as the other two, but its effectiveness pays for all the effort expended:

Another knot that is very popular among experienced anglers is the "eight". Simple and uncomplicated in its essence, it does its job well and holds the connection between the leash and the main line firmly.

How it knits:

Line and leash are placed parallel to each other.
A loop is knitted in the shape of a figure eight according to the principle of the "Flemish loop".
The knot is tightened.

Fastening with swivel and carabiners

Plus, quite often anglers use a knot called "Improved clinch". To say that it is very strong means to say nothing: its strength reaches ninety-five percent, which is an excellent result and gives every reason to believe that even the largest individual of the reservoir (weighing up to ten kilograms) will not be able to tear the leash off the main fishing line (of course , both the fishing line and the leash itself must withstand such a weight.

And the process of its complete manufacture is as follows:

The free end of the fishing line is threaded through the swivel of the leash.
Then, the same end wraps the fishing line around its axis about four or even five times, while not tightening the knot.
Then you need to pass the end through the hole formed near the swivel ring.
And finally, having previously moistened the knot, tighten the knot in the most usual way.

But it is worth considering that this type of knot is not recommended to be used if not ordinary, but braided fishing line is wound on the reel.

It was mentioned above that the leash has a swivel. But in order for it to appear there, you need to tie it. To do this, you can use a simple knot, which is made according to the following scheme:

Such a node, by the way, turns out to be motionless.

In addition, you can tie a side leash with a swivel and carabiner. And it's done like this:

A sinker is hung at the end of the main line.
The leash is tied twenty or thirty centimeters above the sinker (here it is important to consider that the leash should be perpendicular to the main fishing line).

And the second point needs to be said in more detail. If you tie the leash to the fishing line directly, then the chance of entangling these gears increases dramatically. If you do this with a swivel and carabiner, then the likelihood of entanglement is reduced significantly. And then you need to tie the swivel with a carabiner to the main line, and attach a leash to it.

Features of attaching several leashes

Moreover, more than one side leash can be tied to the main line. There can be several, up to three pieces (!). But you need to connect them correctly. And it is necessary to do this not only in order not to confuse the leashes, but also, of course, not to tear them off the main fishing line.

And this is done best with the help of the so-called "snake knot", which is knitted like this:

It turns out one already tied leash and two freely sticking out ends, to which, if initially made long, you can tie a couple more leashes. For reliability, you can tie swivels with carabiners to them and attach leashes to them.

In this case, it all depends on the imagination, the main thing is not to overdo it, not to make such a structure that will clearly scare away the fish. If there is no need for three or even two leashes, then it is better to simply cut the ends.

Thus, it turns out that there is nothing difficult in attaching a leash to a fishing line and anyone can do it, even without proper skill. The main thing is to get a bit of patience and perseverance, because the fishing line is thin, and the knots themselves are small in size and it’s quite normal if it doesn’t work the first time.

As they say, it was not the gods who burned the pots. It is better to practice many times, so that later, in the event of an unforeseen situation (for example, a break in the leash right in the pond), you can quickly fix the problem and not lose precious time, which is so important during the fishing process.

To tie a leash with a fishing line, you can use the simple loop-to-loop method.
To prevent tangling of the main line with the leader, it is recommended to use swivel with carabiners.
Swivels with carabiners can be attached with a fixed node.
Really tie to the main line up to three leashes.
To tie three leashes, it is better to use the "snake knot".
For the "snake knot" it is better to leave the long ends of the fishing lines and leashes if the plans include the attachment of two additional leashes.
Each node has its own specific strength(a list of all the knots given in the article with an indication of their strength will be given below).
Absolutely everyone, even the most inexperienced angler, can cope with any knot. The main thing is patience and perseverance.
Properly tied leash to the line plays a huge role in fishing: if the connection between the gear is weak, then the fish can easily rip it off and leave with the hook.
Each node, having its own specific strength, at the same time partially weakens the line and somehow increases the chances of breaking by a few percent.

Greetings dear fishing enthusiasts. In today's article, we will understand how to attach a leash to fishing tackle. The use of this element is an integral part of any fishing method, whether it is a feeder, spinning, or a regular float.

In spinning, leashes are used when catching pike, when jigging, as well as in diversion rigs (Moscow, Carolina, Texas, etc.). Catching with a feeder and a float does not appear at all without the use of a leash.

To begin with, let's look at all the possible options for connecting a leash and fishing line, and then go over the fishing methods.

Connection methods pros and cons

In the fishing world, there are 3 ways to attach a leash:

loop-to-loop method
Deaf knot
With additional accessories

Loop-to-loop method quite simple, and is used in all ways of fishing. Its advantages are simplicity and speed of connection. The disadvantage is instability to the flow (the leash is twisted), bulkiness and difficult separation.

blind knot more compact, which accompanies less sticking of debris (grass) on the fishing line, and as a result, an increase in the number of bites. The disadvantages are the low speed of knitting, instability to the flow, the difficulty of replacing the leash.

accessories is the most convenient solution. By fittings, I mean various carabiners, swivels, fasteners, etc. Of the advantages, it should be noted the ease of installation, and of the disadvantages, bulkiness.

Now let's figure out what these connections are and how to use them, and first we will consider the most common way.

Loop-to-loop connection

This method is used in absolutely all types of fishing. Such popularity is due to the ease of manufacture of installation, and at the same time maximum strength.

We knit loops

There are several types of loops, here we will look at the easiest and most popular way to knit a loop.

Fold the line in half
We make a regular knot by threading the fishing line 3 times
Tighten and the knot is ready.

We connect the leash and fishing line

Now we need to connect our pieces of equipment, and here there are two options. Both methods are a loop-to-loop connection, there is no difference in strength, but one method is well suited for connecting with a braid, and the second for two lines.

First, consider the method for braiding ( the leash is also connected to the swivel), here you need to thread the leash into the loop of the braid (swivel), and thread the hook into the loop of the leash:

This type of connection is very simple, but when used on a monofilament, it gets tangled (due to rigidity), so by the end of fishing, you often have to cut the leash.

The second method can be used anywhere; it is universal, but if the loops are small, then you will have to spend time on installation. First, we pass the loop of the main fishing line into the loop of the leash:

Now we thread the hook into the loop of the main fishing line:

Tighten and get this connection:

This method distributes the load evenly, which ensures the free removal of the leash after fishing.

Characteristics

Under this heading, we will consider the various characteristics of connections and nodes.

Strength retention: 90%
Line Difference: Infinite (line diameter ratio does not affect strength)
Visibility in water: 60% (pretty noticeable connection)
Connection speed: 40% (you need to tie the loops first, and this takes time)

Connection with dead knots

This type of connection is suitable for fishing in stagnant waters and at short distances on the river, where it is not necessary to reel out the equipment for a long time, as well as for connecting a leash in a spinning rod.

Knots for the main leash

Such nodes are used for spinning and float fishing, since other connection methods are used in the feeder and the usual donk.

Regular triple knot

This method allows you to quickly and firmly tie the equipment, so it is good to use it in places where hooks often occur. It is a little inconvenient to use a knot with long leashes, but thanks to its strength, you can turn a blind eye to this.

To begin with, we take a leash and apply it to the main fishing line
Then we knit a regular knot from both lines, threading the line 3 times
It remains to tighten the knot and cut off the excess ends of the fishing line

As you can see, everything is extremely simple, but if you use long leashes, then tying the knot will be inconvenient.

Characteristics

Strength retention: 90%
Line difference: up to 0.1
Visibility in water: 30% (due to its compactness, the knot is hardly noticeable)
Connection speed: 90% (Long leashes will have to be tricky)

Fisherman's knot

Another simple knot that any angler can tie. The knot turns out to be quite compact, but compared to the previous one, its strength is slightly lower.

First, place both ends parallel to each other, as in the knot above.
Now we make 4-5 turns of each fishing line around the other
We take the free ends of the fishing lines and knit a regular double knot.
It remains to tighten the knot and see what we got

As you can see, the rig is perfectly flat, and the knot, in turn, is quite compact, but it still turns out to be larger than the previous one.

Characteristics

Strength retention: 80%
Line difference: up to 0.1mm
Visibility in water: 60%
Connection speed: 70%

snake knot

This method of connecting the leash and the main fishing line is the most difficult, since it requires a certain skill to knit.

We take both fishing lines between the fingers, it’s more convenient for me, maybe you will find an easier way to knit
Wrap both lines around each other
Now we pass the free ends into the middle of the twist from different sides.
It remains to gently tighten this entire structure, and at the end pull both fishing lines in different directions, and the knot will tighten

Characteristics

Strength retention: 90%
Line difference: Up to 0.05mm
Visibility in water: 40-60%
Connection speed: 40% (need to tinker)

This is where we will finish this chapter, these 3 knots will be enough for you for any purpose, choose which one you want, everyone is good 🙂

Fastening of diverter leashes

These knots are suitable for float fishing, as well as for various "garlands", bottom rigs with multiple leaders, and other methods of fishing where you need to use additional leaders.

Knot with the leash retracted up

This knot is suitable for ice fishing and for attaching leashes to summer gear, such as side nods, circles, and similar devices.

At the place where the leash is attached, tie a regular knot, and thread the leash as in the picture.
Form a loop
Make 5-6 turns of the leash around the main and leash line and thread the end of the leash through the loop
Now, you can tighten a simple knot on the leash and then a knot on the main line.

As you can see in the photo, the leash is directed upwards, which will allow the bait to "float" in the water column.

Characteristics

Strength retention: 95%
Line difference: Up to 0.1mm
Visibility in water: 40%
Connection speed: 50%

grip knot

With this knot, you can tie several leashes that will depart from the main fishing line at an angle of 90 degrees. If you decide to tie multiple leashes, start with the top one.

To begin with, we take a leash, and bend around the main fishing line with it.
Now we wrap the long end of the leash with a short 6-7 turns
And we pass the short end into the loop
Tighten the knot

The tightened knot can be moved up and down the main line. This feature allows you not only to choose the horizon of fishing, but also to determine the distance between the rest of the leashes (if you put them).

Having chosen the right place for fixing, we repeat the same manipulations with the main fishing line.

We do 6-7 turns
We pass the short end of the fishing line into the loop formed
Tighten the knot
Ready

As a result, we get an excellent connection, the leash of which departs at an angle of 90 degrees. This position is great for an extra leash on a float rod.

Characteristics

Strength retention: 90%
Line difference: Up to 0.05mm
Visibility in water: 60%
Connection speed: 30%

Knitting this whole structure is quite troublesome, but if you are making a really catchy tackle, then you should tinker.

Using swivels, carabiners, and clasps

This accessories is also used in all fishing methods, and any angler can use them, but we will talk about the application below, and now we will figure out how to tie swivels and other elements to the fishing line.

They are knitted with ordinary fishing knots, any one is suitable here, for example, the one with which you tie hooks. I knit like this:

We pass the fishing line into the loop of the carabiner
We make 6-7 turns with the short end of the fishing line around the long
We pass the short end of the fishing line into the loop formed
Wet, tighten and get the finished knot

This knot is suitable for both monofilament and braided line, only it is more difficult to tighten it on braided line, it is necessary to moisten it with saliva. You can also connect the fishing line with the swivel using the “loop to loop” method, which we talked about above.

The use of compounds depending on the method of fishing

Now we have come to the most interesting, that is, we will figure out where, how and why to use this or that connection of the leash with the main fishing line.

Spinning

In spinning, depending on the method of fishing, the nature of the bottom, and the casting distance, all connection options can be used.

For example, when fishing on a diverting leash, the loop-to-loop method or accessories are used, you can familiarize yourself with this method of fishing in more detail at.

If you have a need to tie a fluorocarbon leash to the main fishing line, then this is done using a blind knot, and accessories or bait are knitted at the end of the leash, depending on the conditions.

Feeder

In feeder fishing, all leashes are attached using the “loop to loop” method. To do this, loops are knitted on the feeder leashes, and, depending on the type of equipment, they are inserted either into the loop or attached to the fittings.

As practice shows, such a connection is the only correct one. The hook becomes dull before the leash has time to turn into a spring. Since every minute is expensive in a feeder, usually the hooks are not undermined, but the leash is changed entirely.

float fishing

When fishing on a float, connections with a blind knot and a connection using accessories are used, now we will figure out where which one is suitable. When fishing on a stagnant pond, it is most preferable to use deaf knots, since there is no current, the fish have time to consider the bait and equipment.

On the other hand, if you are fishing at a considerable distance, and you have to reel out the tackle for a long time, then you should install a swivel, but the leash and main line should be tied to it with a blind knot.

When fishing in the current, the leash is almost constantly twisted, so you always need to use a swivel here. Also, in the course of the fish often change their preferences, and the angler has to change the leashes and the depth of fishing.

In connection with all these factors, the swivel is tied to the main fishing line with a dead knot, and the leash is inserted into the swivel using the “loop to loop” method, which allows you to quickly replace the leash.

Many anglers ignore the installation of the swivel, supposedly it is very noticeable, and use ordinary loops. This is fundamentally wrong, since soon a twist will appear that will scare away the fish much more than a weightless swivel.

This concludes this article. If you have any questions, wishes, or you just want to discuss something, then write in the comments or in groups of social networks, although I visit here much more often than in groups 🙂 See you soon, dear fishing enthusiasts!

Depending on what kind of fish the fisherman is set up for, he chooses fishing tackle at his own discretion. If fishing rods become the subject of fishing, then you need to competently prepare them for the process itself - check the integrity of all elements and the strength of the attachment of the fishing device:

The rod must be strong, without kinks;
Reel mechanism - good for winding and unwinding;
Float - no visible damage;

strong, reliable copronka (by the way, in water its strength is reduced by 20 - 30%);
sinker - firmly fixed on a leash connecting the main fishing line and the hook.
If fishing is winter, a short rod is needed, since the fisherman is located directly above the hole. Then you can do without a fishing rod, a donkey with a hook will be enough.

To be sure that the prey will not break, you need to know how to properly tie it to the main gear. But first you need to decide on the type of leash. Types of leashes:

For catching predatory fish;
For feeder and float equipment;
For multi-hook gear;
On a fishing line with spaced snaps;
For carp fishing.

Most often, the attachment of equipment to the main cord is carried out using a leash. But with what knot to tie the tackle, this is another question.

Setting the leash

Having learned to impose several options for knots, the fisherman will already have the opportunity to perfectly control the situation when catching fish. If the fisherman ties the knot incorrectly, the elasticity of the fishing line will decrease. It is advisable to know how to properly tie the tackle, the safety of the prey or its loss in the abyss of water forever depends on this. The main techniques for installing a leash are:

Improved fishing knot;
A kind of binding loop in the loop;
Binding of the side leash through the swivel;
Snake knot for tying a few extra lines.

Now in more detail about binding methods:

The Improved Fisherman's Knot is a simple knot that even a beginner can handle. Two fishing lines are held evenly, in contact with each other, the equipment wraps around the main one and is held vertically. Its end is dragged into the formed loop two consecutive times. The knot is tightening. All manipulations are repeated with the main line.
Loop to loop. This method is used to tie a metal cord. The best element for making a loop is a figure eight with a little nuance. The tip folds in half. The final loop wraps the body of the cord twice. The tip of the loop is pulled into the first turn. Such manipulation is carried out separately on the main line and on the lead line, after which they are connected. The loop of the main one is pushed inside the additional fishing line, then the tip of the additional tackle is pulled into it.
To tie a lead using a swivel, it is set at a 90 degree angle to the main line 20 to 30 cm above the sinker mounted on it. You can attach a side leash to the main tackle, but to make the lure less tangled, it is better to tie it through a swivel attached to the fishing line.
Serpent knot. The main and additional (leash) fishing lines are folded into a skeleton. The tip of the main fishing line is made several wraps around the leash. With the tip of the leader line - several wraps around the main line.

The ends of both ends are held towards each other until they are connected through the formed twist. The knot is tightened. As a result, a tackle with three tips is formed. If the question arises of how to tie a second leash, the remaining tip of the main line is cut off. And if the question is how to tie several leashes, additional leashes can be attached to the main leash using an improved knot, or the loop-to-loop technique.

These were the four basic methods for properly tying a leash to a line. Based on the tasks that he must perform at the moment, and his fastening is carried out. There are many options for tying a leash to the main line. They differ from each other in the complexity of manipulations during attachment and reliability for holding prey. However, it is not necessary to know and apply them all, it will be enough for a fisherman to master only a few of them.

Video on how to knit leashes:

To increase the chances of catching a trophy and the ability to determine the food preferences of the fish caught in the process of fishing, the angler has to solve a number of important tasks that contribute to the implementation of the goals. Practical experience, observation and ingenuity of the fishing society have found quite a lot of effective ways to improve the quality and quantity of fishing. Two hooks on a float rod is one such activity that gives a tangible advantage when fishing.

But, as you know, any event requires the scrupulous implementation of certain actions and technological operations that guarantee the success of the whole business. It is not difficult to properly equip a float fishing rod with two hooks, and even a novice angler will perform these manipulations, having familiarized themselves with the basics of knitting knots. It is much more difficult to determine one or another method of equipment based on the conditions of fishing and the goal, which will be achieved by the completion of the gear.

The presented article will clarify some points when using a rod with two hooks, suggest knitting methods that do not tangle the hooks, and analyze the facts that reveal the advantages and disadvantages of these types of equipment.

You can equip a float fishing rod with two hooks in various schemes, while using all kinds of shipping options that allow the tandem of hooks to perform the required functions. As a rule, installation begins with an ordinary hook connection according to a single equipment scheme, when it is attached at the end of the leash, carrying out the main shipment along the main line and thinning the installation by adding a small shed to the leash. The second hook can be placed both in front of the main sinker and behind it. Its placement can be carried out directly on the main line or by arranging a side leash, which can be both soft and hard in its qualities. If necessary, soft additional leashes are also loaded with a shed.

A soft leash is made from single lines, similar in diameter to the first leash. The rigid version is most conveniently made from thin fluorocarbon. You can also make two hooks on the rod by attaching them to the main line at a single attachment point. They arrange leashes proportionate to each other, regulating only additional shipment with weights of undershepherds that are different in their mass. This difference successfully prevents tangling of the hook material and presents the bait in a variety of ways.

The main sinker, as in the first placement options, is placed before mounting the leashes on the main line. To make 2 hooks on a float rod quickly and reliably, attaching leashes and changing their lengths and diameters if necessary, the use of swivels with carabiners and small fishing fasteners that are in harmony with the size of the rig helps.

How to tie two hooks to a float rod

Double hook rigs are designed in many ways and each angler, based on the strategy of the current fishing, can successfully choose the option that suits his conditions.

Important! The main thing is that the installation does not get tangled during casting and wiring, and the completed knots for connections do not critically reduce the reliability levels of equipping the main lines and leashes.

In continuation of the material, we will consider the most popular and easy-to-perform methods that give an idea of how to properly tie hooks without reducing the efficiency and comfort of fishing. Having familiarized yourself with these methods and recommendations for the use of mounting methods, you can retrofit a float rod right on the pond for various fishing conditions, without spending significant time on performing operations.

Method 1

To tie two hooks to a fishing rod so as not to get confused, you can use the loop-to-loop connection method known to every layman. On the main cord, in the place chosen for fastening the additional hook, a loop is arranged, knitting it using the figure-of-eight method. The leash at the end of the line cut is also equipped with a loop. Next, the above-mentioned fastening of the two components of the installation is carried out. Before tightening the loops, the joint is wetted to prevent overburning of the material.

Important! An additional hook is always knitted on a line outlet, which is shorter in size than the main leader material.

You can attach an additional accessory both in front of the main sinker and behind it. You can also tie a second hook to the main line on a rigid fluorocarbon base. In this case, the angler achieves a more stable fixation of the retraction, which gives advantages when choosing certain parameters, observing the level of bait feed. The first, main hook, is knitted according to the standard method of equipping a float fishing rod.

Method 2

This knitting option involves the location of two accessories on one cut of the leader material, without resorting to a side outlet. Hooks are knitted onto an elongated main leash sequentially, through the distance necessary for fishing conditions. First of all, an additional hook is knitted, given that the free end of the fishing line should allow you to attach the main hook at its end. As a result, the leash is equipped with undersheaths according to the required weights, which can be placed both in front of the first and in front of the second accessory, making the equipment resistant to currents and easy to cast.

If necessary, more hooks can be introduced into this method, only by adjusting the length of the leash cut. Often, in this method of equipment, hooks combined with a load or, more simply, mormyshkas are used, which makes the equipment thinner and more sensitive. In this case, the floats on the rod are replaced with nods, which makes it much better to control the tackle and see even the most subtle bites.

Important! To equip as an additional hook, an accessory with an elongated forearm is used.

Such hooks are easier to knit, and their length allows you to take the bait away from the main line, thereby making it more interesting for fish.

Method 3

The method of fastening according to this scheme implies fishing in reservoirs with no current, otherwise the equipment will be very confused, preventing comfortable fishing. Leashes can be used both the same and different lengths. The nuance of the equipment is in the equipment of the leash with the undershepherd, which is different in weight. A loop is knitted at the end of the main cord or, for convenience, a triple swivel is installed, which has three loops for fastening. In the forest fastening loop or in the winding rings of the swivel, pre-prepared leash samples are mounted, retrofitted with a shed that is different from each other. The leader material is connected to the main line or swivel using a loop-to-loop connection, which minimizes the initial breaking load of the line and allows for quick refitting.

Important! It is worth noting that the swivel helps to tie hooks to the fishing line more efficiently.

Other nodes

Hooks are tied to the bases and when using other knots that have little effect on the structure of the cord. These include a leash knot, the essence of which is to create a loop on the main fishing line and compress the leash with a fixed knot formed at the end. This knitting is suitable for catching medium-sized fish. Also, leashes can be placed on the main fishing line by arranging a sliding loop. With such equipment, it is possible to change the distance between the hooks without resorting to ligation of the snaps, only by loosening the clamping force of the loop and moving the additional accessory along the length of the line.

Advantages and disadvantages of using two hooks

The advantages of the method include the possibility of simultaneous use of several bait options, which at the initial stage of fishing allows you to more subtly feel the tastes of the fish. You can also tie a second hook on the main line when you need to clearly determine the optimal level of the fishing horizon by choosing different depths of bait feed. Also in a flock of attracted fish, this method clearly increases the speed of fishing. Another advantage is the high degree of penetration of the bait.

The disadvantages of the technique include a high probability of entanglement of the equipment. The negative point is the increase in the hookiness of the gear, which significantly reduces the effectiveness of fishing in thickets and snags. The decrease in the breaking loads of the main forests also belongs to the deterioration in fishing comfort, because knots reduce this parameter by an order of magnitude.

Pike is a large predator, and catching it for an angler is a great success. It happens that this fish reaches a weight of 12–15 kg, and the difficulty of catching it lies in the fact that the pike hunts alone and chooses for this such places where it is not always possible to cast a fishing rod.

The pike has very sharp large teeth, so the fish often breaks gear. For fishing to be successful, it is important to know not only where, when and what to fish for. Leashes play a significant role. What material is best to make them? What are the best for pike?

The role of the leash and its characteristics

Fishing with or without a leash is the personal choice of every angler. For some, a leash is a necessary element in a fishing rod rig, for others it is an extra element.

What is the main role of the leash? It exactly imitates the behavior of a small fish, which is the predator.
vodka moves freely in the water column, which cannot be said about a weighted sinker line. Speaking about the jaws of a pike, it should be mentioned that the leash is much more difficult to bite, since metal is more often used for its manufacture. Given these factors, you can decide for yourself: you need a leash or it is better to do without it.

If fishing with a leash is preferable, then you need to know something about the length of the line. The optimal length of the leash is 15-20 cm. Why? Pike most often attack the bait from the side. Taking a run, the fish often misses. So, the large length of the leash ensures that the predator does not accidentally gnaw through the fishing line instead of the leash. Also, if the fish starts attacking the bait from below, it will not be able to swallow it enough to bite the main line. Longer leashes (20-30 cm) can be used for trolling, in other cases, shorter leashes are used to avoid overlapping with the main line.

Material for leashes: "pros" and "cons"

The choice of material for leashes is very large. In order not to get confused in this diversity, it must be remembered that each of them has both positive and negative qualities. Knowing them, you can easily find out which leash is more profitable to use.

Fluorocarbon:

practically invisible to fish;
not strong enough.

Kevlar:

universal;
much stronger than metal;
plastic;
no memory;
the stretch factor is close to zero;
more voluminous than other leashes;
twisted during wiring;
high price.

Titanium:

durable;
has less weight;
high price.

Tungsten:

durable;
plastic;
invisible to fish;
low price;
excess memory;

Steel and metal:

universal;
plastic;
soft;
invisible to fish;
easy to make yourself;
excess memory;
have low knot strength.

Braid and double leash:

available;
low price;
easy to manufacture in any conditions;
not strong enough;
visible to fish.

From string:

available;
low price;
durable;
excessive rigidity;
great memory;
noticeable to fish;
not applicable for fishing on surface, sliding lures.

DIY leash

Absolutely any material for making a leash can be bought at the store- this is not the point. More difficult with the manufacturing process. The whole technological process depends on the choice of material.

There are two main options for making leashes:

with the formation of a loop with the help of tubules;
by knitting loops with knots.

The first option should be considered in more detail.

Technology for making a leash with the formation of a loop using a tube:

Cut off a piece of leash material of the required length.
A tube of the appropriate size is cut in half to make it easier to break.
With a shoe needle, the inner diameter of each of the two tubes formed is flared.
All external burrs on them are washed down with a needle file.
With the help of a tube, a loop is created from the leader material on both sides of the tube.
On one side of the tube, you should get the leash itself and a small loop. On the other hand, the main loop with pre-wound fittings (winding ring or carabiner) and a tiny tail on the back of the leash.
The tube is crimped with pliers.
The operation is repeated with the second end of the snap. Accessories can be omitted, since this loop is designed to attach the main fishing line.

To tie a leash to a fishing line or braid, a windmill is usually used. Knit, as a rule, without a knot.

If they tie the leash to the fishing line with a knot, then use options such as:

knot "clinch";
"double clinch";
"palomar".

Line to line without the use of a swivel is knitted using the loop-to-loop method. The loop can be knitted in various ways: double ordinary knot, figure eight, etc.

You can fasten the leash and fishing line with a cord. Then the knots "carrot" and "albright" are used.

Features of fishing

Before talking about choosing a leash for pike fishing, you need to figure out where to find it. This predator will definitely look for depth, as well as places overgrown with grass. So you need to look for fish in places:

pits and whirlpools;
channel ditches;
full-flowing backwaters;
confluence of tributaries;
crevices at the bottom;
snag;
near sunken trees and logs.

Most likely, pike should be caught in the fall, when the zhor begins. It begins in September and continues until November, when the river is already covered with ice.

With the cooling of the water and until the very ice, the fish are active. At the end of November, this is especially noticeable. Then the pike goes to the bottom, where it hunts.

When the pike is biting actively, it is better to use metal leashes.

If the fish is cautious, thinner options (tungsten and fluorocarbon leaders) are preferable.

It is important to take into account the camouflage properties of the leash. Best Options:

fluorocarbon of suitable thickness;
the leader material of the “correct” color - green / black / brown imitates river flora, while bright red is not perceived by fish in the water column.

In conclusion, we can say that each fisherman chooses the material for leashes that he likes best. All of them deserve attention.

So, the choice of material for the leash depends to some extent on the preferences of the angler, as well as the fact - to use a leash or limit yourself to fishing line.

Fishing with a leash increases the chances of catching pike, and the right choice of material guarantees a good bite.

Useful video

Video about making a leash for pike:

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The main options for tying a leash to a fishing line

So, it is necessary to start with the fact that each the fishing knot is necessarily characterized by tensile strength. For example, you can take monofilament, which provides strength of 5 kg, but in water it can hold the resistance of fish no more than 2.5 kg.

There are several basic methods of attaching the leader to the main line that are the most reliable. There are relatively simple ones, others are more difficult to master, but with a little practice, they can all be learned.

Loop to loop

The most common and simplest method is "loop to loop". Despite the fact that this fishing knot is very easy to learn, it cannot be said that it has a high level of reliability.

At the ends of the main fishing line and the desired leash, 2 elongated loops are knitted.
The end of the fishing line with the loop must be folded in half and wrapped twice around its axis.
The loop of the fishing line that was originally tied is threaded through the ring, which is obtained at the end of the entire structure, and then tightened.
To complete the fastening, it is necessary to fasten the loops of the leash and fishing line together.

Advanced Fishing Knot

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The next type of knot is also quite simple, and most importantly, it can be done right on the spot, without additional devices.

The bandage is carried out as follows:

The leash and the main line are attached to each other.
Now you need to wrap a part of the fishing line with a leash and then stretch its end to the top.
This end of the fishing line must be stretched into the resulting loop, but do not tighten it.
The end of the leash must be wrapped once around the loop.
The knot is tightening.
Now you need to do the same with the end of the main fishing line and tie it to the leash.

"Nail"

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The node named as "Nail", has a high level of strength, but also great complexity during its development.

You can tie it up like this:

On the main fishing line, you need to tie a stop knot.
Leash and cord are parallel to each other.
The line of the leash should be threaded under the main one.
A turn is made around the main line.
Pass a through object, such as a fountain pen, into the loop formed.
Now make a few skeins around the main fishing line and fountain pen.
Now it is necessary to pass the end of the leash through the handle and carefully tighten the knot, while making sure that the turns do not tangle or overlap each other.
The rest of the leash must be removed.

"Eight"

Another fairly common knot is called "Eight". At its core, it is quite simple, but at the same time, it confidently fastens the leash and the main fishing line.

The bandage is carried out as follows:

The leash and cord are laid parallel to each other.
Now you need to knit a loop that will look like a figure eight like a Flemish loop.
Now it's time to tighten the knot.

Fastening without knots

Knotless type of fastening, as the name implies does not imply as a connection between the leash and the main line using knots. Such a connection requires less time for binding and does not imply any difficulties. It is immediately worth noting that large tackle is best fastened with knots, and for small baits, this type is most optimal.

A knotless fastener has its undeniable advantages, including saving time and a high level of strength, but there are also disadvantages: excessive weighting of the tackle is often used only for braided.

To fix such a fastener, first of all, it must be correctly selected based on the thickness of the fishing line and the dimensions of the bait. The clasp should be a little thinner than the fishing line. To fix it, you need to take a few simple steps:

Insert the eye of the tackle into the eye of the fastener.
Now the line must be thrown over the hook of the connector, which protrudes to make a double line.
It is required to wind the fishing line on the connector in several turns 3-5 times.
Now the fishing line must be inserted into the second eyelet and tightened.
Excess line must be removed.

Binding by type of leash

In addition to the basic ways to tie a leash to a braid or main line, there are several more depending on the type of leash, so you can secure everything as securely as possible.

Side type leash

There are some fishing tackles that involve a side leash. They can be used in garlands and other winter equipment. The main problem is that they get tangled behind the main line. Therefore, to avoid such a problem, it is very important to bind it correctly.

The simplest and most popular way out of the situation - cambric. In this case, the node type has no special role. It is very important to simply pass the leash through a bright or vice versa transparent cambric, but always thin, which will be put on the main fishing line above the knot. In combination with a medium line or a short leader, this method will allow you to enjoy fishing, and not be nervous about trifles.

Retractable leash type

Especially beginners who use this type of leash have a lot of problems in order to properly tie such a knot that will not unravel.

When mounting this type of leash, it is necessary to fix the sinker at the end of the main fishing line, and in the meantime, the leash itself must be fixed a little higher, at a distance of about 15-30 cm.

The simplest and most optimal installation option is "Deaf with a swivel" To do this, do the following:

Attach a sinker to the end of the main line.
Further, a special swivel is attached a little higher.
A retractable leash is already attached to the swivel, for which an ordinary fluorocarbon or monofilament fishing line is required.

Sliding leash type

Thanks to this equipment, the float is able to easily move along the fishing line to the place where the stoppers will be installed. The leash and sinker are easily immersed during the cast.

Thus, with the help of a stopper, it is possible to determine the required level of penetration of the bait. The main requirements in this case are:

reliability of fixation at the required point;
there should be no deadlock to be able to change the depth level;
the stopper should not slip into the eye, at the point where the float is attached to the fishing line;
when casting, it should easily pass through the rod rings when casting.

To do this, it is very important to tie the stop knot correctly:

It is necessary to take a segment of about 20 cm in length.
Fold in 2 times on the main part, while letting out one edge by 5 cm more.
The long part needs to be made several turns, about 5 times around the main fishing line.
The running end is wound into the initial loop.
Such a knot needs to be moistened and carefully tightened, creating a knot.
The edges are trimmed, leaving 1-2 centimeters on each side.

With the use of swivels, carabiners and clasps

When using swivels, carabiners and clasps, it is best to use a knot called "Improved Clinch". The strength of this node reaches 95%. The process of knitting it does not cause difficulties:

The free end of the fishing line must be passed through the swivel of the leash.
Now we wind the fishing line around its axis 5-6 times, but it is still too early to tighten the knot.
Now it needs to be passed through the hole that has formed near the swivel ring.
Now you can moisten it and tighten it with the classic method.

It is very important to correctly tie the swivel itself to the fishing line:

We put on a swivel.
Part of the leash is folded in half.
The folded part is folded in half again.
Before reaching a bend of 2 cm, you need to fix the fishing line with your hand.
Now 3 turns are made around the fishing line.
A double fishing line is threaded into the resulting loop at the end of the leash.
The knot can be wetted and tightened.
Cut off the remaining string.

This is a fixed view of the node.

To tie a carabiner, you must perform the following steps:

Hang a weight on the end of the main line.
The leash should be tied about 20-30 cm above the load.
Now you can tie a swivel with a carabiner to the main line and attach a leash to it.

To fix the fastener, the following method is used:

The cord is folded 2 times.
A loop is formed that passes through the clasp.
Then you can knit the fishing line with an ordinary knot.
It is very important that the hook is located inside the loop.
Now it is passed through the top of the loop and tightened.

This latch fastening is very reliable.

Features of attaching several leashes: feeder, donk, winter fishing on a garland

Among other things, you can easily attach several leads to the main line, but it is very important to do this correctly. What node can do this? The best option for this would be "snake knot":

The main line should be parallel to the leader line.
We wrap the end of the leash in a couple of turns around the main one.
Then do the same with the end of the main line.
Further, we pass the ends of both lines through the loop, which turned out in the center of the structure.
Tighten carefully.

Thus, one leash is already tied and there are 2 more loose ends where you can tie a few more.

Feeder

Spinning feeder fishing has been very popular lately because of its effectiveness. However, at first glance, her loops are very complex, which is why many do not undertake to knit them on their own, but this is not so.

The best option in this case is "symmetrical loop". It implies a double fishing line with a loop, on one of which the leash slides. To knit such a loop, you need:

Take 1-5 meters of monofilament, which folds 2 times.
With a “surgical loop” at a small distance from the bend of the fishing line (approximately at a distance of 7 cm), make a small loop.
There are 2 free ends of the fishing line. After the loop of them, it is necessary to make a twist for the rigidity of the snap.
The end of the twist must be fixed with a “surgical” knot.
Another 39 cm is measured from this knot and a knot is knitted.
After it, 2 ends of the fishing line remain, one of which is cut off, and a swivel with a carbine is knitted to the other.
The second loop remains for the leash with, which can be knitted with the usual “loop in loop”.

Winter fishing with a garland

The garland is knitted as simply as possible. The simplest method is as follows:

It is best to start with the upper mormyshka, tying it in the usual way, passing the fishing line through the eyelet or hole, making a loop parallel to the forearm.
Several turns are made around the fishing line.
The free end falls into the same loop.
The knot is tightened.

Now you can make a loop for attaching to the main fishing line or tie a clasp, carabiner.

To get the maximum catch, it is important to consider a few tips:

The most popular method for tying the leash to the main line is the loop-in-loop method.
Swivels with carabiners are the best option to prevent tangling of the fishing line with the leash.
A swivel with a carabiner is best knitted with a “fixed” knot.
The main line can hold 3 leashes.
For three leashes, the “snake” knot is considered optimal.
The "snake" knot should leave the long ends of the lines and leashes for further attachment of additional leashes.
It is important to consider the strength of the knot.
Any knot can be tied independently. Practice is important.
The correct knot is very important during the catch.

Considering the strength of the knot and the entire equipment in general, you can easily fish out even the largest fish. Each knot is able to succumb even to an inexperienced angler. It is very important to be diligent and attentive, then patience will pay off in full.

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Photo with additional hooks on side leashes.

The minimum size used here is 0.08 mm line and hook number 16. As you can see, the leash with the hook is almost perpendicular to the main line. When setting the bait (raspberry or mormysh), its downward bend will be insignificant, and the hook with the bait will not come into contact and get confused with the main line, and in the case of wiring all the gear in height, the game of the bait will be much more interesting and richer, which will inevitably affect the increase the number of bites.

Photo of the side leash on the "garland" in the hole - as you can see, the leash is almost perpendicular to the main line

Photo with attached additional mormyshka.

Here you can see that under the weight of the mormyshka, the leash line sagged, but still neither the mormyshka nor the leash touches the main line, and a simple hook with a nozzle will always be out of the way.

This is also very useful if you equip your winter rods with additional leads and jigs.

At the end of the article I will share equipment for catching winter bream. And in the summer, from a boat, a large bream (from 3 kg and above) confidently takes such equipment, and I often use it.

Photo of equipment for catching bream using a tied leash on the main line

It is based on an additional leash and a simple sinker. The sinker is tied to the end of the main line. At a distance of 3 cm from the sinker, a leash with a hook is tied, also 3 cm long. Thus, with a bunch of raspberries planted, the sinker and the hook form, figuratively speaking, an isosceles triangle.

Fishing is carried out from a boat with a winter fishing rod. The nod is used as for fishing with the devil. Postings are carried out in a variety of ways, almost "devilish", only mainly with a maximum amplitude. There are frequent bites of bream and with a slow lowering of gear.

The parameters of my equipment for catching bream in the summer from a boat - for a depth of 8-10 m: fishing line-0.12 hook No. 14, sinker weight-1.25 g. In winter, I use more delicate tackle: for bream-line 0.1 mm , hook No. 14.16 for roach - it also does not pass by this equipment, fishing line 0.08 mm, hook No. 16.18.

How to tie a hook
How to prepare groundbait and catch trophy bream in winter

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Double line leash

A strong double line leader for pike venting is shown in the image. Making fishing tackle takes just a couple of minutes.

As a rule, double-line leaders are knitted at the ends of the veins of winter vents at home, but they can be made as separate spare tackle and put on vents when fishing.

Leads from a double line are used on vents when catching on winter fishing is not very active and cautious pike or large pike perch.

To catch predatory fish on the first and last ice on homemade winter vents, the author of the site puts more durable metal leashes, discussed on the previous page of the topic.

Many fishermen knit leashes from a double line and on summer vents in the form of circles, hooks used when fishing for zander and pike on live bait.

And the point of installing a double line leash on the vent is that it is much more difficult for a toothy fish to grind two relatively thick veins at once than a single line of tackle.

To make a strong double leash, 3-4 single or double stop knots are simply formed on the main fishing line of the girders. Details are below the text.

Knitting leashes from double fishing line

Knitting a strong leash from a double fishing line directly on the main vein of a winter or summer vent is as follows:

Pass the line wound on the reel through the hole shown in the photo of the sliding sinker of the live bait tackle, with which you intend to catch predatory fish.

Keep in mind that this is the most “rotten” place on the twin line knot. If the pike bites one of the components of the double leash near the ring of the hook, then a poorly tightened knot may unravel when the pike jerks. Especially if your tackle is thick hard fishing line.

Then the main vein of the vent and the left end are folded together, and a single stop knot is knitted on a double fishing line in the middle of the future leash.

At the third stage of knitting, we grab the end segment and the main fishing line with another of the same knot. Our double leash on winter or summer live bait tackle is ready for use in real pike and zander fishing conditions.

In this case, the sliding sinker on the vent should be higher than the upper knot formed on the leash.

On this, the manufacture of a leash for catching zander or pike with a zherlitsa can be considered complete. Although I can offer a simpler version of knitting from the main fishing line of the same double leash.

Making a leash from a double line

The stages of making a double line leash are shown in three photographs.

According to the second method of making a leash, we measure at the end of the main line of the zherlitsa from half a meter of its length, fold the vein in half and tie a locking knot in the region of the free end. Here we set the double line leash to the length we need.

As a result of this operation, we will have an elongated loop formed by a double line, with a tee inserted into it and an upper knot imposed, which for the vent weight sliding along the main single line will be the limiter of the lower stroke.

Then we will stretch the loop of the leash by the tee and in the middle of the double fishing line we will tie an intermediate (middle in the photo) locking knot. But this will not be enough for the complete manufacture of a durable leash.

In order to fix the tee more securely on the tackle, we impose another locking knot on a leash from a double fishing line close to the ring of the tee and carefully tighten it.

As a result of three operations, the double line leader on our summer or winter zherlitsa will be completely made.

Spare double line leashes for pike

A double line leash designed for pike fishing will be a spare if you cut it, and as a stopper for the sliding sinker on the main line of the vent, tie a fishing clasp or tie a regular loop.

In the second case, you can connect a spare leash from a double line with the main vein of a summer or winter zherlitsa using a loop-to-loop knot.

By the way, it is better to melt the ends protruding beyond the last knot of the spare leash from a double fishing line for the strength of the connection. After that, the knot will definitely not bloom.

If the pike is not active, then it is better to equip the winter vent with a double line leash. Although, as a spare or replacement, you can put on a pike vent and an articulated wire device.

In the case of not rare hoisting of flags of winter vents by large pikes, metal wire leashes, the manufacturing process of which is printed on one of the pages of this topic, the page of this topic, will be more reliable.

But in any case, if a leash from a fishing line (even from a double one) has been in the mouth of a pike, it is better to re-attach it at the end of the main line, or replace it with a spare one.

Several spare leashes from a double line can be made from a vein of different diameters, stiffness and elasticity and taken to fishing in a separate box.

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Two basic ways to tie a leash to your main line

There are two great ways to tie one leader to your main line.

Improved fishing knot.
The loop-to-loop method.

How to tie a leader to the main line with an advanced fishing knot

To tie a leash to a fishing line with an improved fishing knot, proceed as follows.

Position the main line and leader parallel.
Wrap the last loop around the snap and pull it up.
Pass the end of the leash twice into the loop created in the first step.
Pull the knot.

Tie the main line to the leash in the same way. Pull both knots.

See how to properly tie a leash to the main line using an improved fishing knot in the diagram and video.

How to tie a leash to the main line using the loop-to-loop method

This method is suitable for tying any (monofilament, metal, fluorocarbon, braided) leashes. Proceed according to the following scheme.

Fold the line in half.
Wrap the end of the line around the main body twice.
Pass the end of the fishing line into the first turn.
Tighten the knot.

Make the exact same loop on the leash. Now you need to connect the two loops to each other.

To properly tie the leash to the main line in this way.

Insert the loop of the main line into the leader line.
Insert the end of the leash into it.
Tighten the fastener.

In order not to be mistaken, read the diagram and video.

We tie a branch side leash to the main fishing line

Now I will tell you how to tie a side leash to the main line. This rig option involves mounting a sinker at the end of the main line. The first retractable leash is tied at a distance of 150 to 300 mm.

Swivels are best suited for mounting. With their use, the likelihood of tangling the equipment is minimized, since the side leashes in this case are located strictly perpendicular to the main fishing line.

How to properly tie a leash to the main line with a swivel

To tie a leash with a “deaf” method, you will need a triple swivel. The connection looks like this.

The top end of the swivel is tied to the main line.
At the bottom, a piece of thread with a sinker is fixed.
A leash with a hook is attached to the side end.

Two double swivel swivels are required to tie the slip leash. Act like this.

Insert the main part of the fishing line into the first swivel.
Tie the rig to the second fixture.
Attach a fishing line with a sinker to it.
Tie a leash with a hook to the first freely moving swivel.

See the diagrams and videos for more information on fixing diverter leashes with swivels.

How to tie a side leash to the main line using other methods

If there are no swivels in your arsenal, use the methods listed below, but remember that they are less reliable.

Loop to loop. The method of fixing the bypass leash is slightly different from the installation of conventional equipment. Tie the loops to the main line with double or triple knots. Make loops on the leashes. Fix them according to the technology described above. Using this method, you can easily assemble the equipment directly on the pond. There is also a disadvantage. Retractable leashes are often twisted and quickly fail.
Buttons. On the main fishing line, pre-put on the desired number of buttons. Use stop knots to delimit space for leashes. So you get a kind of movable mounts.
Sliced loops. Tie the required number of large loops to the main line with double or triple knots. Cut them on one side at a distance of 4–5 mm from the knots. Tie hooks to the free ends. Note! The strength of the tooling when using this method is greatly reduced.

Buttons work like swivels. Lead-off leashes will not twist.

What is the best way to tie several leashes to the main line at the same time

If you need to tie two / three leashes to the main fishing line, use the “snake” knot. Fixing technique looks like this.

Place the main part of the equipment and the leash line in parallel.
Wrap the end of the main line around the leash three times.
With the end of the lead line, make three turns around the main line.
Draw the ends of the lines to the required distances through the middle of the twist.
Tighten the knot.

So you get a reliable connection with three free ends, designed for 2 leashes + sinker. If you need to add a third, use the improved fishing knot or the loop-to-loop method.

In order not to be mistaken, carefully study the instructions on the diagram and video.

How to tie a leash to the main part of a spinning line

Tie leashes to carabiners with Grinner, Palomar and Clinch knots. They are the best for this.

These knots are described in detail in the article "How to tie a hook to a fishing line: knots and fixing methods." There you will find detailed instructions, illustrations, and videos showing how to knit line using various techniques.

Before fixing, be sure to wet the snap. The knot will become as reliable as possible, and the fishing line will not be damaged.
Do you want to further increase the strength of the connection? Apply a few drops of moisture-resistant adhesive to the attachment point.

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IMPORTANT: what you need to know before knitting knots

Before proceeding to the actual consideration of methods for attaching a leash, it would be useful to mention two very useful tricks used during knitting knots.

The first of these is wetting the knot before tightening it. Thanks to this, not only lubricant all rubbing surfaces of the lines, but also their thermal deformation is excluded, which necessarily takes place if the knot is tightened “dry”. I will even say this - from our usual height we do not see at all what is happening at the level of the microworld. And there the loads are such that due to the friction force during tightening, the surface layers of the fishing line are heated to monstrous (at least a thousand degrees) temperatures. And although the scale of this phenomenon is extremely small, and it lasts for hundredths of a second, it is enough to slightly, but change the molecular structure of the bonded material. And therefore - to worsen its discontinuous characteristics.

What is the best way to moisturize a knot? For lack of other things, the people usually use their own saliva. A more aesthetic (and chemically neutral) option - some water, evaporating during friction, it will also cool the heated surfaces of the lines. You can also use (please treat with understanding!) ethanol- here we will hit two birds with one stone: the lubricant not only dries quickly, but also degreases the surface of the assembly (why this turns out to be useful - you will understand a little lower). Ethanol for nylon is like pellets for an elephant, because alcohol is one of the initial components for the production of this fiber.

Next trick: after tightening and drying the knot, a small drop of superglue is applied to it. Thanks to her, the knot turns into a monolithic lump, its strength characteristics increase significantly, and after that it is no longer threatened by accidental untying.

By applying the two tricks described above, you can significantly improve the strength of the tied knot.

Side leash

Usually, the second lure (as well as the third, fourth, etc.) are attached to the rig not anyhow, but with the help of a side leash sticking out to the side - so that the latter does not overlap with the main line when casting and does not get confused. This technique has proven itself well in the following gear:

« Petty tyrant"- sea tackle, where the number of baits can reach five or more.
Donka, float rod And winter fishing rod with two or even three hooks.
« Self shaker". Tackle for winter shine. In some cases, a “trick” is tied above the spinner - a mormyshka or a hook with a cambric.
A slightly non-standard version of fly fishing - the so-called " Czech style» where two flies are used instead of one. It's funny, but some especially advanced fly anglers consider this method bad manners, and jokingly call it "poaching".
Bombard, she is bulldozer. Tackle designed for catching grayling with artificial flies, the number of which can vary from one to three.
Spinning equipment « tandem". This is when two baits are used (for example, spinners) that imitate the pursuit of a predator by a prey.

For tying a side leash, there are a lot of fishing knots that differ both in ease of knitting and in their strength.

Permanent leashes

If you need to tie the leash “permanently”, that is, it is not expected to be replaced in the future, it makes sense to use the following three knots.

Leash loop

The very first (and probably the most well-worn) version of the knot that I want to consider does not involve using an additional piece of fishing line for the leash. Everything is knitted on one main fishing line, and part of it becomes the same leash.

Once the knot is tied, the fisherman has three paths. The first is to use the loop itself as a leash (suitable for spinning rigs with a more or less large eye).

The second is to attach a normal leash to it (suitable for a donkey).

In both cases, the fastening is done using the “loop-to-loop” method (by the way, this method is also useful for fastening two lines, we will consider it below). The main advantage here is the ability to quickly change the bait or leash.

The third way is to cut the loop as close to the line as possible and use the loose end as a leash. Just remember to melt the small protruding tip with a lighter.

This option has one drawback - in the event of a break in the knot, we will lose not only the leash, but everything that comes after it.

Knot "Nail"

A very compact knot that allows you to secure a leash. Due to the fact that it is sliding, you will have to make some simple locking knot on the main line, for example, the “eight”. Among other things, for the convenience of knitting it, we need an auxiliary item - a tube (on fishing, a piece of an empty rod from a ballpoint pen is suitable for this).

figure eight knot

I have been using this knot for many years to attach the leader to the main line in fly bombard fishing. This knot completely suits me, and has never (pah-pah-pah, knock-knock-knock) let me down.

It's funny, but if you apply a load to the leash at the tensile strength of the fishing line, the knot is slightly deformed, but at the same time there will not even be a hint that it is going to untie.

Temporary way to tie a leash to the main line

Sometimes it happens that there is a need to regularly change the leash. For example - during the autumn fishing for burbot on the bottom. Of course, the easiest way here is to use fasteners, but you can do without them - with a very simple nodal connection.

A natural question arises: how to change the leash? Everything is very simple. We take the lower end of the main fishing line and simply pull the leash. The loop at the same time is slightly weakened and he flies out of it without the slightest resistance 1. The loop itself remains intact, but if you want to untie it too, pull on both ends of the main fishing line.

Leash at the end of the fishing line (how to tie two fishing lines)

I say right away - I have never used "safety" leashes. If I fish, then all the equipment I have is tied on the main fishing line. And if suddenly the task arose to fasten two fishing lines into one, then only after a break and successful extraction of the equipment from the reservoir.

However, using a thinner leader will allow you to safely “shoot off” the hook that has settled in the snag and save some of the equipment, for example, the float and sinkers. Many fishermen use this technique, and note the very high usefulness of the "safety" leash. However, with all that, one should not forget that the chance of breaking the leash increases while playing a large trophy. So to use it or not to use it? This is a personal matter for every fisherman.

In addition to the “safety leash”, sometimes the task arises to tie a transparent monofilament leash to the braid, or fasten two braided fishing lines together. The nodes that are used in this, I will also consider.

Knots for monofilament

Any monofilament, be it nylon or fluorocarbon, has one funny characteristic - the smoothness of the outer shell, and therefore - slipperiness. In truth, there is nothing funny here, because some knots from this very slipperiness can simply untie under load. And this during the fight of a large trophy can lead to the loss of part of the equipment. Next, I will list exactly those knots that do not have this feature that is unpleasant for the angler and can be tied with a calm soul on monofilaments.

snake knot

The very first knot that comes to mind is the snake knot. They probably called it that for some intricacy - tying this knot is very difficult. Abroad, it is also called "bloody" ("Blood Knot"). However, its durability and reliability do not cause any doubts. Designed for lines of the same diameter, or those in which there is a very small difference in thickness.

The approximate efficiency of a snake knot with five turns is 75%, which is very good. By increasing the number of turns (up to 7-8, more probably does not make sense) - you can increase this figure to about 85%.

Among other advantages of the snake knot is its compactness in a tightened form. The disadvantages include the fact that it will not work to quickly change leashes with him.

"Double Grinner"

"Grinner" is generally a universal knot: with its help, fly hooks are tied, and stoppers are "hung" on a fishing line. As it turned out, it is also very good as a binder of two lines, but for this it will have to be used in a double version.

In its structure, the "Grinner" is very reminiscent of a snake knot, and therefore, in terms of strength, it almost completely corresponds to it. But the "Grinner" is knitted somewhat easier than the snake (albeit longer), this is especially noticeable in the field. Nevertheless, he most likely will not be able to force the snake knot out of use in the near future, because, unlike the first, it is sliding. That is, both halves of it can be moved apart at any time, but this is of no use to the fisherman. And, it is quite possible that in some situations (for example, when the knot will often “fly” through the rod rings, or experience any force effects on itself), this circumstance may turn out to be completely undesirable.

Holy Simplicity: Triple Fisherman's Knot

Ugly, non-compact, still awkwardly sticking out on the fishing line on the side. But it knits up in seconds. This is exactly what I use when fishing, when, after a cliff, I manage to remove the torn off part of the equipment from the reservoir.

It is quite obvious that this knot is completely unsuitable for spinning rigs, because it will constantly “stammer” in the rod rings. However, for a quick restoration of a dangling float tackle - when there is simply no time to knit-impose all sorts of intricate knots, he is the very thing. And his strength is very good - at least 80%.

"Loop to loop"

This method of connecting lines is very useful if it is assumed that during the course of fishing there will be a need to quickly change leashes or part of the equipment. The strength that it possesses is quite high - about 95%.

An inexperienced fisherman may have a natural question - what is the best loop to use for this knot? The photos above use the Flemish loop (aka the figure-eight loop).

I have been using this loop knot for a long time and it has never let me down. But there are also other types of non-tightening loops, which - according to their knitting instructions - will be stronger. And nothing prevents them from being used in fishing. However, these knots should be devoted to a separate article.

knots for braid

Braid, unlike monofilament, has a relatively rough surface, and therefore, knots that tend to untie on slippery materials are not in danger here. Well, of course, all the knots for a monofilament listed above in the previous subsection are also great for tying two braids.

Grapevine - double fishing knot

He is a double English knot. A rather ancient (like Pythagorean pants) way to tie two braided ropes together.

flemish knot

He is the "counter eight". Very simple and compact. It knits quite quickly, which is important in the field.

Step 3: and now we lead the second end along the first, completely repeating all its bends.