A reconstruction of a hook and small grooved pebble on a line. Note the sophisticated knot. (Emanuela Cristiani/Creative Commons) (CN) — A collection of 19 bone fish hooks and six grooved pebbles ...
Tying the right fishing knot is crucial for landing king salmon ... A poorly tied knot can lead to heartbreak as your line snaps or your hook comes loose during a fight.
Some anglers fish even lighter going down to 4 lb mono. The reason that a float rig is used is so that your baited hook is suspended up off the bottom. You want it to drift in the current like it ...
Many of these bass fishing rigs are ... the weight from damaging the knot tied to the swivel, and the swivel maintains the distance between the weight and the hook. Leader lengths vary, but ...