Twisting the Egg Loop
This one little tip can increase the successful amounts
of hook-sets dramatically
Timothy Kusherets
Fish are generally not great at hitting offerings straight on; that’s
why many species of fish will actually bolt through holding schools of baitfish
and thrash their tails too and fro, rather than run the risk of missing a tasty
morsel.
Well, fishermen don’t have the luxury of fishing with many fish and only
one hook can be used at a time. Often times fish will become frustrated and
leave the area if they strike an offering that seems strange or unnatural, making
it essential that the strike works the first time.
If you’re using an egg loop to hold a small cluster of eggs, try twisting
the loop to the inside of the hook. Having the loop to the inside will hold
the eggs and streamline the bite of Salmon and Trout. Twisting the loop can
also be done for fishermen who use Shrimp, Corkies, and Yarn. So long as you
use a single hook, this great fishing knot works on any size of hook.
This one little tip can increase the successful amounts of hook-sets dramatically.
If the loop twists back to the outside of the hook simply twist it back and
continue fishing. It doesn’t matter what fishing line you use, the line
can take the twist no matter how many times you use it.
© Timothy Kusherets 2006/08
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