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How do you put thread on a fishing pole?
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Locate the silver overhead piece on the reel, called the bale arm, and flip it up, then pull on the edge of the fishing line to unravel it. As you pull the line, thread it through the eyelets on the rod, then flip the bale arm closed. Once the line is threaded, you can attach your lure or your hook and bait.
How much line do you put on a spinning reel for Shakespeare?
So what is the ideal amount? There needs to be some gap between the edge of your spool and the outer layer of your line. The normal recommendation is 1/8 inch gap and this does work in most cases.
How do you use a Shakespeare fishing reel?
How do you thread a weight on a fishing line?
Does the weight go above or below the hook?
Attach the sinker about 2 ft (0.61 m) above the hook.
Leaving space between the sinker and hook helps your bait float up so it’s more visible to fish. Measure up from the top of your hook and pinch the line so you don’t lose your place.
How do you string a hook and weight?
Tie a hook on the end of your fishing line with one of your fishing knots. Pinch one or two small split shot sinkers to your main line about 6-12 inches from the hook to add a bit of weight to your line (this will keep your bait suspended vertically). If there is current, you can add one or two more split shots.
How do you tie a weight and hook on a fishing line?
What goes first the weight or the hook?
A good rule of thumb when learning how to fish, is to wait and feel the weight of the fish before setting it. If the fish is cautious and just tapping your fishing line and bait lightly, and not biting it, it’s best to wait. Let the fish take the bait, and then set the hook after you feel its weight.
Step 1: Start by folding over your fishing line to make a loop. Thread the loop through the hook’s eye.
Step 2: Make an overhand knot with slack.
Step 3: Move the loop portion around the end of the fish hook.
Step 4: Pull and tighten the line to fasten the knot.
Should I tie my lure directly to my line?
Lures will almost always run better and look more realistic when they are tied directly to the line or leader rather than having some clunky old swivel stuck to its nose.
Do swivels scare fish?
Although snap swivels can save you time, they’re too big and bulky and will most likely scare off the fish either by their unnatural look, or just their presence in the water. Sure, you might catch a few young, naive, aggressive with it, but if you want to maximize your chances of catching fish, it’s not a good idea.
How far should your hook be from your float?
Set the float first
At the moment you should have a float on the line, fixed at about 18 inches (45 cm) up the line from the hook. If you swing the line out into the water now, the float will either lay flat on the surface or perhaps poke out of the water several inches.
How far should your weight be from your hook?
For shallower water, it is recommended to place your hook three to six inches above the weight. For deeper water, the hook can be adjusted to nine inches from the weight to no more than a foot and a half because of the leverage.
Although a heavier sinker can aid in casting distance, for majority of fishing applications, you will want to choose a lighter sinker than a heavier sinker. When a fish tugs on your line it will feel the resistance of your sinker.
Can you set the hook too hard?
The hook set with a treble hook should be firm but not vigorous. Setting the hook too hard can pull the bait free or destroy the mouth of the fish—both of which are not ideal.