Hookup

Deep Trolling Technique

2011-05-22T18:59:00.000-07:00

Trolling for pelagic fishing is a fishing method that on adoption in the world. It rarely produces more than the total catch by other methods, but his application that can be done using a small boat with a minimum of equipment that causes it to become popular. However, rising oil prices cause less economic techniques become as much oil and the time spent looking for fish. Reduced search time to fish when trolling is right at the known place of fish - the fish will gather as FAD (fish attracting device) or unjam. One technique that has high yields, but not always practiced the technique of "Deep trolling. " This technique is not popular in the tropical Pacific and artkel goal is to analyze the techniques and tools - tools that are suitable for deep trolling.

Experiments were carried out by deep trolling fishery officer Hubertus Van Pel in Tonga in 1955. Equipment used includes mainline 6mm diameter steel wire with a kite - flying wood are connected together. A trolling line to be connected to the kite - flying wood and 2 extends over the mainline. Van Pel recording state optimized for the trolling speed is 6 knots.

Van Pel also found that it is difficult for us to know the fish are on the hook if the technique is trolling deep. He proposed that each branch of the rope out a "release mechanism" to separate the whole rig is not necessary every time the bait was hit. Another way is by using a pulley, and double that on the mainline highlighted by Yesaki (1977). Branches of the string should be in the state with the correct spacing to avoid twisted. Another way is to use a downrigger in which the winch with stainless steel wires connected to the weights right at the end. Part of a little weight is placed on the clip and the clip is placed on the mainline to get to the desired depth. Downrigger system is found to be suitable for trolling over on a mainline.

Resources available from:

Hu, L.C., 1974: New diving device for trolling lines, Australian Fisheries 33(6): 18-19.

Mead, P. and Crossland, J., 1980: Report on the South Pacific Commission deep sea

fisheries development project in Yap District (Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands) 25 September 1978 - 29 March 1979. South Pacific Commission, Noumea, New Caledonia.

Nedelec, C, 1975: FAO catalogue of small scale fishing gear. Fisheries News (Books) Ltd,

191 pp.

Smith, S.E., 1979: Changes in saltwater angling methods and gear in California. Marine

Fisheries Review 41(9): 32-44.

Yesaki, M., 1977: Innovations in harvest of pelagic resources. Marine Fisheries Review

39(9): 14-23.

van Pel, H., 1955: Depth trolling off Tonga. South Pacific Commission Quarterly Bulletin

5(3): 15-16.

Unique Handle Design

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Magnificent Butt Wrapping

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Customize : The Most Hot Butt Wrapping

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Blank Lifting Test

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Lifting Test

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Last night!! I’ve done some lifting test for my new light jigging blank (PE 1-1.5) by follow tips from my sifu & guide with morton placement guide chart. Woww!! I was amaze when look at max. bending 90o & is quite tough to hold the load of 4kg jigs.

In that time , I’ve check each guide though the line inside it, to make sure each spacing has follow the blank power and it can minimize the pressure into itself. However the perfection it come when you know what your own taste, because it priceless hehehe.

Basic Jigging Techniques

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2011 Deep Sea Trip?

2011-03-21T03:30:00.000-07:00

when we want start guys??? hahahaha

DIY : NS Custom Popping Rod

2011-03-19T21:57:00.000-07:00

Finally!! my custom popping rod it specially made for hunt GT’s has already done and prepared to field test into GT battlefield, I hope it will give a batter result during the test sooner.

Specification:

Length : 8’
Weight : 270g
PE : 5
Lure wt. : 100-150g
Blank : CTS
Guide : KWSG
Tips : MNST
Reel Seat : Fuji DPS 20
EVA : 30 x 700

Bearing Tuning

2010-12-12T07:37:00.000-08:00

Last week! I've discover some new method to increase distance & smooth ability when cast with baitcasting reel, so the import part which as a major component is the BEARING!!!..
No matter what kind baitcast that you use whatever cheap or expensive the key to success it's
depand on BEARING....

It need some few treatment to get it smooth liked ferrari hehehehe...

Standard Bearing Before Tuning

Spool Rotation After Tuning
Bearing tuning can make your baitcaster smooth, long distance cast, less energy when cast, minimize birdnest problem & much2 more..

Memories Of The Last Trips

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Land Base Popping

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It was started early year 2007, when pelagic species liked GT’s and barracuda’s a playing on top water near at sandakan navy base, so we decided to hunt this species by using popping technique from land base (tembok), ..popping time …beginzzz….

my partner got a strike when he jerking the fast popping techicque...wahh quite awesome..ganah betul

hook-up GT juvenile..quite tuff fight..'tak padan dgn kecik'

800g GT...

another trip catched...1.2kg & 1 kg GT
Fishing Tips:
Land Base popping spec.:-
Rod: 15lb-25lb, Length 8'-9', weight 110g-190g
Reel : Ratio 5.2 :1 - 6.0:1 (recommanded High Speed ratio), size 2500 - 4000, weight 240g -310g
line : 12lb - 20lb (dia. 0.22mm - 0.28mm) easy for long cast - better use braid line
lure : 10cm -12cm popper chugger & bloomper type
leader: 30lb FC leader 2 meter length

The FG Knot

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The FG Knot does not have any bulges caused by overlapping of the mono leader, hence reducing the diameter of the knot considerably. This allows smooth, unrestricted flow of line out from the reel through the rod’s guide effortlessly. Initially I had doubts, if the knot would slip since there was nothing for the knot to slide against as resistance but its strength and integrity has been proven many times. The cross wrapping of the braided line over the mono leader causes the braided line to “bite” onto the mono leader more when pressure is applied on opposite ends of the knot. There have been many occasions during jigging when my jig was snagged onto a wreck or structure and upon breaking off the line, I found a burst mono leader but the FG knot connecting the braided line and mono leader stayed intact.1. Make a double of approximately 30 cm from the braided mainline.

1. Make a double of approximately 30 cm from the braided mainline.

2. Wrap the open end of the braided double onto the little finger to form a loop.

3. Spread the index finger and middle finger into the loop to form a taut line between the two fingers.

4. Turn your hand over with the back of your wrist facing upwards. Insert one end of the mono leader into the loop between the two fingers

5. Without moving the mono leader, turn the left wrist to face upwards. This will create a cross wrap on the mono leader.

6. A close-up view of picture no.5

7. Point the mono leader upwards and twist the wrist again. After each twist of the wrist, point the mono leader end up or downwards depending on the cross wrap direction. After a few twist, you should noticed a wrap pattern developing along the mono leader. It is important to maintain the tension between the index and middle fingers to keep the wraps tight.

8. Make about 10-15 wraps along the mono leader and then release the remaining line from the little finger. Tighten the wraps and while keeping tension, pull the mono leader end slightly forward with your teeth.

9. Tie a half-hitch knot securely onto the mono leader.

10. Continue to tie about 8 cross half-hitches, each with the threading end on a different direction, one after another.

11. After about 8 cross half-hitches, hold the loose end of the braided line with your teeth and keep it tight. Lubricate the knot with some saliva. Wearing gloves, pull the mono leader end and the braided line end.. (text continuation in picture 12)

12. in opposite directions as hard as you can to tighten the grip of the cross wraps and the half-hitches. It is normal to see some cross wraps expand and expose some of the mono leader on the top of half hitches.

13. Continue to make about 5 or more cross half-hitches along the mono leader. Pull hard on opposite end again when done.

14. Snip off the access mono leader to leave the approximately 5mm sticking out. Continue to make 8 or more cross half-hitches, this time, outside of the mono leader onto the braided mainline. This excess is to protect the knot during casting.

15. Fold back the braided end onto the mono end. Using a lighter, melt the mono end of the leader near the knot to form a little bulb. This will insure the knot from slipping.

16. The completed FG Knot . A virtually knot-free solution to achieve a smoother casting experience.

This knot takes a considerable amount of time to tie but its worth every effort put in. It may look complex but it is in fact, simpler than it looks. Besides its primary use for popping, it is also a suitable knot to use for jigging.

Joint Line To Line Or Leader

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There are two top grade knots used to join one line to another, where these are approximately of the same thickness. These are the Blood Knot and the Hangman's Knot - also called the Uni Knot by the International Game Fish Association. Where there diameters are very dissimilar, either the Surgeon's Knot should be used, or the thinner line should be doubled where the knot is formed.

Blood Knot

1. Lie the ends of the two lines against each other, overlapping about 15cm.
2. Take 5 turns around one line with the end of the other, and bring the end back where it's held between the two lines.
3. Repeat by taking 5 turns around the other line, bringing the end back between the two lines. These two ends should then project in opposite directions.
4. Work the knot up into loops, taking care that the two ends do not slip out of position.
5. Draw the knot up tightly.

Uni-Knot Version Of The Hangman's Knot
A better join can be made using one of the Hangman's Knots, known to the International Game Fish Association fisherman as the Uni-Knot.
This is a knot used for attaching the line to the spool of the reel.

1. Overlap the two lines for about 15cm.
2. Using one end, form a circle that overlies both lines.
3. Pass the end six times around the two lines.
4. Pull the end tight to draw the knot up into shape.
5. Repeat the process using the end of the other line.
6. Pull both lines to slide the two knots together.

Surgeon's Knot

Earlier mention was made that if the two lines to be joined vary greatly in their diameters, the lesser line may be doubled at the knot, or the Surgeon's Knot may be used. In the latter case, it will probably be necessary to have one of the lines rolled on a spool, or perhaps wrapped on a temporary card, so that it maybe passed through the loop.

1. Lay the two lines against each other, overlapping about 22.5 cm.
2. Working the two lines as one, tie an Overhand Knot. It will be necessary to pull one line (say the leader) completely through this loop.
3. Pull the leader through this loop again.
4. Pass the other end through the loop.
5. The formed knot can now be worked into shape.

Spider Hitch

The offshore fisherman often have a need to tie a double line - a long loop of line that is obviously stronger, and easier to handle, than the line itself. In accordance with International Game Fish Association Rules, the double line may be up to 4.5m long in lines up to 10kg, and as much as 9m in heavier lines.

The double may be tied by means of the simple Spider Hitch with lines to 15kg. The big game boys use the Bimini Twist, a double that is normally formed by two people who make the intitial twenty twists. The Bimini is obviously beyond the scope of this little book. It's smaller brother, the Spider Hitch, is a much faster and easier knot for the light tackle fisherman.

1. Form a loop of the desired length, say 1.25m.
2. Twist a section into a small loop.
3. This is the only tricky part - hold this loop with thumb and forefinger, the thumb extending above the finger, and with the loop standing up beyond the tip of the thumb.
4. Wind the doubled line around the thumb and the loop 5 times.
5. Send the rest of the long loop through the small loop, and pull gently to unwind the turns off the thumb.
6. The knot is now formed and worked into tight coils.

Offshore Swivel Knot
This is a special knot used for attaching a swivel to a double line.

1. Put the end of the double line through the eye of the swivel.
2. Rotate the end half a turn, putting a single twist between the end of the loop and the swivel eye.
3. Pass the loop with the twist over the swivel. Hold the end of the loop, together with the double, with one hand, and allow the swivel to slide to the end of the double loops that have formed.
4. Continue holding the loop and the lines with the right hand. Use the left hand to rotate the swivel through both loops 6 times or more.
5. Keep pressure on both parts of the double line. Release the loop. Pull on the swivel and loops of line will start to form.
6. Holding the swivel with pliers, or (better still) attaching it with a short length of line to the rigging, push the loop down towards the eye while keeping pressure on the double line.

Surgeons End Loop
Loops are made for the purpose of attaching leaders, traces or other terminal tackle. They have the advantage that they can be tied quickly and in the dark.
The Surgeon's End Loop is an easy way to go.

1. Take the end of the line and double it to form a loop of the required size.
2. Tie an Overhand Knot at the desired point, leaving the loop open.
3. Bring the doubled line through the loop again.
4. Hold the line and the end part together, and pull the loop to form a knot.

Blood Bight Knot

Another end loop can be tied quickly and easily using the Blood Bight Knot.

1. Double the line back to make a loop of the size desired.
2. Bring the end of the loop twice over the doubled part.
3. Now pass the end of the loop through the first loop formed in the doubled part.
4. Draw the knot up into shape, keeping pressure on both lines.

The Blood Bight Knot is often used for attaching a dropper when fishing deep water with several hooks. Some anglers attached the hook directly to the end of the loop, which should be at least 30cm from the end of the line. This is not a good practice, especially when the fish are shy. Far better to attach a single strand of nylon to a short Blood Bight Knot, using another Blood Bight Knot, or a Surgeon's Knot.

Dropper Loop

A better method of forming a loop, or loops, in the line above the sinker is to use the old Dropper Loop. This draws into a knot that stands out at right angles to the line.

If desired, the loops can be made long enough to have a hook set on them. And once again, this is not a good practice unless the fish are biting-mad, which they rarely are.

1. Form a loop in the line.
2. Take hold of one side of the loop, and make 6 or more turns around the line itself.
3. This is the tricky part - keep open the point where the turns, or twists, are being made.
4. Take hold of the other side of the loop, and pull it through the centre opening. use a finger in this loop so that it is not lost.
5. Hold this loop between the teeth. Pull gently on both ends of the line, making the turns gather and pack down on either side of the loop.
6. Draw up the knot by pulling the lines as tightly as possible. The turns will make the loop stand at right angles to the line.

Tucked Sheet Bend

Usually employed by the fly fisherman, the Tucked Sheet Bend is commonly used for joining the backing line to the tapered line. It is not an especially compact knot, but has a very strong attachment which cannot be said for the more aesthetically pleasing Perfection Loop.

1. Make a Blood Bight (see above) at the end of the backing line.
2. Take the end of the tapered line. Pass it through the Blood Bightand make a simple Sheet Bend.
3. Now pass the end of the tapered line back through the closed loop of the Sheet Bend.
4. Hold both ends of the tapered line to tighten and draw into shape.

Float Stop
The float fisherman uses a running float for casting and general handiness, and stops the float from running up the line by using the Float Stop. It has the advantage that the stops moves readily over the rod guides, but grips the monofilament nylon so tightly that it will not slide over the line.

It should be made with about 12.5cm of nylon, usually the same diameter as the line itself.

1. Take 2 turns (3 if necessary) around the main line at the chosen point.
2. Bring both ends around to form a Surgeon's Knot (see above).
3. Tighten into shape bringing the coils close together.

Turle Knot

I have included the still-used Turle Knot for old times sake. Also known as the Turtle Knot, and Major Turle's Knot, it is simplicity itself to tie, but is one of the weakest knots.

It should never be used for light lines, and there are better knots for use with heavy ones.

1. Pass the line through the eye of the hook.
2. Make a simple loop.
3. Carry the end of the line on to make a Simple Overhand Knot upon the loop.
4. Pass the loop over the hook.
5. Draw up into shape.

Double Turle Knot

Tied in monofilament nylon, the Turle Knot may slip unless another Simple Overhand Knot is made at the end of the line where it leaves the Turle Knot.

It is improved substantially by using the Double Turle Knot.

1. Pass the line through the eye of the hook or swivel.
2. Make two simple loops, and carry the line on to make a Simple Overhand Knot around both loops.
3. Pass both of these loops over the hook or swivel.
4. Pull on both parts of the line to draw the knot up into shape against the eye of the hook or swivel.

Joint Line To Hook

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There is one small hitch encountered by many first time knot-tiers. Their expert instructors seem to assume that their fellow fishermen are familiar with the Surgeon's Knot, the Bimini Twist and the like. But long before I moved into the field of knot-tying, I was content to join a line-to-swivel, swivel-to-trace and trace to-hook via a Simple Loop Knot, where the loop is made only perhaps 25mm long - just long enough to pass over the hook and swivel.

The Loop Knot can be tied readily in the dark, and equally readily attached to swivel and hook. If fishing for flathead, you may have more confidence in your gear if the loop to the hook is made about 12.5cm long, thus taking the fish on a doubled trace.

As experience is gained, you may wish to move on from the Loop Knot to knots that lie closer to hook and swivel.

One of these is the Half Blood Knot, which is more correctly half of the Barrel Knot. THIS KNOT WILL SLIP. It has cost me more fish than I want to remember.

If you must use it, then you have two choices:

a) Stop the end of the line with a simple Overhand Knot, and draw it against the turns of the knot.

b) or make the Half Blood Knot into a Clinch Knot.

The following illustrations are fairly well all-purpose, but for tropical waters we strongly suggest that a 35-45lb mono leader be used prior to attaching a lure. If you are going after fish like mackerel, it is also a good idea to use black wire and swivels.

Clinch Knot

1. Pass the line through the eye of the hook, or swivel.
2. Double back. make five turns around the line.
3. Pass the end of the line through the first loop, above the eye, and then through the large loop. Draw the knot into shape.
4. Slide the coils down tight against the eye.

Jansik Special

Another beautifully simple knotthat can be tied in the dark, The Jansik Special is a high strength knot tied as follows:

1. Put 15cm of line through the eye of the hook.
2. Bring it around in a circle and put the end through again.
3. Making a second circle, pass then end through a third time.
4. Holding the three circles of line against each other, wrap the end three times around the circles.
5. Either hold the hook steady with pliers, or make it fast to boat's rigging or safety lines.
6. Holding strain on the hook, pull on both ends of the line to tighten.

Palomar Knot
The Palomar Knot is another very simple knot for terminal tackle. It is regarded by the International Game Fish Association consistently as the strongest knot known. It's great virtue is that it can safely be tied at night with a minimum of practice.

1. Double about 12.5cm of line, and pass through the eye.
2. Tie a simple Overhand Knot in the doubled line, letting the hook hang loose. Avoid twisting the lines.
3. Pull the end of loop down, passing it completely over the hook.
4. Pull both ends of the line to draw up the knot.

Hangman's Knot
There are at least 6 variations of the Hangman's Knot, - all of them excellent for terminal tackle, swivels and hooks. The "standard" Hangman's Knot holds only five turns when tied in monofilament nylon. If tied in rope, and used for its stated purpose, it takes eight turns.

1. Pass a 15cm loop of line through the eye.
2. Bring the end back on itself, passing it under the doubled part.
3. Make five loops over the doubled part.
4. The formed knot is worked into shape.
5. The knot is sent down the line, against the eye of the hook or swivel.

Scaffold Knot

This is a much simpler variant. In all likelihood, this Grant's Uni-Knot. I have used it for more than fifty years and it has never failed me, whether tied in 1kg or 50kg monofilament. It was taught to me by the late Wally Kerr, a top flathead fisherman.

1. Pass a 15cm loop of line through the eye.
2. Lock the upper part between thumb and forefinger, making a loop.
3. Make two more loops over the double part, holding them too, between thumb and forefinger.
4. Pass the end through the two loops just made, plus the first loop made in step2.
5. The formed knot can now be drawn into shape, and worked down against the eye of the hook or swivel.

Snelling A Hook

One small problem is the variety of names that mey be applied to the one knot, for examle, a Granny is a False Knot, a Clove Hitch is a Waterman's Knot, an Overhand Knot is a Thumb Knot. But when we come to snelling a hook, the length of nylon attached to the hook may be a snell or a snood. I now find that the actual job of tying the snood may be called snoozing, while snelling is often jealously thought of as an art restricted to the fly fisherman. I have fished with bottom-fisherman on the Great Barrier Reef who routinely snell their hooks.
Restricted to lines of breaking strength less than about 20kg, the process is a simple one.

1. Pass the end of the line, trace or tippet through the eye twice, leaving a loop hanging below the hook.
2. Hold both lines along the shank of the hook.
3. Use the loop to wind tight coils around the shank and both lines, from the eye upwards.Use from 5 to 10 turns.
4. Use the fingers to hold these tight coils in place. Pull the line (extending from the eye) until the whole loop has passed under these tight coils.
5. With coils drawn up, use pliers to pull up the end of the line.

Rigging

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Complete rig with rod, reel, line, bobber, splitshot, and hook.

Supplies for 10 people to make rigs to take home. Allow for loss and breakage. Multiply by the number of groups of 10 participants you expect at your event:

● 12 removable splitshot (no lead)
● 12 bobbers
● 10 paper envelopes or plastic bags to send rigging home with
participants

10 plastic bait worms to put over the points of the hooks before they go into the envelope to go home. They are very inexpensive when purchased in bulk. If that is not possible, 5 Styrofoam packing peanuts cut in half, to sink the hooks into before they go in the envelope or a roll of masking tape so that small pieces can be folded over the hooks

Bait to be passed around to smell (Power Bait™, salmon eggs, a can of corn, Velvetta™ cheese, and maybe catfish bait, if catfish are a sought after fish in your area).

Your own tackle box or a poster showing equipment array: spincasting rod and push button reel; spinning rod and reel; bait casting rod and reel; fly rod and reel; saltwater fishing rod and reel; and baits, lures and flies.

Teaching Tips for Fishing Knots & Rigging

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We strongly recommend that an experienced adult angler present this station. If you are not the state aquatic educator, a fishing instructor, or someone who regularly ties the Palomar Knot, you will need several practice sessions before an event where you will teach rigging.

Prepare in advance. If you need the script for the first couple of times through you might want to put it on a clipboard with a rubber band to keep it from flapping in the wind. Have some rocks or weights on hand to anchor your props in case a breeze comes up.

Two volunteers are needed at this station to provide enough help when everyone builds a rig. Even with two volunteers, the parents of the participants should be involved to help assemble the rig.

Participants need to sit down to do this activity. A tarp or other ground cover not only provides a place to sit, but also aids in finding dropped hooks, splitshots, and line.

Use a table to keep your gear and supplies together. Stand in front of the table so the seated participants will not be tempted to get up and crowd the table to see your equipment.

Tape the posters to the front edge of your table so they are at eye level and close to the participants. If that is not possible, move your station to where the posters can be displayed, particularly the Palomar Knot and Basic Rig poster. Having a visual image
of how to tie the knot and the rig you are building makes teaching these items much easier.

When you distribute parts of the rig to be assembled, hand the parts to the adults.They in turn can give the part to their child. Distribute one item at a time, attach it, distribute another, attach it, etc.

This station requires a lot of small finger coordination. Give lots of positive reinforcement to the participants while they are tying the knot and building the rig.

You will need to pre-cut the fishing line into 4 foot lengths and crush the barbs on the hooks before the event. Keep enough uncrushed barbed hooks to use as a demonstration of how to crush the barb for each group.