Alright, mate! So you’re eager to learn how to tie a fishing lure onto your fishing line, huh? No worries, I’ll walk you through it step by step.
Step 1: Gather your materials
First things first, you’ll need your fishing line, the fishing lure of your choice, and a pair of sharp scissors.
Step 2: Thread the line
Take the end of your fishing line and thread it through the eyelet (the small hole) at the top of the fishing lure. You want to insert the line from the front of the lure towards the back.
Step 3: Create a loop
Hold the tag end of the line and make a loop around the mainline. The size of the loop depends on how long you want your lure to hang from the line. Usually, 4-6 inches should do the trick.
Step 4: Wrap the loop
Now, take the tag end of the line and wrap it around the mainline and the loop. Do this around 5 to 7 times. This will create several wraps, securing the lure to the line.
Step 5: Thread the tag end
After making the wraps, take the tag end of the line and thread it through the loop you created earlier. Make sure the tag end goes through the loop from the top, towards the bottom.
Step 6: Tighten the knot
Now, grab both the standing end (the part of the line connected to your fishing rod) and the tag end. Gently pull them in opposite directions to tighten the knot. As you do this, make sure the wraps snugly secure the fishing lure.
Step 7: Trim the excess
Once you’ve tightened the knot, it’s time to trim the excess tag end with your scissors. Leave a small tag of about 1/4 inch or so, but don’t leave it too long, as it may get caught in the fishing rod guides.
Step 8: Test the knot
Give the fishing lure a gentle tug to check if the knot is secure. If it feels tight and doesn’t slip, you’re good to go!
There you have it, mate! You’ve successfully tied a fishing lure onto your fishing line. Now, cast your line, and with a bit of luck, you’ll soon be reeling in some fine catches. Remember, practice makes perfect, so don’t worry if it takes a few tries to get it just right. Happy fishing!
