Fishing tackle can contain bait, bobbers, jigs, weights, leaders, sinkers and many other gadgets designed to lure fish to your hook. The complexity and variety of items on the market can overwhelm a new fisherman, but the Take Me Fishing website advises you set up your tackle "fairly simply" for the conditions you will be fishing. One of the most versatile rigs to use is a basic jigging rig.
Step 1
Cut two pieces of monofilament line, one that is 1 ½-feet long and one that is 2 ½-feet long. Set these pieces of extra line aside to be used later in the fishing tackle.
Step 2
Let out approximately 8 inches of line through the last eye in your rod. Hold the standing line 3 inches from the end between your index finger and thumb. Fold the line back, so you now have 3 inches of doubled line.
Step 3
Thread 2 inches of the doubled line through the eye of a swivel and twist it once to create a loop. Hold the swivel at the twist with one hand and rotate it through the loop. The Net Knots website states the swivel should pass through the loop three to six times depending on the gauge of line you are using. Grab the open end of the swivel with needle-nose pliers and pull on it as you hold the doubled line to complete the offshore swivel knot. Trim off the excess line with your pliers.
Step 4
Fold the 1 ½-feet line 3 inches from the end and tie it to the open end of the swivel using another offshore swivel knot. Cut off the excess line. Pass the open end of the line through an 8-oz weight. Add an additional 6-oz weight to the line if you will be fishing in heavy current.
Step 5
Fold over 3 inches at the open end of the line and attach a second swivel to the fishing tackle with an offshore swivel knot. Attach the remaining 2 ½-feet piece of line to the other end of the swivel with the same knot. Cut off the excess line from both knots.
Step 6
Hold the open end of the line 6 inches from the end and double it. Thread the doubled line through your chosen fishing lure or hook. Loop the fed through line back to the standing line to create a circle. Pass the fed through line through the middle of the circle to create a loose overhand knot. Allow the lure to hang at the bottom of the knot while you hold the line at the top. Open the loop of doubled line on the end with your free hand and pass it over the lure. Pull on the standing line at the top of the knot to complete the palomar knot. Cut off the excess line with your pliers.
Tips and Warnings
- The final section of line can be shortened if you need to fish closer to the bottom.
Things You'll Need
- Monofilament line
- Needle-nose pliers
- Swivels
- Weights
- Fishing lure or hook
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