To quick to tie up: when tying up our lures we feel we need hurry and get our lines back out there as quick as possible. This is the time we should be careful about what we are doing. When tying many people don’t understand that you are creating friction on your fishing line which causes break down. Remember these things when tying and retying. It is always good practice to practice tying your knots you know the old adage practice makes perfect, so true. Also remember always wet your line when you tie and do not pull knots tight to fast. A good knot is both tied slow and wet.
Change is always important: changing your fishing line should be more often than not enough. I am sure we all understand fishing line does not last forever, but I was one that hoped it would last at least the year. This thought could get you in trouble if you are not truly paying attention. Here is something to know if your line was expensive (high end) it might last longer than the cheaper (low end) fishing line. But remember with heat and light damage, poor knot tying, and bird’s nest issues, that line you have has been thought the ringer. Setting up a schedule of what lines need to be replace when will keep you from being frustrated on your next fishing trip.
There is a lot to this sport of fishing
and to know more about your fishing line is one of the more important lessons you can learn. The hope is you learn these lessons before you have those heart breaking line snaps. I myself have had a few of those, why me moments, lessons learned. Now I will be sure to take my time and to tie my line right, looks for nicks and abrasions, re-tie when it is time and store lines and change lines often. Such simple tips to improve your next fishing trip, try them for yourselves.
Mono Care Continued