Tying knots with thick line, (amnesia and ESP bristle).

[shooter]

I have recently seen a pop-up rig that is, or was used by Terry Hearn. I've got the materials to tie the rig but I have had problems tying the amnesia and the ESP bristle to the rig rings without them looking like they would not hold out when a fish is on. Could anyone tell me what sort of knot I need to tie them with and any good methods?

 

TA.

[Gaffer]

Hi Shooter, the best knot (IMO) for the Amnesia is the Palomar knot and the best knot for the ESP Bristle is a two-turn blood knot.

 

As Terry himself has said, don't treat the Bristle like mono, but more like wire. He's dead right, the two-turn Blood knot in Bristle is indetructable.

 

Another good thing about the two-turn blood knot is that you can get the pop-up section as low as half an inch if required. (I don't like to use pop-ups over an inch)

 

Hope that helps, any prob's and I'll do you a quick sketch.

[krakemarsh]

dont bother mate go down to your local store and buy some ready mades by fox the dog ******** no aggro just well tied i promise

[shooter]

A sketch would be nice Gaffer. Still having a few problems!!!!!

 

Cheers

[Gaffer]

shooter:

A sketch would be nice Gaffer. Still having a few problems!!!!!

Hi Shooter, no prob's mate,

 

I've been tying my rigs up recently using ESP Bristle for all parts.

 

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First the 'D' rig using the Knotless-knot, which I think you'll already know. (below)

 

 

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I use 'ringed' swivels (swivels with a ring) at each end of the 'boom' section instead of loops as I've found them to be less hastle and maintenance free. (below)

 

All of the knots, except the knotless-knot/'D' rig, are the two-turn blood-knot.(using plenty of siliva when tightening)

 

Only use the two-turn blood-knot when using ESP Bristle.

 

I then singe the loose end with a lighter.

 

 

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Here is a picture of my rig (ignore the straighened hook!! ) using ESP Bristle.(below)

 

If my pop-up is too bouyant I mould 'Heavy Metal' putty aroung the swivel, but leaving the ring to move freely.

 

 

Hope that helps.

 

[ 14. October 2002, 10:22 PM: Message edited by: Gaffer ]