float snag.

[ninjamonkey]

Hi,

I was float fishing the other day, and I got snagged so I walked backwards until the line snapped, but it snapped at the hook so all my gear except the hook was saved. I was just thinking surely if you tied a slightly weaker/worse Knot attaching the hook, then when it snapped you would save a lot of gear. Has this already been thought of? Is it feasible?

Saul.

[lazy hooker]

Originally Posted by ninjamonkey

Hi,

I was float fishing the other day, and I got snagged so I walked backwards until the line snapped, but it snapped at the hook so all my gear except the hook was saved. I was just thinking surely if you tied a slightly weaker/worse Knot attaching the hook, then when it snapped you would save a lot of gear. Has this already been thought of? Is it feasible?

Saul.

spot on

normally use 12lb line to the float swivel and weight and a hooklength of 8lb...normally the hooklength will go and more reliable than tying a knot badly on purpose.

tight lines
john

[ninjamonkey]

ye i was thinking that aswell, ill have to get myself some light line.

[devondave]

Originally Posted by lazy hooker

spot on

normally use 12lb line to the float swivel and weight and a hooklength of 8lb...normally the hooklength will go and more reliable than tying a knot badly on purpose.

tight lines
john

dunno if its just something that is done down here......but personally i would use 15-20lb section of line attached to a swivel at each end....with just the weight on it......as found the weight can weaken the mainline....whilst its running up and down ect

i hope that made sense!

i agree with the weaker hooklength though

[pingu]

I always build with a swivel below float and that will also act as a weak link, and easier to use lighter line below

hope pic makes sense
the area in left bracket i will use heavier line if useing a big float with say a 1-2oz weight and casting repeatedly or far




dave

[pingu]

oops just seen daves post
hppe helps

dave

[fishypaul]

is the question about sea or coarse float fishing ?

[ninjamonkey]

sea fishing, ill have to try that