jasonbean1
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How do you attach yours to the mainline?
Loop to loop , with a big loop on the main line and a smaller loop on the rig line . Means you can just drop the winder through.
Stick Floats & Avons on winders = always.
Loop at each end of rig. Tie mainline to loop via half blood. Simple knot but has never failed yet.
Have never had loop/knot hit tip guide as float is ALWAYS above knot.
Guys, thought I'd revive this rather than starting another thread about the same thing?
I noticed on several You-tube videos that many match men put the hooking rig and shot on a thicker piece of line. So say a 3lb reel line, 4lb for the shot, and maybe float, then a 1.5lb hook-link. Its because its easier to put shot on thicker line, and it moves better, less damage. If the floats are going on winders, I feel this is a great idea!
Some on the forum mentioned they don't use winders, because of all the trouble, and do it on the bank. I've lost more number 8s shot on the bank than anything. But at home I can put 20 number 8s on if I wish, in good light, with a small pair of pliers. Now I'm using 4lb line for all the floats, stick and waggler. Worth a thought maybe?
Match anglers tying stick float rigs on winders to me is because most,don have a spare minute for rigging up,after getting their platforms,poles,g.bait sorted,yet imo,unless the rig was tied up 'fresh' it isn't reliable enough for me,there should be no weeak spots,wrinkles in the line,which cant be achieved in a rig thats been used,shot being moved about creates weak areas that might be ok for five hours but not the next day and knots above my float are a definite no-no to me....
Match anglers tying stick float rigs on winders to me is because most,dont have a spare minute for rigging up,after getting their platforms,poles,g.bait sorted,yet imo,unless the rig was tied up 'fresh' it isn't reliable enough for me,there should be no weeak spots,wrinkles in the line,which cant be achieved in a rig thats been used,shot being moved about creates weak areas that might be ok for five hours but not the next day and knots above my float are a definite no-no to me....
On two or three pound line though,iffy at best,bit different on heavier,there is a buffer eh?
That said,thats my reason for not doing it,if others prefer winders thats thats their lookout,lol...