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In this video, Che Carson demonstrates how to tie a variation of the Uni Knot. The knot demonstrated here is ideal for use with braid and is effectively a Uni Knot with the mainline doubled before tying. This variation is strong and reliable and used to tie terminal connections, such as mainline to swivel or leader to hook, in braid or light mono or fluorocarbon leader.
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In this video, Che Carson demonstrates how to tie a basic fishing rig, the Running Sinker Rig. There are many rigs to choose from when it comes to fishing, but since there are so many different styles of fishing it’s often confusing to know which one to use. If you are just starting out, the Running Sinker Rig is a great starting point. It’s a simple yet effective bait fishing rig that is suitable to various freshwater, beach, rock, estuary and inshore boat fishing applications.
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In this video, Che Carson demonstrates the correct method of how to tie a Spider Hitch. This knot is used as a quick method for creating a double in your mainline that can then be used to connect your leader. The Spider Hitch is considerably faster and easier to tie than the superior Bimini Twist, making it an ideal in situations when you need to get a bait back in the water fast. Just remember, it does not have the same low profile or retain the same knot strength as the Bimini Twist.
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In this video, Che Carson demonstrates the correct method of how to tie a Bristol Knot, aka F-Nose Knot or No Name Knot. This strong joining knot is used for connecting braided mainline to mono or fluorocarbon leader.
It’s a very easy knot to tie, however it’s strength relies on the braid looping around the last bit of the tag end of leader. Once that lets go the knot falls apart. We recommend you tie a superior alternative instead, such as the GT Knot for example.
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In this video, Che Carson demonstrates the correct method of how to tie a Double Clinch Knot, not to be mistaken with the Double Loop Clinch Knot. This knot is used for terminal connections such as joining mainline to a swivel, leader to hook, lures, etc. It’s an improved variant of the Clinch Knot, it’s easy to tie, and the knot strength is more dependable, particularly with slippery braided lines.
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In this video, Che Carson demonstrates the correct method of how to tie a Clinch Knot. This knot is used for terminal connections such as joining mainline to a swivel, leader to hook, lures, etc.
It’s easy to tie and knot strength is good, however, there are a couple of improved variants such as the Double Loop Clinch Knot (aka Trilene Knot) which are much stronger, more dependable alternatives. When tying with braid do 8 or 9 wraps up the mainline as opposed to 4 or 5 with mono.
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In this video Che Carson demonstrates the correct method of how to tie an Improved Albright Knot. This knot, also known in Western Australia as the Hal Harvey Joiner, is used for joining mainline to leader. It’s an improved variant of the Albright Knot that can either be used for mono to mono or braid to mono connections, mainly the later.
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In this video, Che Carson demonstrates the correct method of how to tie a Twisted Dropper Loop. This knot is used to form loops, or droppers, that stand out at right angles from a length of line. It’s an improved version of the standard Dropper Loop whereby the dropper itself is twisted, making the hook stand more proud of the mainline and effectively improving the presentation of the rig.
Attach hooks to these droppers and you have a very tidy Paternoster rig. Twisted Dropper Loops can be tied comfortably in mono or fluorocarbon leader up to 100lb or so.
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In this video, Che Carson demonstrates how to tie a couple of variations of the popular Paternoster Rig. This extremely versatile fishing rig is used in numerous applications such as deep sea bottom bouncing, beach fishing, fishing from piers, squid fishing, etc.
Paternoster Rigs can be tied comfortably in mono or fluorocarbon leader up to 100lb or so, and are a ‘must know’ rig for any salt water angler. An alternative to using 3-way swivels is to tie dropper loops, however they do not retain the same strength as with using 3-way swivels.
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In this video, Che Carson demonstrates the correct method of how to tie a Snell Knot to an up (offset) eye hook. This knot involves tying the knot around the shank of the hook, as opposed to the eye of the hook.
Snelling two hooks together (as demonstrated in this video) enables the perfect presentation of large fleshy baits such as slabs/fillets, whole fish, whole squid, etc. The size of the gap between the hooks is dependent on the size of the bait you wish to use.
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In this video, Che Carson demonstrates the correct method of how to tie a Snell Knot to a straight eye hook. This knot was invented for tying on eyeless hooks, hence it involves tying the knot around the shank of the hook, as opposed to the eye of the hook.
Snelling two hooks together enables the perfect presentation of large fleshy baits such as slabs/fillets, whole fish, whole squid, etc. The size of the gap between the hooks is dependent on the size of the bait you wish to use.
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In this video, Che Carson demonstrates the correct method of how to tie a Fish N Fool Knot. This knot is essentially a Uni Knot tied with the line going through the eye of the hook twice. It is strong, reliable and used to tie terminal connections such as joining mainline to a swivel, leader to hook, lures, etc.
This ‘King of Knots’ took out the title of strongest knot in it’s category in the North American TV show, Knot Wars in 2009, over other renown favourites such as the Trilene Knot and the Palomar Knot. In 2010 it was runner up to the Berkely Braid Knot. The Fish N Fool Knot is easy to tie, even in heavy mono or fluorocarbon lines.
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In this video, Che Carson demonstrates the correct method of how to tie a Dropper Loop. This knot is used to form loops, or droppers, that stand out at right angles from a length of line. Attach hooks to these droppers and you have a Paternoster rig.
Dropper loops can be tied comfortably in mono or fluorocarbon leader up to 100lb or so.
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In this video, Che Carson demonstrates the correct method of how to tie a Slim Beauty Knot. This strong joining knot is used for connecting mainline to leader, particularly line of different diameter and different materials. It’s a relatively easy knot to tie and it’s low profile makes it ideal for casting.
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In this video, Che Carson demonstrates the correct method of how to tie a Uni Knot. This very simple knot is strong and reliable and used to tie terminal connections such as joining mainline to a swivel, leader to hook, lures, etc.
When tying with braid do 8 or 9 wraps as opposed to 3 or 4 with mono.
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In this video, Che Carson demonstrates the correct method of how to tie a GT Knot. This strong joining knot is used for connecting braided mainline to mono or fluorocarbon leader and is ideal for casting.
The beauty of this knot is that the mono tag end faces up the line, and therefore doesn’t catch on it’s way out through the guides.
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In this video, Che Carson demonstrates the correct method of how to tie a Lefty’s Loop. This reliable non-slip knot, popularised by fishing legend Lefty Kreh, is used for tying mono or fluorocarbon leader to a lure or fly.
Rather than inhibiting the natural action of the lure by tying a knot directly to the tow point, the Lefty’s Loop knot is positioned back up the leader a couple of centimeters, enabling the lure freedom to move during the retrieve.
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In this video, Che Carson demonstrates the correct method of how to tie a Double Uni Knot. This is a very strong and reliable joining knot used to join two sections of line together, for example, topping up the line on a spool, joining mainline to leader, etc.
Suitable for joining two lines of similar diameter or joining a thinner diameter braided mainline to a thicker mono or fluorocarbon leader.
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In this video, Che Carson demonstrates a couple of methods for tying beach fishing rigs. There are many different rigs to choose from when it comes to beach fishing. These sliding sinker and fixed sinker rigs are a good starting point that will enable you to cover multiple beach fishing scenarios.
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In this video, Che Carson demonstrates the correct method of how to tie a Bimini Twist. This knot is used for creating a double in your mainline that can then be used to connect your leader.
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In this video, Che Carson demonstrates the correct method of how to tie a Double Loop Clinch Knot, aka the Trilene Knot. This is a very strong and reliable knot used for terminal connections such as joining mainline to a swivel, leader to hook, lures, etc.
Knot strength in mono is best when tied with 25lb or less, and is renown to retain up to 85-90% line strength. When tying with braid do 8 or 9 wraps up the mainline as opposed to 4 or 5 with mono.
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In this video, Che Carson demonstrates the correct method of how to tie an Adjustable Snell Knot. This knot is ideal for using different size baits, particularly large fleshy slab/fillet baits. Simply slide the top adjustable hook up or down your leader to suit the size of your bait.
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In this video, Australian angler Che Carson demonstrates the correct method of how to tie an Albright Knot. This knot is used for joining mainline to leader. It can either be used for mono to mono or braid to mono connections, mainly the later.
