Possibly the most popular and useful knot in carp fishing. Used to make a rig to attach boilies to an eyed hook to make a safe and reliable rig that works.
Uses
- For creating a hair rig.
Step 1:
First thread the line through the eye of the hook.
Step 2:
Tie a simple overhand loop to form a hair loop.
Step 3:
Adjust the position of your line to get the correct length then hold the line at the eye firmly with you finger.
Step 4:
Whip the main line five or six times around the shank of the hook. The direction of the whip should be away from the hook eye closure.
Step 5:
Hold the whipped section down tight and go back over it in the opposite direction and through the eye of the hook.
Step 6:
Draw down tight slowly moistening the line before doing so.
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