Setting up your fishing rod - hook, line, and sinker. Step 1: Tie on a fish hook at the end of your line. Pass line through the hook eye and, with the loose end, make 5 turns around the long end of line.

Where does the hook and weight go on a fishing line?

Tie a hook on the end of your fishing line with one of your fishing knots. Pinch one or two small split shot sinkers to your main line about 6-12 inches from the hook to add a bit of weight to your line (this will keep your bait suspended vertically). If there is current, you can add one or two more split shots.

How do you put a fishing hook on a line?

0:252:10How to Tie a Fishing Hook Onto a Line - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipYoure left with a little bit of a loop right there where the line meets the hook itself take theMoreYoure left with a little bit of a loop right there where the line meets the hook itself take the tag end of your line. And youre going to put that through that loop in the string.

Where do you put a hook on a fishing pole?

0:001:47Fishing Tips : How to Put a Hook on a Fishing Pole - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThere we go come tight on it right here make sure the nut comes all the way down to the base of theMoreThere we go come tight on it right here make sure the nut comes all the way down to the base of the hook where its not going to be swiveling around a little bit get your pliers.

How do you join two fishing lines together?

0:201:31How to Tie a Uni Knot - How to Tie 2 Fishing Lines Together - YouTubeYouTube

What is the strongest knot to tie?

Palomar knot The Palomar knot is a simple, but very strong and effective, knot. It is recommended for use with braided lines, and is so simple that with a little practice it can be tied in the dark. It is regarded as one of the strongest and most reliable fishing knots.