Author Topic: No swivel trace (Read 51656 times)

REEFMAN · « **on:** June 28, 2010, 01:10:36 PM »

No swivel Trace

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riaandl · « **Reply #1 on:** November 18, 2010, 04:45:08 PM »

use the same trace when scratching for blactails, the only difference is that I don't cut the line but simply fold the two pieces together and puch the though the hooks eye and over the bend and pull it tight.

Ziggy · « **Reply #2 on:** November 18, 2010, 05:07:37 PM »

Is that 2 overhand knots - or is it two turns in one knot? Cany you use a figure of 8 knot instead (like when you are making loops for connecting your leader to tippet on a fly rod?)

REEFMAN · « **Reply #3 on:** November 18, 2010, 05:28:58 PM »

Quote from: Ziggy on November 18, 2010, 05:07:37 PM

Is that 2 overhand knots - or is it two turns in one knot? Cany you use a figure of 8 knot instead (like when you are making loops for connecting your leader to tippet on a fly rod?)

The pic says "Overhand knot x2" ie: 2 overhand knots - there is no simpler knot than an overhand. Why complicate things with a fig 8?

abloke · « **Reply #4 on:** January 01, 2011, 04:01:22 AM »

That's a pretty simple way of tying droppers.Just wondering about the strength of the knots?..I normally tie twisted dropper knots but they're a bit more mucking around.Will have to try these out.

Thanks,Darren

MikeF · « **Reply #5 on:** January 01, 2011, 01:52:24 PM »

Dont worry about the strength of those knots, you arent catching sharks with that trace. I have made my traces like that for years when I fished R&S and caught many large blacktail and some other species on a trace like that.

abloke · « **Reply #6 on:** January 01, 2011, 02:03:42 PM »

Thanks!..seems to be the go for catching bait and smaller food fish up to a few pounds in weight. :sml:

John F · « **Reply #7 on:** January 02, 2011, 05:52:46 PM »

That's the way I make my traces for bottoms... never had a problem! Getting 2 x 5 kg fish sometimes!

rofflign · « **Reply #8 on:** January 03, 2011, 08:19:37 AM »

don't forget to make a knot in the sinker line to weaken it.

Kumz · « **Reply #9 on:** April 19, 2011, 08:54:30 AM »

Perfect Scratching trace ....

Caught this baby on a trace like that ...

Toppie · « **Reply #10 on:** April 19, 2011, 09:12:40 AM »

Been fishing (scratching & bottoms) with that trace since I was a laaitie and it has always worked for me. Just make sure your mainline is strong/thick enough to withstand abrasive teeth.

REEFMAN · « **Reply #11 on:** April 19, 2011, 02:03:44 PM »

Doc has improved this trace...

instead of using overhand knots, replace them with Spider Hitches... much stronger!

craigb · « **Reply #12 on:** April 19, 2011, 07:16:48 PM »

Hi guys.That trace is very simple and easy to do.Caught many fish on it including Brusher.Its the only trace my wife will use since I taught her it.I also don't cut the line but push it through the hook eye and over again,makes it stronger and also easy for hook change.

Werries · « **Reply #13 on:** April 20, 2011, 07:04:05 AM »

Quote from: REEFMAN on April 19, 2011, 02:03:44 PM

Doc has improved this trace...

instead of using overhand knots, replace them with Spider Hitches... much stronger!

Now This one I like!!!

Thanx Reefs/Doc

Andre Laas · « **Reply #14 on:** May 12, 2011, 09:17:23 AM »

I use the same basic trace as Doc's modified one with three differences

1. I use figure 8 knots

2. I make the two hook snoots equal lengths - between 10cm (rocks/rough seas) and 30cm (sand/calm seas)

2. I use the trace in reverse as to the illustration.... that way the hooks snoots stand away from the line and has a bit more movement in the water. Thus I tie an attachment Loop where the sinker is in the illustration and a sinker loop on the opposite side.

I then use a snap swivel on my main line so that I can change between traces (different hook sizes / snoot lengths) as necessary. This also allows me to quickly switch to spoon when the shad comes on the bite.

japie · « **Reply #15 on:** May 13, 2011, 07:44:50 AM »

Great Idea Critter (fester)

REEFMAN · « **Reply #16 on:** May 13, 2011, 08:08:09 AM »

Quote from: Critter on May 12, 2011, 09:17:23 AM

I use the same basic trace as Doc's modified one with three differences

1. I use figure 8 knots

2. I make the two hook snoots equal lengths - between 10cm (rocks/rough seas) and 30cm (sand/calm seas)

2. I use the trace in reverse as to the illustration.... that way the hooks snoots stand away from the line and has a bit more movement in the water. Thus I tie an attachment Loop where the sinker is in the illustration and a sinker loop on the opposite side.

I then use a snap swivel on my main line so that I can change between traces (different hook sizes / snoot lengths) as necessary. This also allows me to quickly switch to spoon when the shad comes on the bite.

Draw us a pic Critter?

Andre Laas · « **Reply #17 on:** May 13, 2011, 08:18:10 AM »

Will take some pictures over the week-end and post them Monday.....

KING-GT · « **Reply #18 on:** May 15, 2011, 07:47:09 AM »

Dnt under estimate this trace. Pulled a 17kg blue ray and a diamond close to 40kg on this trace while scratchn for sandies... Bullet proof with the hitches...

deezynking · « **Reply #19 on:** August 22, 2011, 02:25:36 PM »

never had a problem with the hitches.... picked up fish up to 7kilos on this and never had a problem.
i normally use a car spark plug sinker wen scratching in the rocks

Author Topic: No swivel trace (Read 51656 times)

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