To attach a shock leader to the main fishing line, fishermen use many different knots. However, one of the best is the fishing node "carrot". This is not a difficult, but very effective way to connect the cord and fishing line, which differ significantly from each other by the rigidity of the surfaces.
The “carrot” knot is perfect for braiding, monoleski or flurocarbon. A characteristic feature of this method of connection is its small size. If the knot is correctly connected, then its thickness will be several times the thickness of the fishing line.
This type of binding easily passes into very small rings of cyprinids, feeder and other rods. The "carrot" knot has high strength, which is why it is so common among anglers.
How to knit
There are several different ways to tie. However, in practice the simplest and most durable is used. To tie a carrot, follow the instructions below.
- Take two fishing lines that need to be tied. To retreat from the end of one about 5 centimeters and tie an ordinary small knot, but you do not need to tighten it to the end.
- Through the resulting ring, the main fishing line should be stretched, about 16-17 centimeters.
- At this stage, you need to twist the extended fishing line around the first one at least 10 times. To advance along the fishing line, hold the knot so that it does not drag on. After completing the winding on the fishing line, you should get a kind of pigtail.
- The place where the last revolution was made is held by the hand. The line needs to be deployed and done the same, only towards the bundle.
- After making 10 turns, the fishing line is threaded into the loop and tightened.
- Node "carrot" fishing ready. Before tightening, it is moistened with water to increase strength.
With incorrect tightening, this node has the property to burn out.
How to tighten
In order for the connected fishing line to last for a long time, you need to not only learn how to tie it correctly, but also tighten it. Adhering to certain rules, to learn how to tighten the "carrot" correctly is not difficult.
- Tightening is possible only after all the turns have been made in both directions.
- Proper tightening occurs if you pull both ends at the same time.
- Pull the fishing line should be measured and neat, so that the node moves as little as possible.
- Do not forget to moisten with water.
- At the end, you can grease the knot with glue to give it smoothness.
- The remaining ends are cut off at the very base of the assembly. But very carefully, so as not to touch the node itself, otherwise you will have to redo it.
Site Benefits
This type of connection of different lines has several advantages, which makes it so popular:
- simplicity - the node "carrot" does not require special skills, even a novice fisherman can tie it up;
- reliability - the unit has high strength, as evidenced by numerous reviews;
- lack of slipping;
- does not break off;
- free passage through fishing-rod rings.
All of the above advantages, which has a "carrot", appear only if it is properly tied.
disadvantages
In addition to the advantages, "carrot" has its drawbacks. These include:
- the need for dressing - as a rule, "carrot" requires dressing through two or three fishing trips;
- takes a lot of time - without a certain knack tying takes a lot of time;
- does not accept haste - despite the fact that tying a knot takes a lot of time, in no case it is impossible to hurry, in a hurry you can miss an important point, and at the first use the knot can break;
- when wrapping, it is often difficult to properly lay the fishing line.
If you do everything correctly and clearly follow the instructions for knitting a carrot knot, you will end up with a knot with high strength that will serve you well.