Knot Used When For Wire Fishing Line Wire Divers Video Demo

[brettsplace]

Just put this video together the other day showing knot used for attaching wire fishing line to a swivel or dipsy diver... There is more than one way to do this but I have found this is the most effective way to do this. Have had many folks ask this question over the years so we did a video. See our other Videos on attaching a twili-tip and curing spawn as well.
Good Luck Fishing!
Brett

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kRLwO1M77o

[John E Powell]

Just put this video together the other day showing knot used for attaching wire fishing line to a swivel or dipsy diver... There is more than one way to do this but I have found this is the most effective way to do this. Have had many folks ask this question over the years so we did a video. See our other Videos on attaching a twili-tip and curing spawn as well.

Good Luck Fishing!

Brett

Seems to me like the lack of an overhand knot to lock the tag end would be a weakness, especially if the knot is pulled to the rod tip regularly are care was not taken to cinch the wire down tight. I would have a lot more confidence with the LOTSA / Ernie Lantiegne knot that takes the extra step of tying an overhand knot to lock and control the tag end down.

[Richard]

I agree with the need of the overhand knot as well. You can also tie the overhand loop knot without the swivel and then just add the swivel as you show. I find it a little faster that way on the water.

[brettsplace]

Nice addition! appreciate the feedback.

Brett

 

[orangediablo]

any ideas how to tire wire to wire??  I know it's most likely a nono, but in a pinch on the lake....

[magic7777]

Orangediabo I was told by Torpedo f you want to reove a section that gets kinked up and you don't trust you can overhand knot the lines together and then cut off the loop. I have not tried this yet. Also I think we were talking about 19 strand at the time if that matters ?

[Adk1]

I tied mine with the overhand knot as the final step as well.

[reeldilemma33]

Why not use crimps?

[Tim Bromund]

Crimps damage the wire and cause weak spots. I've had that knot tying on the snap swivel on a wire diver rod for years, never had to retie and never had a wire break.

[Miss em]

That knot will last for an eternity as your downrigger terminations.