Reliable knots are vital to fish-catching success-and with all kinds of tackle, from the heaviest to the lightest. What makes a good knot? Always consider these three factors:

1. Select a suitable knot for the purpose.

2. Fashion the knot properly.

3. Always draw the knot down snugly, and with even pressure. This is the one step too often overlooked by fishermen. The majority of angling knots (especially if tied with monofilament) are almost certain to slip and fail unless they are drawn tight to begin with. All the knots to be given here are tried-and-true ties for the fisherman. They are not the only ones in common use, by any means, but they do represent a complete selection that covers any specialty of sportsfishing rigging you'll encounter. more...

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Multi-strand twisted wire is commonly used for leader material.
Some of it has a nylon coating (Steelon, Sevalon), some does not(Sevenstrand, Steelstrand).
There are no strict rules to follow in choosing between multi-strand and single-strand wire for your metallic leaders .

All but one of the connections to be described here may be used with either plain or nylon-coated cable. The one exception is the match method, usable only with nylon coating.

SLEEVE AND CRIMPER
This is probably the most widely used method of attaching cable wire to a hook or swivel . Both the sleeves and crimping tool (crimping pliers) may be purchased at most tackle stores. The sleeves
come in a variety of sizes, so be sure to select the proper size for the leader material you plan to use. Any dealer who sells sleeves should have a chart describing the proper sizes.



SINGLE SLEEVE RIG-One sleeve may be used with light cable wire for light-duty fishing. To rig, simply thread the sleeve onto the wire, then run the end of the wire through the eye of your hook,
and then back through the sleeve. Adjust to the desired size loop,crimp the sleeve, and trim off excess wire.



DOUBLE SLEEVE RIG-For added protection against failure (and especially with larger sizes of cable), use two sleeves. Start by crimping on the first sleeve as described in the preceding paragraph.
Then wrap the excess end once or twice around the standing part of the leader and thread it through a second sleeve. Last, crimp the second sleeve and trim off excess wire.



CIRCLE WRAP WITH DOUBLE SLEEVE FOR HEAVY BIG GAME
FISHING-This connection is the choice of many big-game fishermen who seek the largest marlin with 80- or 130-pound-test line. It provides maximum protection against weakening and breaking during a high-pressure fight that could easily last several
hours. These anglers prefer heavy cable over heavy single strand wire because it is not so apt to kink and snap.more...