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Extreme Jigging: Dogtooth Tuna, Yellowtail Kingfish (Hiramasa), Amberjack, Samson Fish => Tackle & Techniques => Topic started by: Chris Webster on June 20, 2010, 06:33:11 PM

Title: Splicing Kevlar Cord For Assist Rigs
Post by: Chris Webster on June 20, 2010, 06:33:11 PM

Hi Guys,

I am trying to make my own jigging assist hook rigs but cannot find much information on splicing for the loop.

Can anyone 'assist'?

Cheers,
Chris

Title: Re: Splicing Kevlar Cord For Assist Rigs
Post by: Chuen Fan on June 20, 2010, 07:33:40 PM

Chris, you do not really need to splice a loop onto the assist cord, easiest way is just fold the cord in half, thread the two tag ends through the eye of the hook, then tie a double granny knot to the hook, pull up tight and you've got your assist hook done. There's various other knots you can use, but this is the quickest and hasn't let me down yet. You can also add a dab of glue to the knot or heat shrink over it if you like.

Title: Re: Splicing Kevlar Cord For Assist Rigs
Post by: Chris Webster on July 04, 2010, 09:03:19 PM

Chuen,
Thanks for the idea. I tried it and it worked a treat.

Cheers,
Chris

Title: Re: Splicing Kevlar Cord For Assist Rigs
Post by: Andre van Wyk on July 07, 2010, 09:12:07 PM

If you looking for a beefed up option on Assists, give this a try Chris.

http://www.gtpopping.com/forum/index.php?topic=2098.0 (http://www.gtpopping.com/forum/index.php?topic=2098.0)

Cheers
Andre