[iblackfish] Snafu Rig, T-Knot Snafu, Slimfoo, Rig to Main Line Connection 

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Hello @JigEmUp! Thank you for checking out the video. Before I answer your questions, I’d just like to say that we don’t jig much at all. Having said that, here are the responses to your questions. -for braid to top-shot connection, we use the FG Knot. We use about a 15ft length of mono. Depending on where we’re fishing, our top-shot ranges anywhere from 40-80lbs. - we use both fluoro and stalk leader for our snelled hooks. Like our top-shot, depending on where we’re fishing, our leader will be anywhere from 50-100lb test. -Our bait reels have anywhere from 30lb-65lb test braid, and 40-50lb test mono.

Thank you so much for the quick response in answering my questions. I was out yesterday with my buddy on a High Roller trip on the Starstream VIII in Freeport but unfortunately neither one of us caught the pool winner but we had tons of laughs and as usual the mates and Capt.Anthony were hard working and top notch in finding the fish. Looking forward to the next one!@@iblackfish211

Thank you for watching the video. In this particular video, I used Peace Token 6/0 Black Label Octopus Hooks. They are similar to Gamakatsu in terms of sizing. Depending on where I am fishing, I will use sizes 3/0 to 6/0. Hope this helps!!!

Thank you for your comment. While most people use a double/triple overhand or surgeons loop, I find that knot to be a little bulky. I use a figure 8 knot to create the double line. It is more streamline.

I do the extra twist, or figure eight because I believe it leaves less of a kink in the line, and hence a stronger connection.

It was a holder I picked up in a random tackle shop a while back. They are so hard to find now.

Hey Dan, thank you for visiting the channel. You’re right in that you can leave the loop in tact for a loop-to-loop connection but I find that the sinker or the hooks themselves can go through that bigger loop at times, making for less extra untangling that needs to be done.

@@iblackfish211 when you cut that loop, isn't there a chance it can slip and come undone

My shock leader for braid to mono connection is anywhere from 30-50lb depending on where I’m fishing. The leader for the snelled hooks range from 30-100lb test, also based on conditions. The double-line loop ranges from 40-60lb.

Hey Ronnie! Thank you for visiting the channel. A “belmar” rig, as far as I know is any rig where a snelled hook is attached to a main line in a manner where it shoots off at a right angle. There are many ways to complete this “attachment.” I learned this method and have been using it since. Some use loop-to-loop for their “attachment” as well. Best thing to do is figure what’s easiest and most effective for you!

Hello Sae! Thank you for the question. Depending on the conditions I am fishing, I will start with a leader anywhere from 30” up to 40”. I believe precut stalk leader are around 40” and when I use these, I use the whole piece.