Twisting the Egg Loop

This one little tip can increase the successful amounts of hook-sets dramatically

Timothy Kusherets

Fish are generally not great at hitting offerings straight on; that’s why many species of fish will actually bolt through holding schools of baitfish and thrash their tails too and fro, rather than run the risk of missing a tasty morsel.
Well, fishermen don’t have the luxury of fishing with many fish and only one hook can be used at a time. Often times fish will become frustrated and leave the area if they strike an offering that seems strange or unnatural, making it essential that the strike works the first time.
If you’re using an egg loop to hold a small cluster of eggs, try twisting the loop to the inside of the hook. Having the loop to the inside will hold the eggs and streamline the bite of Salmon and Trout. Twisting the loop can also be done for fishermen who use Shrimp, Corkies, and Yarn. So long as you use a single hook, this great fishing knot works on any size of hook.
This one little tip can increase the successful amounts of hook-sets dramatically. If the loop twists back to the outside of the hook simply twist it back and continue fishing. It doesn’t matter what fishing line you use, the line can take the twist no matter how many times you use it.

© Timothy Kusherets 2006/08