tying on lures and hooks and the whole set up

[markjsolomon]

HI So....as a rookie I am coming to the understanding I am doing pretty much everything wrong when it comes to my line

So I have been tying my line to a steel leader (I know I am clueless) which has this (not sure what to call it) but like a quick release item that I can interchange my lures

OK So should I tie my line to a swivel then mono to a lure or come qucik release thing to change lures

or should it be line to quick release thing to mono to lure

ahh so confused

sorry I know rookie mistake (this might explain my lack of hits???)

[Fisherman 1]

I only use 2- 8 lb mono for winter fishing.  I use the smallest crosslok or coastlok snap swivels you can get, tie it to the end of the line with a "palomar" knot.  That's for most lures.  Simple hooks are tied directly to the line.

[slipperybob]

I often tie to a swivel and clip for quick lure changes.  Some lures requires the use of a swivel and clip.  When I find a hot lure, I will tie that on directly.  Small lures that are smaller than the swivel and clip have to be tied directly on.  (Sometimes the fish are biting on that swivel...LOL)  Another thing is fishing with light line, is always check your line for damage after a few fish.  If line is damaged enough, I will retie.

[chris71383]

I originally bought the fastch clips mainly for attaching trebles to my spoons but they work great for attaching your line to the jig and they make it really easy to change jigs quick when your trying to figure out what the fish want.
 http://www.muskyshop.com/modules/cart/products.php/page/1/id/2321/name/StringeaseFastachMultiUseClip

I do agree with slipperybob, when using light line and small jigs they need to be tied on directly. If fact depending on the mood of the fish you can have better luck by changing the angle that the jig is hanging at which can only be accomplished by having a good tight knot on the eye of the jig.

[icemantwo]

When using jigs you need to tie it on directly to the line.  Using a swivel-snap will ruin the action and it will actually look like part of the lure to the fish so you don't want one when using small lures.  A swivel 8-10 inches above the line will reduce line twist but you also might want to try using a fly reel which will have no line twist so there is no need for a swivel.

[Hard_H2O]

The simpler the better. Less tackle to buy and store. Less to worry about.

With lure that requires a horizontal presentation, such as a Custom Jigs and Spins Rat Finkee, you want a tight knot to hold it in place. When you reel it up you want to check and adjust to keep it horizontal.

With spoons and such sometimes you want the m free swinging and a Rapala knot will work.

I tie lures direct to the line.

On a tip-up I go from the main line tied to a small swivel (not a snap) that is part of the leader or quick strike rig.

On jigging sticks I tie directly from the main line to the lure with nothing in between.

For lake trout I tie a small swivel (not a snap) to the main line. I tie a flouro leader direct to the swivel. I tie the lure direct to the leader.

Good Luck.

[TheDL]

(not sure what to call it) but like a quick release item that I can interchange my lures

That's called a snap.  If there's a swivelling section with it, it's a snap/swivel. 

You only need the leader for pike and other toothy critters, could also try very high pound test mono/flouro for a leader.

With jigs, tie a swivel then add about 1-2 ft of 'leader' line (flouro/mono) that's a little lighter than your main line, and tie direct to the jig.  You will get different actions depending where you tie onto the eyelet (i.e. knot forward, back, middle), experiment.  The mid-line swivel is to stop your lure from spinning.

The snap/swivel is more usefull with larger bait that move more, like a lindy darter or larger spoon.  All above mentioned line/terminal tackle combinations can be handled with a palomar knot (very easy) http://www.animatedknots.com/palomar/index.php

If you need to connect two lines together use the uni-uni knot, easy after some practice http://www.netknots.com/html/double_uni_knot.html