Crimping a monofilament fishing line involves securing a sleeve (crimp) onto the line to create a strong, secure loop or connection, often used for attaching hooks, swivels, or leaders. Based on the provided reference, the initial steps focus on preparing the line and components before the actual crimping tool is used.
Preparing for Crimping: Initial Steps
The process, as shown in the reference, begins by assembling the necessary components onto the monofilament line in a specific order. These steps are crucial for setting up the rig correctly before the crimping sleeve is compressed.
Here are the initial steps demonstrated:
- Add the Crimp: Begin by sliding the appropriate size crimping sleeve onto the end of your monofilament line.
- Add Chafing Gear: Next, slide a piece of chafing gear onto the line, positioning it after the crimp. Chafing gear (like heat shrink tubing or specialized sleeves) helps protect the line from abrasion against the terminal tackle.
- "I'm going to take the crimp. Put it on the monofilament. Take my chafing gear put that on second." - Reference [0:03]
- Attach Terminal Tackle: Take your hook (or other terminal tackle like a swivel) and pass the end of the monofilament line through its eye.
- "I get my hook. Set. I go through the eye of the hook. Set." - Reference [0:03]
These steps prepare the loop by bringing the line back towards the crimping sleeve, ready to be secured.
What's Next (Beyond the Reference)
While the reference focuses on the initial setup, the subsequent step in the full crimping process would typically involve:
- Bringing the tag end of the line back through the crimping sleeve to form a loop around the eye of the hook (or other tackle), with the chafing gear positioned between the line and the hook eye.
- Using specialized crimping pliers or tools to compress the sleeve firmly onto both sections of line, securing the loop.
Note: The provided reference specifically demonstrates the order of placing the crimp and chafing gear onto the line and threading the line through the hook eye, representing the foundational setup phase.
