The different steps to set up a line for white fish or carp

Whether it is for white fish or carp, the base of the line remains the same. We assemble a line in different stages and then we adapt and adjust it according to our fishing.

Preparing your lines is a real pleasure. In addition to the satisfaction of making fish with it, it is part of the preparation to go fishing.

After having prepare your materials and accessories to set up a blow line take your time and apply yourself. Take your time, and apply yourself! The result and rendering will only be better.

Mounting a line at the stroke

Directly on the nylon spool, thread your float either through the eyelet or through the notch directly in the float.

Etape 1 passez le fil
Passing the wire

Thread 3 pieces of sheathing that you will place on the keel (top, middle and flush at the bottom).

Enfiler les gaines
Threading the sheaths


The importance of proper lead placement

To place your sinkers correctly, there are clips or small accessories in the shops that allow you to close the sinkers easily.

Pincer les plombs
Pinching the pellets

Arrange your sinkers so that you have a lead sinker, and 30 centimeters higher in general your lead mass. That is to say that you group your pellets side by side.

It is important to have the sinkers as aligned as possible. Center them correctly in the slot before pinching the lead.

Regrouper la masse de plomb

Consolidate the lead mass

Form a small loop and place your lead against it.

Former une boucle
Form a loop

Then balance your float properly by checking its buoyancy with a tube.

Equilibrer son flotteur
Balancing your float

Set your leader or leave it as it is and you will choose your hook at the desired moment.

Tidy up your line

Wrap your line around your rig, starting with the hook or leader loop. At the level of the float, place it correctly on the creel in the deep part. This way it will be protected and will avoid shock and breakage.

Ranger la ligne
Put away the line

Make the necessary number of turns of nylon according to the desired length. Either you know the height of water of your fishing place, or you put a little more, and recut according to your banner on the spot.

Finally, design a final loop. Elastic bands are available to secure it. Some folders have notches.

Fixer la ligne
Fix the line

You now have a clean, fishable line. Take advantage of the rainy days to set up your lines and prepare your next trips.

The pleasure of taking them out during your next fishing sessions and especially of catching fish with them, will be even better.

On this good momentum, continue, alternate your weights and shapes of floats to have different series. This will allow you to deal with any situation and in all fishing seasons!

Good preparation!

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