How to Tie a Wire Fishing Line

Tie a Flemish eye knot with wire line.

Size and large sharp teeth are only a few characteristics that set saltwater fish apart from fresh water species. The often large fish species encountered while deep sea fishing can place an enormous strain on fishing equipment, and as a result, specialized gear is needed to combat the size, aggressive nature and often sharp teeth of saltwater fish. An example of this specialized gear is wire fishing line. Deep sea rigs use wire line to withstand the stress of hooking a fish in deep water and the biting pressure of sharp teeth and jaws. Tying wire line to hooks and lures requires a Flemish eye knot.

Things You'll Need

• Wire fishing line
• Wire cutters
• Crimp pliers
• Wire crimp sleeve

Instructions

1. Slide a wire line crimp sleeve onto the wire fishing line. Place the crimp 6 to 8 inches up the line so that it will be out of the way while tying the knot.

2. Form an overhand loop in the wire 2 to 3 inches below the crimp sleeve. Pass the free end of the wire through the loop for a total of two wraps.

3. Turn the free end back up the main line and feed it through the crimp sleeve.

4. Bend the free end of the wire around the main wire. Feed the free end down and though the crimp sleeve. The wire will pass through the crimp sleeve for a total of three times. Use a pair of pliers to help pull the line through the crimp sleeve if necessary.

5. Crimp the sleeve down around the wire line with a pair of pliers. Use enough pressure to secure the crimp around the three strands of wire line. Cut any excess line as close as possible to the crimp sleeve with a pair of wire cutters.

References

• You Tube: How to Tie a Flemish Knot
• Thai Fishing Guide: Flemish Knot

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish