How to Tie Fishing Weights

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find your fishing weight.

   There are numerous sizes, shapes and types of fishing weights to choose from.
   
   Visit your local bait and tackle or hardware store to find your weight.
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   Step 2: Choose the size and type of weight designed for the type of fishing you're planning on doing.

   The outside of the package on the weight should let you know what type of fishing it is designed for. , Make sure your fishing line is strong enough to support a weight, it should be written on the package if it is designed for heavy duty wishing equipment. , Slide the weight to the desired level of your line.
   
   For example, if you're bottom fishing, you will want to leave the weight near the end of the line. , Hold it securely until you are ready to fasten it to the line. , Begin this process near the bottom of the rubber band and work your way upward. , Pull the line tight, securing the weight and the line together.
   
   Give the line an extra tug to make sure the weight is secure. , If you decide to do this leave at least 1/8-inch of line extending from the knot.
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   Step 3: Purchase fishing line.

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   Step 4: Slide your weight onto the line through the opening in the top of the weight.

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   Step 5: Place a piece of rubber band along the line just beneath where you want the weight to be.

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   Step 6: Take the open end on the line and securely wrap it around the rubber band with approximately five loops.

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   Step 7: Take the free end of the line and feed it down beside the rubber band and under your loops.

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   Step 8: Use a pair of scissors to trim the end of the line extending from the knot

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   Step 9: if needed.

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