Stretching rigs

[partylikeits1969]

When tying knots in mono or fluorocarbon, especially in lower diameter lines, the mono below the knot tends to curl into a corkscrew shape and tangle around swivels and hooks.

Whenever I finish tying a new rig, I hang it from the ceiling with maybe 12oz of lead on the lead link and on each hook. I leave them for about 24 to 48 hours to stretch.
After that you have nice kink-free rigs that are less prone to tangling.

I know I won't have been the first to figure this out but I hope it will help someone.
Perhaps there is an easier way to do it?

[donal domeney]

What type of line are you using, what is it's breaking strain and what knot are you using

[bogwoppit]

It sounds like you have an issue with how you're tying your knots.
Although this crinkled line may straighten out, it has been weakened by poor knot tying technique.
A properly tied knot won't crinkle up the line, if I'm tying a knot and it curls up like that I cut it off and do it again.

[partylikeits1969]

I generally use the uni knot or grinner and whatever line is around in the correct breaking strain.

Especially with very light breaking strains the line tends to have a slight twist from having been coiled on the spool, this eliminates that.

What knot should I use?

[ShaneH]

You should wet the knot before you pull it tight this will stop the friction that causes the kinks and twists

[bogwoppit]

You also have to be gentle getting the knot to rest right before the final tighten. Ease it all together until it's nice and snug and only needs a small bit more to tighten it before you pull it hard.

[DavidLynch]

do you find much difference in catches by using fluorocarbon as opposed to ordinary line such as amnesia ???