How to Make a One Hook Strayline Rig

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STEP 1:
Cut a length of trace line – around 80-90cm long.
STEP 2: 
At one other end of your trace line attach to a swivel using a uni knot, or attach the trace line to the mainline using a knot like the modified albright.
(If you prefer you can do this step last).





Swivel attached to mainline and trace

STEP 3:
At the other end of the line pass your trace through the hole in the sinker (it will slide along your trace line and act as an aid to help your bait naturally drift down in the water).





Thread trace through sinker
 

STEP 4:
If using a bead, slide this on the trace line. A bead between the sinker and hook helps to protect the knot. It stops the sinker banging against the it which can eventually wearing the line which can cause it to break.





Thread bead so it closest to end of trace





STEP 5:
Tie the hook on to the other end of the line. The eye makes a difference to how you actually attach the hook. The main thing to note is that you don't HAVE TO tie the line around the shank of the hook.


Straight eye:
If your hook has a straight eye - use a uni knot or similar





Uni knot on hook with a straight eye




Offset eye:
If your hook has an offset eye – use a modified uni, snell or longline knot to tie the line around the shank of the hook.
If you use the wrong type of knot the hook will sit at a strange angle and you won’t get the right angle for the hook to sink securely into the fish’s mouth.




Modified uni knot with offset hook eye


STEP 6:
Trim the extra trace line (the tag end) and pull the trace and knots nice and tight. When you do this be careful where you place your thumb and hand. If it slips when you’re pulling hard you might hook yourself up. Ouch!
At the other end of your trace line attach to a swivel using a uni knot, or attach the trace line to the mainline using a knot like the modified albright.





The one hook strayline rig

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