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Weight Formula Length squared times girth divided by 1200=approximate weight. Using your numbers: 21"x21"x17.5 divided by 1200=6.43 lbs. Girth squared x length divided by 800=pounds within 2 ounces.
Hook Removal
Knot Tying
Snell Knot
Carolina Rig (Click on thumbnail photo to enlarge) Attached to the end of the main line
Wacky Worm (Click on thumbnail photo to enlarge) Tied to the main line
Polamar Knot This knot is a general purpose connection used in joining swivels, snaps, hooks and artificial lures.
Double the line and forma loop 3 to 4 inches long. Pass the loop throught the hook's eye.
Hold standing line betweeen thumb and forefinger, grasp loop with free hand and form a simple overhand knot.
Pass hook through loop and draw line while guiding loop over top of the eyelet
Pull tag line to tighten and trim excess.
Nail Knot This knot used to tie a fly line to a fly line backing or for attaching a leader to a line.
Hold nail or needle, tip of line, and backing between thumb and forefinger. Wrap backing 6 or 7 turns. Wind carefully for a smotth tight knot. Stick end of backing between nail and fly line.
Remove nail. Holding coil carefully between thumb and forefinger, alternately pull both ends of backing with free hand to tighten.
Snip off excess line.
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