Hook Tying, My Way!

[@kinsley2528]

Fantastic attention to detail Jon , always love your videos, albeit I only fish on rivers ! Would love to see u do a video on river fishing hooks & line & your favourite materials?

[@JonArthur]

Many thanks. Thats another one too add to my long list!

[@mikecribdon152]

47 years fishing and still learning. Cheers Jon.

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Mike. Wasn’t sure how interesting this vid would be to the masses, but seems to have gone down well. 👍

[@reallytalltom1712]

@@JonArthur well I just ordered 6 packs of hooks, and mono. So you're clearly influencing my decision making.

[@stephenpyner4156]

​@@JonArthurI like all these type of videos as well as your usual ones Jon as they show how you do your gear and are so informative 👍🎣

[@jamesatkinsfishing]

Thank you Jon very good, and with the cat at the end your just showing of with your editing skills , Thank you

[@JonArthur]

No it's just a well trained cat! :-)

[@jamesatkinsfishing]

@@JonArthur

[@michaelallcock6215]

Brilliant video - thanks!!

[@JonArthur]

Glad it helped!

[@arnevandoorne]

Thank you John! Hope some more video's like thisnare coming!

[@JonArthur]

Appreciate that thanks 👍👍

[@Manuelvets]

8:15 agree, but what went wrong then? Been looking for the solution for ages now :)

[@JonArthur]

I think it's just where the whipping has slipped before the tag is passed through, but I don't worry about it too much so long as it's just 1 in 20 or so that it happens.

[@davidbarringham7992]

I was shown how to tie hooks by a guy who used to tie them up for tackle shops and by request from other match anglers. Funnily enough, while I prefer my line to come from the front of the spade, this guy always opted to have it coming from the rear. Also, the knot he showed (snell?) was very different to the more common version you showed.

[@JonArthur]

Cool… but there is no possible sensible argument for having the line from the back of the spade. Reduced hooking potential, reduced fish retaining potential and increased chance of line cutting under tension. But nowt as strange as us anglers and our ways!

[@wharfeego]

Wow! You mek it look easy. I've always used the matchman hook tyer but never been totally happy with it. I will give your way a go. Thanks Jon 👍

[@JonArthur]

I often used to get a little kink with a match man and tried lots of other hook tyers such as dren, pierotti and stonfo but none were right for me.

[@Steve-fu3pr]

Nice bit of Saxon on again John 🔥

[@JonArthur]

😊👍🏻

[@ianbarton2581]

what is the name of the yellow gadget you use? Love these tips

[@JonArthur]

It's a Loop Tyer and I prefer the Ringers ones that are readily available on most tackle shop counters.

[@andykeeble1]

Excellent video Jon. I used to use the Matchman for small hooks (20, 22, 24) and hand tie the larger hooks. Like you said, never have the knot off the back of the hook! I really like your hook boxes, I used to use those awful circular jobbies and you never knew how many hooks u had left!

[@JonArthur]

Thanks for sharing! I used to use the wooden boxes to store mine, but seen so many disasters with 100s of lovingly tied hooks looking like a spiders web!

[@andykeeble1]

@@JonArthur that is heartbreaking lol

[@roberthill5839]

Great tips again Jon shall be definitely doing them that way from now on 👍👍

[@JonArthur]

Have fun

[@seandowns4298]

Excellent video Jon… I used to be able to tie hooks down to 28s and smaller back in my bloodworm fishing days but these days struggle with 18s down to bad eyesight and loss of dexterity in my fingers.

[@JonArthur]

I cut out a bit of a long waffle where I said I used to tie 28 IM1s to 0.05! Even had a stack of old hooks to show, but didn’t feel it added anything to the film, so I cut that bit out. Older hooks were also much smaller I think. An old 20 is tiny compared to a modern size 20. Shame there’s never been a universal standard…

[@ihcfn]

I use a matchman hook tyer like you used to, may have to give this a go.

[@JonArthur]

Yeah, give it a go! :-)

[@stephenpyner4156]

Great hook tying video jon, I've never had much luck tying spade hooks myself so perhaps you should do another video on tying eyed hooks one day showing what knots you use although I think you might of covered it in another video.. love your new guest announcers by the way

[@JonArthur]

Good stuff Stephen

[@oldgamer1299]

Great video Jon! I love hand tying my banded hook lengths. but it seems I'm stopping using my Matchman hook tier :)

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoyed the film 👍👍

[@loursb]

Great tips. The nail board is better than any in box helping rig. Sometimes I've let a bit too much line on the loop until I have put some plastic tubing of tape to make the nails thicker so the line length includes the loop knot to get it to the correct final length. Or just put the nail a bit further.

[@JonArthur]

Glad it was helpful!

[@malcrandall1309]

Jon, you're a star!

[@JonArthur]

Thanks! :-)

[@asktheefathe]

Great video Jon

[@JonArthur]

Appreciate that thanks

[@davidhodgson977]

Thanks Jon for showing people how to tie hooks and hooklenths. I've tied my hooks like that for years, and I used to have a Preston hooklenth box that I kept them all in. That was until I lent my box to my nephew, and the bustard never gave it back. Soon after I emigrated to Thailand, anyway I still tie my hooks this way, The Thai anglers can't believe the size of the hooks that I use, they say a size 16 is tiny.

[@JonArthur]

Slightly bigger hooks required in Thailand I guess! 😂

[@davidhodgson977]

@JonArthur you guess correct overall, but the fish in my pool have been hooked a few times now, so they are bigger and wiser than when I put them in. They are a black coloured fish much like a bass, they are about three pounds each, and great sport with a pole and light tackle. I use banded pellets or paste as bait. My fish are lovely to eat, so I have to rush them back in the water before my wife sees.

[@JonArthur]

Sounds great! The big mekong catfish and siamese carp fishing etc all seems a bit alien to me.

[@davidhodgson977]

@JonArthur I've done Mekong catfish fishing Bangkok, I must of court 20 all over 30 pounds. My arms were aching after that lot, I can tell you.

[@andykirk26]

Love these videos you do Jon......👏🏼👏🏼👌🏼🙌🏽 I have used matchman took tyer, but I'm gonna give your way a go. 😊👍🏻

[@JonArthur]

Best of luck Andy!

[@spartacus72]

5 STAR Jon Thanks for making the vid.

[@samhirst7331]

Awesome. I started tying my own hook lengths last year. I mainly fish the stick so I've tied all mine at 12". And feeder hook lengths are all 1m. I use the match man hook tyer but think I will I give your way a go. I've been using kamasan b520 hooks from 14 to 20. Imagine I might struggle with the smaller hooks but definitely going to give it a go. Cheers Jon.

[@JonArthur]

Good stuff!

[@denisgoulding4004]

brilliant Jon, ty..

[@JonArthur]

You’re very welcome thanks 👍👍

[@leegarner6013]

Great video Jon 👍

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Lee 👍

[@chrisfoster5098]

Another top tip. 😊

[@JonArthur]

Thanks again!

[@martinrowden2819]

I've just watched this to see if I can pick any tips up and I have its the way you use you loop tier it's completely different to how I tie mine but I'm going to try your way

[@JonArthur]

Check out my Loop Tricks film, as it's had over 200,000 views! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eovQlWCBltCNrLssi=N_hHat3xwrKslnOp

[@michaelmcmullin2093]

Excellent instruction

[@JonArthur]

Glad it was helpful!

[@roymanewell4958]

40 years ago i used to dub the line on with nylon stocking thread and varnish they would hang perfectly took a long time to do a few but did,nt miss many bites.

[@JonArthur]

We interviewed Ken Giles when i was on Match Fishing mag and he did the same. I think with the old Au Lion Dor hooks, and he even filed the spades down smaller!

[@stevemccrory9130]

Ever thought of using a fly-tying vice to hold the hook while you're tying it? Would save on all the fingers and thumbs getting in the way - and it would still be "by hand", so to speak.

[@JonArthur]

Considered and discounted… plus won’t fit in my seatbox drawer 🤣

[@stevemccrory9130]

@@JonArthur 🤣🤣🤣 The torpedo to my plan - the already full seatbox drawer 🤣🤣🤣

[@kelvinbarker7772]

Great vid amazing tips

[@JonArthur]

Glad you think so!

[@wall09064]

Great video.how many times do use the same hook length.

[@JonArthur]

I’ll use a hook until it’s lost its sharpness or the hooklength kinks. With extreme fishing and big fish if my rigs had some abuse I might change it after a few fish for extra peace of mind. I often leave an old hooklength on a rig to plumb up with, then pop a fresh one on to fish with.

[@asktheefathe]

Great video jon

[@JonArthur]

Cheers thanks 👍

[@jeremynorman1330]

Excellent video John. Unfortunately for me , although I can still tie by hand on the bank at 73.....but....to be sure it's a hook tyer at home, where eyes and fingers can be ''warmed up''. Will there be a video on the hooks you tie to catch sticks?

[@JonArthur]

You bet. Stick Masterclass! 😂😅

[@jeremynorman1330]

I realised today you may have been reading too many old match results. When it says ''stick and maggot'' it means a float..@@JonArthur

[@JonArthur]

Ha ha ha

[@petermason1873]

Thanks for sharing Jon ,you will make me a better angler .....eventually 😅

[@JonArthur]

🤣 thanks for watching 👍

[@5tanw0rr311]

I’ve got hooks I’ve tied over 20 years ago 😳 in boxes, wallets.. but in the end, I usually tie on the bank! I will need to get out more 😋

[@JonArthur]

Get out and use them Stan!

[@5tanw0rr311]

@@JonArthur I wish… gear is in storage, time consuming and no enthusiasm ☹️ All the gear, no idea

[@JonArthur]

Oh dear! Not missing much with the current weather!

[@allanmarshall4582]

Nice video, do you always use spade end hooks.

[@JonArthur]

No definitely not. This is just a spade end vid. I’ve done a vid called Hair Rig Tricks you should check out 👍

[@thebluesbrother]

I use an old EZEE hook tie made in China, which has a measurement scale that helps you tie different lengths.

[@JonArthur]

Sounds good 👍👍

[@markgallagher3409]

Great tips mate, i use the matchmen hooktyer, i have done for many years, any tips on using this tyer, many thanks mate and tight lines

[@JonArthur]

The biggest tip is to make sure its a genuine Matchman and not a copy as the metal part needs to be smooth and the copies are not.

[@markgallagher3409]

It's a true matchmen hooktyer,, , I normally do 8 turns, I would be lost without it, lol, thanks and tight lines mate

[@scottandrewjohnmiddleton8676]

Very informative Jon and you are very right 6" is plenty to play with 😂😂😂

[@JonArthur]

Oo er missus

[@scottandrewjohnmiddleton8676]

@@JonArthur 😂😂😂👍

[@vincedowling4777]

ZT PRO Jon and you are sorted. When you get old like me the hands don't work as they should.

[@JonArthur]

Not for me but I know some people who use them with confidence. When the time comes I will pay someone to tie them to my spec I guess.

[@MikeyDunn]

I'd be lost without my Matchman tyer's, there's no way I could tie a spade-end hook without them, with my hot-dog fingers. I can't tie with 0.10 or less any more thanks to a loss of feeling, so I'm having to use pre-tied (SFL's) for the finer stuff now. It sure took a while to get back into the swing of it after my 20-year long break from fishing. I've found the pegs in these hook boxes pretty easy to use for getting the lengths right, but can't say I haven't been eyeing up a Stonfo Calibrone or one of the home-made tying stations I've seen.

[@JonArthur]

I’ve got a drawer full of tyers. Typical hoarder, me! 🤣

[@tonycooper2962]

Hi I am 75 and been doing this since I was 14

[@terrylomax6799]

Me too.

[@JonArthur]

Good to hear. It’s a great thing to keep up 👍

[@jimgladden1411]

Best hook tying tip ever. Nice one Jon.

[@steveames8286]

You never forget your fingers 😊

[@Jimmy2001122]

always from the front of the spade, otherwise it'll cut into the line for sure, great video, something you don't see many on :)

[@JonArthur]

Cheers Jimmy! You’d be surprised how many think it’s the other way around when I’ve been coaching, despite the physics, or who just haven’t paid attention to where it is. Small things but it makes such a difference. 👍

[@regjenkinson6247]

Where do you use a 2inch hooklength

[@JonArthur]

Specifically for shallow fishing for fast-biting F1s where there are awkward rules with depth limits etc to stick to, such as Westwood Lakes.

[@jamesbates4877]

I use the hook tier as a clamp

[@JonArthur]

👍🏻

[@Loz2286]

Fingers like sausages. I can't do this. I'll buy pre-made. Any tips for the best ones?

[@JonArthur]

I like a Lincolnshire Sausages as they're not as spicy as a Cumberland... Oh wait, you mean the best pre-tieds? 😂

[@jamesweber4938]

What is the purpose of the PTFE coating on the hooks ?

[@JonArthur]

The coating makes the hooks more resistant to rust, snagging and wear and tear, prolonging their lifespan. I also find the newer PTFE coated hooks keep their points better and don't blunt so quickly.

[@johnclark1348]

Hi john on small silvers hoohs such as b511 16 to 20 I tighten to hold and then move the knot to the spade, then tighten. It ensures you get the line in front and tighten to the spade not the shank.

[@JonArthur]

Thanks for sharing John, yes agreed that's generally what I do as well. Always spend time getting it tucked under the spade and the right side of it without damaging the whippings.

[@steveames8286]

Didn’t notice you tighten the whippings once put the tag end through the loop.

[@steveames8286]

You did 2nd time 😊

[@MrLibbyloulou]

Always tied my hooks by hand, 20 yrs later, i now need a hook tie as i can't see that good.....

[@JonArthur]

Sorry to hear that. There are thankfully excellent pretieds now.

[@shauncorless8965]

Me mate always used to tie his own hooks ,,,then I realised why ,he was to tight to buy a hook tyer 😮

[@JonArthur]

he can have one of my many gathering dust! 🤣🤣

[@andrewgreen1940]

So easy...yet so many good anglers can't.

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Andrew, it took me a long time to wean myself off my old Matchman hook tier!

[@andrewgreen1940]

Hook tying machines make it harder.

[@JonArthur]

I personally agree, but everyone has their own ways of doing things.

[@SteeeveO]

Oddly theraputic Jon. As I'm lazy though, I think I'll send you 500 of my own hooks & ask that you tie them for me. 10p per hook? Seriously though, there are some great tips in this & I'm sure every tiny incremental improvement is what sets the best anglers apart from the rest of us!

[@JonArthur]

It's still not a job I enjoy particularly! Glad you appreciate the film though. 👍

[@anthonyflint5725]

Iv had this arguments for years .. I do it wrong apparently.. I always come out from the bk ..and my iv never been cut off ... iv shown ppl loads and thecway I tie them hook sits better 😂😂😂 My results do the talking.. I never use ready tied either.. I tie all my own hooks .. powerline from .11 to .24 and silstar from 0.06 to 0.12 .. 😂😂😂😂

[@JonArthur]

Why does that not surprise me Mr Flint? 🤣

[@jaycfc6955]

Jon, you are a nutcase 😂 why have you got the sharp point of your nails facing upwards ? Just nail them into the wood normally. Use oval wire or brad nails if your worried your loop won't fit over the round head of the nail 😂 I think it's time to get yourself to screwfix and update Jonny's jig , for you and your cats safety 😂

[@JonArthur]

I've tried it with nails heads facing up etc but when you tying 100s of hooks I 100% prefer no lip to catch on anything for a quicker on and off. That way I can tie a hook whatever way the jig is facing, but the single prong with a slither of tape on is just an extra bit of insurance and protection, especially for my fine winter hooklengths. I'm still a nutcase! 😂

[@reallytalltom1712]

Meow 😂😂 😂 😻

[@JonArthur]

Can’t believe not many have commented on my talented cat and her deep voice! 🤣🐈‍⬛

[@antrog1895]

It would’ve been funny if the first time you hooked your mouth was on video 😁😀😀 PS nice vid daft lad 👍🍺🍌cheers

[@stevenmoses5807]

heart bypass surgery is far easier than trying to tie hooks. I buty them ready made. Cheaper hooks are better they're better balanced matrix are too heavy

[@JonArthur]

Try telling that to a heart bypass surgeon 🤣

[@jeffchandler7662]

Several years from now when you’ve got fat fingers and are slightly arthritic, you’ll be down the ready made hooklength shop and walking out with packets of them !!!!!!!!

[@JonArthur]

Ha ha, yes for sure... or maybe my daughter will be well trained by then? 😂

[@jeffchandler7662]

@@JonArthur she will deffo will be Jon, future England girl I’m sure.

[@petenikolic5244]

Rather see the 18 or 20 being tied

[@JonArthur]

I have some size 26 Image IM1s/MP1s but would need the macro lens