Withy Pool Rig
A step by step guide on how to tie the Withy Pool rig.
Use: Pop-up
Difficulty: Tricky.
What you will need:
Size 6 Curve hook.
Coated braid hook link.
2" / 50mm heat shrink tubing.
Rig ring or Swivel.
Hook Stop.
Floss.
Scissors.
Size 6 Curve hook.
Coated braid hook link.
2" / 50mm heat shrink tubing.
Rig ring or Swivel.
Hook Stop.
Floss.
Scissors.
Cut around 12 - 14 inches of hookink.
Strip 3 - 4" off of the coating.
Tie a 5 turn knotless knot.
Strip 3 - 4" off of the coating.
Tie a 5 turn knotless knot.
A little known trick here -
Pass the tag end back through the eye.
Pass the tag end back through the eye.
Trim off the tag end.
Slide the heat shrink on to the hook.
You are looking to pass the heat shrink just past the knotless knot.
You are looking to pass the heat shrink just past the knotless knot.
Over a steaming kettle, hold the hook with some pliers or forceps, and the hooklink in your fingers.
Manipulate the shrink tube until you have your preferred curve shape.
Add the ring or swivel and hook stop.
Slide on the tungsten weight.
Tie a figure 8 loop knot in the tail end.
Try to get the loop around 1" / 25mm long.
Note: You can change the curve at any time by passing it over steam again. You can adjust the position of the weight closer to the heat shrink tube (preferred).
TIP: To get the coated braid pin-straight, pass the hook link over the steam of a boiling kettle while pulling the rig tight.
Slide on the tungsten weight.
Tie a figure 8 loop knot in the tail end.
Try to get the loop around 1" / 25mm long.
Note: You can change the curve at any time by passing it over steam again. You can adjust the position of the weight closer to the heat shrink tube (preferred).
TIP: To get the coated braid pin-straight, pass the hook link over the steam of a boiling kettle while pulling the rig tight.