47 years fishing and still learning. Cheers Jon.

@JonArthur

3 ай бұрын

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

@reallytalltom1712

3 ай бұрын

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

@stephenpyner4156

Ай бұрын

​@@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 👍🎣

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

24 күн бұрын

Good stuff Stephen

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

@JonArthur

3 ай бұрын

Appreciate that thanks 👍👍

5 STAR Jon Thanks for making the vid.

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

@JonArthur

3 ай бұрын

Have fun

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

@terrylomax6799

3 ай бұрын

Me too.

@JonArthur

3 ай бұрын

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

@jimgladden1411

3 ай бұрын

Best hook tying tip ever. Nice one Jon.

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

3 ай бұрын

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.

Nice bit of Saxon on again John 🔥

@JonArthur

3 ай бұрын

😊👍🏻

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

@JonArthur

3 ай бұрын

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

@jamesatkinsfishing

3 ай бұрын

@@JonArthur

Great video Jon 👍

@JonArthur

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Lee 👍

Jon, you're a star!

@JonArthur

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! :-)

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

@JonArthur

3 ай бұрын

Best of luck Andy!

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

3 ай бұрын

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

3 ай бұрын

@@JonArthur that is heartbreaking lol

brilliant Jon, ty..

@JonArthur

3 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome thanks 👍👍

Great video Jon

@JonArthur

2 ай бұрын

Appreciate that thanks

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

@JonArthur

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, give it a go! :-)

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

3 ай бұрын

Slightly bigger hooks required in Thailand I guess! 😂

@davidhodgson977

3 ай бұрын

@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

3 ай бұрын

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

@davidhodgson977

3 ай бұрын

@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.

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

@JonArthur

3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the film 👍👍

Great vid amazing tips

@JonArthur

3 ай бұрын

Glad you think so!

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

3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Excellent instruction

@JonArthur

3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

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

3 ай бұрын

Good stuff!

Another top tip. 😊

@JonArthur

3 ай бұрын

Thanks again!

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

3 ай бұрын

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…

Great video jon

@JonArthur

3 ай бұрын

Cheers thanks 👍

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

3 ай бұрын

Get out and use them Stan!

@5tanw0rr311

3 ай бұрын

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

@JonArthur

3 ай бұрын

Oh dear! Not missing much with the current weather!

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

@JonArthur

3 ай бұрын

🤣 thanks for watching 👍

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

3 ай бұрын

Check out my Loop Tricks film, as it's had over 200,000 views! kzread.info/dash/bejne/do6hxo-Ekc7Aprw.htmlsi=N_hHat3xwrKslnOp

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

3 ай бұрын

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

@stevemccrory9130

3 ай бұрын

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

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

@JonArthur

3 ай бұрын

Oo er missus

@scottandrewjohnmiddleton8676

3 ай бұрын

@@JonArthur 😂😂😂👍

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

@JonArthur

3 ай бұрын

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

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

3 ай бұрын

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!

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

3 ай бұрын

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. 👍

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

3 ай бұрын

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

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

3 ай бұрын

You bet. Stick Masterclass! 😂😅

@jeremynorman1330

3 ай бұрын

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

3 ай бұрын

Ha ha ha

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

3 ай бұрын

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

3 ай бұрын

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

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

@JonArthur

3 ай бұрын

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.

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

@JonArthur

3 ай бұрын

Sounds good 👍👍

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

@JonArthur

3 ай бұрын

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.

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

@JonArthur

3 ай бұрын

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.

Nice video, do you always use spade end hooks.

@JonArthur

3 ай бұрын

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

You did 2nd time 😊

I use the hook tier as a clamp

@JonArthur

3 ай бұрын

👍🏻

Hook tying machines make it harder.

@JonArthur

3 ай бұрын

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

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

@JonArthur

3 ай бұрын

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

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

@JonArthur

3 ай бұрын

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.

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

@JonArthur

3 ай бұрын

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

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

Where do you use a 2inch hooklength

@JonArthur

3 ай бұрын

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

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

@JonArthur

3 ай бұрын

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

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

3 ай бұрын

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.

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

3 ай бұрын

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! 😂

I bought the tie tool, and use it maybe 10 times. After i lost 4 fish because brakage on knot, i return to hand tied ones. Hook rig is cheap, but still aint worth it😑

@JonArthur

3 ай бұрын

Good stuff 👍

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

3 ай бұрын

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

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

3 ай бұрын

Why does that not surprise me Mr Flint? 🤣

Meow 😂😂 😂 😻

@JonArthur

3 ай бұрын

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

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

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

3 ай бұрын

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

@jeffchandler7662

3 ай бұрын

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

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

3 ай бұрын

Try telling that to a heart bypass surgeon 🤣