The rig above is called the line aligner and what it does is it lines the exit point of the tubing to that of the hook point. The rig is a good alternative to the bent hook rig, simply because it does virtually the same action as the bent hook rig, but I will have to say that it is a lot safer, unless you use stiff tubing which will not allow the rig to function properly.

The rig is one of the most widely used of todays times and its one of my firm favourites. I use this rig with total confidence and I probably always will unless i lose a lot of fish, which at that present time I will examine the rig to see if it is functioning correctly. If it is not then i will change it or if necessary I would tie a new one.

As for construction of the rig goes, it is relatively simple, all you have to do is tie your hook on using whichever knot you tend to prefer and before you tie on the swivel, slide on a piece of shrink tubing of a length slightly longer than where the hook points to and then you have to make a hole in the tubing (i use a pointed baiting needle for this) to match that of where the hook point would touch if it were long enough. Then you have to shrink the tubing down either with hot water or steam, Once you have done that make sure the braid/mono comes out in line with the hook as if you was looking at it straight on and then cut the top section of tubing at an angle as to match the hook link coming out of the shrink tubing.

The Knotless knot (above) is exactly what it says it is "its a knot without a knot". One of the many good points with this knot is its simplicity to tie. Basically all you have to do is tie the loop for the hair and take the free end pass it through the back of the eye. Then next you have to wrap the braid/mono round the hook shank and hair up to a maximum of 10 times then pass the free end back through the eye the same way as before.

The good points of tying this knot is you dont need to use any tubing because the hook length comes off at the same angle as would a line aligner. Also with this knot i have never had to use glue on it, but that is personal preference.