After reading Parts 1 and 2 you probably figured out; “hey, maybe my fishing tackle is not cursed after all. Just maybe. I am still not sure.” Well, if that is the case then let us look further. Let us look at size and how size can make or break your fishing trip. We will take a look at your terminal tackle and how your terminal tackle and terminally curse your fishing.
Hooks
With this I do not mean deliberately using large hooks while your target fish are minnows. No. What I meant is that the hooks you use large enough to spook the fish. Heavily fished area creates an environment where the fishes are generally cautious. They will probably not take a piece of bait where the hook can be easily seen. This is especially true when bottom fishing. Changing to a smaller hook will certainly enhance one’s chances of catching a fish.
Size Of Swivels And Snaps
The size of your swivels and snaps can have an effect on your fishing too. Fish can see them if they are near the hook. But there is one more thing to consider. Being larger in size also means that they are heavier. If you are using a bait and leader that takes slower to drop to the bottom than your Swivels and snaps, there is a chance that the bait could have gotten tangled with the mainline.
Reducing the size of your snap and swivel with a strong one yet smaller sized one will certainly help. Of course it is more important to match your tackle.