Tools

The Rig Bench Essentials

A sharp pair of braid scissors is the first thing to buy — ordinary scissors crush coated hooklinks instead of cutting them and leave you with untidy knots. A knot puller saves your fingers when you’re pulling down knotless knots tight, particularly in the cold. Hook sharpening has become standard practice for a lot of anglers, and if you’re going to do it, do it properly with a decent file and a stone and keep the points protected afterwards. Come and ask if you want a hand getting started with it.