Elements and Performance Criteria
- Select terminal tackle
- Identify situations in which terminal tackle is required.
- Determine differences between the types of terminal tackle required for different forms of fishing and factors affecting the quality of terminal tackle.
- Identify and select the most appropriate terminal tackle according to species of fish, location, conditions, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- Access and prepare hooks
- Select the size and style of hook according to specific species of fish, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- Determine situations when barbless hooks should be used.
- Identify reasons for the use of sharp hooks and safely sharpen hooks according to organisational policies and procedures.
- Rig and use terminal tackle
- Identify different rigs and the situations in which they may be used according to specific fish species, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- Tie knots according to the selected terminal tackle and mode of fishing.
- Identify types of sinkers and determine their use in particular situations.
- Apply knowledge of the relationship of sinker size to tidal movement to sinker selection and use.
- Maintain tackle balance through the use of correct size swivel and snaps.
- Select and prepare trace and identify factors affecting the choice of trace.
- Identify and access other accessories related to use of terminal tackle where required.
- Complete post-activity responsibilities