Terminal
Sleeve
How to fish a sleeve for Spinning, Jigging.
Characteristics
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Material
Rubber
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Habitats
Freshwater, Saltwater
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Methods
Spinning, Jigging
Short sleeve
Compact rubber body protects knots and rig connections from tangles.
Bore
Central channel allows fishing line or leader to pass cleanly through.
Soft wall
Flexible rubber construction grips swivels securely and cushions impact.
What fish can you catch with a sleeve?
What is a sleeve used for?
A sleeve is a small tube for joining or covering a connection on spinning and jigging leaders.
How is a sleeve different from similar gear?
Not a crimp’s heavy crush and not carp tubing. Often used on assist cords and light leader joins.
When should you use a sleeve?
Fish it when you need a tidy join or to cover a knot on a jigging or spinning leader.
What problems does a sleeve solve?
It keeps a connection slim and stops a knot from sawing on a ring.
Sleeve size chart
Common sizes and ratings for this part of the kit.
- 1.5 mm
- 2 mm
- 3 mm