Hi Danny, its not a silly question,but if the stop knot is tied small enough
it wont catch on your eyes. Always remember though to leave about a 10cm
tail either end of the knot. If you go to the link I've included and then go
on the knots page it shows you how to tie a stop knot or slider knot as its
sometimes known. Its useful when fishing over depth, although at a depth of
6 feet you shouldn't need a slider.
http://www.floatsgone.btinternet.co.uk/index.html
To find your depth I use a useful device called a Swop-Lok, have a look at
their web page, its easier to use than plumbing the depth sometimes. Link
below.
Hope this helps.
Regards Mark.
http://www.swop-lok.com/


"Danny" wrote in message
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Hi all. I know this sounds like a dumb question, but how do you plumb the
depth over 6ft?

I have heard the fraze 'stop-knot', but surely this will catch on the eyes
of the rod?

I am open to ideas.

Cheers.