#$%^&*AU2017204358A120180118.pdf#####ABSTRACT An attachment assembly for fishing tackle, the attachment assembly having at least one closed loop for attachment of a line or cable thereto and at least one loop formed by an elongate member having an elongate portion a reflexive portion turned back on the elongate portion to form the at least one loop, a helical portion surrounding the elongate portion and spaced from the elongate portion and a free end such that a piece of fishing tackle is attached by winding onto the free end of the elongate member, around the helical portion and into the loop with passage about the helical member requiring minor deformation of the helical portion relative to the elongate portion.