An item of fishing tackle comprising a compressible connector 61 adapted to attach the item of fishing tackle to a fishing line, where the compressible connector comprises a wall defining an elongate cavity, having an opening at one end thereof, the cavity being adapted to receive a portion of fishing line 62 through the opening, and where the wall is adapted to be compressed inelastically towards the portion of fishing line 62 inserted into the cavity to secure the portion of line therein, a force distribution element, adapted to distribute lateral forces exerted on the line by the connector in the region of the opening, and wherein the force distribution element comprises a radius on the edge of the wall presented at the opening.
