Anyone use this?
Having seen Matthew Collins use it, I have to say it's the most simplistic, easiest to make rig. I'm going to give it a go myself but wanted to ask if anyone has tried it and/or is using it currently? What's your thoughts?
Having seen Matthew Collins use it, I have to say it's the most simplistic, easiest to make rig. I'm going to give it a go myself but wanted to ask if anyone has tried it and/or is using it currently? What's your thoughts?
In reply to Post #1
Yep, my go to pop up rig. Dead simple and reliable. Don't bother using chod hooks for it though, it's way better with straight or Inturned eye hooks
Yep, my go to pop up rig. Dead simple and reliable. Don't bother using chod hooks for it though, it's way better with straight or Inturned eye hooks
In reply to Post #2
also my go to rig. I use quite a supple coated braid and don't strip at all.
also my go to rig. I use quite a supple coated braid and don't strip at all.
In reply to Post #3
Both interesting replies. No stripping of the braid so it's very stiff. Doesn't give you much of a hinge in that case?
And no out turned eye hooks? Again, quite a contrarian approach from the norm.
Both interesting replies. No stripping of the braid so it's very stiff. Doesn't give you much of a hinge in that case?
And no out turned eye hooks? Again, quite a contrarian approach from the norm.
In reply to Post #4
I strip a tiny little break in the coating as I use Tungskin which is fairly stiff. I stumbled across using Inturned eyes by accident really, fancied giving it a go and did t have chod hooks so just tried with an Inturned eye, liked the look of it, and that night had a couple on it, with brilliant hook holds. So I've played about quite a bit with different patterns and chod hooks imo give the worst hook holds of them all(that I've used). Nash fang twisters are my number one choice for it, although as they are jow discontinued I'll have to find something else when my stash has run out. The new versions are rubbish
I strip a tiny little break in the coating as I use Tungskin which is fairly stiff. I stumbled across using Inturned eyes by accident really, fancied giving it a go and did t have chod hooks so just tried with an Inturned eye, liked the look of it, and that night had a couple on it, with brilliant hook holds. So I've played about quite a bit with different patterns and chod hooks imo give the worst hook holds of them all(that I've used). Nash fang twisters are my number one choice for it, although as they are jow discontinued I'll have to find something else when my stash has run out. The new versions are rubbish
In reply to Post #5
Fairly certain I saw a fox copy of them quite recently. Never used fox hooks so can't comment on their strength etc.
Fairly certain I saw a fox copy of them quite recently. Never used fox hooks so can't comment on their strength etc.
In reply to Post #6
I will never give fox a penny of my money mate, had way too much of their kit let me down
I will never give fox a penny of my money mate, had way too much of their kit let me down
In reply to Post #2
sorry to hijack, but do you ever use the multi when fishing wafters or bottom baits?
sorry to hijack, but do you ever use the multi when fishing wafters or bottom baits?
In reply to Post #9
Nope, for those a simple knot less knot, no kicker or anything. As simple as it gets
Nope, for those a simple knot less knot, no kicker or anything. As simple as it gets
In reply to Post #8
I've a friend who loves his rods and reels from them, but will never use their hooks as he's told me he's lost quite a few on them. Unsure why but it's another reason I'd never buy them.
I've a friend who loves his rods and reels from them, but will never use their hooks as he's told me he's lost quite a few on them. Unsure why but it's another reason I'd never buy them.
In reply to Post #9
I've used the multi with a bottom balanced bait , good hook holds too, but as said below a simple hair rig is just as good.
I've used the multi with a bottom balanced bait , good hook holds too, but as said below a simple hair rig is just as good.
In reply to Post #12
So I tried the multi rig out yesterday on a day session. Have to say I was mightily impressed. I used both pop ups and bottom baits and caught on both. Changing hooks really simple too.
So I tried the multi rig out yesterday on a day session. Have to say I was mightily impressed. I used both pop ups and bottom baits and caught on both. Changing hooks really simple too.
In reply to Post #13
What hook pttern did you use mate?
What hook pttern did you use mate?
In reply to Post #14
Used a Nash claw. Really like Nash hooks and tackle generally.
Used a Nash claw. Really like Nash hooks and tackle generally.
In reply to Post #5
Just ordered some Nash fang twisters from Harefield Tackle.
Just ordered some Nash fang twisters from Harefield Tackle.
In reply to Post #16
The old ones or the pinpoint ones?
The old ones or the pinpoint ones?
In reply to Post #17
These ones.
https://www.harefieldtackle.co.uk/tackle-catalogue/nash-hooks/nash-fang-twister-hooks-602/
These ones.
https://www.harefieldtackle.co.uk/tackle-catalogue/nash-hooks/nash-fang-twister-hooks-602/
In reply to Post #18
If they are the old ones then they are brilliant, if they are the pinpoint ones, not so much
If they are the old ones then they are brilliant, if they are the pinpoint ones, not so much
In reply to Post #19
Just tried to find out but not sure. Was the only place i found that had them in stock. Size 8's should be ok for 15mm pop-ups?
Just tried to find out but not sure. Was the only place i found that had them in stock. Size 8's should be ok for 15mm pop-ups?
In reply to Post #20
Personally I always prefer to use a bigger hook, size 6 or 4 with 15mm pop ups, but I am fishing a water that has very few under 20lb.
If you're fishing for smaller fish you may feel more confident with smaller hooks
Personally I always prefer to use a bigger hook, size 6 or 4 with 15mm pop ups, but I am fishing a water that has very few under 20lb.
If you're fishing for smaller fish you may feel more confident with smaller hooks
In reply to Post #21
Ill step up when im in France but only a few 30's in my current lake so 8's should be fine.
Ill step up when im in France but only a few 30's in my current lake so 8's should be fine.
In reply to Post #20
Can't remember the last time I used anything so small tbh, big is best imo
Can't remember the last time I used anything so small tbh, big is best imo
In reply to Post #23
What size would you use for UK and France? I only tend to use 8's for bottoms and wafters on the lake i currently fish as nothing really massive in there.
What size would you use for UK and France? I only tend to use 8's for bottoms and wafters on the lake i currently fish as nothing really massive in there.
In reply to Post #24
I'm in France at the moment using 4s and 5s, same as I use in the UK for all sizes of fish, even doubles
I'm in France at the moment using 4s and 5s, same as I use in the UK for all sizes of fish, even doubles
In reply to Post #25
That's more hooks ordered!
That's more hooks ordered!
Size 6 Drennan continental for me, UK or France. Had loads of 40s and fish up to 55lb on this exact rig.
I would never drop down to an 8 but have occasionally used a 4.
Size 6 seems to suit the small pop ups I use.
I would never drop down to an 8 but have occasionally used a 4.
Size 6 seems to suit the small pop ups I use.
In reply to Post #27
Try a bigger hook with a small pop up mate, it looks very wrong but is seriously good for hook holds. 12mm on a size 4 in particular
Try a bigger hook with a small pop up mate, it looks very wrong but is seriously good for hook holds. 12mm on a size 4 in particular
In reply to Post #28
The biggest hook you can get away with and it still pop up
The biggest hook you can get away with and it still pop up
In reply to Post #25
Made a rig up today and the size 8 does look a bit small. Got some 4's coming tomorrow so will stick one of them on.
Made a rig up today and the size 8 does look a bit small. Got some 4's coming tomorrow so will stick one of them on.
In reply to Post #30
I guess the beauty of the multi is you don't need to retire the rig to do that as well
I guess the beauty of the multi is you don't need to retire the rig to do that as well
In reply to Post #1
whats the preference for the putty, on the knot or on the hook length if you have a break in the coating ?
whats the preference for the putty, on the knot or on the hook length if you have a break in the coating ?
In reply to Post #32
I always go for the knot. I think it's personal preference tbf but to me it makes sense on the knot so you have the stiffer pop up section popped up and then the softer uncoated section still on the deck. Hasnt done me no harm in the years I've been doing it
I always go for the knot. I think it's personal preference tbf but to me it makes sense on the knot so you have the stiffer pop up section popped up and then the softer uncoated section still on the deck. Hasnt done me no harm in the years I've been doing it
I tied a couple of multi rigs and used them for the first time at the weekend. So simple to tie, looked perfectly presented in the margin but twice reeled in to find it was tangled. Don't suppose anyone else has come across this to help us first timers on this rig?
In reply to Post #34
Were you using small hook baits mate?
I found it's prone to tangling with small baits (like a lot of rigs tbh). A bit of foam on the hook helps to bulk out the hook bait i.e. gives it separation as it flies.
Were you using small hook baits mate?
I found it's prone to tangling with small baits (like a lot of rigs tbh). A bit of foam on the hook helps to bulk out the hook bait i.e. gives it separation as it flies.
In reply to Post #3
What hook length would be best short or long?
What hook length would be best short or long?
In reply to Post #34
I use a semi-stiff coated braid with a large anti tangle sleeve. No tangles on every retrieve. 15mm pop-ups and 8 inch hooklength.
I use a semi-stiff coated braid with a large anti tangle sleeve. No tangles on every retrieve. 15mm pop-ups and 8 inch hooklength.
In reply to Post #35
I was using a 15mm pop up, although my hook length was only about 3-4 inches. Could this be the issue? Will try with the foam or pva stick maybe. Thanks both of you for your advice
I was using a 15mm pop up, although my hook length was only about 3-4 inches. Could this be the issue? Will try with the foam or pva stick maybe. Thanks both of you for your advice
In reply to Post #38
I would only use a rig 3/4 inches inside a solid PVA bag or if I was dropping a rig into rock hard gravel. For fishing situations that warrant using a multi I would always use 6/7 inches as a starting point.
I would only use a rig 3/4 inches inside a solid PVA bag or if I was dropping a rig into rock hard gravel. For fishing situations that warrant using a multi I would always use 6/7 inches as a starting point.
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