Hi Guys,
What is the most consistent rig you've used for
1. Bottom bait
2. Wafter
3. Pop up
I haven't used pop ups much so can't say i'm confident in anything in particular but bottom bait rig is usually a combi rig tied to a Longshank
What is the most consistent rig you've used for
1. Bottom bait
2. Wafter
3. Pop up
I haven't used pop ups much so can't say i'm confident in anything in particular but bottom bait rig is usually a combi rig tied to a Longshank
In reply to Post #1
Mugga, knotless knot, does the lot.
Mugga, knotless knot, does the lot.
In reply to Post #1
Med curve shank hook with a blowback ring and a stiff coated hooklink with 10mm stripped back from the hook should do all those
Med curve shank hook with a blowback ring and a stiff coated hooklink with 10mm stripped back from the hook should do all those
Pop up on a HSR. No more words needed
In reply to Post #1
A standard knotless knot rig with a line aligner does the lot.
Most rigs are fashion
A standard knotless knot rig with a line aligner does the lot.
Most rigs are fashion
In reply to Post #5
That's the one. Just add split shot for a pop up. Usually use a wide gape pattern hook and uncoated braid.
That's the one. Just add split shot for a pop up. Usually use a wide gape pattern hook and uncoated braid.
In reply to Post #6
We have slightly different choices in hooklink materials and hooks as sometimes I use coated braid with a stripped section, and sometimes a combi-rig; Amnesia to uncoated braid.
My hook choice is a Gardner Mugga or Solar 101.
The water I have been fishing is hard bottomed, not much silt, but if when I move onto my new water next week, more silt and weed, I may find I need to go to the uncoated braid.
Halfcentury and I have found our preferences work for us, suit our fishing, so both choices are right. Play around to see what works best for you.
We have slightly different choices in hooklink materials and hooks as sometimes I use coated braid with a stripped section, and sometimes a combi-rig; Amnesia to uncoated braid.
My hook choice is a Gardner Mugga or Solar 101.
The water I have been fishing is hard bottomed, not much silt, but if when I move onto my new water next week, more silt and weed, I may find I need to go to the uncoated braid.
Halfcentury and I have found our preferences work for us, suit our fishing, so both choices are right. Play around to see what works best for you.
In reply to Post #7
Exactly. The longer I fish, the simpler my rigs get. They work with my angling in the waters I fish. Keep an open mind, but keep it simple, easy for me.
Exactly. The longer I fish, the simpler my rigs get. They work with my angling in the waters I fish. Keep an open mind, but keep it simple, easy for me.
In reply to Post #8
Hinges supple Coates braid for soft bottom stiff for firm or for soft I actually used to use 20lb x line magic stuff for hook lengths just got paranoid it wasn't tough enough never let me down though
Hinges supple Coates braid for soft bottom stiff for firm or for soft I actually used to use 20lb x line magic stuff for hook lengths just got paranoid it wasn't tough enough never let me down though
10 inches of mono with a Chod Twister knotless knotted with either a straight bottom bait or a popup/bottom bait as a wafter, this doesn't sit like a snowman.
Slip d for me with albright knot to stiff boom👍🏼👍🏼
In reply to Post #1
If you're new to fishing and want a simple set up, have a look at gemini carp tackle and their fluro Ronnie rigs. You just have to add a hook and a small piece of shrink tubing and you've got a really good pop up. The beauty is that you don't have to think too much about the rig mechanics as it is what it is.
As for bottom/water, gemini do a combi rig as well. You can tie a supple piece of hook link to the end which will work for both occasions.
If you're new to fishing and want a simple set up, have a look at gemini carp tackle and their fluro Ronnie rigs. You just have to add a hook and a small piece of shrink tubing and you've got a really good pop up. The beauty is that you don't have to think too much about the rig mechanics as it is what it is.
As for bottom/water, gemini do a combi rig as well. You can tie a supple piece of hook link to the end which will work for both occasions.
In reply to Post #10
With a Mono hair rig?
With a Mono hair rig?
In reply to Post #13
Yes mate mono straight through.
Yes mate mono straight through.
For me Booms with loops (Krank), gonne give the Turbo german a try with Gemini Booms.
In reply to Post #1
For the last year it's been pretty much the SlipD for everything apart from Zigs and chods, Ultra confident in the SlipD for 90% of my fishing situations.
For the last year it's been pretty much the SlipD for everything apart from Zigs and chods, Ultra confident in the SlipD for 90% of my fishing situations.
In reply to Post #16
Same for me. Mostly always the slip d, excellent rig
Same for me. Mostly always the slip d, excellent rig
In reply to Post #16
Fished thta yesterday, first time fishina bottom bait this year. First cast, one fish, lovely hook hold in the bottom lip right in the corner of the mouth. Did for get to reset the slip D part of it after recasting, but soon remedied that
Fished thta yesterday, first time fishina bottom bait this year. First cast, one fish, lovely hook hold in the bottom lip right in the corner of the mouth. Did for get to reset the slip D part of it after recasting, but soon remedied that
In reply to Post #1
bottom bait - Slip D/Blowout rig
wafter - slip D/ Horton rig
popup - hinge
I try to only use 4 rigs to suit the lakebed or situation, less rigs you use the more confidence gained and the more consistent they become.
a hinge rig is the perfect pop up rig for me as (with some practise) you can tie them as low as a Ronnie or as high as you want.
the slip D with a shrink kicker is deadly on the deck or a wafter, I always cast it with a PVA nugget or a small stringer/stick to make sure it doesn't tangle on the cast.
the Horton rig is perfect for a silty/hard bottom as its fished with a wafter it will slowly sit on any debris on the lake bed.
lastly, the blowout rig is the best bottom bait rig ive used, caught me countless fish. have a look at Mr Hearns parrot rig on YouTube, its very similar. I have tweaked it over the years but it is a solid no frills rig.
bottom bait - Slip D/Blowout rig
wafter - slip D/ Horton rig
popup - hinge
I try to only use 4 rigs to suit the lakebed or situation, less rigs you use the more confidence gained and the more consistent they become.
a hinge rig is the perfect pop up rig for me as (with some practise) you can tie them as low as a Ronnie or as high as you want.
the slip D with a shrink kicker is deadly on the deck or a wafter, I always cast it with a PVA nugget or a small stringer/stick to make sure it doesn't tangle on the cast.
the Horton rig is perfect for a silty/hard bottom as its fished with a wafter it will slowly sit on any debris on the lake bed.
lastly, the blowout rig is the best bottom bait rig ive used, caught me countless fish. have a look at Mr Hearns parrot rig on YouTube, its very similar. I have tweaked it over the years but it is a solid no frills rig.
For me it's a mugga hook, knotless knot with a rig ring blowback style on a 6-8 inch hooklength... Been full circle and ended up back at this set up
In reply to Post #20
Add a line aligner if you ever get missed takes and that is a brilliant hooker.
I found knot less knot with no shrink or silicon tube could (on the waters I was fishing) could be ejected for some reason
Add a line aligner if you ever get missed takes and that is a brilliant hooker.
I found knot less knot with no shrink or silicon tube could (on the waters I was fishing) could be ejected for some reason
In reply to Post #21
Thanks I will give that a go
Do you have the shrink tube fairly short and coming straight off the eye, or put a curve in it?
Thanks I will give that a go
Do you have the shrink tube fairly short and coming straight off the eye, or put a curve in it?
In reply to Post #22
Straight, but with a proper line aligner.
Straight, but with a proper line aligner.
Noodle rig for me, it's absolutely nails them, been using a straight bottom bait or a balanced nut and the hook holds are perfect every time, I've lost one fish on it since I started using it over 2 years ago.
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