Hi guys on the Turbo German rig does it need a shot or putty 1 to 2 inches from the hook eye or not I am using the Gemini Tidy Booms version? Thanks

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As with most things, it's personal preference. Play around and see what works for you. There's no black and white when it co was to rig mechanics. There's too many variables.

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what the hell is a turbo german rig

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#carprigforlife
Kids and instagram, hastags everywhere, cynical old musty smelling angler.

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Gotta admit, ive never heard of it

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If your fishing a balanced bait it is not needed

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Made me laugh that

VW golf GTI tow bar set up I think

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im still baffled mate

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I guess like you I could never imagine the day when a humble carp rig became a German, never mind one with a turbo

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way above my head mate



and non of it is needed

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It's basically a Ronnie without the ring on the quick change swivel

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That's it.
A break in the braid wil most likely turn just as easily.
I like the fox quick change weights instead of putty, they are really neat and don't come off.

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revolutionary then

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Groundbreaking

Thinking Anglers XL Tungsten Beads! Perfect for that job!

Never ever used the ‘turbo german' the standard version has done me proud though

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On a German rig, I use a shot or sinker, mainly due to fishing lakes with Crayfish who'll have your putty for breakfast. Plus usng a shot is cheaper!!