In reply to Post #10
I have found that when using the slip d, even if foaming or PVA'ing it during the cast to prevent tangles, it only takes one rejection from a fish, or even getting messed around by smaller fish, for the hair to double back around the hook shank. It's a shame, as I love the properties of a slip D, but this resetting issue forces me back to using a conventional D rig (PS, I hate the mechanics and lack of separation of ‘swivel on the hook shank' rigs....although they do tend to work for people)
I have found that when using the slip d, even if foaming or PVA'ing it during the cast to prevent tangles, it only takes one rejection from a fish, or even getting messed around by smaller fish, for the hair to double back around the hook shank. It's a shame, as I love the properties of a slip D, but this resetting issue forces me back to using a conventional D rig (PS, I hate the mechanics and lack of separation of ‘swivel on the hook shank' rigs....although they do tend to work for people)
Another vote for ESP Tungsten Loaded for a German Rig 
I picked up some ESP trig hammers to try on ronnies yesterday, whilst messing about i tied one on a slip d and all i will say is the hooking potential looks proper naughty. I have never had a rog flip and take hold on the palm test as far back across my palm as this one, just need to get down the lake now and see if it really is any good. But might be something for guys with the hooks to have a play with
In reply to Post #17
Do you strip it?
Do you strip it?
In reply to Post #19
A German rig has no stripped braid. The whole point is that it's stiff all the way through.
A German rig has no stripped braid. The whole point is that it's stiff all the way through.
Been fishing a natural Mere since 2006. The whole bottom is silt. When we put scaffolding poles in to make a platform we upended them and let them go. They go in with about 5 foot still showing out of the water which we then sledge hammer down. If a scaffolding pole is 21 foot long and the margins are two foot then it slides in a good 14 foot of silt and general soft bottom 😲
When the carp are on the bloodworm it's very difficult to attract them but they can be caught.
The rig I've used over the past 24 years and caught as many, if not more, than most is a simple combi rig, 4-5 inch of black Amnesia boom with a 1 inch 25lb Merlin braid hook link. The hook is a size 8 curve shank (ESP Raptor, ESP Cyrogen Curveshank or Nash Fang) with a simple small piece of shrink tube, semi shrunk but still loose as a blowback rig. I fish an 18mm bottom bait with a 10mm flouro topper. Simple, effective, not prone to tangles and consistently does the business. The only other bit of the rig is a Gardner Q link connector which give a double hinge effect with the Amnesia boom for fish which are wary and play with the bait, giving the best anti ejection capabilities.
Why change it. It's proven to work if not the latest fashion.
Edit: Saw it in the who's on line window - didn't realise it's a 5 year old thread but I'll leave it anyway if it helps .
When the carp are on the bloodworm it's very difficult to attract them but they can be caught.
The rig I've used over the past 24 years and caught as many, if not more, than most is a simple combi rig, 4-5 inch of black Amnesia boom with a 1 inch 25lb Merlin braid hook link. The hook is a size 8 curve shank (ESP Raptor, ESP Cyrogen Curveshank or Nash Fang) with a simple small piece of shrink tube, semi shrunk but still loose as a blowback rig. I fish an 18mm bottom bait with a 10mm flouro topper. Simple, effective, not prone to tangles and consistently does the business. The only other bit of the rig is a Gardner Q link connector which give a double hinge effect with the Amnesia boom for fish which are wary and play with the bait, giving the best anti ejection capabilities.
Why change it. It's proven to work if not the latest fashion.
Edit: Saw it in the who's on line window - didn't realise it's a 5 year old thread but I'll leave it anyway if it helps .