A slip rig gives great separation, leaving the hook in the mouth longer.

I prefer a long shank hook to exagerate this effect.

In reply to Post #10
Funnily enough I quite like the fact that Korda hooks seem a little softer as they are easier to sharpen. But agree that out of the packet their regular range are not as sharp as most others.

In reply to Post #17
I used Nash fangX hooks for a while and they worked perfect rarely ever got a hook pull.
I love the mechanics of the Slip d and its reseting properties works really well. Im gonna try a long shank slip d this up and coming year for scientific purposes . Got the ESP trig hammer hooks to try, they do seem a bit thinner than the nash ones use size 5s. I just realized the comments about the trig hammer damn, the pattern looked awesome.
Im gonna give them a try non the less.

In reply to Post #18
I've never had a problem with trig hammer points turning

I've been using trig hammers for slip d rigs and the only issue i have ever had was hooking into a tree branch that came down in a storm, was putting maximum pressure to get it moving and eventually pulled free

Opened the hook out a bit but still didn't break it, even the hook point didn't turn

Hi everyone, just posted this in another D rig post. But thought it may be of interest to some of you here as well in regards to the slip D rig.

I have some confidence issues with the slip D,

1. It really needs PVA tape or stick every cast as the supple D can twist and get tangled. Had this a few times now.

2. If there's a lot of fish disturbance on the spot or you get done, it can also cause the supple D to wrap and tangle or Just be unset and sit funny.

Have tied up this rig, just as a prototype which avoids the above issues but incorporates a stiff D instead. I guess slightly less hook bait movement and a little less separation (Maybe) However I think it may be worth a shot. Please feel free to give me some feedback on it.

I guess its a cross between a D rig and a Combi rig

Cheers

In reply to Post #21
I personally have not had any issues with the slip d, i slide about 2cm of 1mm silicone tubing, which holds it all in place.

If i was planning on using a d rig then i would use it straight through with no silicone and switch to mono or fluro for the material.

No doubt your rig would catch but its too over engineered imo and you would save time using something a little simpler.

Heres a link to the easiest way to tie a slip d, i think he uses 0.75mm but depends on what size hook u use,a bigger hook will require 1mm tubing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiRNsiDbL9U

In reply to Post #22
I was about to suggest looking at the Mike holly video from the esp channel, thats how I've tied my slip d for a while now, makes changing hooks etc so easy, can have a few spare hooklinks tied and just take a hook from the packet as and when required.

In reply to Post #23
Technically speaking the rig Mike Holly is using is a multirig not a slip D
You can't change the hook on a slip D

Was experimenting this eve with, what to do if felt I wanted extra separation on my slip Ds. Came up with a neat solution. Instead of using a mini ring swivel, use a large rig ring then use some old doubled up mono as the floss. Cut blob as usual, adds a good few mm between the bait and hook. You end up with a little ring of mono under the bait running through the rig ring.
Looks good (untested)

In reply to Post #25
Matthew Collins does this on a video I have seen,looks good 👍

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Ah yeh, seen he does a loop for his multi rig. Mine is very similar except i still used a rig ring. looks an idea worth exploring. Was thinking if ever using double bottom baits and long rig might want the extra few mm