In reply to Post #13
I use a semi stiff coated braid but albright knot a stripped section to the chod section instead of using a swivel etc. As stated, hitting the clip correctly is critical so recast if at all unsure. You can actually watch a heli rig in the air if not fishing at extreme range. Check your top bead set up as these can come free and the rig flies high up the mainline when fishing naked and can create tangles. Other than that i find the rig tangle free in the main. Just like anything, attention to detail in the cast.
I use a semi stiff coated braid but albright knot a stripped section to the chod section instead of using a swivel etc. As stated, hitting the clip correctly is critical so recast if at all unsure. You can actually watch a heli rig in the air if not fishing at extreme range. Check your top bead set up as these can come free and the rig flies high up the mainline when fishing naked and can create tangles. Other than that i find the rig tangle free in the main. Just like anything, attention to detail in the cast.
In reply to Post #16
Cheers mate!
Cheers mate!
In reply to Post #1
I'm with Yonny, helicopter rigs can still tangle.
I won't use quicklinks, preferring to go back to tying my hooklink onto the swivel, which I think actually helps reduce tangles as it is slightly more rigid than a loop to quicklink.
If I'm using the rod as a rover, casting to showing fish rather than at a particular distance or even casting as far as I can, I won't be using a line clip.
I'm with Yonny, helicopter rigs can still tangle.
I won't use quicklinks, preferring to go back to tying my hooklink onto the swivel, which I think actually helps reduce tangles as it is slightly more rigid than a loop to quicklink.
If I'm using the rod as a rover, casting to showing fish rather than at a particular distance or even casting as far as I can, I won't be using a line clip.
In reply to Post #17
Another tip, if your good with judging range. Feather the line gently before it hits the water (my rod is to the side when I do this) and while it's going down pull back a little bit SLOWLY before it hits the bottom
Not sure what hook link material you are using either but I would avoid short soft braid ones
Another tip, if your good with judging range. Feather the line gently before it hits the water (my rod is to the side when I do this) and while it's going down pull back a little bit SLOWLY before it hits the bottom
Not sure what hook link material you are using either but I would avoid short soft braid ones
In reply to Post #19
Thanks mate, appreciate the tips! I will give that a try. I think it is in all honesty where I was so used to leadclips being a bit more forgiving, I need some more finesse in my casting.
Not using soft braid, using either stiff coated braid or fluoro.
It isn't a constant issue, I have been doing this through spring last year until now, it is more every now and again the tell tale kink in the hooklink, probably 1 in 15 casts. I have caught more fish through this time then previous seasons on lake so it is working, I just want to remove this kinked hooklink issue.
I am going to add a sleeve instead of a loop, and I am going to really concentrate on my casting style.
Thanks for all the tips gents!
Thanks mate, appreciate the tips! I will give that a try. I think it is in all honesty where I was so used to leadclips being a bit more forgiving, I need some more finesse in my casting.
Not using soft braid, using either stiff coated braid or fluoro.
It isn't a constant issue, I have been doing this through spring last year until now, it is more every now and again the tell tale kink in the hooklink, probably 1 in 15 casts. I have caught more fish through this time then previous seasons on lake so it is working, I just want to remove this kinked hooklink issue.
I am going to add a sleeve instead of a loop, and I am going to really concentrate on my casting style.
Thanks for all the tips gents!
In reply to Post #13
Gardener trick link 25lb . It's just a mono that I steam straight . I'm pretty sure it would work with any stiff or semi stiff rig material
Gardener trick link 25lb . It's just a mono that I steam straight . I'm pretty sure it would work with any stiff or semi stiff rig material
In reply to Post #21
Thanks - I have gone with a fluoro hooklink and longer sleeve to try, I think this combined with the casting 'focus' will solve it
Thanks - I have gone with a fluoro hooklink and longer sleeve to try, I think this combined with the casting 'focus' will solve it
I've been trying to get on board with helis as like the fact I can change to a chod easily if need be which suits a lot of my situations. I've been getting plenty of tangles and was thinking of moving over to a stiffer hook link material to see if that helps
In reply to Post #23
Look at Gemini Tackle, they will have all you need.
Look at Gemini Tackle, they will have all you need.
In reply to Post #23
I have been using stiff hooklinks, like fox illusion 0.50mm or Gardner, and an anti tangle sleeve, as suggested in the thread, and it is working really well. I caught a couple of really special fish doing this over the weekend, so thanks all for the advice
I have been using stiff hooklinks, like fox illusion 0.50mm or Gardner, and an anti tangle sleeve, as suggested in the thread, and it is working really well. I caught a couple of really special fish doing this over the weekend, so thanks all for the advice
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