Guys.
Have always been a bit of an in and out carp fisherman. But this season I'm going to try some single pop-ups on a tricky weedy lake early season. Would a chod be my best bet, and if this is so what material for the leader, fluorocarbon or a lead free option. As a lead free option is soft, is that an advantage or not in low weed? I've some 20lb fluro already.
As most of you can tie the hook part but as I will not need many I might buy some ready made. Thoughts please guys.
Thanks all. Rich.
Have always been a bit of an in and out carp fisherman. But this season I'm going to try some single pop-ups on a tricky weedy lake early season. Would a chod be my best bet, and if this is so what material for the leader, fluorocarbon or a lead free option. As a lead free option is soft, is that an advantage or not in low weed? I've some 20lb fluro already.
As most of you can tie the hook part but as I will not need many I might buy some ready made. Thoughts please guys.
Thanks all. Rich.
In reply to Post #1
The chod is not faultless or low riding (low sitting?) imo buddy.
If you can find clear(er) spots then you're better of with a hinge, multi or ronnie imo. Chods are good for when you have no choice but to fish right into the weed.
Bear in mind "early season" (I assume you mean spring?) will see less weed.
The chod is not faultless or low riding (low sitting?) imo buddy.
If you can find clear(er) spots then you're better of with a hinge, multi or ronnie imo. Chods are good for when you have no choice but to fish right into the weed.
Bear in mind "early season" (I assume you mean spring?) will see less weed.
In reply to Post #1
There is no such thing as a faultless rig imo, and of the pop up rigs about I'd say the chod or ronnie are the 2 more flawed ones. If it's early season then the weed most likely won't be too bad, so a simple multi will be perfect
There is no such thing as a faultless rig imo, and of the pop up rigs about I'd say the chod or ronnie are the 2 more flawed ones. If it's early season then the weed most likely won't be too bad, so a simple multi will be perfect
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What do you see as the flaws to the ronnie/spinner jobby Ian?
What do you see as the flaws to the ronnie/spinner jobby Ian?
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Poor hook holds mainly mate, must admit I've only had a little dabble with it myself though. Never really found the need to get away from the multi tbh
Poor hook holds mainly mate, must admit I've only had a little dabble with it myself though. Never really found the need to get away from the multi tbh
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I struggled with dodgy hook holds when I first used it but had another go a couple of years later with bigger hooks (2s and 4s) and it seemed to fix the problem. I struggle to explain why that was tbh. I've been using it ever since after using the hinge almost exclusively for 20 odd years. I rate it mate.
I struggled with dodgy hook holds when I first used it but had another go a couple of years later with bigger hooks (2s and 4s) and it seemed to fix the problem. I struggle to explain why that was tbh. I've been using it ever since after using the hinge almost exclusively for 20 odd years. I rate it mate.
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Yeah I know lots do, but like I said I'm a huge fan of the multi, it's been brilliant for me so I've not found the need to change. I might have a play about with the ronnie on a runs water one day, but not at the minute. Not playing about with my rigs when I'm hopefully back after a rather nice lin you know all about.. That's no place for experimenting
Yeah I know lots do, but like I said I'm a huge fan of the multi, it's been brilliant for me so I've not found the need to change. I might have a play about with the ronnie on a runs water one day, but not at the minute. Not playing about with my rigs when I'm hopefully back after a rather nice lin you know all about.. That's no place for experimenting
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Grateful guys, but can you answer any of the other questions in the post please?
Grateful guys, but can you answer any of the other questions in the post please?
In reply to Post #9
Would a chod be my best bet
Only if you cannot find spots to present properly on mate.
what material for the leader, fluorocarbon or a lead free option
Up to you, I would prefer leadcore or leadless if rules allowed. I even go for a nice beefy mono leader over fluoro but that's just me, not a massive fluoro fan.
As a lead free option is soft, is that an advantage or not in low weed?
Imo it's an advantage over any substrate, but loads of people use fluoro so it can't be all bad.
as I will not need many I might buy some ready made. Thoughts please guys.
Again, your call. I'd not use a ready made rig if you paid me. Imagine losing the biggun on one, you'd shoot yourself lol.
Would a chod be my best bet
Only if you cannot find spots to present properly on mate.
what material for the leader, fluorocarbon or a lead free option
Up to you, I would prefer leadcore or leadless if rules allowed. I even go for a nice beefy mono leader over fluoro but that's just me, not a massive fluoro fan.
As a lead free option is soft, is that an advantage or not in low weed?
Imo it's an advantage over any substrate, but loads of people use fluoro so it can't be all bad.
as I will not need many I might buy some ready made. Thoughts please guys.
Again, your call. I'd not use a ready made rig if you paid me. Imagine losing the biggun on one, you'd shoot yourself lol.
In reply to Post #10
Multi rig is a firm favourite for me. Highly underrated, highly versatile, have used it as long as 2 foot long fishing in weed with the bead to my rotary rig a foot up the leader. Worth having a go, has tricked me some very old big rare carp over the years.
Multi rig is a firm favourite for me. Highly underrated, highly versatile, have used it as long as 2 foot long fishing in weed with the bead to my rotary rig a foot up the leader. Worth having a go, has tricked me some very old big rare carp over the years.
Definitely the Ronny for me. I did have the hook pull problem but went from 6s to 4s and it completely cured it. Went from loosing 3 outa 5 to loosing 1 in 15 takes
In reply to Post #1
I'd try a multi rig with braid and a big (#4) hook and leadcore if allowed.
As lonv as you always test your figs first if doesn't matter who made them, the main players have reputations to uphold.
I'd try a multi rig with braid and a big (#4) hook and leadcore if allowed.
As lonv as you always test your figs first if doesn't matter who made them, the main players have reputations to uphold.
In reply to Post #1
Regardless of how many recommendations you get here I'd suggest not deciding what rig you're going to use months in advance of fishing. Especially at a new lake you are not familiar with. Tailor your rig to the situation you are faced with. As Yonny said, the weed is unlikely to be up until mid May, weather dependant.
A rotary rig and most pop up rigs will present fairly well on the majority of substrates. Simply push the top bead up to suit.
Regardless of how many recommendations you get here I'd suggest not deciding what rig you're going to use months in advance of fishing. Especially at a new lake you are not familiar with. Tailor your rig to the situation you are faced with. As Yonny said, the weed is unlikely to be up until mid May, weather dependant.
A rotary rig and most pop up rigs will present fairly well on the majority of substrates. Simply push the top bead up to suit.
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You're spot on Tom.
You're spot on Tom.