Hi Chaps,
I have been pondering rigs etc. In light of my recent take which resulted in a hook pull.... it was using a terry Hearn bottom bait rig with the silicone tubing with double bottom baits..... i normally use y tried and trusted rigs and the TH rig is not amongst them, i used this rig as i wanted to be different and not many on the lake use big baits or double baits....this tactic worked cos i got the only run of the weekend...but it didn't get a proper hold which resulted in a hook pull....my first in a good while....
Do the majority on here use re setting rigs...
With rigs which use silicone tubing, yes when you reel in you can see if you have been done....but if you have been done,... you could have been fishing with an ineffective rig for a number of hours (depending how often you recast etc.) what are other people's thoughts on this.....
I have been pondering rigs etc. In light of my recent take which resulted in a hook pull.... it was using a terry Hearn bottom bait rig with the silicone tubing with double bottom baits..... i normally use y tried and trusted rigs and the TH rig is not amongst them, i used this rig as i wanted to be different and not many on the lake use big baits or double baits....this tactic worked cos i got the only run of the weekend...but it didn't get a proper hold which resulted in a hook pull....my first in a good while....
Do the majority on here use re setting rigs...
With rigs which use silicone tubing, yes when you reel in you can see if you have been done....but if you have been done,... you could have been fishing with an ineffective rig for a number of hours (depending how often you recast etc.) what are other people's thoughts on this.....
In reply to Post #1
I use silicone on the shank of the hook - although it won't reset if the silicone slides down the shank it basically becomes a standard hair rig which I am fine with. I find the hook holds great and very rarely (less than 1 in 25) loose a fish, always nailed in the bottom lip.
I use silicone on the shank of the hook - although it won't reset if the silicone slides down the shank it basically becomes a standard hair rig which I am fine with. I find the hook holds great and very rarely (less than 1 in 25) loose a fish, always nailed in the bottom lip.
In reply to Post #1
What size hook and bait were you using? Bigger hook could be the answer.
What size hook and bait were you using? Bigger hook could be the answer.
Bottom bait rigs will not re-set. And one lost fish is not enough to change rigs.
If you want a re-set rig, try a wafter or pop-up eg multi-rig.
If you want a re-set rig, try a wafter or pop-up eg multi-rig.
In reply to Post #4
I agree.
I agree.
In reply to Post #1
I think I remember Terry Hearn explaining the rig mechanics and that you might need to experiment with the actual rig length for it to become more effective.
I think I remember Terry Hearn explaining the rig mechanics and that you might need to experiment with the actual rig length for it to become more effective.
In reply to Post #2
I use a size 6 cryogen gripper with a 16mm bottom bait generally.
I use a size 6 cryogen gripper with a 16mm bottom bait generally.
In reply to Post #1
Maybe lengthen the hair / hook link.
Maybe lengthen the hair / hook link.
In reply to Post #7
If you want to use a bottom bait, use a stiffer hooklink to help-re set (but nothing like a pop-up would) and a short hair
If you want to use a bottom bait, use a stiffer hooklink to help-re set (but nothing like a pop-up would) and a short hair
In reply to Post #9
A simple Thinklink/ Flouro bottom bait D rig set up on a helicopter using the Thinking Anglers double ring swivels will always reset and thanks to mounting the bait on a D you dont have to worry about the hook silicone being moved out of place
A simple Thinklink/ Flouro bottom bait D rig set up on a helicopter using the Thinking Anglers double ring swivels will always reset and thanks to mounting the bait on a D you dont have to worry about the hook silicone being moved out of place
In reply to Post #1
Happy to use a SlipD with a bottom bait and have done with success. It out fishes the Claw Rig or as some people call it the Terry Hearn bottom bait rig
Happy to use a SlipD with a bottom bait and have done with success. It out fishes the Claw Rig or as some people call it the Terry Hearn bottom bait rig
In reply to Post #2
Just started using this rig myself and had no issues aswell, all hooked nicely in the bottom lip.
Just started using this rig myself and had no issues aswell, all hooked nicely in the bottom lip.