Just interested in getting an idea of the approximate diameter of foam other people are using for your zig rigs.
I've previously been using foam that is around 10mm diameter but just today received a zig foam kit from Bank Tackle and the foam is only 6mm o/d.
Seems a bit small to me compared to what i've been using.
What do you reckon?
I've previously been using foam that is around 10mm diameter but just today received a zig foam kit from Bank Tackle and the foam is only 6mm o/d.
Seems a bit small to me compared to what i've been using.
What do you reckon?
In reply to Post #1
Sounds about right mate, I saw the Fox one yesterday and that's the same size as the one you've bought.
Sounds about right mate, I saw the Fox one yesterday and that's the same size as the one you've bought.
In reply to Post #2
Ok thanks for your reply.
That might explain why im not catching anything on what i was using before?
Ok thanks for your reply.
That might explain why im not catching anything on what i was using before?
In reply to Post #3
No worries mate. Give them a go, I'll be doing that soon
No worries mate. Give them a go, I'll be doing that soon
In reply to Post #3
the usual zig foam is quite small and refined, but I've heard of people catching on whopping great chunks of foam and size 4 hooks!
the usual zig foam is quite small and refined, but I've heard of people catching on whopping great chunks of foam and size 4 hooks!
Fake corn, 12mm pop ups, bits of Cork, fake dog biscuits, zig bugs, critters and different coloured foam. All work at different times. Try them all.
In reply to Post #6
Yes. I've only really used pop ups and foam.
Will try some different offerings also this year to try and up my game.
Yes. I've only really used pop ups and foam.
Will try some different offerings also this year to try and up my game.
Regarding safety systems, many places do not want fixed rigs. To my understanding a fixed rig is where the lead is connected/tied directly to mainline therefore no way for the lead to unclip or eject.
How does one get around this with zig fishing? The lead is tied directly to with no way of ejecting the lead, from video tutorials I have seen. Or, should a lead clip be used for zigs as well?
TIA
How does one get around this with zig fishing? The lead is tied directly to with no way of ejecting the lead, from video tutorials I have seen. Or, should a lead clip be used for zigs as well?
TIA
In reply to Post #8
Lead clip
Lead clip
In reply to Post #9
Thanks for confirming.
I'm about to join a lake as a member. A rule states not to use foam for zig rigs. So what else can you use that floats and isn't plastic or foam?
Thanks for confirming.
I'm about to join a lake as a member. A rule states not to use foam for zig rigs. So what else can you use that floats and isn't plastic or foam?
In reply to Post #10
Do they mean the disolving pva foam nuggets?
How about cut down bright popups?
Do they mean the disolving pva foam nuggets?
How about cut down bright popups?
In reply to Post #10
Cork
Cork
In reply to Post #10
Proper Job Pop Ups, Black Beauties in 11mm
Proper Job Pop Ups, Black Beauties in 11mm
In reply to Post #10
I make my zig baits from my own pop up mix. Usually do a one egg mix, then halve it; one mix then gets yellow dye, the other black. I tend to only sweeten the baits and don't bother with flavours. I roll out small pop ups of 8 to 10mm and then when I use them, just cut each one in half to get a yellow top and black lower half. Caught me fish everywhere I use them. Very simple and frankly zig fishing isn't complicated, so why do people try and make it complicated baffles me.
I make my zig baits from my own pop up mix. Usually do a one egg mix, then halve it; one mix then gets yellow dye, the other black. I tend to only sweeten the baits and don't bother with flavours. I roll out small pop ups of 8 to 10mm and then when I use them, just cut each one in half to get a yellow top and black lower half. Caught me fish everywhere I use them. Very simple and frankly zig fishing isn't complicated, so why do people try and make it complicated baffles me.
In reply to Post #8
In lines are no problem and I think less inclined to tangle if used right. Tail rubber on top of the lead. Anti tangle sleeve below the lead. Set it up drop off if you like.
In lines are no problem and I think less inclined to tangle if used right. Tail rubber on top of the lead. Anti tangle sleeve below the lead. Set it up drop off if you like.