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In reply to Post #10
The thinking anglers top “naked beads” are really good.
Their lead core ones are rubbish though!
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In reply to Post #10
I tie a bit of pva tape just behind the bead which seems to stop this to an extent but it can be a pain if it takes more than one cast
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I've found that the no trace beads can often slip if I wrap the bait in paste on impact with the lake.
Any ideas for stopping the bead slipping or use another bead? I'm using 12lb tapered line (0.50) at the rig.
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In reply to Post #7
Leader bans....
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#8 23 Sept 2021 at 7.13pm | | | |
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I used to use a naked chod set up and after testing with tungsten tubing in the margins I immediately switched. I like the way the tubing pulls to the ground with a bit of slack line.
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#7 13 Sept 2021 at 8.48am | | | |
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In reply to Post #4
What’s the reasoning for wanting to use a mainline straight through?
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#6 13 Sept 2021 at 8.46am | | | |
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In reply to Post #5
Ah, just re-read my post, doesn’t say what I’m talking about. I was referring to hooklength not mainline. I’ve found a stiffer hooklength stopped the hook section wrapping around the mainline. Synchro will be fine in 15lb
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#5 13 Sept 2021 at 7.51am | | | |
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In reply to Post #1
I use naked helicopters where rules demand and have had no problems. I use Korda naked set up beads and either 15lb/20lb mainline or more usually a tapered mainline. Tangle free, easy and quick to set up. Go for it.
I certainly wouldn't be looking for a stiffer mainline as mentioned in one post. Absolutely no need.
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#4 12 Sept 2021 at 10.41pm | | | |
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In reply to Post #3
I use the avid lead free leader material for my helicopter rigs. Not had much joy to be honest, would I be better off using the helicopter set up with my main line straight through? I use 15lb esp synchro xt. Not sure what to do tbh
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In reply to Post #1
Have used them for chods and occasionally using “normal” rigs with. Found soft coated braid liked to sometimes tangle around the line. I’d suggest using a stiffer braid/mono hooklength if you’re not using a leader.
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In reply to Post #1
No mate. You’ll be fine. Hitting the clip as with all rigs helps aswell, but the set up in its very nature is pretty tangle proof
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Anyone used or recommend a naked helicopter rig? Will the absence of a leader or tubing cause tangles on the cast?
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