In reply to Post #14
Thanks. I don't think its anything like the mechano rig, it's just a hinge rig but you change the hook
Thanks. I don't think its anything like the mechano rig, it's just a hinge rig but you change the hook
In reply to Post #16
Stiff boom section, stiff hooklink section forming a D for quick change of the hook, rig ring swivel or bait screw, it's pretty close I'd say, apart from the two beads either side of the hook eye and the way you have attached it to the ring swivel the mechano rig is essentially a stiff hinge rig.
Stiff boom section, stiff hooklink section forming a D for quick change of the hook, rig ring swivel or bait screw, it's pretty close I'd say, apart from the two beads either side of the hook eye and the way you have attached it to the ring swivel the mechano rig is essentially a stiff hinge rig.
In reply to Post #17
Similar of course.
The mecano rig is basically a bottom bait version of a stiff hinge rig, bent hook rig, whatever.
Essentially the same a noodle rig, but allowing to change the hook. I prefer a combi version as opposed to mecano, but it is the same thing.
Similar of course.
The mecano rig is basically a bottom bait version of a stiff hinge rig, bent hook rig, whatever.
Essentially the same a noodle rig, but allowing to change the hook. I prefer a combi version as opposed to mecano, but it is the same thing.
In reply to Post #18
although Mark does mention he also uses it for pop-ups without the aggressive angle behind the crimp.
although Mark does mention he also uses it for pop-ups without the aggressive angle behind the crimp.
In reply to Post #19
In which case it is a stiff hinge rig.
In which case it is a stiff hinge rig.
In reply to Post #20
Million per cent confidence in this rig right now.
Million per cent confidence in this rig right now.
In reply to Post #20
And caught me a 35 linear & repeat 37 mirror from my syndicate a few weeks ago, the 35 linear is the reason for joining back in 2014.
And caught me a 35 linear & repeat 37 mirror from my syndicate a few weeks ago, the 35 linear is the reason for joining back in 2014.
I'll throw this into the mix although I fish it with only a small area of uncoated braid and putty mounted round the knot
In reply to Post #23
Yes I like that alot
Yes I like that alot
In reply to Post #23
Yep thats it, but for a bottom bait I give the end of the stiff section (wherre the knot is) a bend like a kicker and I use a wide gape or longshank hook so the d rig is locked in place.
Yep thats it, but for a bottom bait I give the end of the stiff section (wherre the knot is) a bend like a kicker and I use a wide gape or longshank hook so the d rig is locked in place.
In reply to Post #23
I thought this is what we were talking about with the hinged multi rig all along. This is what I use but the putty is over the knot with the uncoated section behind that and as mentioned a hook bead on the hook to trap the loop in place. On hard bottoms ill over weight the pop up. Produces some real solid hook holds.
I thought this is what we were talking about with the hinged multi rig all along. This is what I use but the putty is over the knot with the uncoated section behind that and as mentioned a hook bead on the hook to trap the loop in place. On hard bottoms ill over weight the pop up. Produces some real solid hook holds.
In reply to Post #26
I tried using a hook bead but still didn't really like it. I changed over from 20lb Mouthtrap to 30lb TA Recoil and it behaves much better. No chance of the D moving now. And if you give the rig a good tug, pulling the micro ring swivel down to the eye, it makes a handy kink in the D that looks really good. I'll give it a go this weekend. Thank for all the advice.
I tried using a hook bead but still didn't really like it. I changed over from 20lb Mouthtrap to 30lb TA Recoil and it behaves much better. No chance of the D moving now. And if you give the rig a good tug, pulling the micro ring swivel down to the eye, it makes a handy kink in the D that looks really good. I'll give it a go this weekend. Thank for all the advice.
In reply to Post #26
Probably makes no difference in the real world but theoretically in terms of mechanics for a pop-up version I prefer having a supple bit between the weight and the stiff bit, this is what replaces the swivel in allowing the curved stiff part to spin.
Probably makes no difference in the real world but theoretically in terms of mechanics for a pop-up version I prefer having a supple bit between the weight and the stiff bit, this is what replaces the swivel in allowing the curved stiff part to spin.
In reply to Post #1
To stop it slipping use either a short length of silicon tubing or one of the many Kickers. They're resistive enough to stop the loop closing on a cast, but, will often close if you "get done" - or at least that's my belief.
You can easily change the hook by sliding the kicker of silicon tubing off.
Also, an alternative to using an Albright - you can use a boom section with a small ring crimped on, or Gemini do some booms with small rings fused on the end for attaching short braided loops for multi-rigs
To stop it slipping use either a short length of silicon tubing or one of the many Kickers. They're resistive enough to stop the loop closing on a cast, but, will often close if you "get done" - or at least that's my belief.
You can easily change the hook by sliding the kicker of silicon tubing off.
Also, an alternative to using an Albright - you can use a boom section with a small ring crimped on, or Gemini do some booms with small rings fused on the end for attaching short braided loops for multi-rigs
In reply to Post #29
re the Gemini booms for this rig, ive recently been using them. massively impressed with them and makes tying them up even easier.
re the Gemini booms for this rig, ive recently been using them. massively impressed with them and makes tying them up even easier.