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In reply to Post #18
Even the sinking stuff doesn’t sink very well so you would have to weigh it down somehow. It also has a reflective quality that makes it stick out like a sore thumb on the lakebed or through weed. I went over it on a boat when checking if my bait had been touched and stopped using it after seeing how blatant it is.
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anyone used arma kord as a chod leader?
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In reply to Post #1
Been my favourite rig for the past ten years , I don’t use it as much as I did but still absolutely deadly in the right situation over spreads of bait or singles ,they just can’t deal with it , prefer long running on leadcore leaders as opposed to naked , in conjunction with a mini heli safe and lightest lead in an get away with
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In reply to Post #7
I’ve caught a hell of a lot of fish too using chods , I’d be ultra confident using them in most situations , not just over chod and detritus
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In reply to Post #12
Exactly ,so there must be more to it than the leader setting the hook? Can't stand chods Tbh so of no importance to me either way . If it's that or nothing then Tbh I'd fish another spot rather than use a chod
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In reply to Post #13
I don't think it is the lead or leader that sets the hook, especially as you pointed out, with running leads.
Paternoster and running leads we tend to strike, and pull the hook in.
With any lead set-up the hook is pulled in and set as we tighten the line to the hook, and further during the fight.
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I personally don't think you need a lead to "set" the hook.
Plenty of fish are caught on running rigs which is my preferred method for most of my fishing.
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In reply to Post #10
I've never used a naked chod, as it's not something i'd have a great deal of confidence in being the most effective pick up > hooked fish rig tbf.
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In reply to Post #10
You have to balance the pop-up, I think the putty is weight enough to keep the hook in the mouth( the stiff curve also makes it hard to ejecting the hook).
I prefer leadcore personally, about 6 feet long...1 bead at the top, the other above the buffer/sillicone section thats separate's the lead from the hook. So fully sliding over the leadcore. 99% I fish it very low..using Nash chodlink 20lb and krimps, 2 inches max...
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In reply to Post #9
So what sets it when used naked if that's the case?
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In reply to Post #6
The point is, the weight of the leadcore/leader sets the hook, not the lead initially.
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In reply to Post #7
Do you vary the length of the chod depending on the type of bottom you're fishing over , and if so what's the shortest and longest you use ?
I use chods but nearly always over weed and around 3" from swivel to the eye of the hook.
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In reply to Post #6
If I tell you i have been using chods only for all my fishing for the last 3 years..on every type of bottom..yes, also clean hard gravel.
I dont know how many carp I had the last 3 years..😅
Rubbish....I dont think so.
its got allot of advantage's....never tangle's, always resets, can be presented with a very light lead, not fixed, so nothing to shake the hook out....
I do use it with corkballs and screws..
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In reply to Post #3
I would have to agree with Yonny, the chod rig is purposely used to fish over chod. The weight is never in contact with the fish until the rig slides and hits the upper bead or the weight at the bottom. Hence why I would use a fixed or bolt lead setup on a clear spot
I know helicopter rigs are gaining popularity though, however these are used for their anti-tangle features when fishing long.
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In reply to Post #1
I personally fish it with Korda's Heli leadcore system with a quick change chod section from Choice Rigs whenever I can. However your lake may have rules regarding leadcore or leaders etc. If I had to use a naked system I would use a heavy flurocarbon leader/mainline instead.
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