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Link for bansheee http://www.fishtec.co.uk/online.cfm/carp-rods/tf-gear-banshee-stalker-rod/40/yes/59363

Thanks for info jules and zammo......just seen TF gear do a short stalking rod called Banshee they seem only sell them in pairs but on eBay they are sold individually at £29 ......anyone used these.? I have read this morning they are cut down blanks. I have built many rods but these seem to fit the bill and save the hassle of messing. Would like a full cork butt section but in this day of off the shelf buying from tackle shops may be more hassle than its worth. When I first started carp fishing you could only buy blanks and build them yourself which is much more satisfying.

I am fishing a lovely syndicate lake at the moment that has dug out pegs in beautiful,miles from anywhere, surroundings. thing is the owner (not a fisherman) allows no cutting of trees reeds ect..... Quite right it's a littltle paradise of 8 acres. The thing is its becoming increasing hard to cast a 12ft rod because of the trees above the swims. I think it's best Left that way and have to adapt to the situation. I have been skint for ages so can't afford new rod so was thinking of cutting down a few 12 ft rods to 8-10ft. I have 3x. 2.5lb rods only kept as spares for kids but never use them and am thinking of chopping them,cutting 2-3ft off the butt section. Obviously the fugi reel grip will not fit. Can you get smaller diameter ? has anyone any input in chopping down rods?

I have tried to search views using search bar but so many to trawl through. Simple question Why is it so popular to tie pop ups on to rigs/hooks when a hair does the does just as well and is much easier to thread on a hair. I understand making a hole through a popup can reduce its buoyancy over time but it a very long time in my experience and depends on the bait. I have left popups out 24hours on a hair and had no problems….am I missing something?

iambunn I would love to go, but issues are time, me and my mate getting holidays at same time and availability. Looks like a well run water. maybe I will explore more and convince wife it will be good for my health

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Does anyone know what make the run rig rings are that Moorsey uses on his run rig video on his web site http://www.moorlandfisheries.co.uk . They look ideal because you can you cut the swivel off the bomb and it clips in and can release if it gets snagged.

Thanks for insights. I don't like tubing and prefer mono straight through to hook length swivel with a running rig, as long as there are no bars ect..., I too see no problem with scales being lifted I think its more important not to use these really thin braids for hooklengths that can cause a terrible mess to carps mouth and sides of head.Can't argue with the baliff though

I am going to start fishing a lake were no leadcore leaders ect.. are allowed and you must use tubing of at least 18 inches to protect the carps flanks. I normally use running rigs and was thinking that if the carp swam towards the angler wouldnt the tubing cause a lot of resistance, or at least more than just using Mono main line, because the tubing would have to bend at an angle. I am thinking of using the Rig Marole micro freefall tubing Any thoughts on this? Also is there much evidence that mono lifts scales carp when not tubed?

Steve If the book is as good as your review then it must be a masterpiece to be coveted. I shall search for a copy, a second hand copy that may give it an authentic feel. I will save it for those long and lonely winter nights on the bank.

I have just looked on the korum and the Solar web cataloques and can see nothing like them. I think the ones I am using are great and perfect for the lake I am on at present.......well if I could....flippin ice I am able to switch my rig from semi fixed to a running one with a slack line in seconds. Great for following fish that venture out of the snags.

I have tried to search for information on these but struggling to find anything on here. I have found these great. You can use them so that the lead pulls of the sleeve with very little resistance then they act like a running rig. Can anyone see any problems with them? I have been using them with sinking tubing as opposed to leadcore and found them very versatile, any comments? http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/Tackle-And-Bait-Reviews/fox_safety_sleeves.html edit. bother!....I am not sure if the above link is against the rules....please tell me if it is and accept my apologies.. I am really keen to get opinions on these safety rigs as they seem to be great as they are running or semi fixed and sometimes both.

I don’t see it as being “unlucky” I just want what’s best for the Carp and as I am joining this new syndicate I took note of the desired methods. At the AGM it was stressed that members should be self policing but new members may get spot checked by the bailiffs, which I think is fair enough. I am keen to continue using this water for a long while. I just don’t have confidence in the safety clip type rigs and prefer either the Fox safety sleeves (because they can be used as running or bolt style rig) or the Chod/Helicopter style setup. I just could not remember how to assemble the Helicopter/Chod style rig that ejects the lead on a take. The anglers above have refreshed my memory but without wanting to split a gnats hair could anyone give me a detailed breakdown of individual components used? I can already feel Nick breathing down my neck .......but I have done a lot of searching

Thank you so much 666's drawing is exactly what I was after I seem to remember having to take the plastic insert out if the inline lead then I think you have a swivel on the leadcore to push into the top of the lead. Then a swivel in the end loop of the leadcore that pushes into the bottom end. So when you have a take the top swivel pops out (as noted by Tucker...thanks) followed by the bottom end thus lead is ejected. So the net result is you are playing the fish in a straight line because the hooklink travels to the end of the rig and is stopped by the last swivel. Can anyone remember which mag that was in last year? Thanks everyone

I am in need of a reminder of the exact way to construct a rig that ejects the lead. I have spent some time searching on here and Googling but cannot find what I need. I must have read about it somewhere.......... maybe in mags or on the net. Basically I am fishing a new lake from next week and this syndicate water is surrounded by Norfolk reeds and other weed beds. At the AGM I attended they were very keen on pressing the value of using ultra safe rigs as some fish were lost due to Carp being tethered. Interestingly they experimented last year by banning barbed hooks but have done a complete turnaround after discovering that the fish suffered more mouth damage during this period. They have advocated using safety clips but impressed upon us that the components should not be pushed home too far so that the lead is always ejected on a take. The thing is I would like to use the helicopter/chod style rigs but have forgotten how to present it to let the lead eject when snagged. 18 months ago I was using such a rig but cannot for the life of me remember how to make such a rig. It was a helicopter rig with the inline lead somehow fastened to the end of the leadcore but as soon as any pressure from Mr Carp the lead would come off. Can anyone throw me a link with diagrams?