carpoholic
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I have been using braid for 11 years and have always put a mono shock leader on as it gives you a bit of stretch under the rod tip.
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Rather than explain how to make them, which may confuse you why not try getting a rig book (fox do one) or pop onto the Korda site which has detailed pictures of rigs Korda rigs or look through the carp.com magazine entries over the last few months.
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If you do not want to use a manufactured plastic stop from the shops use dry sphagetti.
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Super specialists for floater work. Ashima 887 for snag fishing. ESP raptors for bottom baits Korda longshanks for pop-ups Owners for real stiff rigs. I don't believe one hook will perform all tasks
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The reason for using a mono shockleader is to give you an element of stretch to absorb the shock of casting big spods. I have seen others using straight braid having problems. It suits me and no need for a finger stool as well.
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Nothing more than a "pocket rocket". Best bet is to buy a dedicated spod rod about 4 1/2lb test curve will do it, a big pit / sea reel loaded with 30lb floating braid topped off with a 30lb mono shockleader.
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Steam is the best way, as you would with shrink tube. Hold it close to the steam under tension, after a few seconds take it away from the steam still under tension and leave it cool for 30 seconds. If you want to keep them straight place in a stiff rig wallet under tension or use a MCF rig twig.
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Korda did have a problem with their 4 seasons mesh and it was re-called from the shops and replaced. I fyou have a problem I belive all you have to do is return it from where you purchased it from for a replacement.
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Find your fish first and work your way through the list.
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You got it in one
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Not used myself as yet but look at this article in Carp.com Mag aligner
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You can't. Try a reverse combi rig with either a stainless ring or a swivel with ring attached.
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Smaller hooks (10) and 10lb Fluro if fishing clear areas.
