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  1. Dropping fish in first 10 seconds

    in UK Rig Tying

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    17 hours ago, ouchthathurt said:

    Did you find that the majority of hook pulls came to the chod rigs? The chod rig can produce hook pulls with the mega short hook length with a heavy lead swinging around so close. Is the chod fixed or free running on the line? There is a school of thought that a free running chod may prick the fish but may not drive the hook home fully. Have you tried lengthening or shortening the boom section on a hinged stiff rig? 

    Normally with stiff hinge rig, sometimes choddie. I use chod length with aggressive curve and loop knot. Have started using longer booms (14 inches). Straight point hooks.

  2. How many boilies?

    in UK Carp Fishing

    Posted

    Not an exact number. Depends on your lake, session length, stock size etc...

    If you are going to use larger quantities then put them in 1-2 days before you fish if you can. Then start of with 7-10 baits per rod and add a little and often and work your way into your session. 

    In winter use more crumb and liquids. Make the crumb mix damp so its stick together but still easily falls apart. Bit like a crumbly cake.

  7. Dropping fish in first 10 seconds

    in UK Rig Tying

    Posted

    Hey all,

    I've lost a lot of fish this year, which I do not have a history for. I normally use Stiff Hinge rig or Chod as my lake has fair bit of weed plus silty bottom. It is also shallow (2-6ft). I have been sharpening hooks up more by taking the point down and definitely pricking fish more often.

    BUT, when I pick up the rod after a take the fish is lost 5-10 seconds later.

    So my question is, is it the rig? Soft mouths? Is it the way the fish feed in shallow water whereby they do not tilt as much? Or am I over thinking it?

  10. Anyone had proper job pop ups?

    in UK Bait and Bait Making

    Posted

    On 17/04/2018 at 16:34, Carp123_0 said:

    I want reviews on there pop ups 

    I normally fish with multi rig 

    i know there ment to be really buoyant I normally fish 15mm on multi rig 

    just want to know if there 15mm will be ok for this I don’t mind putting on a AAA shot or a SSG to pin it down 

    Get the 13mm for multi rig with size 4 hook. Works fine for me.

  12. Boilie Mix

    in UK Bait and Bait Making

    Posted

    On 07/01/2020 at 16:28, scalehunter said:

    Hi All, 

    decided i would like to try making my own boilies, so was looking for some tips on what type of base mixes to use, is there a "cant fail" base mix i can try to start off with before i start experimenting? 

    any advice/links to other sites/forums would be greatly apperciated!

    tight lines 

    I used to roll bait and found main line base mixes really easy to use as they really mill them down fine. Baits direct sell them by the bucket 10kg. Then you can customise. I rolled Activ 8 and added garlic.

  14. Winter particles for spod mix

    in UK Bait and Bait Making

    Posted

    On 17/08/2020 at 11:49, elmoputney said:

    Ho ho ho

    We're starting to get to that time of year again, soon be Christmas and all that, 🎅🎅

    Which particles would you include in your yuletide spod mix,? 

    If it's anything like the last couple of years it may still be mild, so I was thinking trickle a bit of particle in regularly and try and keep them moving 

    My mix so far I think hemp, groats, sweetcorn, maples, and maybe some crushed nuts and a few 12mm boilies, 

    What is your winter spod mix? 

     

     

    Boilie crumb/chops, liquids and pellet. Also gonna try frozen bloodworm soon.

  21. Softer boilies

    in UK Bait and Bait Making

    Posted

    I think softer boilies are way better. If they are hard then their leakage would surely be lower. Good soft baits would include anything from Sticky or CCMoore. Mistral Belachan and Shrimp is another nice soft bait. Baits with coarser ingredients tend to be more leaky and softer.

  23. Fluorocarbon Mainlines

    in Carp Fishing Tackle and Equipment

    Posted

    Hi all,

    I was considering a switch to sinking braid mainline to get better lead feel down and better bite indication but braid is not allowed on my water. I have been using Gardner GTHD line which is a low stretch mono and I have no problems with is whatsoever. BUT, would a fluorocarbon be the next best thing to braid or should I consider other low stretch monos? I see the technology for fluorocarbons has got better and looking at the Ultima Power Carp lines.

    Just wondering what peoples thoughts are with my query or if they could make any recommendations?

    Thanks - Ed

  24. North suffolk waters

    in UK Venues and Where to Fish

    Posted

    Thanks. Having two small children I am probably limited to day ticket for the time being. I live in Norfolk and most of the better waters in norfolk are syndicate so just looking further south.

     

    Just looking for waters with plenty of 20's and good chance of a thirty. Have spent a bit of time on Swangey lakes in Norfolk but just looking for a change.

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