natty

I have noticed in all of the carp mags, that if people are fishing maggots (not on a Korda Klip), they tie on a small rig ring onto their braid, which they will then using bait floss or cotton tie on a bunch of maggots onto the rig ring. I was wondering why bother using a rig ring, why not just tie the maggots onto a standard loop in the end of the braid (like what you would put a hair stop through). As this would have less weight (because there would be no rig ring). ? Any ideas would be great

Thanks alot for the reply and useful photos, i'll give it a go

I want to start using flying backleads to keep the main line pinned down. I am currently using running rigs and don't plan to change. I am fishing small waters and don't need to cast more than about 30 yards. For my set up at the moment, I am threading on the lead (connected to a run rig big eye safety clip) onto my mainline, i then have a korda run rig rubber. Next, I have my hooklength tied on with a size 8 swivel which locks into the run rig rubber. On my hooklength i have a korda anti-tangle sleeve (to help prevent tangles). I have had no problems with tangles using this set up and therefore I don't really want to start using tubing or leaders on my mainline. Can I use flying backleads effectively without tubing or leaders with my current running rig set up? Any info would be great

On a couple of the waters I am fishing mono is the only hooklink allowed. I am currently just using the same line as I have got on my reel for the hooklengths (12lb Fox Soft Steel Mono). It has worked ok so far, but I am wondering if there are any better monos to use for my hooklengths (12lb would be ideal). Any suggestions would be great.

I want to have a go float fishing for carp at a local lake in the margins. Braid is banned, so I will be using mono. I am going to use float stops either side of the float to hold it in place. But I will need split shots to cock the float. Will the split shots damage the mono, if they will is there a way around it?

I've caught on a rabbit dropping before.

Does anyone know if there is anyway to present hemp on the hair? Would it be possible to thread the hemp onto some cotton via the use of a normal needle and then tie this in a little ball attached d-rig style? Also is the kryston bogey stuff any good?

I want to try out the new spicy chicken wafter boilies. What do you think would be the best rig to use them on?

Do you think it will damage a carp's mouth?

I am going to use 35lb quicksilver to fish for some carp and have the abrasion resistance to handle cats. Do you think that the quicksilver will spook the fish, as it looks quite big and also the colour?

What are your favourite baits for zigs? I just got some adjustable leger stops so am going to try them - that way i can easily adjust the hooklink length untill I find the fish.

Could you use a running rig for a zig rig or does it have to be semi-fixed? Thanks