crofty82

I was looking at a few rigs using hook beads and swivels instead of the normal hair rig and d rig. Has anyone found that using this kind a rig the bait presentation is any better or is there any negative effects for this. Basically i will use a micro swivel on the hook with a bead to stop and push the sivel through the bait and tie up with dental floss this is something im considering using when doing pop-ups. It seems very simple but just after peoples thoughts who may have used this kind of presentation. thanks crofty

If really concerned and want to use soft braid look at a two bait stringer. Look at feathering your cast just before impact not totally convinced though and agree with salokicnnodrog on this one baits dont sink quicker than leads. so this wil leave bait near lead all the time imo. But if only looking at single bait try a stiff material probably a coated material and strip back near the hook. Or use stiff rig material like stiff bristle filament or esp ghost.

I would also agree with long supple hooklenghts i use around 10-12inch. I also soak all my baits loose and ones on my rigs. This way it helps get alot more smell around. Dont be too afraid of being in the silt and thinking fish wont feed in it. Carp love mooching and feeding around the silt and even bury there faces in it when feeding

Surely a safezone leader from korda would be a suitable replacement. I am not 100% sure so dont slate me lol. Providing you make sure the beads are big enough so they pass over the weighted bits. I also agree with salokcinnodrog with the fashion alot of people follow it.

i am just wondering if anybody could tell me if they have used anchor rig tubing for the chod rig. i know there is a big debate on leadcore so i want to move away from using it and please i am not here to cook up another debate on leadcore either. If anybody has used anchor rig tubing did you occur any problems if so what alternatives is there.