[combi rig]

what is the best rig to use when use in a snowman? sorry about all the questions im just trying to learn lol.

 

chris

 

I normally just use a standard hair rig or a blow back rig. Never been into complicated rigs.

[What are the best hooks ?]

Been using the Gamakatsu ones mainly but might change over to fox arma soon, they do look rather deadly.

[how low would you go!]

Have only ever used hooks from 6-10 for carp fishing. My PB was caught on the size 10

 

Although as said already, different companys are sized different and the ones im using at the moment are by the looks of it one size bigger than say korda for example.

[blue circle cement works]

Wow just saw that snoasis. Should be good, bet it's expensive as well

[linear lakes tip hints and baits]

If you end up fishing St johns which is the busiest one of the lot I'd say. Be sure to bring lots of spod mix because they really react well to it. Very pressured water and it's hard to get any swims let alone the one you want. I just got lucky someone was leaving the point swim just as i arrived

 

Can't really say much about the tactics on that lake because i've only fished it once but gravel bars and silt drop off points work well. Was a fair bit of weed out there when i fished it so had to spend a while with the marker.

 

I also have fished Oxlease lake which is again highly pressured. Small pva bags in the middle seem to work. But i think that's because most of the swims on that lake only have open water in front of them

[Beginner question - running rig?]

Sorry joey, I'm going to slightly disagree with you on this one. If you're just starting out and don't quite understand the different set ups I would advise against using the Korda stuff. Many people often push the tail rubbers of a safety clip on too far and end up with a death rig effectively. I'm not saying that you'd do this mdjones, but until you are familiar with specific tackle I'd stay clear.

 

A simple running rig will get you going. It's safe and simple. Try this....

 

Thread your lead onto your mainline (either straight on or with a snap swivel). Thread a rubber bead onto your mainline next, this will act as a buffer so that your lead won't damage your knot. Tie your mainline to a swivel. On the other end of your mainline attach your hooklink. Try and use a hooklink that is of a lower breaking strain than your mainline, hopefully if there is a breakage it will be your hooklink and the fish will be trainling just an inch or two of line. Hopefully someone can dig out a diagram to clarify what I'm trying to explain.

 

You don't need any tubing with this set up and in my experience you get screaming runs with a running rig. Fish it with slack or semi-slack lines and you've got a system that many very very experience anglers fish with and it simple and safe.

 

Once you've done a bit of reading and your comfortable with other rig components you can try them out.

 

Hmm yeah i suppose your right. But I thought the lead clip pack included detailed instructions that made it hard to set it up wrong, But i haven't brought one so just a guess. Plus i hate running rigs

[Beginner question - running rig?]

Ah right okay. If that'd be the best to start with then its better using that then. I've seen them, but where would you use the tubing that comes with them. Is it the korda lead clip action pack that your talking about. Something like that anyway

 

Yes mate, it's called the korda lead clip action pack. Think it contains 5 whole rig components so 5 of each part which is tubing/rubbers/clips(with swivel inserted). You just simply thread the tubing onto your mainline. Thread it through the rubber and tie it onto the swivel in the clip. Connect your hooklink onto the swivel on the front of the clip pop your lead on and your ready to go. In the case of a snap off the lead will come free from the clip. It will also come free if your fish gets snagged during the fight which can help you land a fish you otherwise may of lost. Sounds a bit complicated but im sure with the instructions on the pack it's a diddle Only issue though is if your mainline is old and twisted the tubing will be a pain to thread on. But it's probably time to replace it if it's in such a bad way

 

https://forum.carp.com/carp-forum/viewtopic.php?t=37603 a diagram of the rig

[Beginner question - running rig?]

Hello there mate

 

To be honest if your still unsure about the rigs used in carp fishing at the moment I'd suggest looking at the Korda starter lead clip packs. Fish safe method if you follow the simple instructions and will probably get better hook ups.

 

Very simple to start with and im sure you will be able to buy the parts individually afterwards and set it up yourself (works out cheaper).

 

On a side note you don't have to use rig tubing on a running rig or any rig for that point. Although some anglers don't i prefer to use it as i feel it's better for the fish.

[best knot for tying swivel to coated braid?]

I always use a loop knot as it's how i attach all my hooklinks anyway, and as said it gives movement.