crusian

What are peoples opinions on whether to tie a Ring Swivel on the end of your hook length or tie a loop onto a normal swivel ? .
 
Ta .
 

I use both a ring swivel or a loop knot tied to the swivel, if is simply a case of which I grab when I grab a combi rig out the rig bin.
 
I only use a ring swivel, with the rig tied to the ring, for combi-links. I am happy to tie a loop knot on combi rigs as well.
For braid and coated braid, I think that the braid is supple enough to allow enough movement, but with combi-rigs I want a loop or ring for the added movement.
 
If on very rare occasions I use a silt or chod rig, then obviously the ring end of the swivel is on the tubing I use and the rig on the other.
 
I don't often get tangles, and on many occasions I fish without tubing. A run ring sliding up and down the mainline, then two rubber beads protecting the mainline to swivel knot and to stop the run ring sliding over the swivel, or run ring on tubing, and the tubing pushed into a buffer bead.
It also helps that I cast out with PVA bags, stringers or mesh every cast, that prevents most tangles, but even without it, I am sure my rigs are tangle free.
 
I always tie a fresh rig onto the mainline, I do not use quick links, I don't like them, I have seen too many lost fish down to them, and I have lost fish myself down to them, and I don't do stick mixes as such. I attach a PVA mesh bag by the simple means of an overhand knot around the mainline or tubing above the run ring, and then the hook point pushed through the mesh.

Hello NM
 
A bit late joining the thread    .
 
You expect The Spanish Inquisition , but not that Tarquin's a girl ! .
 
Also I thought it was " the Dove from above " , not " the soppy Dove directly below …... making a nest in a food bowl " .
 

Hi NM
 
Had to look up Albert Pierrepoint ! .
 
I drink Goats' milk , but fortunately the hair I've still got I'm hanging on to .
 
Yes my wife has a GSOH , even though she's a Chelsea fan , but she comes from Kings Cross so I know not to mess with her   .

Hello NM
 
My wife's home now , and she's explained Tarquins' name   .

Well you got your wish Tim , but you seemed to know Fat Sam was going before it was announced .
 
A serious question as I'm not an Iron , but Spurs fan ; why did  West Ham supporters hate Fat Sam - was it because he didn't let West Ham play the way West Ham traditionally played ? .
 
   

Hello Dan 
 
Have you looked on line at Suffolk Water Park ? .
 
I've never fished it myself , but I used to work with a fella who booked Jacobs Creek for himself , his wife and a friend .
The lady lost a few , apparently due to her not being physically able to pump the carp up in the water and quickly away from all the weed .
I think my friend was offered a free , or maybe heavily discounted , 2nd visit due to the struggles they had with the weed .
Has the weed been treated / if this  Summer is rubbish will there be much weed growth ? - sorry I don't know .
I may well see if I can have a look around the Traditional Lake , as I am not confident on fishing the main lake with the big boys ! .
 
Nick seems to have up to date information on SWP , maybe he'll be along later .