crusian

I used something like that, actually a mix of a Multi-rig, Hinge and a 360 with Gardner Stiff Link.
The boom section was Kryston Snakeskin, but instead of the hinge or multi section being tied to the mini swivel, it went through the ring doubled over with a counterweight held in place under the swivel with the link being knotted and lighter tagged.
It produced a couple of uncaught fish from spots by the edge of the weed with bright pink pop-ups early season.
I'll try to find a pic, but John Claridge was using something similar.

Thanks Kev , Nick , and Elmo .
That's lots of very useful information for me to think about , much more than I was hoping for .
Many thanks .
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Hi mate,
Initially I was using a coated braid, Suffix something or another but went onto ESP Tungsten Loaded which is 20lb I believe and really good.
More recently using a doubled over piece of stiff Korda Mouthtrap Chod Filament in 25lb for the hook loop, with the Tungsten Loaded as the boom section.
Either way I want the smallest hook end loop possible, prob 1 inch absolute max so it's as low as I can get it.  Tight to get the hook on once the putty has been applied.
I have used longer booms and hook end loops so it's a stiff hinge rig early season when fishing over silk weed, but the low version works well for me generally.
Hooks are 4's or 6's Korda Choddy hooks or JPrecision Advanced Chods.
You'll need to pull the hook loop through the hook eye with floss - it's a tight fit on the stiff version, but I do prefer it.
Looking to adapt it for bottom baits at the mo. 👍

I go against the grain as per usual, I won't use an out-turned eye on rigs, you are pulling away from the point, basically opening the hook out.
My pop-up rigs tend to be on straight shank hooks, Solar 101's, whether multi-rigs, D-rigs or sliding ring on the shank.
I might use a curved shank Mugga on a Ronnie rig

I hear you , Blue .
I can't wait to hook one of these big carp that allegedly just plod around staying deep until it's time to land them ; these low doubles that charge around like nutters , and refuse to give up are so tiring when you are a mature gentleman .
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I hear you , Blue .
I can't wait to hook one of these big carp that allegedly just plod around staying deep until it's time to land them ; these low doubles that charge around like nutters , and refuse to give up are so tiring when you are a mature gentleman .
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I still say you are missing out 😂
I like a wide gape for a Ronnie or a jprecision long gape kranks are also good, imo has to be an Inturned eye for me though, 
Multi rigs I would probably use a chod type hook 

Out on a new water... carp to mid 20's I'm told... time to give the pins an airing as its a small water...🎣😎👍

I'll be glad when I've had enough of this...😛🤣

New lake today...👍

Yes out turned eye for a multi - not important for a Ronnie - not that I would ever use one.

Hope the last half the year is better for you.
Get well soon

I really don't need to be spending another night in hospital attached to an intravenous drip receiving antibiotics, painkillers and steroids after having a quinsy lanced.
6months into the year and I have been ill for 4 of them... 

Fish a water with big carp in it😁

i came to carp after years of being a maggot drowner and as much as i was clueless to begin with i knew some of the basics of fish care and such like. i picked up some cheaper carp rods after using my feeder set up and from there have used this forum and other places to learn rigs and presentation and am now having loads of fun. i reckon if i had started fishing just going for carp i doubt i would have lasted long at it but follow the aboves advice and i reckon you will have both more fun and luck

Welcome to carp.com
My personal advice, fish for 'other' fish in waters with carp in.
The way I started carp (and tench) fishing was fishing one float rod for silver fish with maggots, bread or worm, and then a ledger rod to one side with a bigger bait, sweetcorn, luncheon meat or boilie.
I don't know the Surrey area at all but I'm sure that there is a water around that fits the bill.

Personally,I would never say start carp fishing as a first fishing experiance but welcome 
if you can buy some 2nd hand tackle first it would be cheaper if you decide it isn’t actually for you and you will get better for your money so will technically lose less.
 
carls you tube channel is very good for beginners
https://youtube.com/@fishwithcarl?si=4pGcRiv9BpibUZjG
 

When there is a 'y' in the day.
Just not early mornings, I dislike early mornings...

I only have/had a 2 rod setup, so was always 1 in either margin and 1 to open water or a feature...both using the same baits though, Sticky Manilla.

No fresh flooding no, but this swim has been under water since late last year I guess, been waiting for the land behind to dry out enough so I can fish it.
Having done the night - I don't think they're down this end lol

Not a view from the bivvy door, but I just love how natural and neglected this pit is 🥰

Back out, another 3 nights, taken a swim that's unfished so far this year due to high water, on the end of the wind, feels banging, rods out, baiting done - come on Mr carp.

Fab weekend on the syndi - chose the windward end on a easterly and felt confident but by dawn I'd only heard one fish crash through the night deep working the bay on my left.
I sat it out until 9am but couldn't believe they weren't having it elsewhere so I reeled in and drove to the other end (back of the wind) to see if they had popped up on top after eating down there at first light.
After a quick walk about and speaking to the one guy down there it seemed they weren't there so I hurried back vowing to make the most of the spot I had, they just had to be there at some point.
Walking back in the swim late morning I see one straight away passing my rods along the margin going into the bay, then another going the other way, I'd made the right choice afterall.
I shot up a climbing tree to be greeted by many fish - basking in the sun, some of them proper units - right down the end of the bay sitting in a 5 yard gap between overhanging trees.
Over hours I fed mixers into the scum that had gathered up against the reeds and waiting for my chance to wade into the reeds and cast out  my hookbaits but fake mixers and cut down boiles were either being rejected or just missed completely.  At a loss I went back to the bivvy and got my bag of bagels, a size 4 hook and off for another go.
The fish had all but gone by this point but I tried for one in the scum line but quickly lost sight of the bait and that fish drifted away, I felt gutted all those hours feeding and having little casts here and there have lead to nothing.  I was about to get out the water when I see one more fish drift in and under the scum line so I put on some fresh bagel and make a cast a couple of feet from the scum. A head pops back out then moves at speed for the bait, smashes it so I guess he's got it, strike and hang on for dear life as it tries to power away but I can't let it go anywhere, it tore through the right tree line but thankfully I just pulled like a mad man and got it back somehow, was lucky as I could feel it crating on the branches several times, proper heart in mouth stuff.  Epic battle 26.14 Common in the net, made up.
 

 
The next day was a real slog waiting all day for that one chance, somehow after not getting it right several times I finally managed to hook one of the stragglers like the day before but sadly lost it to a hook pull just when I felt that I was getting on top of what had been an epic and scary battle.
Gutting but loved the trip can't wait to get back - I'm having em FACT - so buzzing for it this year.
Best thing of the trip I saw my target fish, must be 4ft long, jet black linear, old as the hills, he's alive and kicking, and he's got some very large friends, more than I knew about. 👀