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Mainly coated braid, 6-8" long, longer if on silt but i may change to a combi rig for that, some pics on this thread http://www.carp.com/carp-forum/viewtopic.php?t=53082&highlight=rigbox+ocd

Interesting.. http://www.carp-fishing-tactics.com/image-files/spinning-hook-method.jpg

Try one change at a time or you'll never know what the problem was. I'd start by removing the silicone from the bend and see how that fairs, that type of rig has never worked well for me, Simple knotless knot for bottom rigs

I've been using it for a couple of months now in 12lb, sits nicely on the spools (wychwood exorcists), casts well enough to the 100yd mark even though most of my fishing is half that range, wasn't sure on the colour after using fluro and my current lake is very clear, but fishing it slack they obviously can't see it as i've had 9 fish in two outings including a pb common, overall very happy with it and would use it again hth jay

I like the knot but I am obviously being thick here because I still don't understand how to put the D in? It'll leave you a hair/tag that will go down the eye for the D, tie one, you'll see how easy it is

perfection loop knot http://videofishingknots.com/perfection-loop.html does'nt sit on one side like the figure eight, much neater.

Not sure it would work for a 'D' rig as you've already doubled up the line to tie the knot so having room for a third through the eye seems unlikely and it'll sit wrong with the knot below the shank. Have a look at the snell knot, does'nt use the eye like a knotless and it'll put the 'D' where you need it http://www.gofishing.co.uk/Angling-Times/Section/Videos/All-Coarse-Videos/Videos-Search-Results/Techniques/How-to-tie-the-Snell-hook-knot/

Any use ? http://www.carp.com/carp-forum/viewtopic.php?t=53383

You could use a knot that doesn't require using the eye some say stronger that a knotless too Used to tie spade ends years ago like this http://www.gofishing.co.uk/Angling-Times/Section/Videos/All-Coarse-Videos/Videos-Search-Results/Techniques/How-to-tie-the-Snell-hook-knot/

It depends how you tie your rigs, if you use a loop or a rig ring then push a stringing needle through the mesh then pull back through, keeps the hook hidden and fairly taffle free. http://fishtec.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/mesh.jpg

Here's the blokes version http://twitter.com/50shedsofgrey

Have you all found the holy grail of hooks, one that you'll keep buying over and over and stockpile incase they stop making them For the forseable future i'll be sticking to fang twisters for my boilie rigs and on the odd occasions i fish smaller baits esp raptors T-6's. It's not that i've lost any fish on other types i've used but these just fill me with confidence that on the rare occasion i get a take , it'll end up in the net So what does everone put their trust in? jay

Today i set about tying some chod style rigs but wanted to try a smaller hook. I only had ESP stiff in 15lb and knew i'd struggle getting it through the eye three times on a size 8 korda mixer. The return on the knotless knot was difficult enough so making the 'D' ring was next to impossible so i came up with this idea.. I've seen terry hearn do a version of the snell knot when tying chods but with my clumsy fingers that'll get messy So what do you think?

You could try 'chain reaction' over the line/leadcore, no residue once dissolved http://www.nashtackle.co.uk/product.php?id=828

Well until today i did use the bar, then i realised that if i pinned both ends i could see the various hair lengths better making selection easier I need help. i've just ordered another three lots of hooks so that means more rigs To be fair though i'm going to try my hand at making some zig bugs so i'll only need one more rig wallet so i can have one of each colour ready to go

Today i decided to have a bit of a spring clean through my gear ready for a day session tomorrow. Seems i have a bad habit of putting my rigs into my odds & sods box once i've finished fishing rather than back in the wallet Turns out there were fifteen or so in there So a tidy up, some fresh rigs tied, some sacrificed to the bin and i now have a few to choose from I have some more made up in the shed but i think this will do for now. Is this O.C.D & do i need councelling? Someone here must have more than me

Just found some on ebay that claim to ok on mono/fluro, made from copper, search 'double micro trace crimps'

Pulling your leg fella, glad you survived As for the crimps i've seen them used on coated braids which i use alot myself, just never got around to searching for any, i suppose they've evolved from pike traces, off for a google...i'll be back

Can you tie the boilie on so we can see what the finished rig looks like

Tut tut, not a mandatory piece of ppe in sight, hardhat, gloves ,glasses toetectors, live & learn eh cob Done it myself, Here's to a full & speedy recovery