nickfishing Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Hi there again i hav been watching videos on youtube and si have seen peaple use over 1 foot hooklength when carp fishing(bolt rig) What ae the advantages of this ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules007 Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 i would say when fishing over silt a long hooklink can be a good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickfishing Posted March 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 do you think it is better to use around 6-8inchs?? for clay bottoms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpman2904 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Hi there is no set length for hair rigs i have proved many times this depends on the lake you are fishing. I have tried 6 inch rigs and caught lots of big carp, then tried that menthod on another lake and never had a run.. Changed to a short rig 3 inches and started to catch... So you have to try a number of things and see what works on that lake... If the lake is very silty then use a popup works a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest keenook Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Do not use a long hooklink when fishing over particle or massed baits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpman2904 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 kenook, quite right.. totally agree.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beanz Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Do not use a long hooklink when fishing over particle or massed baits! i caught my pb(31-12) over hemp n tigers with a 18" braid hook lenght followed that up the next morning with a 20lb leather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpman2904 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 i to have had many carp on long hook lengths.. also had a few that i never knee were on.. which is why i dont like using long hook rigs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlieg Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 i to have had many carp on long hook lengths.. also had a few that i never knee were on.. which is why i dont like using long hook rigs... Is that down to a long hooklink or did another factor contribute to you not knowing the fish was on. It could have been your lead set-up, your alarms many other things to consider and not just to blame the rig itself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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