hook links

[joho102]

Hi.

 

i am looking at making some of my own hair rigs i have 15 & 18lb line on my reels can sum1 advise on the appropiate strength of line to make my rigs

 

Cheers John

 

PS i am very new at the carp game so please be kind to me & talk in english ha ha

[studley]

hi mate, theres no set length fo a hooklength. im always playing about with short and long hooklengths and short and long hair lengths? if your just starting out mate id probably use a 6inch hooklength then have a play around with lengths till you find one your happy with and its catching fish

[fraserking]

I agree with studley, it can all depend on where you are fishing! I have a range of long and short hooklinks in different materials but stick to one or two types of rig pattern. My maxim is always simple is best, especially if you are new to carp fishing. Braids in anything from 15-25Ib strength would be fine and flourocarbon links between 10-15Ib. If you do a search for rigs on here you will get some good advice....Good Luck!

[bowza]

do you needs such heavy line of the reels? every thing depends on your target size fish,

 

as above hair rigs up to 25lb breaking strain braid are not uncommon due to braids thin diameter, making your own is fun and rewarding, as you can change the over all length, or the hair length etc to try and up your catch rates

 

good luck

 

Bowza

[joho102]

thanks guys u all have given me a lot to think about so im gona practise the various ways