help? what line for hair rigs

[palace]

I want to start tying my own hair rigs. But what size line do i use for rig i currently use 10lb main line mono.

[tonybranno]

You wanna get some hair braid (most end tackle manufacturers do a version in their range) and whip it onto the shank of the hook but its a tricky job.

 

If you used braid then its easy cos the hair is just a continuation of the hooklink when using the knotless knot.

[courtz]

I use korda Hybrid and rig marole hydrolink, making a combi lin.

 

The easiest way to form a hair rig is to use the knotless knot

[tonybranno]

I use korda Hybrid and rig marole hydrolink, making a combi lin.

 

The easiest way to form a hair rig is to use the knotless knot

 

Thing is though Courtz he uses mono for the hooklink. He could use a knotless knot with that but i think the bait needs to be mounted on a supple part to get the best hooking efficiency.

[hopefull]

could a D-rig with a small bit of silicone holding it to the shank not work?

[salokcinnodrog]

There are a few rigs in the Rig Tying sticky that may be useful.

 

I do prefer a tied on hair when using Fluoros and monos.

I have a spool of either ESP or Kryston Hair Braid in the Tackle Box. If you use the Knotless Knot to tie the hair on and then Knotless knot the Hooklink and cut the Tag end off the hooklink, the hair is held in place.

Or tie the Hair on first from the eye using a Blood knot, small piece of silicon on the shank holding it in place on the shank. Then tie the hook on using your hooklink material.

 

When I do this I do prefer to have the Hook knot protected with silicon or shrink tubing. It protects the Knots from damage.

[palace]

Thanks for the help guys i will try these ideas out.