carpingod150 Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 That reminds me... Someone posted a picture with lots of different hookpoints at an extreme close up pic, so you could see which was the sharpest, does anyone still have it? I've done a search but I couldn't find it anywhere? Cheers i used to have it but can't find it now I have myself a lovely 100mm macro lens, i'll see what kind of results i can get. Won't go buying loads of packs of hooks unless i can get good shots of them first Nice one Sharpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbuye2003 Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 this may seem like a stupid question but ive been trying to make a d-rig for the first time but when using stiff 20lb line, i cannot pass it through the eye of the hook 3 times as required. Im using the esp line and hooks that go together but how am i meant to do this? Any help would be appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zander1 Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Use a whipping knot/ spade end knot rather than a knot-less knot on the hook shank- that way it only goes through the eye once + the tag for the D. I saw fairbrass doing it in the first free korda tackle tactics and tips dvd and tried it- it does appear a lot stronger than the knot-less knot- it doesnt slip. He shows you how to tie it in volume 2 as well (out now and free from your local tackle shop) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbuye2003 Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 ah thanks zander! there must be a way of using the knotless knot also though as its how everyone explains to make it as well as the instructions inside the stiff rig packet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zander1 Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 No probs mate In that case, you will need to use thinner line or change to a hook with a bigger eye then., Also- cutting the tag end at an angle to create a point can make it easier to thread the line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marker Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 i use 20lb amnesia and whip my 'd' with fly tying cotton, instead of using a rig ring i use a small loop of mono as a hair rig like this.... http://anglersdiary.blogspot.com/2008/07/carp-rigs-d-rig.html its a cracking rig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
levigsp Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 i use 20lb amnesia and whip my 'd' with fly tying cotton, instead of using a rig ring i use a small loop of mono as a hair rig like this.... http://anglersdiary.blogspot.com/2008/07/carp-rigs-d-rig.html its a cracking rig Some years ago Partridge bought out D rig hooks complete with ring and the hair whipped onto the shank, they even did them in green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbuye2003 Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 thanks alot guys, have tried the esp stiff filament on 15lb and although is snug through a size 7 stiff rigger esp hook, it still works! p.s good tip on chopping the line tip!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 i use 20lb amnesia and whip my 'd' with fly tying cotton, instead of using a rig ring i use a small loop of mono as a hair rig like this.... http://anglersdiary.blogspot.com/2008/07/carp-rigs-d-rig.html its a cracking rig Some years ago Partridge bought out D rig hooks complete with ring and the hair whipped onto the shank, they even did them in green Didn't Carp-R-Us (on Nailers ?) and Big Fish Adventure also follow suit? I gave some of the Carp-R-Us ones that I got as samples somewhere to a mate who was having problems tying them. I also made up some myself using Whipping thread or cotton and a short length of Amnesia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
levigsp Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 i use 20lb amnesia and whip my 'd' with fly tying cotton, instead of using a rig ring i use a small loop of mono as a hair rig like this.... http://anglersdiary.blogspot.com/2008/07/carp-rigs-d-rig.html its a cracking rig Some years ago Partridge bought out D rig hooks complete with ring and the hair whipped onto the shank, they even did them in green Didn't Carp-R-Us (on Nailers ?) and Big Fish Adventure also follow suit? I gave some of the Carp-R-Us ones that I got as samples somewhere to a mate who was having problems tying them. I also made up some myself using Whipping thread or cotton and a short length of Amnesia Quite right Nick, My memory's are failing me, I juast rememered the jade green hoooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zander1 Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Glad to have helped mbuye2003 I think i have seen ESP raptors in the tackle shop with D-rigs whipped on ready????? may be wrong but im pretty sure you get 6 raptors with the D-rig and ring whipped on for £4 something bit of a rip off tbf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marker Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 i use 20lb amnesia and whip my 'd' with fly tying cotton, instead of using a rig ring i use a small loop of mono as a hair rig like this.... http://anglersdiary.blogspot.com/2008/07/carp-rigs-d-rig.html its a cracking rig Some years ago Partridge bought out D rig hooks complete with ring and the hair whipped onto the shank, they even did them in green Didn't Carp-R-Us (on Nailers ?) and Big Fish Adventure also follow suit? I gave some of the Carp-R-Us ones that I got as samples somewhere to a mate who was having problems tying them. I also made up some myself using Whipping thread or cotton and a short length of Amnesia yeah they did nick, i actually started with the big fish adventure ones because they were based on my favourite b175's they were very expensive though, from memory they were £3 for a packet of 5 and this was in the late 90's, hideously expensive at the time thats what led me to whip my own, buying the materials and doing them yourself was miles cheaper, i don't tend to use the rig often these days but i've still got my fly tying vice handy just in case the rig was very very effective and it helped me crack a real tough nut of a water at the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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