combi rig

[dan_the_fisherman]

To date i have not bothered using a combi rig, instead i have just used coated braids. What are the advantages of the combi rig - and what materials do you find best to tie it. thanks.

[tonybranno]

If you use coated braid with a bit stripped back near the hook then you are using a combi rig, but not in the absolute true sense of the word

[salokcinnodrog]

I'm not totally sure of all the advantages of a Combi Link to be honest.

 

I do know that the top stiffer section reduces tangles, and also lays the hooklink flat.

 

At a new water this year I couldn't hook a Carp on my standard braided hooklinks, and I had to play around until I got a presentation the Carp would take. I ended up with Combi links that seemed to settle on top of the weed, or just as nicely on the clear patches.

 

If you go to

https://forum.carp.com/carp-forum/viewtopic.php?t=22185

there are a couple of pics of Combi Links in there.

I use Amnesia for the Top section and whatever Braid I feel comfortable with for the hook section

[dan_the_fisherman]

Thanks Tony i see what you mean, i believe a combi rig means there are two different materials used, therefore the coated braid would be a combi rig as it uses two different materials - the coating and the inner braid.

 

Anyway what are the advantages of the proper combi rig - is it tangle free, ivisible, easier to pick up - this is the one im not sure about. I imagine the supple hair allows it to be picked up easier but not entirely because of the stiff mono. How long should the hair be - i know there isnt a rule but suggestions would be nice.

 

I have another query if someone wouldnt mind answering it - Is fluorocarbon more visible in mucky silty water? Thanks.

[dan_the_fisherman]

Sorry Nick you posted as i was typing.

[tonybranno]

Dan, my combi rigs are usually made of Korda IQ (the standard stuff, not the Extra Soft) and ESP Sinklink braid. Here are the 3 i usually use.....

 

The top one is my normal hooking arrangement using a 5" Armaled Kik Bak Clear 'n' Green link when fishing over hardish clay and clear gravel spots. The 1" section above the hook is stripped to aid a bit of movement.

 

The middle link is for a normal bottom bait arrangement and utilises the Korda and braid as described above and the bottom rig is the same but that is used for pop ups 2 " above the deck - note the rig ring instead of the normal hair - cos i like to tie my pop ups on

 

You will notice that all these links incorporate a line aligner of Korda shrink tube

 

[dan_the_fisherman]

Thanks very much Tony thats really helpfull

[zander1]

My setups are very similar to Tony's but i do use IQ Xtra soft aswell as standard IQ some less complicated some more complicated but basicly the same , I use the Xtra soft not to aid the anti-ejection properties of the rig but too aid anti tangle, I try to use this setup to act as subtle as standard braid links but minimise the tangles. Normaly with a snow man/ ballenced hook bait.

 

for my normal combi rigs i use the normal IQ in 15lb braking strain and this is for the anti-ejection properties

 

they are fiddley to tie but worth the effort of tying.

[expertblanker]

I am interested in the concept of the combi rig and indeed have bought a couple of ready made ones as I don't know what knot to use to tie the stiff line to the supple braid - any suggestions would be useful

[salokcinnodrog]

I am interested in the concept of the combi rig and indeed have bought a couple of ready made ones as I don't know what knot to use to tie the stiff line to the supple braid - any suggestions would be useful

 

Can I suggest you read the thread from start to finish?

If you go to

https://forum.carp.com/carp-forum/viewtopic.php?t=22185

there are a couple of pics of Combi Links in there.

I use Amnesia for the Top section and whatever Braid I feel comfortable with for the hook section

[coops_northants]

I love my Combi rigs, however i like using reverse combi links. having an inch of fluro from the hook, giving it the turn like a line aligner but without the weight of the tube. To this either merlin over weed or coated braid for hard surfaces. Had a few fish like this. Will be trying it with bristle filament and also thick fluro (normally ghost or rig marole)

[expertblanker]

I am interested in the concept of the combi rig and indeed have bought a couple of ready made ones as I don't know what knot to use to tie the stiff line to the supple braid - any suggestions would be useful

 

Can I suggest you read the thread from start to finish?

If you go to

https://forum.carp.com/carp-forum/viewtopic.php?t=22185

there are a couple of pics of Combi Links in there.

I use Amnesia for the Top section and whatever Braid I feel comfortable with for the hook section

 

Sorry saolkcinnodrog - I am clearly having one of those days but i cannot work out which knot is used to tie the braid to the stiff mono!!! (If there was a Homer Simpson scratching his head icon i would use it!!!!!)

[666carpcatcher]

 

As close as i can find mate

[nicksingleton]