carp_mad1988 Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 long or short hook links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick1396 Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 That`s kind of difficult to answer without more info,but if you`re on a new water,and are using more than 1 rod,why not try 1 of each and compare the results?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carp_mad1988 Posted August 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 how long would you have the rigs i tried one about 20 inces long no good though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick1396 Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 I`d start at about 10 on the long one and do 5 on the short and see how it goes,or you could try 2 rigs the same lenght and put one on a semi fixed lead and the other on a running lead and compare the results,I`m assuming you`re using 2 rods is that right,are the fish deffinately in your swim,is the water a new one,try talking to the other anglers,obviously don`t try and interogate them but just ask for a few hints etc.most will help some won`t but don`t ask don`t get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carp_mad1988 Posted August 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 i use 2 rodss my 20 inch was 17 inch snake skin 2o lb and 3 inch iq 25lb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Have a look at the 'complicated rigs' thread in the advanced carp fishing section;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carp_mad1988 Posted August 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 is there a website that goes through step by step in tying your own rigs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceelyr Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 My catch rate has massively improved since using short hooklinks along with heavy leads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carp_mad1988 Posted August 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 what size leads do u use i use 2.5 oz flat pear swivwl lead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceelyr Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Usually 4oz leads (shape dependant on what i'm fishing to/over) and 3 - 4" coated hooklinks with the last 1/2" of coating removed for presentation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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