cooper09 Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 me and my brother both fished on zig rigs on sunday for the first time and we both lost two fish each.we struck as usual,the rig consisted of an inline lead with 10lb drennan line (10ft in lenght) and size 10 hook . we just wondered if we are doing something wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash_gadgeteer Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Unfortunately that happens from time to time, the hook hold is not always the best, together with a long hooklink then you are going to lose a few, just keep trying and you will get them on the bank soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieran23 Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 hello I am NO expert but have been fishing hard water for a while with no success size 8 hooks One of the regulars was chatting to me recently and when he saw my rigs he immediately advised me to use bigger hooks size 4-6! he seemed to think that it would hel both to increase hooking when using a bolt rig and also reduce hook pulls when striking / playing. Dont know if this helps just passing on ino I tried the bigger hooks at a fishery (i like to call these places buckets or barrels as is so easy like fishing in a barrell ) and it did increase my hooking efficiency with bolt rig/shocker rig Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binfield Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 like nash said that happens, more so with zigs. keep at it mate . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmlpss Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 What size lead was you using? You want to use the lightest lead possible then that will help when playing the fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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