jogon26 Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 hi what hair length do you use between the hook and bait .last weekend i tried the hair a bit longer and i did catch 25 carp up to 10lb but i had about 8 screaming runs and lifted the rod and it was gone would this have anything to do with a longer hair or was it just bad luck any ideas tight lines rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshcarp1985 Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Its trial and error, but i usually like to have the hair coming just off the back of the shank. And i always either use a rig ring or some silicone tubing to keep it at that point. Then i have approx a few mm clearance between bait and bend of hook. Also i use shrink tubing on every one of my bottom bait rigs. I am using the multi rig or johnny mac rig at the moment with great success, maybe something for you to look into and its so quick and easy to tie Although its more of a pop up rig i find it work well with bottom baits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jogon26 Posted August 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 tend to keep my rigs simple braid or mono or combi if i use new rigs my cofidance hits rock bottom till i get a run and my rigs do work so if it ant broke no need to fix thanks anyway mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshcarp1985 Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Ok mate. But i wouldnt be happy with losing 8fish out of 32 runs so thats why i suggested maybe a little change or tweak is needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Is this any use? https://forum.carp.com/carp-forum/viewtopic.php?t=37416 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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