What rig for fishing over hemp and particles?
Bailiff's answer, from the Carp Army rig library and what members have caught on.
Bailiff says: Blow-back rig
Over hemp and particles, fish feed hard and confidently, so a bottom-bait presentation sitting flush in the food is ideal. The rig ring lets the hook flick round when a wary fish tries to blow the bait back, keeping you connected on well-fed spots.
Tweaks
- Size 6 wide gape hook to match a small bottom bait
- Short 4-6 inch supple braided hooklink to sit in the particles
- Balance the hookbait with a wafter or corn topper so it flies in easily
Blow-back rig
A hair rig with a rig ring on the shank so the bait can be blown back without ejecting the hook.
Parts
Wide gape hook, size 4 to 6
Rig rings, 3mm
Coated braid hooklink, 20lb
Shrink tube
Size 8 swivel
Lead clip and tail rubber
3oz lead
Wafter or bottom bait
How to tie it
- Tie the hair loop, slide a rig ring onto the hooklink, then pass the hair through the ring.
- Thread the hook and knotless-knot it with the ring trapped on the shank opposite the barb.
- Steam a kicker on the eye.
- Loop to a swivel on a lead clip; 3oz flat pear.
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