Helicopter rig
The hooklink rotates around the leader above the lead. Casts well, resists tangles, and can be fished on top of weed. When: Distance work and silty or weedy bottoms with a short hooklink.
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Parts · 0 of 7 stocked by Carp Army shops
Leader: Helicopter leader or leadcore
Bead: Helicopter beads and sleeve
Swivel: Size 8 ring swivel
Hooklink: Coated braid, 20lb, short
Hook: Wide gape hook, size 6
Lead: 3.5oz distance lead
Hookbait: Bottom bait or wafter
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How to tie it
- Tie the lead to the end of the leader.
- Slide the bottom bead, then the hooklink swivel, then the top bead onto the leader.
- Set the top bead to allow the hooklink to fly up the leader on the cast and sit above any weed.
- Tie a short hair rig, 4 to 6 inches, to the swivel.
Tips
- The top bead must pull free under pressure so a fish is never tethered.
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