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Several years back a rig in my local carping circle gained some popularity; basically it was a Kahle hook with a bead on it. Sometimes a piece of rubber band was put ahead of the bead to keep it away from the hook point.
This idea was adapted for use with a hair rig.
This rig works well fished with packbait. Bits of the packbait get caught inside the bead and I think carp like to try to crunch it. I've caught many carp with it, including my PB common.
Excellent rigs - I've been using the hair rig version for a few years now and more recently the standard pack bait version.
An alternative 'worth' trying is a fake pearl from a necklace - looks great in the water and catches fish nicely.
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So when I went to the Saginaw today to test rigs I caught ZERO fish. I had plenty of takes at least 10 or 15 but none stayed on. I would get a sharp bounce on my rod tip then nothing. Upon winding in my rigs would be horribly tangled. After thinking for awhile in the car on my way home I came to the hypothesis that the carp were sucking in the bait, getting pricked with the hook, feeling the lead, shaking their heads, throwing the rig and tangling it with the mainline. My solution: Nash Triggalink and sharper Korda Wide Gape X's. The Triggalink is an elastic material that Kevin Nash designed for really riggy carp and if you think about the concept it makes sense, imagine tying a hook to a rubber band then to a lead, prick the hook in and shake your hand, no matter what there is still tension but not enough to rip the hook out! Its like how a fly rod is parabolic and very forgiving in the way it keeps tension but doesn't pull the light hook out of a trout's mouth. I've been wanting to experiment with some Triggalink since I heard of it and this gives me the perfect reason to do so. Do you guys agree? Any suggestions?
-Nathan
Hi Nathan,
If you could post a picture of your rigs that might help folk identify any issues... I'm of the KISS principle and don't think elasticated hook lengths are the best way forward (not yet anyway!).
If no photo perhaps describe in a bit more detail hook length, hook size, hair length, fixed lead or running, bait type & size etc.
Was the rig tangled every time you wound it in?
Are you sure these are carp that are giving you the rod 'bounce'?
Cheers, Iain
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Thanks Iain, just wish they came out a little better.
Awe thanks Ken! Been here a while just never knew my title lol
Don't sweat it... most British slang is actually meant as a term of endearment!
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Thanks Iain, just wish they came out a little better.
Awe thanks Ken! Been here a while just never knew my title lol
Don't sweat it... most British slang is actually meant as a term of endearment!
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Good report.Wondering if you could take boilies or maize with you, new in the package wiithout too much trouble.
Almost certainly not... the penalty for importing any foodstuffs into Australia are severe.
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So all the way around it was an insult..... Sweet, thought we were past that Tom? Geesh. I post a thread and get insulted...
Not sure if it was an insult or a simple misunderstanding of Brit speak or something else... I'm sure Tom will elaborate!
Unless of course it was the Australian slang version... lol
BTW - Photo's looked fine to me
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Excellent report and well done for taking the opportunity to fish while you were down there!
I travel to Sydney & Melbourne from time to time but have only fished for saltwater species so far and yet to try carp down under.
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What's a numkie? I was alone and it wAs only supposed to be a fruitless short session, I had a novice bass angler take the pic, you'll have to excuse me.
I think Tom meant a "Numptie"...
Take your pick from the following...
1) numptie Scottish colloquialism, a stupid person, a figure of ridicule.
De'ye know Coca Cola is made from dried beetles?
Is it?
Och of course not you numptie.
2). numptie (English)
A cross between a nummie (num-nuts) and a humptie (short fat person)
3). numptie (Australian)
Drunken aboriginal woman available for sex with all comers
As in... Maaate! You cun awlways foind a numptie to steek yr deek in out in th' bush!
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Hello Ian,
Congrats once again but I had a quick question about the net you're using starting from 3:05 of the video. Looks like a soft meshed net and a really good one. Do you mind sharing what net that is in 3:05? Thanks.
Its a Gardner Dual Mesh net I picked up in the UK. Very pleased with it so far.
BTW - The arms and pole I bought from Nigel at Eurotackle back in '96. Very light, strong and almost indestructible... altho' I had to repair the pole when it split try to lift two big fish in the net at the same time!
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I agree with Josh,St Lawrence Experience is the place to go.September will be booked solid,seriously doubt you can find any rooms in the area.
43.04lb - St Lawrence Experience worked for me!
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Wow - thank-you to all those who took up the offer on the Saxon rods.
This was clearly a bigger hit than I'd imagined.
There are just a few pairs now left at the special rate.
A lot of folk have asked about getting the Saxon rods but could not quite squeeze the budget together for them...
Until now that is!
This is your opportunity to buy any of the Saxon models (2.50, 2.75, 3.00, 3.25 & 3.50) for just $199.95 each.
I'm putting up 20 pairs of rods up for a limited period only - first come first served.
Remember these rods normally retail for between $228 - $274.
This offer is open to North American customers only.
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I was able to buy a Norwegian folding net on e bay. It is great for carp(28 inches deep, telescopic handle reaches 5 feet). Makes carpin a lot easier!
Might be worth investing in a different net material since the tail has been split by the mesh in the photo...
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Check out issue 17 of USCarpPro magazine...
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Great write up - well done in promoting Carp fishing!
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A lot of folk have asked about getting the Saxon rods but could not quite squeeze the budget together for them...
Until now that is!
This is your opportunity to buy any of the Saxon models (2.50, 2.75, 3.00, 3.25 & 3.50) for just $199.95 each.
I'm putting up 20 pairs of rods up for a limited period only - first come first served.
Remember these rods normally retail for between $228 - $274.
This offer is open to North American customers only.
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Congrats Iain!!! Looks like a great time was had by all. Funny how time flies, seems like it was just yesterday that me, you, nigel, and quid were heading off to chicago!
How are you attaching your flourocarbon leader?
You'll have to get up here and show us how its done again...
I wish we had the digital technology to record that Chicago trip - what a blast!
Not least three of us with tackle (plus Nigel's Eurotackle inventory...) in my subaru and the roof rack so heavy it threatened to tip over on every corner!
I found easiest and quickest was to make loop-to-loop connections to the main line and then either tied into a swivel connected to the hook length on one rod or loop-to-loop to the TFG leader on the other. Both worked well and minimized the cut-offs significantly. I actually think improvement was due to the thicker 25lb fluoro was not getting trapped in the rocks or mussels like my regular 14lb main line.
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Great write up... Portsmouth or Plymouth at least you got there and you had a couple of very nice fish. Well done!
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Great session fellas. Congrats on the 43. Ian sent me pics right away from his phone telling about the fish. I was looking forward to a good camera shot. The head on pic is outstanding!!!!
You mean these shots... lol
The girth measured out a 31" which was much less than I expected. However it was that 'round' for perhaps 70% of its overall length of 37".
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Awesome trip lads, and congrats on the 43, nice one!
I had a 'green card border incident' one year on a greyhound bus at El Paso. They got real up-tight and jumping outa their prams 'coz I only had my driver license.
Yep - And apparently your drivers license also reveals your resident alien status...
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Savay,
Congrats on the new fish. I've been hesitant to post as I take personally the need for US Border Patrol's involvment. I hope the boys were civil and it didn't take away from your quality adventure. What can I say?
Phone
You'll find no issue with me on border patrols... other than my subsequent research indicates the fine is actually $100 not the $10,000 they quoted - lol.
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Steve (Keepnet) Clow won a weeks fishing with the St Lawrence Experience on TOKS Big 4 but generously re-negotiated it to a weekend stay to include Ethan Kloehn, Nigel Griffin and myself.
We traveled north in the early hours of Friday morning and arrived around noon to be met by our gracious host Joe. After settling into our well equipped cabin we set out on the boat to explore the area and look at the various swims available. After several days of blistering weather the conditions showed a change to cooler conditions with a significant wind shift out of the east. This prompted us to fish the swims (and into the wind) a short walk from the cabin. After baiting up we decided on an early dinner and a quick evening session before taking advantage of a decent nights sleep in the cabin and an early start the next morning.
St Larry Experience cabins are cozy and well equipped.
Saturday dawned bright & breezy with several fish showing over the right hand swims quickly producing results with 23, 27 & 29 for Steve and several up to 22 for Nigel. While Nigel & Steve continued steadily Ethan and I finally joined the fray. Ethan landed a cracking common of 35.04 while Steve doubled up for the photo with a 28.04. Taking advantage of the cabin comforts and a much needed break we opted for an early dinner and an evening session before being driven back to the shelter of the cabin by an impending thunderstorm and the prospect of stampeding bovines!
Ethan's 35.04
Steve's 28.04
Calmer conditions and a wind shift welcomed us back at the crack of dawn on Sunday. Plenty of fish rolling over the baited areas and the runs came steadily throughout the morning including a 28.14 for Nigel and a 24.02 for Steve and a 23 for Ethan and a 24.06 for myself. I was struggling with several break offs in my swim and opted to add a 25lb flourcarbon shock leader that seemed to minimize the problem.
Nigel 28.14
Local lad & junior champion Ian came down to hang-out in the afternoon and while we were chatting I had a hesitant run. Unlike the some of the previous fish that went off like scalded cats this one felt quite a bit different... a steady battle ensued - more like playing a super-tanker than a speed boat! Ian offered his assistance with the net and as the fish came close his relayed estimates on its size grew rapidly. As he waded ashore he was convinced it was a forty and the scales bottomed out at 43.04 - a new pb! At only 37" this was clearly a heavily spawn bound fish that we treated with the utmost care and quickly released with the minimum stress.
Iain's 43.04
Another dinner break - this time a top notch Sherherds pie from Nigel. While our chef went for the comfort of the cabin Steve, Ethan & myself decided to fish through the night. Around 11pm I climbed down the wet & slippery bank to net a fish for Steve but coming back up managed to fall in! Steve & Ethan stayed out for the duration while I retired to the cabin for a hot shower and plans for an early start.
Looking down on the swims
With plans to be off the water at 11am for our return to Connecticut we made the most of the final hours with a steady haul of nice fish including several more twenties to 25.14. Joe kindly swung by with the pick-up truck making it easier to haul the usual mountain of gear, bivvies etc back up to the cabins.
After thanking Joe for his hospitality and a promise to be back we loaded up the trailer for the journey home...
A quick note to non-citizens and legal aliens... we ran into a US Border patrol road check along Rt 37. Even though we had not left the USA we were warned that for two of us we should have been our carrying green cards as the consequences for not having them at all times could result in a $10,000 fine! And don't even think about 'pretending' as your residency status shows up when they check your drivers license!
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Its a record!
Just got an email from Nigel to say the 41.08 has been accepted as the new CT state record - brilliant!
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The CT state record would be a worthy reward for Nigel - a great all round angler (not just carp)!
He also makes a mean shepherds pie!
Here are some photo's of the man in action on the St Larry this past weekend...
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As ever Jerome we are very much in awe of your videos... always something to learn from watching them!
Looking forward to shooting a 'pack' bait version with you!
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We now have in stock the long awaited Delkim D-Stak Hanger Weights...
Each pack contains 6 x 5gm hanger weights that have a standard 2 BA thread that is compatible with most hanger systems including Delkims NiteLites.
The D-Staks can be screwed together to allow additional weights to be combined to adjust for wind, drift and other forms of line drag to ensure the perfect balance.
The D-Stak weights are made from a mat black finish stainless steel.
Each pack of 6 weights retails at just US$ 11.95
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