Alternative Shot On The Hair Rig
Friday, March 12th, 2010This is an alternative to the previous Carp Catchers Blog on how to tie The Shot On The Hair Rig. It is tied in exactly the same way except the hair is lengthened by 10mm and the shot is placed halfway along the hair rather than directly next to the bait.
Setting the rig like this means the bait sits up off the lake bed by about 10mm if using a pop up hookbait. It allows the hook to lay flat on the lake bed alway from the bait, making it less obvious to wary carp. This alternate Shot On The Hair Rig provides good bait separation and ensures the rig is hook heavy, making it more likely to catch in the carps mouth. Though more effective with pop up hookbaits, a bottom bait can be used and the rig will still be very effective as it is still hook heavy.
Tight Lines
Dave
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