leeds chimp Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 I am after a bit of advice for making my own rigs....ordered off the net all the gear but a bit stuck... Got a bulk spool of 20lb mono for the reel and also a reel of 50lb shockleader. For making you own rigs for the hooklength part do i use the 50lb line or use the 20lb??? or something completely different like coated line??? PS will be 2/3 hook flapper rigs... Has a google search but soooo many different ways and advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 Matt give me a ring tommorrow and ill give you some advice, cant be bothered to type at this time of night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted November 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 Matt give me a ring tommorrow and ill give you some advice, cant be bothered to type at this time of night. :lol: will do then and go thru it...shame you busy on Sunday and your back is knacked.....fancy getting out but as said depends if the gear arrives in time...if so quick trip to asda and get some makkie and down to kessingland or ever alburgh then sod the lugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 Use the 20lb for hooklength ,but make the main rig body with the heavier stuff ,if you are planning on making lots of rigs dont use proper shock leader line for making the rigs on ,just get a cheap bulk spool of 60lb mono should only be around 3 quid for 400 meters or so shock leader is that for 40 or 50 mtr ,also the usual advice is 10lb of leader for each ounce of lead so 6 ounce lead = 60lb leader, but I know your not a big caster at the minute so 50lb will surfice ,but I would suggest once you have used it get 60lb next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_evil Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 I'm not a fan of mono, prefer a good braided line myself Berkley Whiplash is my fave, 100lb as a leader onto a backing of 30lb then a steel trace on the front Then again thats also what I use on my reel for pike and whatever else I may be fishing for as when you get it stuck in the reeds a simple yank will get it out without a risk of losing the lure, same for sea fishing ( go for synthetic bait not real stuff) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codling99 Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 personally i use 35 lb amnesia for hook snoods,strong and dont tangle as much as thinner lines,especially on two or three hook rigs.if you google 2 hook clipped rig ,should come up with some pictures and info on how to make them.loads of good rigs about once you know how their done.main rigs i use are the pulley rig,drop down pulley,and 2 hook clipped .so many little ways to vary each trace to,like adusting length of hook snood to suit tide or fish your looking to catch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted November 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 the gear came today so will be hving a little play before work...also pete you fancy sunday casting then shooting?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iced Tiger Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Another vote for amnesia in black, makes very good hook lengths Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 I use Red Ice for hook lengths. Its a 17lb mono. if you are going to catch bigger fish than that, then please tell me so i can come as well. Unless you are fishing in a heavy tide, then a 4 or 5 oz lead will be more than enough. Equal the lead weight to the leader you use for the rig body. (50lb is plenty.) Buy some ready made rigs, and try them. Once you find some u like, just copy them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 I like a stiff snood, 22-30lb preferably amnesia. 21 inch with a couple of 4/0 penelled on a single paternoster. Big squid with a a few worms bound on and whang it as far as you can. Dont normally catch anything over a couple of pounds which is frustrating but the day I do hook into a big Cod it will have Bobbys fridge written all over it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 I use Red Ice for hook lengths. Its a 17lb mono. if you are going to catch bigger fish than that, then please tell me so i can come as well. Unless you are fishing in a heavy tide, then a 4 or 5 oz lead will be more than enough. Equal the lead weight to the leader you use for the rig body. (50lb is plenty.) Buy some ready made rigs, and try them. Once you find some u like, just copy them. you may get away with a 4-5oz lead in the mersey etc , but on my and the ops part of the east coast you would be fishing on the beach again in about 5 mins for us 6-8 oz of grip lead is usually required to hold bottom. Again also light hooklenghts are of little use as they get spun up and are difficult to untangle and become weak ,I personally use 30lb amnesia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted November 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 madea few up and they look ok...cant wait to get out and give them a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 madea few up and they look ok...cant wait to get out and give them a go hi chimp do you have a video player if so pm me your address as i have a sea fishing video you can have it has a bit on rig making colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted November 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 hi chimp do you have a video player if so pm me your address as i have a sea fishing video you can have it has a bit on rig making colin YHPM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 YHPM replied to mate colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted December 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Another vote for amnesia in black, makes very good hook lengths you got a link as had a look and quite a few different ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 You want sunset amnesia , most prefer black but they do clear too 30lb b/s will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted December 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 You want sunset amnesia , most prefer black but they do clear too 30lb b/s will be fine. just ordered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codling99 Posted December 2, 2011 Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 I use Red Ice for hook lengths. Its a 17lb mono. if you are going to catch bigger fish than that, then please tell me so i can come as well. Unless you are fishing in a heavy tide, then a 4 or 5 oz lead will be more than enough. Equal the lead weight to the leader you use for the rig body. (50lb is plenty.) Buy some ready made rigs, and try them. Once you find some u like, just copy them. i used to use lighter line,but surprising what a smallish fish can do,ive had rays around 4/5 lb bite through 25lb line,congers will snap it like cotton,cod about 4/5 lb quite cabable of snapping it,and besides,the tangle factor of thin hook lengths is a nightmare. better bait presentation with 30/35 hook snoods,and good chance of landing the fish you hook,ive lost a fair few nice sizewd fish even on 35lb line due to biting through or snagging on sharp ledges when retreving,17lb wouldnt last 2 mins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iced Tiger Posted December 2, 2011 Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 (edited) just ordered. Yep Sunset is the one I use Edited December 2, 2011 by Iced Tiger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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