This blog is part one of a step through guide to the hooks that i use for my carp fishing in South Australia.
The first hook is a coated flat forged size 6 short shank curve hook. It is one of the most popular carp fishing hook patterns in the UK and in Europe.
i tend to use this hook when carp fishing in the margins and short casting distances combined with a braided hook-link and P.V.A mesh or bags although it is still a very good hook pattern for use with mono-filament.
This is step by step of how to create a basic braided rig for use with “maize” which is one of the most common baits used for carp fishing.
So starting with around 35 - 40 cm of soft 30lb / 13.5kg braid, i tie a small loop in one end.
Push the bait needle through the 3 peices of maize.
Pull the maize onto the braid using the bait needle.
Apply the bait stop.
Thread on the hook from the back of the hook eye.
Tie "knot-less knot" down the shank of the hook - approximately 8 turns and back through the eye towards the front.
Check that the hook hangs downward when the bait is picked up.
Tie a connection loop in the other end, and the rig is ready to go.
This rig can also be tied the same way using coated braid and mono-filament line, however the mono-filament line will require steaming over a kettle to set the angle that the line exits the hook or by using a small piece of silicone rig tube.
so to tie this rig using mono-filament, the process is the same as before. Starting with around 40 cm of 15lb monofilament line, tie a small loop in the end.
Pull the maize onto the line and apply the bait stop.
Thread on the hook and tie the "knot-less knot".
You will now see that the line exits the eye of the hook very aggressively.
So thread on 1cm of silicone rig tube.
Push the rig tube over the eye of the hook to correct the angle of the line.
Tie a loop in the end of the rig for completion.
Join me again next time for a different hook pattern and bait. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
