pegleg Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Hi All, Just looking for some advice on the must have rigs etc that i will need to make up before i get out on the water. I have made up quite a few so far, but would appreciate any help on offer. Cheers Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afishionado Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Actualy may I make a request of the commitee guys on the back of this post. How about making some rigs up (out of coloured line?) and laying them out on a table or two so we can have a teach in at an upcoming monthly meeting?? Seeing summat in the flesh so to speak makes it far easier to copy than the pages of a book. Mad Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Depending what I'm aftering. For bream I take half a dozen, for floating bass I make up 4 snoods with hooks, congers at least 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegleg Posted July 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Hi newboy, thanks . I need to know more about line strengths,lengths, leaders ,size of hooks, and swivels used etc. Cheers Jas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Everyone have their own rigs and their own ways of making them. I use 12lb for bass, 8 lb for bream,... etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Forget to say, NEVER NEVER use cheap swivels, you WILL regret it....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swainiac Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 Jason, the basic rule for all terminal tackle is keep it simple. The more you incorporate in the trace, the more it is likely to tangle. For "scratching" rigs, which will be using size 4 or six hooks, tie a quick release snood clip, like a genie clip, on the bottom of the trace. This enables weights to be changed very easily and quickly, tie a good swivel to the top of the trace, this should really clip onto another genie type link on your mainline. This second genie will allow quick changes of rigs, in case hook legth snap, or become tangled. Flowing traces are simpler. Use a hook on the point of the trace, then a couple of droppers up the trace, ending in a swivel, at the top of the trace. Put a boom on the mainline, tying a genie type clip at the end of the mono, this allows easy changing of rigs. I'll post some pics when I have time...working too much at the minute!!!!! Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 Rich, I'm shocked! It's not like you to let something as mundane as work to get in the way of fishing matters. Terry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegleg Posted July 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 Hi guys, I'm probably going a bit over the top with my rigs that i make up. 60lb trace 20 - 25lb snoods, but i've just bought a couple of rods one 20-30 and one 30-50 and still looking for a 12lb rod and then i will downsize on the old rigs. Any recommendations for a 12lb rod ?..Thanks for all advice .........please keep it coming. Jas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 Different fish demands different rigs/sizes. Just keep it porportional to what you are catching/aftering. As with rods, go for an ugly stick (think they do one in 12) or a maximus carbon one, great rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 I am a paid up member of the band that use the Fladen Maxximus solid C rods and think they are a great sporting rod. Even quite a small fish will put a very satisfying bend in it but I have also used it for cod and pollock on wrecks. They come in various sizes and, although the r.r.p. is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afishionado Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 I am a paid up member of the band that use the Fladen Maxximus solid C rods and think they are a great sporting rod. Even quite a small fish will put a very satisfying bend in it but I have also used it for cod and pollock on wrecks. They come in various sizes and, although the r.r.p. is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 I hadn't realised you'd joined the 'wand wavers', Mike. Have you tried it yet? Terry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 I am a paid up member of the band that use the Fladen Maxximus solid C rods and think they are a great sporting rod. Even quite a small fish will put a very satisfying bend in it but I have also used it for cod and pollock on wrecks. They come in various sizes and, although the r.r.p. is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegleg Posted July 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 How much ? Any cheaper options recommended ? I saw a shakespeare neptune on ebay for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afishionado Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 I hadn't realised you'd joined the 'wand wavers', Mike. Have you tried it yet? Terry. Oh yes indeed I got mine about a month ago it's a 10/20 coupled with an Abu6500 Left hand wind and 15lb braid. It's a great outfit and feels so powerfull yet flexible. My fishing partner Mark was so impressed with it he asked me to look out for a slightly lighter one for him hence the new 8/15 one I mentioned. He will use it with a Fladen 7500 fixed spool (also off ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 Martin, Shhhh. Terry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 Jas, I would probably say that anything from the major manufacturers is going to handle most of what you want to catch. The blank forms the backbone of the rod, the rings need to be smooth and strong enough to handle the type of fishing you want to do, and the line of your choice and the reel fitting doesn't want to sieze up at the first sight of salt. If you look after it, the Shakespeare will probably give you years of service. Most of the rest is either refinement or flummery, or both. Most of us of a certain age can tell you about the equipment we used years ago which didn't compare to the cheapest kit about now and it still caught fish and gave us pleasure. Buy what you can afford and enjoy using it. If you make a choice, post on here and almost certainly somebody knowledgeable will give you an opinion. But not me. Terry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swainiac Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 Jas, if you are just starting out, then my serious advice would be to get an ugly stick, 12lb class, that will set you back about 35 squid. couple that with an abu 7000 series multiplier.......see terry B or Alun J for one, load it with 15lb braid......see me for that bang a 28lb leader on the end of the braid......and enjoy your fishing. From my limited experience, the ugly stick range will cover all your need sfor a few years, and the blanks are virtually unbreakable, they are advertised in the states as "unbreakable", although I wouldnt go quite that far. Then grab an ugly stick 20-30lb class rod for heavier stuff, get hold of a TLD 10, or a second 7000 series, or maybe a second hand Penn 235 lever drag........that will do your lighter wrecking days, keep the budget down untill you are completely hooked.........then fill your boots on Ebay!!!!!!!! Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 I hadn't realised you'd joined the 'wand wavers', Mike. Have you tried it yet? Terry. Oh yes indeed I got mine about a month ago it's a 10/20 coupled with an Abu6500 Left hand wind and 15lb braid. It's a great outfit and feels so powerfull yet flexible. My fishing partner Mark was so impressed with it he asked me to look out for a slightly lighter one for him hence the new 8/15 one I mentioned. He will use it with a Fladen 7500 fixed spool (also off ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegleg Posted July 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 Thanks for all your advice everyone. Will keep my eyes peeled and will trawl through ebay like a man possessed. Jas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob F Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 I favour the Ugly Sticks, like Rich. (Did I word that right ? ). BF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 Yes, you did, Bob. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBettle Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 ....personally I think the other way of writing it would have been a more accurate statement.... "I prefer the Ugly Sticks like Rich" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swainiac Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 I was quite a cute baby though.........well, my mummy thought so!!!! Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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