Hi Folks,
First of all, today i'm going to show you a method which i tend to use more so up in the water and its simply 'Hook in the loop", it says it all in the name.
I am going to show you the basics for setting it up and the theory behind it.
First of all get your self some hooks (eyed) and some fairly stiff line (Forget the strengh as pictured, its the only one i had to hand, use one that suites your situation):
First of all thread the line through the eye of the hook. Make sure it threads through the front of the eye, as this will help it sit correctly.
Next simply tie a figure 8 knot to form a loop and tighten down. Make sure all knots wetted down before tightening to avoid friction. This is the finished product. I tend to use this style of hook when fishing caster up in the water for small stuff and Ide. I use it frequently on my sliding shall rig which i will go through with you in the summer and spring. It does suit other methods as well as hair rigging as i will show you.
To form the hair, use dental floss, supple line or even a hair (Thats where the term comes from after all!) Please note: for the picture i have used cotton, this is just so your able to see what i do. Anyway, tie a small loop in the end of the material of your choice.
Next start a knot, but done tighten down on it! Make it around an inch away from the end of the loop!
Next, insert the hook into the knot. Its a better way of doing things that just tying it straight on, its alot less fiddly. Simply pull down on the knot, add moister before tightening and make sure you have around a 15mm hair.
Then simply tighten and steam over a kettle and you will make it all straight and smooth. Very much tangle free. Its actually very similar to the origional hair rigging system. This hair riggin style creates a very versatile air rigging system which is very sensitive and can catch even the nervous of winter carp. Ideal for hair rigging pellets, corn and small boilies. Now what if you want to add a Pop up?
Simply add a no.6 shot or better yet abit of rig putty on or as close to the knot as you can possibly get. Try it!
Go ahead and give it a try, as all method do, this one has its day - but once your crack it, you'll love it.
Nathan
@Fish4Thought
