Zig rigs

[Peter M 2]

Just a quick question I will be trying Zig rigs tomorrow. The question I have is do you use a back lead. I know that the line needs to be tight but won't that lead to line bites. Any advice would be useful thanks

[Phone 683]

Peter,

 

How long will your rig be? As I use it (a zig-rig) it is simply a very long popup. Until pva string came along the most difficult task was preventing tangles. Line bites (or bumps) are a part of the game but I never found zig-rigs to produce more or fewer than any other rig.

Line 'tightness' is a matter of discussion. It is not necessary although it can be treated the same as a "bolt-rig".

 

Phone

 

Edit: In the day my zig rigs were often 60ft in 80-90ft of water

Edited May 6, 2016 by Phone

[Peter M 2]

Ok thanks phone I will continue to persevere but so far not had any takes using it, although the carp seem to be thinking about spawning so may have to lay off carp fishing for a while.

[RUDD 99]

Use a foot long hook length tied to a micro swivel.

Use a heavy lead on a run ring with a rubber bead in between run ring and swivel.

The bead prevents run ring going over swivel.

Heavy lead creates a bolt rig.

Cast out and wind in all slack.

Bait is fishing a foot off bottom.

Let out a foot of line at a time until bait appears on surface.

You now know depth of water and can adjust rig from on surface to a foot off bottom.

Best using two rods and keep adjusting both until you find depth (which will alter during day) that fish are cruising or sitting around at.

A fluorocarbon hook length works well and a buoyant bait counters it's weight plus there's only a foot of it keeping its weight to a minimum.