If you struggle to tie your own rigs or you want to move away from ready made rigs, this one is for you. It's based on the multi rig so it’s easy to tie and you can re-use the material time and time again and just change your bait and your hook. Unlike a traditional multi rig, it’s made with braid so you can easily put it into a solid PVA bag and you'll get a good presentation over a wide variety of bottom types even if you’re not a great caster. Anglers at Beausoleil have been using this rig for the last 2 years and everyone’s got on very well with it. It’s caught some amazing carp from the venue and it’s helped anglers keep their fishing simple, effective and reliable.
@@yorkshirebanktramp7879 Hi mate, well, I have something for you. Our big common avoided me for years and I made a specific change which increased my success rate with the commons. I talk about it in this video at this point: ua-cam.com/video/YfIy3Kds49Y/v-deo.html Basically what I did was to shorten my rigs from 8-10 inches to 6-7 inches because commons are a different body shape! Food for thought I hope 😉
Hi Dave, it’s not strictly necessary as you are using a supple braided material but out-turned eyed hooks (chod style) have a larger eye (size for size) than in-turned eyed hooks so you may find it hard to thread a loop of braid through. Only one way to find out! You can always just use my threading tool trick. Best of luck, Matt.
Best carp info on here… no slo mo, no shots of trainers stepping out of the van, no competition against your other so called “ pro angler”… just proper info 👍👍👍
Hi Matthew, great video as usual. With regards to the blowback tube, can you use normal tubing or is it stiffer than that? Thanks and keep up the good work!
Hi Paul, thanks very much for the support mate. No, normal rig tubing won’t work for this trick. You need a soft silicon based material that grips the braid. I designed the rig to work specifically with the Nash blowback tubes but it can also work with small hook bead or 3mm bore beads. You get 50 tubes in a packet and can use them multiple times so one packet will last you quite a while. Here’s a list of what I use in this video: Armourlink braid: amzn.to/3AsEjzQ Tungsten hook bead: amzn.to/3RbgmUq Blow out tube: amzn.to/3CCQtJ1 Tungsten hook beads: amzn.to/3RbgmUq Cling-on tungsten putty: amzn.to/3ApI0Xb Medium shrink tube: amzn.to/3e42Y6v (these are affiliate links to Amazon, same price to you but a small commission for me to help support the channel ☺️ All our video descriptions now show links to the tackle/gear I use) Cheers, Matt.
Thank you Matthew, I made a few of these rigs up at home ready for this weekend. Needless to say I'm sat here on the bank and I have landed two fish. I lost a bit of confidence in my fishing before this. You have helped loads. Inspiration is the word 😃 I even went and bought a hook sharpening kit. How easy do we overlook these things! Once again Thanks.
Hi mate, I’m sorry but I don’t really understand what you are describing or how you’ve come to this conclusion. Adding a short length of shrink tube over the knot should not make any difference at all to the way this rig works in a solid PVA bag. It’s optional anyway. I have guests that use this rig in solid PVA bags and they catch well on them all the time.
Hi Matt… great channel and great tips! Fairly new to carp fishing, what would be the best way to connect the leader to the main line? Loop to loop or maybe a grinner knot? Keep the tips and content coming… tight lines 🎣🐠
Hi mate, in my testing, the 2 best knots are the 5 turn uni knot (single grinner) and the palomar knot. You’ll find it difficult to tighten down the double grinner. Loop to loop with a figure of 8 knot works OK but I’d only use it with solid PVA bags as it’s not as strong as the 5 turn uni knot. I’ve made a video on leaders if you haven’t seen it: ua-cam.com/video/WiqE4u35MK8/v-deo.html All the best on your journey 😊
Hoping yr place is fishing well & normally service has resumed Matthew- so many new anglers here in the UK (It's crazy) of course I share knowledge & help bankside but I refer them all to you to watch- great simple but effective content 👏👏👏👏 Lee
Hi Lee, nice to hear from you and thanks for asking 😊 All is good at Beausoleil, very happy to have anglers on each week making great memories! Thanks very much for recommending the channel, I get lots of great feedback from anglers new to the sport and I'm always happy to share my knowledge 🎣
Thanks Matthew, I do a lot of PVA bag fishing and had been looking for a rig where I could change the hook. I had 48 hrs with a friend on a runs water the weekend just gone and we thought it a great opportunity to try this rig out. We already had a number of bags made up with a major brands ready tied PVA bag rig so we fished a mix of the ready tied and this rig. Anyway I wanted to feed back that we landed 42 between us and also had 15 takes where the fish came off but not one of the 15 lost were on this rig, this rig produced a 100% bite to land ratio! Such was the difference that any other PVA bag rig I had has now been retired! I also did a bit of casting testing with the rig outside of a PVA bag with your shock and run set up (ua-cam.com/video/aBvZyHBCyAE/v-deo.html) and to my surprise I couldn't tangle it, even if deliberately not hitting the clip. I would be surprised if I will ever need a different rig for the fishing I do so many thanks again.
Hi James, thanks very much for the feedback and for sharing your experiences with the rig. It’s really great to hear. I am delighted that you had such success with it, very interesting to know that it outfished the ready tied rig with a 100% hook to land ratio. If you don’t already have one, get yourself a decent loupe. I use the Nash LED one with built in lights which is great even when I’m in the bivvy at night. If the hook isn't absolutely perfect just change it. That’s the main reason why it out-fished the ready tied rig. If you haven't seen it, watch my hook pull video here: ua-cam.com/video/yPDZV9xY_UA/v-deo.html. Cheers, Matt.
Great video again Matt. I was a big fan of Kevin’s original blowback rig from the first time he showed it on a dvd. Used it for years. The combination here of that,the slip D and multi is definitely one I will be trying. Having baits ready to go with the mono loops is a great advantage. My club lakes you can end up getting hammered by bream at times so this combination of rig and bait attachment is perfect for quick,easy changes of hook and or bait. Many thanks again for all your excellent tutorials.
Hi Darren, great to hear from you. Glad you like the ‘combo’, I can totally see how a rig like this could be a big advantage on a water where you are having to fight through the bream. You can also use it with bait screws of course which I’m using more of in my fishing nowadays. Hope that you get on well with it. Cheers, Matt.
Excellent videos Matthew, keep them coming :). What are the properties you are looking for in the heavy duty braid for those of us not wanting to purchase another spool of braid, ie trying to use what I already have from alternative manufactures. Why 35lb, it seems excessive?
Hi mate, you can use whatever braid you want and I’m sorry if I didn't make that clear enough in the video. You don’t have to buy a special braid for this rig, it's just that that braid has the properties I need for the type of fishing we do here. The lake has a hard rocky bottom and we have carp to 53lbs and catfish to 135lbs so we need something really robust. Hope that helps clear things up. Cheers, Matt.
Hi Matt, how would that multi rig set up work as a combi rig on the end of some stiff link, and perhaps fished with a cut down lead clip fished running style?
Hi Keith, yes it’s absolutely possible to make a proper combination multi rig with this setup for sure. You can also do it with a material such as Skinlink which is a kevlar cored coated braid. Just strip off 10cm for the loop and job done. Bear in mind that it is hard work to strip. I broke my Korda stripper on Skinlink lol. I wouldn't recommend using a lead clip setup up in a running fashion. Watch this video to learn why: ua-cam.com/video/a6WI6Y1o_Xk/v-deo.html. Instead I’d just use a very basic running ledger setup or something like this: ua-cam.com/video/aBvZyHBCyAE/v-deo.html Hope that helps. Cheers, Matt.
Hi mate, thanks very much for the feedback and support. Glad you like what we do. The “how” is easy but we like to focus on the “why” so that anglers can make the right decision for their fishing 😊 All the best in your fishing, Matt.
Hi Paul, glad you enjoy the channel! That's’ a great question… Crimps have never been part of my angling and TBH I doubt they ever will be. I’ve met a number of guests that have asked me whether it’s okay to use crimps at my lake and my standard response is “sure, as long as they pass my 8kg deadlift test”. This is part of the fishery rules due to the number of 3 figure cats we have. One failed with virtually zero force. Most break very easily, none have come close to passing my test which is why I don’t use them. If you are fishing for doubles and twenties then you aren’t using much force to land them anyway (usually sub 3lbs) and sure they work. My concern is that if an angler is using them because they’re struggling to tie a good knot, that doesn't necessarily make them good at crimping either and the concept of testing the strength of the finished result seems alien to many guys I meet. They simply assume that 20lb material is good for 20lbs regardless of the crimp. I know some anglers struggle with knots so if this keeps them fishing then I get it. Anyway, hope that gives you food for thought, sorry for the long response! Cheers, Matt
Thanks for the replyI ,I’ve bean Carp fishing for 35 plus years and struggled with crimps when I tried them thought I was something wrong . Keep up the videos we are never to old to learn
Thank you Matthew for all the in detail knowledge that you share. It helps me for sure in doing my first steps in fishing. Out of curiosity, do you think such rig would be suitable with a method feeder?
thank you very much deeply. I watch your channel from Iraq I wish you sometimes share us some information about fishing in Asia and what baits can we use, because I think the different weather may influence on the carp. best wishes
Hi again, I understand why you might believe that the carp in Asia behave differently but in my honest opinion, this is not the case. All carp originated from Asia. The biology is the same and so are the needs of the carp. Carp are omnivores and will basically eat anything. Baits such as sweetcorn, maize, chickpeas, tigernuts are all good options and relatively cheap. If you can buy (or make) some boilies, then even better as these are more selective. Don’t worry about fancy flavours. Anything sweet, salty, fishy, or nutty will work. I don’t worry about bait flavour. I just use what I have access to. They all work! Learn to focus on hook sharpness and use simple, strong and effective rigs, fished on a running lead and you’ll do just great. It’s all that matters really. Best of luck, Matt.
Excellent as always Mr Collins, thank you. Question - I love fishing close in the margins what size lead would be best suited, heavy or light?. The bottom is on a slight gradient and clear with minimal chod. Many thanks as always. Cheers
Hi Mark, thanks very much for your support as always. I basically use as large as I can get away with i.e. something in the 3-4 oz range. The only time I’d drop down is if I was fishing a spot that required me to make a very discrete underarm cast and I wanted minimal plop. Then I’d drop to 1.25oz but TBH that scenario is rare. Cheers, Matt.
That’s a great twist on the slip D rig Matt, definitely going to give it a go. I think I’m getting done regularly but can’t always tell, this should help enormously. Thanks again and tight lines 👍
Hi Paul, great that you see the potential in the rig. If you can get a nice fit between the inline lead insert and the lead then you can add a 2nd 'tell tale', just tie some floss on the swivel and tuck it up inside the lead. If the floss is out, then you’ve definitely been done 100%. Using a brand new razor sharp hook every cast makes a massive difference. This for me, is the biggest edge that many overlook. Sharp hooks are harder to eject and with double confirmation of whether you are being done you should be able to prove this to yourself. If your’re casting then I would recommend you fold the rig into a solid PVA bag to guarantee it lands right 100% of the time. Enjoy, Matt.
Hi Matthew, love the running inline lead setup, but.. is it safe when the line breaks? F.e. With the heli the carp is left with just the rig. Looking forward to your answer, best regards Nicolas
Hi Nicolas, with an inline lead, when the line breaks, the line pulls through the lead very quickly. So in the worst case, the carp is towing a rig and some mainline. Then, if you use barbless hooks, the carp can very easily get rid of the rig. So for me, an inline lead setup combined with a barbless hook is one of the safest setups to use. Cheers, Matt
Hi Matt. Another great rig video but I'm a bit confused about one thing. Surely it doesn't matter if you can't pass your boilie through the second loop. Just put the hook through and mount the boilie afterwards?? Just a thought mate :)
Hi Ivan, you're absolutely right. If you choose to leave the bait off before you make the loop to loop connection then loop size can be anything you want it to be. I choose to make the loop exactly the same size because that way if I make up some loops in advance, it doesn't matter which way round I use them. It’s just another way of eliminating the chance of getting things wrong. I also prefer to mount my bait before loop to looping them to a swivel. At the end of the day it’s personal preference. Sorry if that wasn't clear on the video. Cheers, Matt.
Hi Matt, im fairly new to carp fishing and found this rig great! Could i use a ring with a screw on to attach bait instead of cutting and blobbing the mono?
Hi Matthew, yes, absolutely, that’s the bait mounting method I use in this rig: ua-cam.com/video/Z2Zh54emhS4/v-deo.html. Using the blow back multi with bait screws is a very popular option for our guests. All the best with it 😊
Hello Matthew, I was never “convinced” of a running lead didn’t think it would “hook” the fish right. I took a gamble this week and assembled this rig, easy, and used a 87gram inline lead and what happened I caught 2 big carp on it bottom bait style and they were nailed!! I am convinced! Funny that both takes were violent but after that the fish moved like a bag of cement until near the net lol😅
Hi mate, well, that's great to hear and congrats for having the faith to give this rig a go. The takes on running rigs are phenomenal! Glad the rig worked for you and well done on your captures. If you haven't seen it, one of my recent videos explains exactly how running rigs work: ua-cam.com/video/ckzalwJuh0c/v-deo.html
I had tied multirig with braid but always thought this suxs as it just collapsed so easily. But as most carp rig components are not available in the USA. After watching this I di this using use a small piece of coffee stirrer. Really like your videos.
Yes, I’m sure finding the right bits is a real challenge in the US. If you could use a small rubber bead and pierce it crossways with a sharp needle, that would also work. Plenty of options :)
Thanks Matthew, Iv'e been trying different rigs out for a while and definitely gonna add this to my arsenal. My current favourite is Mark Bartlet's corn rig
After watching the video Matt, I changed to this set up with a wafter and my loss rate went down considerably. Wife loves how simply the rig is and how effective. excellent Vid.
Wow this looks awesome Matthew! Going to try and adapt this for our fishing here in the US where my buddy and I fish a lot of silt with pop-up corn. This should help insure our corn is staying presented properly above the silt. Also a game-changer being able to quickly change out hooks when needed. Many thanks!
Sir, in an other Video you toll us to Hyde the Boilie stopper very careful in the Boilie because the Cars are so sensitive and now you use melted burned mono. WhatsApp going on with you. Do you earn not enough with your fishery in france. You was an integer gut for me but i do not accept blblblabla for Money. Good bye Sir. You are out.
At the time, I was experimenting with burying the hair stop further into the bait as I was interested to see if it made a difference or not. I didn’t notice any difference so now I don’t bother. I’m constantly evolving my methods and share my experiences here.
Thanks Michal. Well, there are various circumstances when I wouldn't use this rig in favour of the classic D-rig. I’m currently fishing with the humble D-rig (new version) on the river and this multi rig would be a disaster in flowing water! Horses for courses in this game 😉
I am fairly new to carp fishing. Currently, I have been using method feeders both fixed and free running inline one's. I wish to up my game and want to try some of your rigs. However, they all seem to use braid, which is banned on most of the lakes I fish, both as a mainline and hook line, also the maximum size hook to use is 10. Can you create your rigs with mono or fluro without any problems. Most of the lakes have fish no bigger than about 30lb. Any advice you can give would be gratefully received and appreciated. Thank you.
Hi Steve when you say fixed method feeder I assume that you mean a semi fixed method feeder otherwise it would pose a tether risk to the carp. It’s great that you’d like to try some of my rigs. Although you’ve commented here on one of my braided rigs, I'm a big fan of mono and there are a number of mono rigs on this channel. I’ll also be doing some more mono rigs in the future so do subscribe and hit that bell 😊 If hook size is limited to 10’s then you need to use a really good quality, sharp and strong carp hook like the Nash Chod Twister (I know plenty of size 10s that would open out on a good 30!). This winter I had carp to 53 on a size 8’s so they’ll be perfect for the job. The hook is the most important bit so spend all your money on hooks and change them very very regularly. We have guys here get through 4 packets a week! My advice would be to forget about fluoro and use mono instead. Nash have just released a 15lb version of the Zig-Flo. Again I tested it this winter for bottom bait fishing in the 12lbs and banked some very big carp on it. It’s robust, and knots very well so the 15lbs version will handle anything you encounter very easily. The Zig -Flo is far cheaper than any fluoro and comes on 100m spools. My mono rigs are designed to be disposable so after one carp I bin them. If you’re worried about buoyancy just add a touch of putty or a small sinker. Here are some links for you from my channel: ua-cam.com/video/K0A4GSH0z44/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/LzFina92brM/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/hoHB1gi_sQs/v-deo.html. Enjoy the journey! Matt
great vlog Matt, always tie my bait on and blob but what a simple and great idea using mono, many thanks for that tip it never crossed my mind, take care and tight lines
I tried it this weekend on a helicoper setup - 20 cm hook link - here my statistics: Losses: 1x, Know when I am done: 3x (so GREAT), Fish & all hooked in the bottom lip: 4x. It really helps having a dyneema leader instead those melting very smooth ones. I fished it with crank choddy and crank x from Korda. worked for both when the loop sleeve is a bit longer (till hook point) for having a larger hook loop. Thank you so much for this rig! :-D
Great to hear, glad you’re happy with it! Personally, I wouldn’t choose this rig for a helicopter lead system as supple braids are prone to tangle. This rig was originally designed to be fished with an inline running lead inside a solid PVA bag. This creates a tangle proof presentation that the carp find difficult to deal with and should reduce the number of times you’re being done 😊
@@matthewcollinsangler thx again for your point of view. Yesterday, I watched some more videos of your channel and the running lead setup is the next step. Since I am really fan of the helicopter rig when fishing new locations, do you have a recommendation which rig will be working best in your eyes?
@@horstelvis83 To decide between a running rig and a helicopter rig, I make some casts with a leading rod and feel the lead down so that I know what I’m fishing over. As long as I get some kind of drop, even a soft one, I use a running rig. If I can’t feel much of anything at all, I’d use a solid PVA bag instead of a helicopter rig, personal preference 😊
I’m looking to use this rig in a couple days and I was going to use the Nash baiting pole and was wondering if you would have to drop it on a tight line so it won’t tangle, does it tangle when dropped with no tension?
If you want to use this rig with a baiting pole, I would use a running inline lead and carefully sit the rig on top of a small pile of bait. You don't have to feel the lead down as this setup is very reliable. I wouldn't use a supple rig like this with a swivel based lead system.
Hi matt. Thanks for all you tips. I've learnt loads. Recently I've been fishing a drainage sewer , where I've seen monster carp . It's extremely narrow , 12ft or so , and weedy. Maybe 5ft deep . There's a few clear spots in the weed . The bait is practically under the rod tip . Been using a naked helicopter rig with maize . I've had a take , but the fish spat me out . Could you give me any pointers please on presentation? What would you do in this situation? Cheers mate .
Hi mate, thanks for commenting and great to know that you’ve picked up some tips. I guess if it's weedy then the water is clear? I’m not sure that I’d use a heli setup in these circumstances. I’d probably use a dedicated weed lead clip to drop the lead immediately on the take. I hate doing this but sometimes it’s the only way. Is there any flow? If so I would try and fish up-tide style as the line lay will be better. Line lay is going to be the biggest problem. I’d probably get in the waders, clear a spot and clear a path that I could lay the line through neatly. It’s time and effort but if they are worth it then why not? You also need to get some bait going in regularly to build their confidence. I would use 10m of 30lbs (0.50) Nash heavy duty snag leader and I’d fish that straight down to the clip. It’s nice and clear and low viz and very robust. I use it all the time on the rivers. If it’s really gnarly then I use the 40lbs (0.60) version. On the rig front I’d use something simple and robust like my river rig. No how-to on this (yet) but here’s the short to give you a quick spec: ua-cam.com/users/shortsCh032Nsihcc?feature=share. Best of luck, sounds like an exciting spot! Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler Thanks Matt I'll try that out. What I've been doing is tying the lead on a 6lb rotten bottom . I use 15lb mainline, a 15lb mono hooklink . It basically an old school running paternoster . Nothing is fixed for fish safety . Cheers mate. Thanks for your advice
@@daventry9685 Ah right I get you. I'm a fan of the rotten bottom as well. It should have worked if fished in a running configuration but I suspect these carp are pretty wily! Keep the bait going in and best of luck with it! Cheers, Matt.
Can you make this rig with normal hooks as well as chod style hooks? Just wondered if it would be more aggressive with normal style hooks? Great informative video like always 👍 your videos help so many people. Thank you
Hi mate, the rig as shown has been used for the last 2 years at Beausoleil and it’s been very effective. I haven’t tested it with other styles of hooks. I have total confidence in the Nash chod twister so can’t really comment mate 😊
@@matthewcollinsangler thanks a lot for the the reply and more so for taking the time to help everyone. I have been carp fishing for over 20 years but still learn so much from your videos. Utube or a carp fishing company or magazine should give you a reward. Top videos, top man thanks again
The rig isn’t designed to be cast anymore than 40yds and even then you need to land the rig gently on the water to avoid tangles - just like any other supple braided rig. It’s ideally suited for bait boats, baiting poles or solid PVA bags.
Been using your multi rig for over 12 months and still used it today at Partridge fishery, bagged me 2 nice commons and a mirror using a bottom bait. Will definitely give this a try too. Thanks as always Matt 👍
Double overhand knots ...are these strong enough? Why not a fig8 or perfection loop? Beginner ( last fished 40 yrs ago)so confused. Sorry. Any help appreciated
Hi mate, I'll put my answer here as well. It’s very much a case of “horses for courses” with knots! Every material is different and responds differently when knotted. Diameter is also a factor. That’s why I’m so specific about what knot I use for each job on each rig on the channel. On this rig, the blowback multi, I use two single overhand loops (not double). I do this because this thick braided material grips itself very strongly and you simply don’t need anything more complicated than an overhand loop knot. If you try to do that knot in a lightweight mono it will slip and fail because the mono does not grip itself. That’s where the non-slip mono loop knot comes in. I’ve never mastered the perfection loop, so I don’t use it! When I test the figure of eight loop against the non slip mono loop knot, the non-slip mono loop knots wins (for me). Knots are tricky!
Can I ask, I’ve used a over hand knot for years when making my rigs but started to see a lot of people using the figure of 8 knot? Due think there’s any benefit or not.
Hi mate, thanks for commenting. That’s a great question. Different knots suit different materials. I can get away with a basic overhand knot in this material because it’s super strong and is capable of landing cats to well over 100lbs. Yes I could use a figure of 8 but it’s slower to tie and more difficult to achieve regular loop sizes. Would it be a stronger knot? Maybe. Do I need a stronger knot? No. If the simple overhand knot is working for you in the material you are using then personally I don’t see the need to change unless you experience a failure at this point. My motto is test and test again so just get a weight and give the knot a lift. 10lb should be the minimum knot strength for carp fishing IMO. Hope that helps, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler thanks for the reply, and to be honest never failed on me yet myself but when you keep on seeing people do something different it makes ya doubt it, I’ve started on a new members lake and it’s full of cats hence properly have more a chance of catching them then the carp 😂
@@icecube2T8 No worries mate. If you’ve recently joined a water with cats in it you might want to check out our catfish rig video. It’s really simple and easy to tie. Here’s the link: ua-cam.com/video/NkOZfsGNmbk/v-deo.html
As always Matt thank you for the brilliant video quality & easy to follow guide, with close ups, this is perfect for me having 1 eye (no retina in right) & struggling especially on the colder days with Raynaud's 👍
Hello mate, thanks as always for your amazing support. I understand how you can struggle with rig tying in that case. Nowadays I try to do all my rig tying in the warm and dry and take the rigs ready to go for the session. I find I struggle nowadays when I’m doing winter sessions. My hands start to seize up! All the best and I hope you get on well with this setup. Cheers, Matt.
Daimion,you could maybe try the lifesystems reusable hand warmers,after there done you drop them back in the kettle,it works a treat for reynauds,about a fiver for 2 i believe
Hi mate, it’s on our to-do list to make a video on which rig to use where so we will get around to it at some point. The blowout multi rig is great for anyone that struggles to tie the knotless knot or anglers that are pressed for time and prefer a reusable rig where the hooks can be swapped quickly. It’s best used in a solid PVA bag or in a bait boat or rowing boat. It can be cast at short/medium range but beyond that it’s best to boat it or bag it. You need to use a high quality braid like the Armourlink as the rig is reused many times. Cheap braids will wear quickly and cost you a fish. The rig was specifically created for our guests because literally anyone can tie it. It’s very strong and has even banked 3 figure catfish. It can be fished over hard or soft ground. The mono hair is good for anglers that enjoy rig tying as each rig is pretty much a one shot deal i.e. catch a carp, throw it away (that’s why I use mono to keep the costs down). It’s cheap, simple and can even be tied without the use of specialist hooklink materials. It’s also very anti-tangle and so perfect for casting at maximum range. It’s impervious to the attention of nuisance species. It’s not suitable for use in a solid PVA and is better suited to being fished over a firm bottom. It can be fished over silt but you actually should use a much shorter hooklink. Although I have caught catfish on it, it's not really tough enough for the job unless you use really heavy mono which can cause problems with bait mounting. For me this means it suits my public water or river carping better than the blowout multi. Both rigs work, both catch carp. You just need to decide which is going to suit your angling better. Cheers, Matt.
Hi Paul, glad you like that trick. There’s a more advanced version of that trick in this tik tok video where I worked out a way to bury the blob so do check that out if you’re on the platform. Here’s the link: www.tiktok.com/@matt_collins_carper/video/7080557051017022725?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7079073014067529222 Cheers, Matt.
Do you mean the mono bait loop? If you set the rig up as shown you should not have any issues. The bait loop won’t move on the cast as it’s pulling the loop tight which locks it in place. The only time that the loop may slide onto the blowback tube is if the carp picks up and ejects the rig. In which case you’ve been done and the fact that the D has closed down tells you this. I have never seen the mono bait loop go over the blowback tube in my own fishing and I’ve had guests using this rig for 4 years.
Hi mate, I wouldn't use this rig in flowing water unless the flow was really slow. Supple braid is more prone to tangling in flowing water and there are usually other species present (crayfish, bream, chub etc.) than can mess with a rig like this. If you want to use a multi rig in flowing water I would change the hooklink material to a coated braid like Nash Skinlink in 25lbs. I’d tie this the same way but there’s no need for the blowout tube. I wouldn't strip any of the coating back at all, just leave it whole. I do use this style of multi rig from time to time but I actually prefer this rig for flowing water: ua-cam.com/video/Rr4paU5B_r4/v-deo.htmlsi=2WZwousI687WqGef
When using this rig I understand using putty to pin everything down to the bottom when using a swivel running rig.when using it in a solid Pva bag do you bother putting any putty on it?
Hi mate, TBH nowadays I don’t use putty as I much prefer tungsten sinkers. I use a boilie needle to move them between rigs as they are much cleaner than putty which makes such a mess. If you are using solid PVA bags then I don’t think you need anything as long as the braid sinks and is supple. I use Armourlink 25lbs for my solid bag work 👍
@@benayres1353 That kind of depends how tight a fit you want and it also depends what type of baiting needle you have. The 0.75mm version works with both the 25 lbs and 35 lbs version but the fit is obviously tighter on the 35lb version. If you drop to the 0.5 mm you’ll need a very thin baiting needle (without a latch) that will grip the braid tighter (if that’s what you want/need).
Hi there, I don’t use curved shank hooks anymore (watch this video to learn more: ua-cam.com/video/ZxGllV2Zc5o/v-deo.html) but even if I used them, I wouldn’t use them for a popup because they “sit” at the wrong angle. For a popup, you need a short shank, straight point hook with a decent size gape. I use the Nash chod twisters and they work great. In fact, I use them for popups, bottom baits and wafters. Here’s my popup setup video: ua-cam.com/video/K0A4GSH0z44/v-deo.html. Cheers, Matt
Hello Matthew, I recently spent a week fishing on a public water in France. It soon became apparent that I had to look for the fish further away in deeper water. I then switched to spodding and used the very easy blow back multi rig in combination with solid PVA bags. I had 16 bites and also caught 16. I would like to thank you very much for your tips, they are very useful. Greetings from Leo from the Netherlands.
Hi mate, I made the rig 13 cm long for the video as that’s the length I use inside a solid PVA bag. Most guests use a bait boat or baiting pole or just row them out and drop them from a boat so I tend to make them longer at around 18 cm and that works a treat 👍
With this rig I use a wide gape style inturned eye hook and a pre made kicker to hold the loop In place. A bait screw to hold my hookbait makes the attachment easy. I rarely use just braid for this rig, I tie a doubled over Albright knot of some braid to a fluorocarbon boom to kick the rig away and make it nearly invisible
Rig looks good. However, I am interested in one crucial aspect. What if (when casting your line) the boilie will go over the blow out tube, getting stucked close to the eye of the hook and having a horrible presentation on the bottom, not to mention the mechanic will change also.
Hi mate, I understand your concern but as long as you set it in the correct position to start with and the blowback tube is directly behind the eye, it will not move on the cast because the impact load of the water is placed on the boilie and it locks it in place so it can’t move. What you must not do is attach a PVA mesh bag to the hook. This will cause the blowback tube to slide on impact with the water and ruin the presentation. If you’re still worried, test it yourself and you’ll see exactly what I mean 👍
Great videos as usual from you Matt. This is David (aka Mickey on here). Hope you’re now converted on the jet flame lighter lol. I know it works out more expensive, but more convenient. No more wrecked hook-links in windy conditions.
The benefit of being able to change the hook so easily has sold me this rig, plus simply using mono rather than rig rings or micro swivels saves £££ on components , does exactly the same job, and less clutter can only make it slightly harder for the carp to identify. I believe almost all well known rigs works so effectively it makes little difference which one is used and is more down to confidence and personal experience,
Hello Kornel, yes, I have a video on hook sharpening, it’s a bit old but the technique doesn’t change: ua-cam.com/video/ahwZ5wHBt-4/v-deo.html. Good hook sharpening takes a lot of time and practice and if done wrong, could make your hooks worse. If you struggle with the technique, it’s better to change the hook for a new one than fish with a badly sharpened hook. All the best, Matt.
Hi Mark, no, I wouldn't do that, supple rigs don't play nicely with helicopter lead setups. This rig was designed for a solid PVA bag. If you want a good rig for a helicopter setup, I'd use a simple mono d like this one: ua-cam.com/video/hoHB1gi_sQs/v-deo.html. Cheers, Matt
I’m glad I have discovered your channel! Really great info and good camera work. No nonsense straight to the point and you are really nice to listen. Thank you for sharing your knowledge to us! 🙏🏻
Matthew would like take this time to thank you for your uploads it's much appreciated and you have improved my fishing and now seeing bigger and more regularly fish on the bank 🎣
Just tied one of these for the first time and it took me 4 mins , only going to get quicker and being able to change the hook that fast is very efficient for those cold days on the bank when your hands are like ice , love the vid , thanks mate 👍
Hi Ryan, you’ll find that the blowback tubes have a thicker wall and are more robust than the silicon, I find they grip the braid better than the silicon sleeve. You’ll also find that they last longer and are better suited to the larger eye diameter of a chod style hook. Small 3mm hook beads or bore beads work okay but they don’t grip as well as the blowback tubes. There’s nothing wrong with starting off with a bit of silicon tube to see how you get on before running out to the shops to buy a pack of blowback tubes though. Cheers, Matt.
Hi mate, yes, absolutely, I use the Nash skinlink when I need a coated hooklink, you might find that you don't need to add the blow back tube because the material is stiff enough to hold in place, all depends on the stiffness of the material. Cheers, Matt
Hi Shaun, most of the gear I have is Nash. The Rig Box is the Nash Dwarf tackle pouch XL which fits the Box Logic medium tackle box which is available separately. Quality stuff that is well designed and will last many years.
Hi Mark, in this video I’m using Nash Armourlink in 35lbs. With a simple overhand knot as shown in the video I've done plenty of deadlift tests using an 8kg kettle bell and it passes every time. Considering those knots rarely see more than 2kg of load during the fight I’d say the overhand knot is fit for purpose. We’ve also had cats of 100lbs banked on this rig as shown. Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler OK mate, sounds like you've done your homework on it, if I was to use 25lb armourlink do you think it'd still be strong enough? I really like the idea of this rig for my solid bag fishing. I just don't want the knots to fail me. Cheers Matthew
@@markclifford7725 Hi Mark, the 25lb version with overhand knots will be strong enough for carp of any size by a factor of 400%. Just tie them right and gently tighten them down. Test them yourself using a bucket of water (weighed) if you have doubts. This rig is the result of 12 years experience of guiding holiday anglers at a tricky French estate lake. It’s also been rigorously tested over hundreds of nights by me and our guests so yes I’ve got a lot of confidence in this rig!
Hi there, it depends how you attach your PVA stick. If you make up a PVA stick using a fine stick mix and thread the stick onto the hooklink, and you can do it without messing up the D, then this can work but it’s not something I do. The other option is to make a up a PVA mesh bag, thread some PVA tape through the bag and then tie it through the D section. What you don’t want to do is to hook the PVA mesh bag onto the hook and cast it out. What happens is that on impact with the water the mesh bag will completely close down the D as it pulls on the hook. It’s not the end of the world but it completely changes the size of the D and where the bait sits on the back of the hook rather than at the bottom of the bend which is where I want it. This rig was designed to be used in a bait boat or dropped from a rowing boat or in a solid PVA bag or to be cast out on its own without any PVA mesh bag. Hope that helps. Cheers, Matt.
Mr Collins i have a question.. Is the palm test a sure method to check a hook set?....cause ive tied an exact replica of one of your other rigs but it wont turn on the palm test and hook...i am using a .40mm braid as the hook line..is it perhaps the braid that is too stif or is the palm test not a sure way to check?..im using a classic boilie hook from Docks.. Thanx in advance👌👌👌
Hi Peter, the palm test is far from perfect. I had to use it in this video as it was the only way to demonstrate how the rig, tied the other way, turns away from the carp's mouth. The palm test should work okay with supple braided materials but it’s not great with stiffer material for sure. It's by no means the be all and end all of whether a rig will work in a real fishing situation. Palm testing of my mono hair rig is very hit and miss and yet the rig catches carp very well and I’m always getting anglers comment how well it works in a real fishing situation. Hope that clears things up for you. Cheers, Matt.
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If you struggle to tie your own rigs or you want to move away from ready made rigs, this one is for you. It's based on the multi rig so it’s easy to tie and you can re-use the material time and time again and just change your bait and your hook. Unlike a traditional multi rig, it’s made with braid so you can easily put it into a solid PVA bag and you'll get a good presentation over a wide variety of bottom types even if you’re not a great caster. Anglers at Beausoleil have been using this rig for the last 2 years and everyone’s got on very well with it. It’s caught some amazing carp from the venue and it’s helped anglers keep their fishing simple, effective and reliable.
Thanks for yet another easy to follow video Matt. They really are a joy to watch. Any tips on targeting elusive Commons👀
@@yorkshirebanktramp7879 Hi mate, well, I have something for you. Our big common avoided me for years and I made a specific change which increased my success rate with the commons. I talk about it in this video at this point: ua-cam.com/video/YfIy3Kds49Y/v-deo.html
Basically what I did was to shorten my rigs from 8-10 inches to 6-7 inches because commons are a different body shape! Food for thought I hope 😉
Thank you Matt - certainly food for thought with the shorter hook lengths.
thank you for this. my liners have decreased and hookups increased. can tell a huge difference. appreciate this and your work
That's great to hear mate, thanks for the feedback, means a lot 😊
Brilliant Matt, the explanation and detail is really helpful. Thanks 😁
That's great to hear, thanks Nigel 👍
Great rig!!!
Thanks mate 😊
Hallo Matthew, thanks for sharing this rig!
Does it only work with a hook with an outturned eye?
Hi Dave, it’s not strictly necessary as you are using a supple braided material but out-turned eyed hooks (chod style) have a larger eye (size for size) than in-turned eyed hooks so you may find it hard to thread a loop of braid through. Only one way to find out! You can always just use my threading tool trick. Best of luck, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler thanks Matthew!
Great little tweak to this rig Matt 👍🏻👌🏻 you are one of the main reasons I started my own channel. You have brilliant high quality educational videos.
That's great to hear mate, thanks! All the best with it 👍
Best carp info on here… no slo mo, no shots of trainers stepping out of the van, no competition against your other so called “ pro angler”… just proper info 👍👍👍
Hi David, thanks again for the support. Great to hear! It's all about sharing the knowledge here 😊
Hi Matthew, great video as usual. With regards to the blowback tube, can you use normal tubing or is it stiffer than that? Thanks and keep up the good work!
Hi Paul, thanks very much for the support mate. No, normal rig tubing won’t work for this trick. You need a soft silicon based material that grips the braid. I designed the rig to work specifically with the Nash blowback tubes but it can also work with small hook bead or 3mm bore beads. You get 50 tubes in a packet and can use them multiple times so one packet will last you quite a while.
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Cheers, Matt.
Thank you Matthew, I made a few of these rigs up at home ready for this weekend. Needless to say I'm sat here on the bank and I have landed two fish. I lost a bit of confidence in my fishing before this. You have helped loads. Inspiration is the word 😃 I even went and bought a hook sharpening kit. How easy do we overlook these things! Once again Thanks.
Hi mate, great to hear that, thanks! Glad this rig is giving you more confidence, keep changing the hooks and keep catching! Cheers, Matt.
Wow...super ideea 🎣
Thanks Johnny, hope you give it a go 😊
When I put this rig in a solid bag I noticed the Hooklink always stuck up due to the shrink tubed end closest to the hook
Hi mate, I’m sorry but I don’t really understand what you are describing or how you’ve come to this conclusion. Adding a short length of shrink tube over the knot should not make any difference at all to the way this rig works in a solid PVA bag. It’s optional anyway. I have guests that use this rig in solid PVA bags and they catch well on them all the time.
Hi Matt… great channel and great tips! Fairly new to carp fishing, what would be the best way to connect the leader to the main line? Loop to loop or maybe a grinner knot?
Keep the tips and content coming… tight lines 🎣🐠
Hi mate, in my testing, the 2 best knots are the 5 turn uni knot (single grinner) and the palomar knot. You’ll find it difficult to tighten down the double grinner. Loop to loop with a figure of 8 knot works OK but I’d only use it with solid PVA bags as it’s not as strong as the 5 turn uni knot. I’ve made a video on leaders if you haven’t seen it: ua-cam.com/video/WiqE4u35MK8/v-deo.html
All the best on your journey 😊
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Many thanks Matt
Will check out your videos on leaders 👌🏻
I think this is the ultimate waste saving rig , been using it a while now just with a kicker over the eye, great video as usual
Thanks very much Craig. Ah yes, a kicker is a great option too!
Boss this mate dead easy no messing about
Hoping yr place is fishing well & normally service has resumed Matthew- so many new anglers here in the UK (It's crazy) of course I share knowledge & help bankside but I refer them all to you to watch- great simple but effective content 👏👏👏👏
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Hi Lee, nice to hear from you and thanks for asking 😊 All is good at Beausoleil, very happy to have anglers on each week making great memories! Thanks very much for recommending the channel, I get lots of great feedback from anglers new to the sport and I'm always happy to share my knowledge 🎣
Thanks Matthew, I do a lot of PVA bag fishing and had been looking for a rig where I could change the hook. I had 48 hrs with a friend on a runs water the weekend just gone and we thought it a great opportunity to try this rig out. We already had a number of bags made up with a major brands ready tied PVA bag rig so we fished a mix of the ready tied and this rig. Anyway I wanted to feed back that we landed 42 between us and also had 15 takes where the fish came off but not one of the 15 lost were on this rig, this rig produced a 100% bite to land ratio! Such was the difference that any other PVA bag rig I had has now been retired! I also did a bit of casting testing with the rig outside of a PVA bag with your shock and run set up (ua-cam.com/video/aBvZyHBCyAE/v-deo.html) and to my surprise I couldn't tangle it, even if deliberately not hitting the clip. I would be surprised if I will ever need a different rig for the fishing I do so many thanks again.
Hi James, thanks very much for the feedback and for sharing your experiences with the rig. It’s really great to hear. I am delighted that you had such success with it, very interesting to know that it outfished the ready tied rig with a 100% hook to land ratio. If you don’t already have one, get yourself a decent loupe. I use the Nash LED one with built in lights which is great even when I’m in the bivvy at night. If the hook isn't absolutely perfect just change it. That’s the main reason why it out-fished the ready tied rig. If you haven't seen it, watch my hook pull video here: ua-cam.com/video/yPDZV9xY_UA/v-deo.html. Cheers, Matt.
Great video again Matt.
I was a big fan of Kevin’s original blowback rig from the first time he showed it on a dvd. Used it for years. The combination here of that,the slip D and multi is definitely one I will be trying. Having baits ready to go with the mono loops is a great advantage. My club lakes you can end up getting hammered by bream at times so this combination of rig and bait attachment is perfect for quick,easy changes of hook and or bait. Many thanks again for all your excellent tutorials.
Hi Darren, great to hear from you. Glad you like the ‘combo’, I can totally see how a rig like this could be a big advantage on a water where you are having to fight through the bream. You can also use it with bait screws of course which I’m using more of in my fishing nowadays. Hope that you get on well with it. Cheers, Matt.
Thanks Matt.once again 👍🏻🙏😊
Thanks Mark, glad you enjoyed this one!
Excellent videos Matthew, keep them coming :). What are the properties you are looking for in the heavy duty braid for those of us not wanting to purchase another spool of braid, ie trying to use what I already have from alternative manufactures. Why 35lb, it seems excessive?
Hi mate, you can use whatever braid you want and I’m sorry if I didn't make that clear enough in the video. You don’t have to buy a special braid for this rig, it's just that that braid has the properties I need for the type of fishing we do here. The lake has a hard rocky bottom and we have carp to 53lbs and catfish to 135lbs so we need something really robust. Hope that helps clear things up. Cheers, Matt.
Hi Matt, how would that multi rig set up work as a combi rig on the end of some stiff link, and perhaps fished with a cut down lead clip fished running style?
Hi Keith, yes it’s absolutely possible to make a proper combination multi rig with this setup for sure. You can also do it with a material such as Skinlink which is a kevlar cored coated braid. Just strip off 10cm for the loop and job done. Bear in mind that it is hard work to strip. I broke my Korda stripper on Skinlink lol. I wouldn't recommend using a lead clip setup up in a running fashion. Watch this video to learn why: ua-cam.com/video/a6WI6Y1o_Xk/v-deo.html. Instead I’d just use a very basic running ledger setup or something like this: ua-cam.com/video/aBvZyHBCyAE/v-deo.html Hope that helps. Cheers, Matt.
Thanks Matt, I’ll give it a go 👍
Big jop thank you
Thanks 🙂
Another great, Informative video. As always. Thanks again Matt.
Thanks very much mate, much appreciated 👍
Great video again. Tie all my own rigs now after watching your videos. So well explained , thank you
Ah, that's great to hear Nick, glad you're enjoying tying your own now 💪
Love the way you explain the mechanics of the rig and not just how to tie it. 👍
Hi mate, thanks very much for the feedback and support. Glad you like what we do. The “how” is easy but we like to focus on the “why” so that anglers can make the right decision for their fishing 😊 All the best in your fishing, Matt.
Hi Mathew love your channel . What’s your thoughts on crimps and crimping rigs
Hi Paul, glad you enjoy the channel! That's’ a great question… Crimps have never been part of my angling and TBH I doubt they ever will be. I’ve met a number of guests that have asked me whether it’s okay to use crimps at my lake and my standard response is “sure, as long as they pass my 8kg deadlift test”. This is part of the fishery rules due to the number of 3 figure cats we have. One failed with virtually zero force. Most break very easily, none have come close to passing my test which is why I don’t use them. If you are fishing for doubles and twenties then you aren’t using much force to land them anyway (usually sub 3lbs) and sure they work. My concern is that if an angler is using them because they’re struggling to tie a good knot, that doesn't necessarily make them good at crimping either and the concept of testing the strength of the finished result seems alien to many guys I meet. They simply assume that 20lb material is good for 20lbs regardless of the crimp. I know some anglers struggle with knots so if this keeps them fishing then I get it. Anyway, hope that gives you food for thought, sorry for the long response! Cheers, Matt
Thanks for the replyI ,I’ve bean Carp fishing for 35 plus years and struggled with crimps when I tried them thought I was something wrong . Keep up the videos we are never to old to learn
@@pauljones7233 Absolutely, I’m still learning everyday and that will never stop.
Good way of thinking very good rig can't wait to try it out thanks
All the best with it mate, I have total confidence in it 😊
Thank you Matthew for all the in detail knowledge that you share. It helps me for sure in doing my first steps in fishing. Out of curiosity, do you think such rig would be suitable with a method feeder?
Hi mate, sure, no reason why not 👍
This one has everything I want. I'm definitely tying a few of these.
Great to hear mate, all the best with it! 🎣
thank you very much deeply. I watch your channel from Iraq I wish you sometimes share us some information about fishing in Asia and what baits can we use, because I think the different weather may influence on the carp. best wishes
Hi again, I understand why you might believe that the carp in Asia behave differently but in my honest opinion, this is not the case. All carp originated from Asia. The biology is the same and so are the needs of the carp. Carp are omnivores and will basically eat anything. Baits such as sweetcorn, maize, chickpeas, tigernuts are all good options and relatively cheap. If you can buy (or make) some boilies, then even better as these are more selective. Don’t worry about fancy flavours. Anything sweet, salty, fishy, or nutty will work. I don’t worry about bait flavour. I just use what I have access to. They all work! Learn to focus on hook sharpness and use simple, strong and effective rigs, fished on a running lead and you’ll do just great. It’s all that matters really. Best of luck, Matt.
Great vid m8, this looks right up my street. Easy knots and no fiddly swivels or rings :)
Bang on, that's why it's been very popular 😊 Enjoy mate!
Excellent as always Mr Collins, thank you.
Question - I love fishing close in the margins what size lead would be best suited, heavy or light?. The bottom is on a slight gradient and clear with minimal chod.
Many thanks as always. Cheers
Hi Mark, thanks very much for your support as always. I basically use as large as I can get away with i.e. something in the 3-4 oz range. The only time I’d drop down is if I was fishing a spot that required me to make a very discrete underarm cast and I wanted minimal plop. Then I’d drop to 1.25oz but TBH that scenario is rare. Cheers, Matt.
That’s a great twist on the slip D rig Matt, definitely going to give it a go. I think I’m getting done regularly but can’t always tell, this should help enormously. Thanks again and tight lines 👍
Hi Paul, great that you see the potential in the rig. If you can get a nice fit between the inline lead insert and the lead then you can add a 2nd 'tell tale', just tie some floss on the swivel and tuck it up inside the lead. If the floss is out, then you’ve definitely been done 100%. Using a brand new razor sharp hook every cast makes a massive difference. This for me, is the biggest edge that many overlook. Sharp hooks are harder to eject and with double confirmation of whether you are being done you should be able to prove this to yourself. If your’re casting then I would recommend you fold the rig into a solid PVA bag to guarantee it lands right 100% of the time. Enjoy, Matt.
Always check your hooks too mate that could be why you are losing fish
Hi Matthew, love the running inline lead setup, but.. is it safe when the line breaks? F.e. With the heli the carp is left with just the rig. Looking forward to your answer, best regards Nicolas
Hi Nicolas, with an inline lead, when the line breaks, the line pulls through the lead very quickly. So in the worst case, the carp is towing a rig and some mainline. Then, if you use barbless hooks, the carp can very easily get rid of the rig. So for me, an inline lead setup combined with a barbless hook is one of the safest setups to use. Cheers, Matt
Hi Matt.
Another great rig video but I'm a bit confused about one thing.
Surely it doesn't matter if you can't pass your boilie through the second loop. Just put the hook through and mount the boilie afterwards??
Just a thought mate :)
Hi Ivan, you're absolutely right. If you choose to leave the bait off before you make the loop to loop connection then loop size can be anything you want it to be. I choose to make the loop exactly the same size because that way if I make up some loops in advance, it doesn't matter which way round I use them. It’s just another way of eliminating the chance of getting things wrong. I also prefer to mount my bait before loop to looping them to a swivel. At the end of the day it’s personal preference. Sorry if that wasn't clear on the video. Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler Very understandable and logical.
I'm new to making rigs so I'm thinking in advance for when I make an inevitable cock up :)
Struggling to tie your own rigs? Take up flower pressing instead. What an embarrassment...
Hi Matt, im fairly new to carp fishing and found this rig great! Could i use a ring with a screw on to attach bait instead of cutting and blobbing the mono?
Hi Matthew, yes, absolutely, that’s the bait mounting method I use in this rig: ua-cam.com/video/Z2Zh54emhS4/v-deo.html. Using the blow back multi with bait screws is a very popular option for our guests. All the best with it 😊
Hello Matthew, I was never “convinced” of a running lead didn’t think it would “hook” the fish right. I took a gamble this week and assembled this rig, easy, and used a 87gram inline lead and what happened I caught 2 big carp on it bottom bait style and they were nailed!! I am convinced! Funny that both takes were violent but after that the fish moved like a bag of cement until near the net lol😅
Hi mate, well, that's great to hear and congrats for having the faith to give this rig a go. The takes on running rigs are phenomenal! Glad the rig worked for you and well done on your captures. If you haven't seen it, one of my recent videos explains exactly how running rigs work: ua-cam.com/video/ckzalwJuh0c/v-deo.html
@@matthewcollinsangler make that 3 takes :-)
Make that 5 takes blimey brilliant packed up now on my way home great week 9 carp to 48lbs
@@matthewcollinsangler yep seen it and understood the running rig there is interesting without being attached mmm slip D inline for now lol
I had tied multirig with braid but always thought this suxs as it just collapsed so easily. But as most carp rig components are not available in the USA. After watching this I di this using use a small piece of coffee stirrer. Really like your videos.
Yes, I’m sure finding the right bits is a real challenge in the US. If you could use a small rubber bead and pierce it crossways with a sharp needle, that would also work. Plenty of options :)
Thanks Matthew, Iv'e been trying different rigs out for a while and definitely gonna add this to my arsenal. My current favourite is Mark Bartlet's corn rig
Have fun!
Love it, nailed it on this top video 👍👍
Thanks very much Stephen 👍
After watching the video Matt, I changed to this set up with a wafter and my loss rate went down considerably. Wife loves how simply the rig is and how effective. excellent Vid.
Thanks very much Martin, great it's working for you! Changing the hook after each cast is what makes a big difference to the catch rate 😊
Wow this looks awesome Matthew! Going to try and adapt this for our fishing here in the US where my buddy and I fish a lot of silt with pop-up corn. This should help insure our corn is staying presented properly above the silt. Also a game-changer being able to quickly change out hooks when needed. Many thanks!
Cool 👍😊
Sir, in an other Video you toll us to Hyde the Boilie stopper very careful in the Boilie because the Cars are so sensitive and now you use melted burned mono. WhatsApp going on with you. Do you earn not enough with your fishery in france. You was an integer gut for me but i do not accept blblblabla for Money. Good bye Sir. You are out.
At the time, I was experimenting with burying the hair stop further into the bait as I was interested to see if it made a difference or not. I didn’t notice any difference so now I don’t bother. I’m constantly evolving my methods and share my experiences here.
Thank you Matthew! Great trick! Is this ultimately going to remove D-rig from the game?
Thanks for your insight!
Thanks Michal. Well, there are various circumstances when I wouldn't use this rig in favour of the classic D-rig. I’m currently fishing with the humble D-rig (new version) on the river and this multi rig would be a disaster in flowing water! Horses for courses in this game 😉
I am fairly new to carp fishing. Currently, I have been using method feeders both fixed and free running inline one's. I wish to up my game and want to try some of your rigs. However, they all seem to use braid, which is banned on most of the lakes I fish, both as a mainline and hook line, also the maximum size hook to use is 10. Can you create your rigs with mono or fluro without any problems. Most of the lakes have fish no bigger than about 30lb. Any advice you can give would be gratefully received and appreciated. Thank you.
Hi Steve when you say fixed method feeder I assume that you mean a semi fixed method feeder otherwise it would pose a tether risk to the carp. It’s great that you’d like to try some of my rigs. Although you’ve commented here on one of my braided rigs, I'm a big fan of mono and there are a number of mono rigs on this channel. I’ll also be doing some more mono rigs in the future so do subscribe and hit that bell 😊
If hook size is limited to 10’s then you need to use a really good quality, sharp and strong carp hook like the Nash Chod Twister (I know plenty of size 10s that would open out on a good 30!). This winter I had carp to 53 on a size 8’s so they’ll be perfect for the job. The hook is the most important bit so spend all your money on hooks and change them very very regularly. We have guys here get through 4 packets a week! My advice would be to forget about fluoro and use mono instead. Nash have just released a 15lb version of the Zig-Flo. Again I tested it this winter for bottom bait fishing in the 12lbs and banked some very big carp on it. It’s robust, and knots very well so the 15lbs version will handle anything you encounter very easily. The Zig -Flo is far cheaper than any fluoro and comes on 100m spools. My mono rigs are designed to be disposable so after one carp I bin them. If you’re worried about buoyancy just add a touch of putty or a small sinker. Here are some links for you from my channel:
ua-cam.com/video/K0A4GSH0z44/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/LzFina92brM/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/hoHB1gi_sQs/v-deo.html.
Enjoy the journey! Matt
@@matthewcollinsangler Thank you for your advice. Will try your suggestions, Hopefully, I will get a better hit rate.
The claw nash hook is all I use now best hooks out there
Another great video … could you use bait floss instead of the mono line on the hook bait ?
Thanks mate. Yes, absolutely, both will work, I also use bait screws.
great vlog Matt, always tie my bait on and blob but what a simple and great idea using mono, many thanks for that tip it never crossed my mind, take care and tight lines
Great to hear Terry, glad you like the tip, enjoy!
I tried it this weekend on a helicoper setup - 20 cm hook link - here my statistics: Losses: 1x, Know when I am done: 3x (so GREAT), Fish & all hooked in the bottom lip: 4x. It really helps having a dyneema leader instead those melting very smooth ones. I fished it with crank choddy and crank x from Korda. worked for both when the loop sleeve is a bit longer (till hook point) for having a larger hook loop.
Thank you so much for this rig! :-D
Great to hear, glad you’re happy with it! Personally, I wouldn’t choose this rig for a helicopter lead system as supple braids are prone to tangle. This rig was originally designed to be fished with an inline running lead inside a solid PVA bag. This creates a tangle proof presentation that the carp find difficult to deal with and should reduce the number of times you’re being done 😊
@@matthewcollinsangler thx again for your point of view. Yesterday, I watched some more videos of your channel and the running lead setup is the next step. Since I am really fan of the helicopter rig when fishing new locations, do you have a recommendation which rig will be working best in your eyes?
@@horstelvis83 To decide between a running rig and a helicopter rig, I make some casts with a leading rod and feel the lead down so that I know what I’m fishing over. As long as I get some kind of drop, even a soft one, I use a running rig. If I can’t feel much of anything at all, I’d use a solid PVA bag instead of a helicopter rig, personal preference 😊
Im trying this next time I’m out
Cool 👍
@@matthewcollinsanglerI’ll keep you informed 👍
I’m looking to use this rig in a couple days and I was going to use the Nash baiting pole and was wondering if you would have to drop it on a tight line so it won’t tangle, does it tangle when dropped with no tension?
If you want to use this rig with a baiting pole, I would use a running inline lead and carefully sit the rig on top of a small pile of bait. You don't have to feel the lead down as this setup is very reliable. I wouldn't use a supple rig like this with a swivel based lead system.
Thanks for sharing !
No worries, my pleasure 😊
Great vid, I love these that save people money. Can you make this rig with coated braid? So it help with tangles on the cast
If you want to avoid tangles, here's the perfect rig for you 😊 ua-cam.com/video/Rr4paU5B_r4/v-deo.html
Thank you for the quality content you provide it has greatly improved my angling.
Wow, that's great to hear mate, thank you! That's what I hope to do with each one 😊
Hi matt. Thanks for all you tips. I've learnt loads.
Recently I've been fishing a drainage sewer , where I've seen monster carp .
It's extremely narrow , 12ft or so , and weedy. Maybe 5ft deep .
There's a few clear spots in the weed . The bait is practically under the rod tip .
Been using a naked helicopter rig with maize . I've had a take , but the fish spat me out .
Could you give me any pointers please on presentation? What would you do in this situation?
Cheers mate .
Hi mate, thanks for commenting and great to know that you’ve picked up some tips. I guess if it's weedy then the water is clear? I’m not sure that I’d use a heli setup in these circumstances. I’d probably use a dedicated weed lead clip to drop the lead immediately on the take. I hate doing this but sometimes it’s the only way. Is there any flow? If so I would try and fish up-tide style as the line lay will be better. Line lay is going to be the biggest problem. I’d probably get in the waders, clear a spot and clear a path that I could lay the line through neatly. It’s time and effort but if they are worth it then why not? You also need to get some bait going in regularly to build their confidence. I would use 10m of 30lbs (0.50) Nash heavy duty snag leader and I’d fish that straight down to the clip. It’s nice and clear and low viz and very robust. I use it all the time on the rivers. If it’s really gnarly then I use the 40lbs (0.60) version. On the rig front I’d use something simple and robust like my river rig. No how-to on this (yet) but here’s the short to give you a quick spec: ua-cam.com/users/shortsCh032Nsihcc?feature=share. Best of luck, sounds like an exciting spot! Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler Thanks Matt I'll try that out.
What I've been doing is tying the lead on a 6lb rotten bottom . I use 15lb mainline, a 15lb mono hooklink .
It basically an old school running paternoster . Nothing is fixed for fish safety .
Cheers mate. Thanks for your advice
@@daventry9685 Ah right I get you. I'm a fan of the rotten bottom as well. It should have worked if fished in a running configuration but I suspect these carp are pretty wily! Keep the bait going in and best of luck with it! Cheers, Matt.
Thank you for creating such great videos they are a pleasure to watch. 😊
That's great to hear, thank you!
Can you make this rig with normal hooks as well as chod style hooks? Just wondered if it would be more aggressive with normal style hooks? Great informative video like always 👍 your videos help so many people. Thank you
Hi mate, the rig as shown has been used for the last 2 years at Beausoleil and it’s been very effective. I haven’t tested it with other styles of hooks. I have total confidence in the Nash chod twister so can’t really comment mate 😊
@@matthewcollinsangler thanks a lot for the the reply and more so for taking the time to help everyone. I have been carp fishing for over 20 years but still learn so much from your videos. Utube or a carp fishing company or magazine should give you a reward. Top videos, top man thanks again
Or a medal 🏅
Love the look of this Matt, and you can confirm its does not tangle when cast out? Cheers Buddy.
The rig isn’t designed to be cast anymore than 40yds and even then you need to land the rig gently on the water to avoid tangles - just like any other supple braided rig. It’s ideally suited for bait boats, baiting poles or solid PVA bags.
Been using your multi rig for over 12 months and still used it today at Partridge fishery, bagged me 2 nice commons and a mirror using a bottom bait. Will definitely give this a try too. Thanks as always Matt 👍
Great to know that rig is doing the bizz for you! Have fun with this one 😊
Cheers mate, keep em coming
Top Man 👍 keep up your amazing channel Matthew 👊
Thanks very much mate!
Double overhand knots ...are these strong enough? Why not a fig8 or perfection loop? Beginner ( last fished 40 yrs ago)so confused. Sorry. Any help appreciated
Hi mate, I'll put my answer here as well. It’s very much a case of “horses for courses” with knots! Every material is different and responds differently when knotted. Diameter is also a factor. That’s why I’m so specific about what knot I use for each job on each rig on the channel. On this rig, the blowback multi, I use two single overhand loops (not double). I do this because this thick braided material grips itself very strongly and you simply don’t need anything more complicated than an overhand loop knot. If you try to do that knot in a lightweight mono it will slip and fail because the mono does not grip itself. That’s where the non-slip mono loop knot comes in. I’ve never mastered the perfection loop, so I don’t use it! When I test the figure of eight loop against the non slip mono loop knot, the non-slip mono loop knots wins (for me). Knots are tricky!
@@matthewcollinsangler thnx so much ...really appreciated 👍
Can I ask, I’ve used a over hand knot for years when making my rigs but started to see a lot of people using the figure of 8 knot? Due think there’s any benefit or not.
Hi mate, thanks for commenting. That’s a great question. Different knots suit different materials. I can get away with a basic overhand knot in this material because it’s super strong and is capable of landing cats to well over 100lbs. Yes I could use a figure of 8 but it’s slower to tie and more difficult to achieve regular loop sizes. Would it be a stronger knot? Maybe. Do I need a stronger knot? No. If the simple overhand knot is working for you in the material you are using then personally I don’t see the need to change unless you experience a failure at this point. My motto is test and test again so just get a weight and give the knot a lift. 10lb should be the minimum knot strength for carp fishing IMO. Hope that helps, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler thanks for the reply, and to be honest never failed on me yet myself but when you keep on seeing people do something different it makes ya doubt it, I’ve started on a new members lake and it’s full of cats hence properly have more a chance of catching them then the carp 😂
@@icecube2T8 No worries mate. If you’ve recently joined a water with cats in it you might want to check out our catfish rig video. It’s really simple and easy to tie. Here’s the link: ua-cam.com/video/NkOZfsGNmbk/v-deo.html
If not using a PVA bag would this rig work tied out of mono rather than braid??
No it wouldn't. With mono, I use this rig primarily: ua-cam.com/video/Rr4paU5B_r4/v-deo.html
Great tutorial once again. Deco gunna give this a go. Cheers Matt
Cheers Mark, have fun with it!
As always Matt thank you for the brilliant video quality & easy to follow guide, with close ups, this is perfect for me having 1 eye (no retina in right) & struggling especially on the colder days with Raynaud's 👍
Hello mate, thanks as always for your amazing support. I understand how you can struggle with rig tying in that case. Nowadays I try to do all my rig tying in the warm and dry and take the rigs ready to go for the session. I find I struggle nowadays when I’m doing winter sessions. My hands start to seize up! All the best and I hope you get on well with this setup. Cheers, Matt.
Daimion,you could maybe try the lifesystems reusable hand warmers,after there done you drop them back in the kettle,it works a treat for reynauds,about a fiver for 2 i believe
@@felipfelop8220 Thank you, im going to order some 👍
when would you use this rig vs the mono hair rig you show in another video? keep up the great work
Hi mate, it’s on our to-do list to make a video on which rig to use where so we will get around to it at some point. The blowout multi rig is great for anyone that struggles to tie the knotless knot or anglers that are pressed for time and prefer a reusable rig where the hooks can be swapped quickly. It’s best used in a solid PVA bag or in a bait boat or rowing boat. It can be cast at short/medium range but beyond that it’s best to boat it or bag it. You need to use a high quality braid like the Armourlink as the rig is reused many times. Cheap braids will wear quickly and cost you a fish. The rig was specifically created for our guests because literally anyone can tie it. It’s very strong and has even banked 3 figure catfish. It can be fished over hard or soft ground.
The mono hair is good for anglers that enjoy rig tying as each rig is pretty much a one shot deal i.e. catch a carp, throw it away (that’s why I use mono to keep the costs down). It’s cheap, simple and can even be tied without the use of specialist hooklink materials. It’s also very anti-tangle and so perfect for casting at maximum range. It’s impervious to the attention of nuisance species. It’s not suitable for use in a solid PVA and is better suited to being fished over a firm bottom. It can be fished over silt but you actually should use a much shorter hooklink. Although I have caught catfish on it, it's not really tough enough for the job unless you use really heavy mono which can cause problems with bait mounting. For me this means it suits my public water or river carping better than the blowout multi. Both rigs work, both catch carp. You just need to decide which is going to suit your angling better. Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler brilliant thank u
Apsalootly love the loop idea for mounting the bait .
Hi Paul, glad you like that trick. There’s a more advanced version of that trick in this tik tok video where I worked out a way to bury the blob so do check that out if you’re on the platform. Here’s the link: www.tiktok.com/@matt_collins_carper/video/7080557051017022725?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7079073014067529222
Cheers, Matt.
Nice variation
Thanks Clive, hope you give it a try 😊
@@matthewcollinsangler just made a couple up
Wouldn't the mono bait stop go over the blowback tube ???
Do you mean the mono bait loop? If you set the rig up as shown you should not have any issues. The bait loop won’t move on the cast as it’s pulling the loop tight which locks it in place. The only time that the loop may slide onto the blowback tube is if the carp picks up and ejects the rig. In which case you’ve been done and the fact that the D has closed down tells you this. I have never seen the mono bait loop go over the blowback tube in my own fishing and I’ve had guests using this rig for 4 years.
Great upload Matty as per usual.
Thanks very much mate, much appreciated 😊
@@matthewcollinsangler np mate I used your rigs on a French lake and bagged myself a 56lb mirror. So defo np.
@@dx13dox That's awesome mate! Congratulations :)
Is this just a still water rig or can it be used in a river as well ???
Hi mate, I wouldn't use this rig in flowing water unless the flow was really slow. Supple braid is more prone to tangling in flowing water and there are usually other species present (crayfish, bream, chub etc.) than can mess with a rig like this. If you want to use a multi rig in flowing water I would change the hooklink material to a coated braid like Nash Skinlink in 25lbs. I’d tie this the same way but there’s no need for the blowout tube. I wouldn't strip any of the coating back at all, just leave it whole. I do use this style of multi rig from time to time but I actually prefer this rig for flowing water: ua-cam.com/video/Rr4paU5B_r4/v-deo.htmlsi=2WZwousI687WqGef
When using this rig I understand using putty to pin everything down to the bottom when using a swivel running rig.when using it in a solid Pva bag do you bother putting any putty on it?
Hi mate, TBH nowadays I don’t use putty as I much prefer tungsten sinkers. I use a boilie needle to move them between rigs as they are much cleaner than putty which makes such a mess. If you are using solid PVA bags then I don’t think you need anything as long as the braid sinks and is supple. I use Armourlink 25lbs for my solid bag work 👍
Do you use the same size tube since 25lb armourlink is smaller diameter than 35lb
@@benayres1353 That kind of depends how tight a fit you want and it also depends what type of baiting needle you have. The 0.75mm version works with both the 25 lbs and 35 lbs version but the fit is obviously tighter on the 35lb version. If you drop to the 0.5 mm you’ll need a very thin baiting needle (without a latch) that will grip the braid tighter (if that’s what you want/need).
Would this be ok for UK Catfish.
Yes mate, absolutely, the 35lb Armourlink is our go-to hooklink at Beausoleil for both carp and cats to 135lbs.
Does hook matters in pop up rigs? Then which type of hook is good? I'm using a curved shank hooks for my pop up rigs!
Hi there, I don’t use curved shank hooks anymore (watch this video to learn more: ua-cam.com/video/ZxGllV2Zc5o/v-deo.html) but even if I used them, I wouldn’t use them for a popup because they “sit” at the wrong angle. For a popup, you need a short shank, straight point hook with a decent size gape. I use the Nash chod twisters and they work great. In fact, I use them for popups, bottom baits and wafters. Here’s my popup setup video: ua-cam.com/video/K0A4GSH0z44/v-deo.html. Cheers, Matt
Thank you for this great how to.
Glad you like the rig 😊
Would you still use this 13cm rig folded into a solid bag? Seems quite long for a solid bag rig. Thanks
Hi there, that's what I use for the size of fish I'm fishing for. If that feels long to you, you can fish it shorter 😊
@@matthewcollinsangler thanks for replying. I've recently got back into carp fishing and your videos have helped me no end. Thanks so much!
Great to hear! Glad to be helping you on your journey 😊
Could I use a small ring and dental floss instead of the mono ?
Yes absolutely 👍
Brilliant" tidy rig there mat 👍🙂
Thanks very much Craig, let me know if you give it a go 😊
Hello Matthew, I recently spent a week fishing on a public water in France. It soon became apparent that I had to look for the fish further away in deeper water. I then switched to spodding and used the very easy blow back multi rig in combination with solid PVA bags. I had 16 bites and also caught 16. I would like to thank you very much for your tips, they are very useful. Greetings from Leo from the Netherlands.
That’s wonderful to hear Leo and congrats on a very successful session 👊
When you tie this rig for people on your lake do you still use 13cm rig
Hi mate, I made the rig 13 cm long for the video as that’s the length I use inside a solid PVA bag. Most guests use a bait boat or baiting pole or just row them out and drop them from a boat so I tend to make them longer at around 18 cm and that works a treat 👍
I’ve been recently using a bait boat more lately, so I’ll give 18cm a crack. Thx
With this rig I use a wide gape style inturned eye hook and a pre made kicker to hold the loop In place. A bait screw to hold my hookbait makes the attachment easy. I rarely use just braid for this rig, I tie a doubled over Albright knot of some braid to a fluorocarbon boom to kick the rig away and make it nearly invisible
Yes mate, I like it, good ideas 😊
I didn't know about this ring replacement trick you did with the bait. Thanks!!!
Cool 😊
Rig looks good. However, I am interested in one crucial aspect. What if (when casting your line) the boilie will go over the blow out tube, getting stucked close to the eye of the hook and having a horrible presentation on the bottom, not to mention the mechanic will change also.
Hi mate, I understand your concern but as long as you set it in the correct position to start with and the blowback tube is directly behind the eye, it will not move on the cast because the impact load of the water is placed on the boilie and it locks it in place so it can’t move. What you must not do is attach a PVA mesh bag to the hook. This will cause the blowback tube to slide on impact with the water and ruin the presentation. If you’re still worried, test it yourself and you’ll see exactly what I mean 👍
Great videos as usual from you Matt.
This is David (aka Mickey on here). Hope you’re now converted on the jet flame lighter lol. I know it works out more expensive, but more convenient. No more wrecked hook-links in windy conditions.
Hi David, thanks for the feedback mate. Yes, great recommendation mate, I love it! I'm already on my second one lol
The benefit of being able to change the hook so easily has sold me this rig, plus simply using mono rather than rig rings or micro swivels saves £££ on components , does exactly the same job, and less clutter can only make it slightly harder for the carp to identify.
I believe almost all well known rigs works so effectively it makes little difference which one is used and is more down to confidence and personal experience,
Totally agree with you mate. This rig's very popular with guests for the reasons you mentioned.
Thanks Matthew can you fish it with snowman
Hi Kina, yes absolutely. Bottom baits, wafters, pop ups, snowmen. They all work with this setup 😊 Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler thanks i will try it 👍🏻
You will have a video on hook sharpening? Regards Kornel
Hello Kornel, yes, I have a video on hook sharpening, it’s a bit old but the technique doesn’t change: ua-cam.com/video/ahwZ5wHBt-4/v-deo.html. Good hook sharpening takes a lot of time and practice and if done wrong, could make your hooks worse. If you struggle with the technique, it’s better to change the hook for a new one than fish with a badly sharpened hook. All the best, Matt.
Could you use this rig on a helicopter set up?
Hi Mark, no, I wouldn't do that, supple rigs don't play nicely with helicopter lead setups. This rig was designed for a solid PVA bag. If you want a good rig for a helicopter setup, I'd use a simple mono d like this one: ua-cam.com/video/hoHB1gi_sQs/v-deo.html. Cheers, Matt
I’m glad I have discovered your channel! Really great info and good camera work. No nonsense straight to the point and you are really nice to listen. Thank you for sharing your knowledge to us! 🙏🏻
That's really wonderful to hear, thank you 👍
Good one bro👍👍👍
Thank you 😊
@@matthewcollinsangler cheers 👍
Matthew would like take this time to thank you for your uploads it's much appreciated and you have improved my fishing and now seeing bigger and more regularly fish on the bank 🎣
Wow, that's really special to hear, thanks very much, means a lot and I wish you continued success!
👍👍👍
Cheers mate 😊
Just tied one of these for the first time and it took me 4 mins , only going to get quicker and being able to change the hook that fast is very efficient for those cold days on the bank when your hands are like ice , love the vid , thanks mate 👍
Brilliant to hear, all the best with it 👍
Hey Matt, just a quick question do you think there's much difference between using the blow back tube or fine silicone tubing?
Hi Ryan, you’ll find that the blowback tubes have a thicker wall and are more robust than the silicon, I find they grip the braid better than the silicon sleeve. You’ll also find that they last longer and are better suited to the larger eye diameter of a chod style hook. Small 3mm hook beads or bore beads work okay but they don’t grip as well as the blowback tubes. There’s nothing wrong with starting off with a bit of silicon tube to see how you get on before running out to the shops to buy a pack of blowback tubes though. Cheers, Matt.
Hey Matthew. Do you think this rig can be tied with a soft coated hooklink?
Great video as always 👍🏼
Hi mate, yes, absolutely, I use the Nash skinlink when I need a coated hooklink, you might find that you don't need to add the blow back tube because the material is stiff enough to hold in place, all depends on the stiffness of the material. Cheers, Matt
Can you tell me what rig box you have? Thanks
Hi Shaun, most of the gear I have is Nash. The Rig Box is the Nash Dwarf tackle pouch XL which fits the Box Logic medium tackle box which is available separately. Quality stuff that is well designed and will last many years.
@@matthewcollinsangler thank you kindly
Is a single over hand loop strong enough?
Hi Mark, in this video I’m using Nash Armourlink in 35lbs. With a simple overhand knot as shown in the video I've done plenty of deadlift tests using an 8kg kettle bell and it passes every time. Considering those knots rarely see more than 2kg of load during the fight I’d say the overhand knot is fit for purpose. We’ve also had cats of 100lbs banked on this rig as shown. Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler OK mate, sounds like you've done your homework on it, if I was to use 25lb armourlink do you think it'd still be strong enough? I really like the idea of this rig for my solid bag fishing. I just don't want the knots to fail me. Cheers Matthew
@@markclifford7725 Hi Mark, the 25lb version with overhand knots will be strong enough for carp of any size by a factor of 400%. Just tie them right and gently tighten them down. Test them yourself using a bucket of water (weighed) if you have doubts.
This rig is the result of 12 years experience of guiding holiday anglers at a tricky French estate lake. It’s also been rigorously tested over hundreds of nights by me and our guests so yes I’ve got a lot of confidence in this rig!
Brilliant video again Matt
Thanks Matthew, glad you enjoyed it 👍
Hi, great video……would this suit a PCs mesh bag rather than a solid bag?
Thx
Hi there, it depends how you attach your PVA stick. If you make up a PVA stick using a fine stick mix and thread the stick onto the hooklink, and you can do it without messing up the D, then this can work but it’s not something I do. The other option is to make a up a PVA mesh bag, thread some PVA tape through the bag and then tie it through the D section. What you don’t want to do is to hook the PVA mesh bag onto the hook and cast it out. What happens is that on impact with the water the mesh bag will completely close down the D as it pulls on the hook. It’s not the end of the world but it completely changes the size of the D and where the bait sits on the back of the hook rather than at the bottom of the bend which is where I want it. This rig was designed to be used in a bait boat or dropped from a rowing boat or in a solid PVA bag or to be cast out on its own without any PVA mesh bag. Hope that helps. Cheers, Matt.
Mr Collins i have a question..
Is the palm test a sure method to check a hook set?....cause ive tied an exact replica of one of your other rigs but it wont turn on the palm test and hook...i am using a .40mm braid as the hook line..is it perhaps the braid that is too stif or is the palm test not a sure way to check?..im using a classic boilie hook from Docks..
Thanx in advance👌👌👌
Hi Peter, the palm test is far from perfect. I had to use it in this video as it was the only way to demonstrate how the rig, tied the other way, turns away from the carp's mouth. The palm test should work okay with supple braided materials but it’s not great with stiffer material for sure. It's by no means the be all and end all of whether a rig will work in a real fishing situation. Palm testing of my mono hair rig is very hit and miss and yet the rig catches carp very well and I’m always getting anglers comment how well it works in a real fishing situation. Hope that clears things up for you. Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler it makes sense thank u sir...im still new into all the specimen stuff,think i will build confidence thru time🤣🤣🤣🤣cheers
Thank you for your thoughts and idea behind this rig! One word: awesome! :-)
Cool, thanks mate 😊