Good video. No endless preamble, just straight into a straightforward explanation with precise measurements. A nice clean step by step instruction. Brilliant, thank you very much.
Thank you Paul.. I'm in California (Monterey Bay Area) and have caught TONS of Mackerel jigging off the piers and wharfs. I followed your tutorial, but used a red color size 6 hooks, cut the ribbon in half lengthwise to make it thinner (to account for the smaller hooks), added some red ribbon, put 5 hooks to a rig, and added a glow in the dark bead on the snood. These lures are AWESOME. I can catch Mackerel and White Croaker without bait and I out fish everybody else, even those using bait and fishing right next to me. There using store bought sabikis and adding small pieces of shrimp. Thank you for all your great tutorials and for enhancing my love and experience of fishing!
Cannery Row set in Monterey Bay is one of my favourite books. I remeber when i used to think that store bought rigs must be the best, but that was a long time ago. I think the advanatge of making my own tackle is that willingness to learn and spend that extra time thinking about how a knew peice of tackle works on the peir rather than just buying something and tying it on. Good luck, say hello to Doc
Having fished multiple s in different sizes and colors, ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxCbNOWAGmn6nfbCbJDmasvBq7J38KZNw2 this is by far my favorite. One thing to be aware of is the sided willow blade. One side is silver and the other is the green/orange shown. This is not bad, just unconventional. In terms of fishing, I have found the lure works just fine without a tail like a craw or shad. That addition is up to you. Also, the hook part where you attach the swivel snap or tie the line is a problem on baits these days, since it's able to slide up and down. However this lure seems to be tight enough that that doesn't happen often, and you can solve it by putting a thin slice of medical tube over the hook before attaching the line. Like others have said, it's really magic on a good windy day.
I made these lures based on Mr. Adams' instructions, I tried them on gulf coast here in florida. The problem I had was how to stop, had 15 Spanish mackerels and cooked them in olive oil, my wife was very happy. Thanks Paul. More power to your videos an creativity.
I am glad you found the vid easy to follow, I tested the rigs when I lived on the island of mull and fished amongst the rocky, kelpy shores and reefs. What makes the biggest difference to the rig is that slightly longer bottom section that often keeps the lowest hooks just out of the weed. As for Drummore all I can say is you lucky man, and if I am ever up that way you can be sure I will give you call.
just wanted to thank you paul I made these for this last weekend and they worked great. I caught more fish on these lures than I did my jig also I caught more than one at a time totally worth trying. Mine didnt hold up to long I bought most of my stuff from the dollar tree the ribbon didnt last however it was so cheap and well worth the time. I super glued my ribbon together because only one side had the holographic image.
Great video mate, once I got used to the knot tying I was well away, made a few now in different colours, so for anybody struggling to get the ribbon, the Card Factory have it various colours 10m for 39p and Tescos have the Silver Holographic 20m for £1.25, Tight lines everyone.
I watched it last night an went straight on ebay bought what I need but I couldnt wait so I just been to shop an got holographic ribben and some ultra tape couldnt get hold of insulation tape but it seems to be working im just finishing my first one and have made lures for another cheers again for the vid bud
that is great to know someone else is tying their own. Was it easy enough to follow? i am so used to tying them i have forgot what it was like to learn.
lol, very good Paul, I took a photo of a tied trace and the colours on the holographic ribbon is quite stunning. I shore fish too so nice to freeze some fresh mackerel down. I need a good spinning outfit as a 12' beachcaster was hard work. Thanks again Paul, its pizza time now.
what a great video thanks for making this and sharing with us... and of course this makes fishing affordable. especially for young boys with not a lot of money. As a lad my pals and I would fish for Mackerel (spinning rods not floats) off the rocks of East Anglesey at White Beach. we would use seagull feathers. and sometimes use the silver paper from cigarette packs. with up to 6 hooks... nothing like the thrill of 3 or 4 mackerel taking the lure at the same time. around dinner time I would go around the houses and offer my catch for sale... I charged 1/- a fish or 3 for half a crown... I would keep the fish alive to show my customers that they were fresh... as an aside shop bought spinners cost 10 pence (old money) so you can see the attraction of being able to make your own feather lures again, thanks for sharing. I like that you ended your vid by a your guys in the boat teaching your grandson? how to do it. wonderful
i was planning to get down to white beach this summer, on those rocks into deep water, i have never been but someone in the tackle shop recommended it, thanks
so you should know that out about 50 yards on the east side of the bay (white beach is a small bay about 300 yards across) is sand.. I know this because you can catch flat fish.. we used sea worms for them.. or mussel meat.. there are also plenty of dog fish and occasionally bass.. on the other side of the bay (walk through the old quarry works) there are large rocks which at low tide snag you up... so we would spin high up to avoid the snags then on particular low tides we would venture down into amongst the rocks and retrieve all the spinners etc that had been snagged on the rocks. finally keep a sharp look out for gold coins from the Royal Charter wreck of 1859.. which still turn up... if you go to white beach please film... I live in St Louis USA and would love to see some fishing from the ricks... thanks :-)
the only trouble with humbrol model or enamel paint is it is a bit thin and would probably just soak in to the knot on the lure. Household paint like emulsion is acrylic but i have used thick gloss paint, liquid paper and permanent maker for the pupils before today and they all lasted. Normally i apply the eye spots with panel pins or tack heads instead of a brush. Good luck
Thanks Paul or Carmen or what ever you like to be called on the web, i don't judge we are all just fisher persons, it is great to here that they worked for you, i will have to be getting myself back to sea soon it has been far too long since i have had Pollock and chips or pollock in Provencal bread crumbs with Aioli, smoked pollock, battered, fried, thia glazed with jasmine rice, or fish curry, i used live on pollock and coleys, those were the days, better get back to my pot noodle, cheers
Hi Paul, An excellent tutorial.Thank you. Iam going to use your rig to fish the Cape Cod Canal...Massachusetts ,USA..when the Stripers are chasing the mackerel !!!
Hi Paul Adams!!! that's a nice tutorial, i'll try them next week on vacation! You're doing a incredible job! Have fun! Best regards, from Guadalajara, Jalisco, México!
Hi Paul, tnxs for a really easy to follow video on mackerel tying. I have been tying lures for a while, sometimes they work and sometimes fall apart,but your method is so good and you make it so easy to assemble If ever you find yourself i Drummore S.W Scotland look me up for some boat fishing Regards Harry
Beautifully explained, easy to follow steps- Am off fishing in Cape Verde in April, Norway in July and Mexico in September- should be able to use those in all 3 places. Many Thanks for a very informative video, your abilities more than compensate for your crap spelling! Lol. Best Fishes!
oh yes many years ago my oldest son introduced me to the marvelous bread fish sometimes i find myself singing the tune for no reason. Thanks for reminding me i will be singing all of tomorrow.
Hi Paul, these are great lures. When I'm assembling mine I reverse the direction they're tied to the main line so that they are held away from the line by the stiffness of the snood. Gravity holds the hooks pointing down still. It just gives a more open display. Regards, Peter.
Now you are making me jealous with all that talk of boats and fishing, the last time i was in a boat doing a bit of fishing was on this Video.I think I need to make a boat and get back out to sea instead of chasing pike in ponds. Good luck from a current armchair sea angler it would be great to see some pictures. Cheers Paul Adams
Inadvertently you have show me and amazing knot floor to braid carp angler I have shown love it lure angler will to it so strong it so easy your feather figer of 8 follow the holes uni in the braid lighter the braid more turns star man keep on
Tied a few last night, went out mackerel fishing this morning at 6am and had a bucket of mackerel plus 4 Pollock, would I recommened them oh yeah, I came home and tied another 4 rigs. Im paul, wife does not fish lol. Superb rig, 5 other anglers fishing 1 Pollock between them. Many thanks Paul (wink).
it can get a bit mad when you hit a shoal, or a place where fish are holding up, i think the strangest i had was three species on at one time. I am glad they worked for you. Thanks
I think on the newer videos they are a little easier to see as they have a blue background. Or if you follow the link to my blog there is a photographic illustration with text explaining the knots. I must point out that i still cannot tie my own shoe laces properly but i managed yesterday to catch 35 mackerel on rig i had tied myself Good luck
Thank you for instructional video. I’d like to say that these really work well. The only thing I would change is the color of the ribbon. I used these for the first time out in cape Cod bay in April earlier this year and I made them with 2 different color ribbons. I gave my friend the one that had the gold colored ribbon and he definitely outfished me with it. I was fishing with the silver holographic ribbon sabiki and doing really well but the fish really wanted the gold color
I make rigs sort of the same way for Bluegills,Crappie,etc. here in the states.But I don't use a loop knot to attach it to the swivel or swivel to main,they're both clinch knots as I don't care much for those loop knots and I don't add the swivel to the rig,it's always attached to my main and I just pull out the rig and clinch it to the swivel.Less that needs to go into the ziploc as I don't usually lose the swivel either as my main is #10 and the rig is either #4-6-8 for those fish. There is another way it could probably done but I haven't tried it.Tie 1.5-2" (38-50mm) long dropper loops along the length of your line,cinch tight then cut the one end of loop and it'll give you a tag length 2x the loop length.Snell that to your lure.
I went on Amazon US and typed in, silver holographic ribbon it came up with 100yds for $1.75, but if you have a greeting card shop, ballon, or florist local they may have it, in the UK you can by it from Asda which is the british part of Wall-mart. Cheers and good luck
if you are happy using thread the great, i used tape because like me its cheap and it adds a bit of depth of colour plus it hold everything together for those days when i find my hands have been replaced by a couple bunches of bananas. cheers Paul Adams
great video, as for the hollow ribbon for the guy in the us. micheals, hobby lobby, walmart, party city, pick a place...lol thanks again paul for this video.
Just discovered - your vids Paul - they look very good. Off to loch Sunart for Easter - as a beginner - I was looking just for tips on what sort of simple configurations spinners, feathers etc are applied - never considered making my own. Thanks
***** Ha! no thats why we're going to Strontium. Just shore fishing Paul - I've read some depressing things about what's available in Easter - but we'll (wife+I) give it a go!
I lived on al ittle island off Mull for about five years a spent a lot time fishing from a small boat and the shore. Just going through my old log i was still catching around easter but any quantity or large fish, mainly coleys and pollock on feather from a boat. Shore wise where i lived there was no real depth of water to cast into you are talking 5mtrs at the most, so on the top of high tides i fishes one spot with feather rig the same as in the chesil beach video this was a reef and i could pull a few collies off it. The other method i used when i wanted to just go enjoy myself was lrf fishing, i made my lures from bit rubbish, ealstic bands and stuff, but just before eveing a lot small fish come into shelter and i would often great laugh picking off tiny fish. I think to feather fish at that time of year from shore the most important thing i would look for is depth of water close in (6m-10m plus) and some kind of reef. If you can't find that then maybe a bit of lrf fishing in amongst the kelp of a jetty of pier. I would buy one of those Ecogear lrf kits and getting the lightest rod out. I am really sorry that when i lived up there i did not spend more time on the old lrf. Or make up some tiny size 8 hook sabiki rigs and use a very small drop shot weight. If you are going over to Tobemorry ask in the tackle shop. Good luck
***** Thanks for that Paul! Going to print that off. We usually spin (we're beginners) - would this be any use do you think? Off to research LRF Cheers
Another Cracking Video From The "Homemade Fisherman" I Gave It A Go! I Only Made 2 But It Was Great Fun, Although I Have To Say "Not As Easy As You Made It Look Paul", "Great Work, Well Done" 10/10
i think these where 2/0 hooks with 30-40lb line for stiffness, i have use fluorocarbon but found no reel benefit it seems a little less rock resistant, thanks
Dead easy mate its easy to follow I keep rewinding it as im doing it to make sure im doin it right how quickly can you make a 4 hook rig ( when your not showing us how to go about it ) can I use humbrel model paint for the eyes ?
Black, I use dubble black salmon hooks for mackrell. No shiny stuff. i have tried alot of things for mackrell but a tackle of 3-8 black regular fly hooks for salmon is amazing, tie them up with 15-25 cm between them and you will be amazed! :D
Im gonna try this in a week they look delicious, do u think adding a stripe of bait to the hook like calamari or cuttlefish would make them even tastier or it would affect the way they move in the water too much?
great video, very detailed explanation, I'm a newbie to the whole fishing scene, at the risk of sounding a bit daft, could you tell me what size fishing rod to use with those rigs you are making when fishing for mackerel?
Great video really. I can’t get the numbers correct though. If you cut 600 mm for the main line and there should be 250 mm between the hooks? How is there enough space for 4 hooks + svirvel in one end + weight in the other?
you could do. you would just have to use a standard whipping or snell knot, it can be a bit harder but once you've got through a few thousand of your hooks you will be an expert.
there is no reason why this could not be used as a Patterson rig without the hook dressing. I wonder if it might be better with a different hook knot to make it easy to slide bait onto the hook such as worms.
Thank you for this video. I really like making up my own tackle, and it's an absolute joy when catching fish on something I've made. Also, the good thing about make your own rigs, you can make them just how you want them; braking strain line, hook size, snood length ect.
The loop on the bottom lopps into a weight and the top loop or sivel is tied to the main line back to the rod and reel, if they are being cast rather than dropped from a boat a shock will proabably be needed. See this video Fishing and Cooking Mackerel on Chesil Beach thanks
Originally when i started tying these the red tape was to help me hold the ribbon in place while i got used to tying them. But then i realised it bulked out the head a little and also added a contrast colour. I sometimes tie these without the tape and it would hard to say there is a difference in the catch, but part of me likes to mess round and experiment. Thanks
Awesome video, it helped me a lot but I've got one suggestion : could you maybe kill the fish to moment you get them on to the boat, they suffer a lot less that way. Thanks and I hope you'll catch a ton more
we broke their necks as soon as we unhooked them, you can see their mouths are agape, i put my finger in the mouth and thumb behind the head and pull back sharply this breaks their spinal and kills them, mackerel can twitch for a very long time after they are dead, i have removed heads from mackerel and they will still spasm even after a couple of hours of being headless, the Pollock and collie get a bump on the head and then are bled
thanks lots Paul. uni knot it is. at least a couple of times I was told its a fishermans knot. I just got back into landbased fishing, and so I am relearning.
The uni knot is a 50% success rate for me, any tips? I've done exactly what the vIdeo shows and have tried 3-7 wraps around the main line during the uniknot but almost every time I pull the knot closed it slips and the line attached to hook pulls out of the knot... Am I doing something wrong the video doesn't show or is there a better way to connect your line? Kinda desperate after 7hours of RAGE, lol.
+ryan Petty homeluremaking.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/how-to-tie-mackerel-feather-rigs-sabiki_28.html this is a link to a photo guide to the knots on my blog which shows it more clearly, I have never yet had one untie or slip, generally the line snaps before. good luck let me know how you get on
would you recommend flourocarbon leader for these rigs or 30lbs monofilament line is strong enough for mackerels? These fish have sharp teeth and snapped my line before Thanks...your video is awesome..can't wait to test it
i think you are talking about king mackerel which have large teeth, i fish for north atalantic mackerel which would struggle to damage silk thread. Flurocarbon is more bite resistant but a little stiffer than mono i have tied rigs with it out to about 40lb no problems. thanks
pyrelle25 I would always say try it and see if it works, cloth ribbon may add another dimension more flowing and as for other colors go wild, i have used neon and i found some uv reactive stuff once which has a pink hue and looks amazing in the water. The real key to this rig is looks like a mini shoal of bait
Hello ... ... tell me where to get the tape performs a function primanki..ne red and shiny ... and then yesterday you wrote to me that she was from the electricity shop ... maybe I do not understand correctly? thanks ... with Regards ... AM.
love your work i have a question when you actually use this rig do add terminal bait on the rig or just drop it down as it is? also any specific action?
just a weight on the end, and then jig it up and down if you on a boat or for shore fishing see Fishing and Cooking Mackerel on Chesil Beach this is how i use them, thanks
great video Paul ive been tying mine in 60lb line as I do most of my fishing from beaches and cast them out a long way so I needed the extra security with stronger mono.
I don't tend to cast anything past three ounces and two is the norm, but i was suprised on Chesil Beach how many people were casting feathers with big 6ounce leads and 13ft plus beach casters. It made me realise i am a very lazy fisherman, but some times i wish i had reach of those heavier weights.. Origionally i used these rigs for boat fishing, and about 35lb was idea for retrieving them from kelp. Hope you are having some good luck with your rigs, i feel like i need another trip to the beach soon. Thanks
YOUR VIDEO IS VERY WELL RECEIVED HERE IN MASS..USA.IAM GOING TO TIE YOUR FLIES UP FOR THE MACKEREL IN THE CAPE COD CANAL.IAM IN A LITTLE QUANDRY.I THINK YOU ARE ASKING FOR 600MM FOR THE MAIN LINE WHICH EQUALS 23.6 IN. AND YOUR KNOT SPACING IS 10'. IAM GOING TO MAKE MY MAIN LINE LENGTH 4-5 FEET. IS THIS DOABLE ? THANK YOU.
hello Paul. I love your works. at 12.41-49...13.10, what do you call that knot ? that main knot. that's what I always to tie a knot to a hook.i just cant find the name for it.
if you watch the end of the video you will see a tray of fish that we caught using these rigs and two rods in the space of ten minutes. If the fish are there then yes they work.
Good video. No endless preamble, just straight into a straightforward explanation with precise measurements. A nice clean step by step instruction. Brilliant, thank you very much.
Thank you Paul.. I'm in California (Monterey Bay Area) and have caught TONS of Mackerel jigging off the piers and wharfs. I followed your tutorial, but used a red color size 6 hooks, cut the ribbon in half lengthwise to make it thinner (to account for the smaller hooks), added some red ribbon, put 5 hooks to a rig, and added a glow in the dark bead on the snood. These lures are AWESOME. I can catch Mackerel and White Croaker without bait and I out fish everybody else, even those using bait and fishing right next to me. There using store bought sabikis and adding small pieces of shrimp.
Thank you for all your great tutorials and for enhancing my love and experience of fishing!
Cannery Row set in Monterey Bay is one of my favourite books. I remeber when i used to think that store bought rigs must be the best, but that was a long time ago. I think the advanatge of making my own tackle is that willingness to learn and spend that extra time thinking about how a knew peice of tackle works on the peir rather than just buying something and tying it on. Good luck, say hello to Doc
Having fished multiple s in different sizes and colors, ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxCbNOWAGmn6nfbCbJDmasvBq7J38KZNw2 this is by far my favorite. One thing to be aware of is the sided willow blade. One side is silver and the other is the green/orange shown. This is not bad, just unconventional. In terms of fishing, I have found the lure works just fine without a tail like a craw or shad. That addition is up to you. Also, the hook part where you attach the swivel snap or tie the line is a problem on baits these days, since it's able to slide up and down. However this lure seems to be tight enough that that doesn't happen often, and you can solve it by putting a thin slice of medical tube over the hook before attaching the line. Like others have said, it's really magic on a good windy day.
I made these lures based on Mr. Adams' instructions, I tried them on gulf coast here in florida. The problem I had was how to stop, had 15 Spanish mackerels and cooked them in olive oil, my wife was very happy. Thanks Paul. More power to your videos an creativity.
The curse of the mackerel feathers, when to stop, i have had good trips ruined by too many fish, but too many fish never ruined a dinner, thanks
I never get too much mackerel i got a hug salt water fish tank so i just bring the leftovers home
I am glad you found the vid easy to follow, I tested the rigs when I lived on the island of mull and fished amongst the rocky, kelpy shores and reefs. What makes the biggest difference to the rig is that slightly longer bottom section that often keeps the lowest hooks just out of the weed.
As for Drummore all I can say is you lucky man, and if I am ever up that way you can be sure I will give you call.
just wanted to thank you paul I made these for this last weekend and they worked great. I caught more fish on these lures than I did my jig also I caught more than one at a time totally worth trying. Mine didnt hold up to long I bought most of my stuff from the dollar tree the ribbon didnt last however it was so cheap and well worth the time. I super glued my ribbon together because only one side had the holographic image.
Just dropped in to remind myself how to tie this rig, then I'll be off to make my own for our fishing trip to Tenby in April, cheers Fella
Great video mate, once I got used to the knot tying I was well away, made a few now in different colours, so for anybody struggling to get the ribbon, the Card Factory have it various colours 10m for 39p and Tescos have the Silver Holographic 20m for £1.25, Tight lines everyone.
Have you never heard of Ebay, the choices of colours are endless
Love this video! You did such a great job explaining the process. Thank you.
Many Thanks for the Tutorial Vid Paul, I have just finished making up some rigs and can't wait to get down to the coast to try em out!
Brilliant!
I watched it last night an went straight on ebay bought what I need but I couldnt wait so I just been to shop an got holographic ribben and some ultra tape couldnt get hold of insulation tape but it seems to be working im just finishing my first one and have made lures for another cheers again for the vid bud
that is great to know someone else is tying their own. Was it easy enough to follow? i am so used to tying them i have forgot what it was like to learn.
lol, very good Paul, I took a photo of a tied trace and the colours on the holographic ribbon is quite stunning. I shore fish too so nice to freeze some fresh mackerel down.
I need a good spinning outfit as a 12' beachcaster was hard work.
Thanks again Paul, its pizza time now.
what a great video thanks for making this and sharing with us... and of course this makes fishing affordable. especially for young boys with not a lot of money.
As a lad my pals and I would fish for Mackerel (spinning rods not floats) off the rocks of East Anglesey at White Beach. we would use seagull feathers. and sometimes use the silver paper from cigarette packs. with up to 6 hooks... nothing like the thrill of 3 or 4 mackerel taking the lure at the same time.
around dinner time I would go around the houses and offer my catch for sale... I charged 1/- a fish or 3 for half a crown... I would keep the fish alive to show my customers that they were fresh... as an aside shop bought spinners cost 10 pence (old money) so you can see the attraction of being able to make your own feather lures
again, thanks for sharing. I like that you ended your vid by a your guys in the boat teaching your grandson? how to do it.
wonderful
i was planning to get down to white beach this summer, on those rocks into deep water, i have never been but someone in the tackle shop recommended it, thanks
so you should know that out about 50 yards on the east side of the bay (white beach is a small bay about 300 yards across) is sand.. I know this because you can catch flat fish.. we used sea worms for them.. or mussel meat.. there are also plenty of dog fish and occasionally bass.. on the other side of the bay (walk through the old quarry works) there are large rocks which at low tide snag you up... so we would spin high up to avoid the snags then on particular low tides we would venture down into amongst the rocks and retrieve all the spinners etc that had been snagged on the rocks.
finally keep a sharp look out for gold coins from the Royal Charter wreck of 1859.. which still turn up...
if you go to white beach please film... I live in St Louis USA and would love to see some fishing from the ricks...
thanks :-)
the only trouble with humbrol model or enamel paint is it is a bit thin and would probably just soak in to the knot on the lure. Household paint like emulsion is acrylic but i have used thick gloss paint, liquid paper and permanent maker for the pupils before today and they all lasted. Normally i apply the eye spots with panel pins or tack heads instead of a brush. Good luck
Thanks Paul or Carmen or what ever you like to be called on the web, i don't judge we are all just fisher persons, it is great to here that they worked for you, i will have to be getting myself back to sea soon it has been far too long since i have had Pollock and chips or pollock in Provencal bread crumbs with Aioli, smoked pollock, battered, fried, thia glazed with jasmine rice, or fish curry, i used live on pollock and coleys, those were the days, better get back to my pot noodle, cheers
Hi Paul,
An excellent tutorial.Thank you. Iam going to use your rig to fish the Cape Cod Canal...Massachusetts ,USA..when the Stripers are chasing the mackerel !!!
you lucky man, let me know how you get on
2021 still being watched. Great. Thank you.
It's 10years ago but i just found it and it will be soooo usefull for me.. thanks alot sir!!
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Paul Adams!!! that's a nice tutorial, i'll try them next week on vacation!
You're doing a incredible job! Have fun!
Best regards, from Guadalajara, Jalisco, México!
good luck
Hi Paul, tnxs for a really easy to follow video on mackerel tying.
I have been tying lures for a while, sometimes they work and sometimes fall apart,but your method is so good and you make it so easy to assemble
If ever you find yourself i Drummore S.W Scotland look me up for some boat fishing
Regards
Harry
Beautifully explained, easy to follow steps- Am off fishing in Cape Verde in April, Norway in July and Mexico in September- should be able to use those in all 3 places. Many Thanks for a very informative video, your abilities more than compensate for your crap spelling! Lol. Best Fishes!
oh yes many years ago my oldest son introduced me to the marvelous bread fish sometimes i find myself singing the tune for no reason.
Thanks for reminding me i will be singing all of tomorrow.
Thanks for sharing Paul, from a Filipino angler.
The fact you are a creative benefited a lot from you, I wish I could be my neighbor or a friend to get out to fish ..... fahed from Denmark
excellent videos I learn something new every time I watch thanks...
Hi Paul, these are great lures. When I'm assembling mine I reverse the direction they're tied to the main line so that they are held away from the line by the stiffness of the snood. Gravity holds the hooks pointing down still. It just gives a more open display. Regards, Peter.
I think once you start making your own the possibilities become almost endless
Now you are making me jealous with all that talk of boats and fishing, the last time i was in a boat doing a bit of fishing was on this Video.I think I need to make a boat and get back out to sea instead of chasing pike in ponds. Good luck from a current armchair sea angler it would be great to see some pictures.
Cheers Paul Adams
Inadvertently you have show me and amazing knot floor to braid carp angler I have shown love it lure angler will to it so strong it so easy your feather figer of 8 follow the holes uni in the braid lighter the braid more turns star man keep on
Very cool!
Thanks its neat to
Tied a few last night, went out mackerel fishing this morning at 6am and had a bucket of mackerel plus 4 Pollock, would I recommened them oh yeah, I came home and tied another 4 rigs. Im paul, wife does not fish lol.
Superb rig, 5 other anglers fishing 1 Pollock between them.
Many thanks Paul (wink).
it can get a bit mad when you hit a shoal, or a place where fish are holding up, i think the strangest i had was three species on at one time. I am glad they worked for you. Thanks
I think on the newer videos they are a little easier to see as they have a blue background. Or if you follow the link to my blog there is a photographic illustration with text explaining the knots. I must point out that i still cannot tie my own shoe laces properly but i managed yesterday to catch 35 mackerel on rig i had tied myself Good luck
Excellent vid,very easy to follow.......just made 5 sets in no time at all.
Thank you for instructional video. I’d like to say that these really work well. The only thing I would change is the color of the ribbon. I used these for the first time out in cape Cod bay in April earlier this year and I made them with 2 different color ribbons. I gave my friend the one that had the gold colored ribbon and he definitely outfished me with it. I was fishing with the silver holographic ribbon sabiki and doing really well but the fish really wanted the gold color
Been a year since you commented this, do you still use these feathers and has that change held up?
I am doing another vid in the next couple of weeks which will include
a bit on spade end hooks if I can find any.
cheers
Such a helpful video and explained very well for us novices, thank you
I make rigs sort of the same way for Bluegills,Crappie,etc. here in the states.But I don't use a loop knot to attach it to the swivel or swivel to main,they're both clinch knots as I don't care much for those loop knots and I don't add the swivel to the rig,it's always attached to my main and I just pull out the rig and clinch it to the swivel.Less that needs to go into the ziploc as I don't usually lose the swivel either as my main is #10 and the rig is either #4-6-8 for those fish.
There is another way it could probably done but I haven't tried it.Tie 1.5-2" (38-50mm) long dropper loops along the length of your line,cinch tight then cut the one end of loop and it'll give you a tag length 2x the loop length.Snell that to your lure.
I went on Amazon US and typed in, silver holographic ribbon it came up with 100yds for $1.75, but if you have a greeting card shop, ballon, or florist local they may have it, in the UK you can by it from Asda which is the british part of Wall-mart. Cheers and good luck
Thanks for taking the time to comment
Paul Adams
if you are happy using thread the great, i used tape because like me its cheap and it adds a bit of depth of colour plus it hold everything together for those days when i find my hands have been replaced by a couple bunches of bananas.
cheers Paul Adams
great video, as for the hollow ribbon for the guy in the us. micheals, hobby lobby, walmart, party city, pick a place...lol
thanks again paul for this video.
The eyes are hand painted with Acrylic and then given another coat of nail varnish, glad you like the vid, thanks
I have been practicing all day . Thank you for excellent videos i.
If you had octopus/chod hooks, would you still use that knot, or would you snell?
Just discovered - your vids Paul - they look very good. Off to loch Sunart for Easter - as a beginner - I was looking just for tips on what sort of simple configurations spinners, feathers etc are applied - never considered making my own. Thanks
are you fishing from a boat/canoe or shore? and do you know how to pronounce Ardnamurchan?
***** Ha! no thats why we're going to Strontium. Just shore fishing Paul - I've read some depressing things about what's available in Easter - but we'll (wife+I) give it a go!
I lived on al ittle island off Mull for about five years a spent a lot time fishing from a small boat and the shore. Just going through my old log i was still catching around easter but any quantity or large fish, mainly coleys and pollock on feather from a boat. Shore wise where i lived there was no real depth of water to cast into you are talking 5mtrs at the most, so on the top of high tides i fishes one spot with feather rig the same as in the chesil beach video this was a reef and i could pull a few collies off it. The other method i used when i wanted to just go enjoy myself was lrf fishing, i made my lures from bit rubbish, ealstic bands and stuff, but just before eveing a lot small fish come into shelter and i would often great laugh picking off tiny fish. I think to feather fish at that time of year from shore the most important thing i would look for is depth of water close in (6m-10m plus) and some kind of reef. If you can't find that then maybe a bit of lrf fishing in amongst the kelp of a jetty of pier. I would buy one of those Ecogear lrf kits and getting the lightest rod out. I am really sorry that when i lived up there i did not spend more time on the old lrf. Or make up some tiny size 8 hook sabiki rigs and use a very small drop shot weight. If you are going over to Tobemorry ask in the tackle shop. Good luck
***** Thanks for that Paul! Going to print that off. We usually spin (we're beginners) - would this be any use do you think? Off to research LRF Cheers
Another Cracking Video From The "Homemade Fisherman" I Gave It A Go! I Only Made 2 But It Was Great Fun, Although I Have To Say "Not As Easy As You Made It Look Paul", "Great Work, Well Done" 10/10
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What is the best size of hook for mackerel no.? By mm? The main line should be brid,florocarbon or mono?
i think these where 2/0 hooks with 30-40lb line for stiffness, i have use fluorocarbon but found no reel benefit it seems a little less rock resistant, thanks
Top notch training thanks for the video whats the eyes on your finished packed ones what size are they and where can I get them cheers bud
Dead easy mate its easy to follow I keep rewinding it as im doing it to make sure im doin it right how quickly can you make a 4 hook rig ( when your not showing us how to go about it ) can I use humbrel model paint for the eyes ?
Great demonstraton, could you please explain what kind of holographic tape was used here? What is it usually used for? Many thanks!
Black, I use dubble black salmon hooks for mackrell. No shiny stuff. i have tried alot of things for mackrell but a tackle of 3-8 black regular fly hooks for salmon is amazing, tie them up with 15-25 cm between them and you will be amazed! :D
Instead of using tape, thread will work just as well-fly tying? this would eliminate a step allowing you to make it a little quicker-correct?
Im gonna try this in a week they look delicious, do u think adding a stripe of bait to the hook like calamari or cuttlefish would make them even tastier or it would affect the way they move in the water too much?
great video, very detailed explanation, I'm a newbie to the whole fishing scene, at the risk of sounding a bit daft, could you tell me what size fishing rod to use with those rigs you are making when fishing for mackerel?
+thecoolone82 ua-cam.com/video/4NQ3u_bKwEA/v-deo.html this video has a bit more of an explanation of tackle
Still enjoying and using this vid in 10/21. Thank you.
thanks
hi, is this suitable for making a paternoster rig?
Great video really. I can’t get the numbers correct though. If you cut 600 mm for the main line and there should be 250 mm between the hooks? How is there enough space for 4 hooks + svirvel in one end + weight in the other?
there is a link in video description which will take you to the full written instructions which maybe easier to follow when tying, cheers
you could do. you would just have to use a standard whipping or snell knot, it can be a bit harder but once you've got through a few thousand of your hooks you will be an expert.
there is no reason why this could not be used as a Patterson rig without the hook dressing. I wonder if it might be better with a different hook knot to make it easy to slide bait onto the hook such as worms.
Thank you for this video. I really like making up my own tackle, and it's an absolute joy when catching fish on something I've made. Also, the good thing about make your own rigs, you can make them just how you want them; braking strain line, hook size, snood length ect.
Glad you enjoyed it!
hi paul, just wondering how do you attach these on to the fishing line to use to fish. im new to these obviously and am just confused. thanks
The loop on the bottom lopps into a weight and the top loop or sivel is tied to the main line back to the rod and reel, if they are being cast rather than dropped from a boat a shock will proabably be needed. See this video Fishing and Cooking Mackerel on Chesil Beach thanks
Paul , why is the top of the rig or lures where the eye of the hook is Red ?
im really curious to know what the improtenance is of this feature
Originally when i started tying these the red tape was to help me hold the ribbon in place while i got used to tying them. But then i realised it bulked out the head a little and also added a contrast colour. I sometimes tie these without the tape and it would hard to say there is a difference in the catch, but part of me likes to mess round and experiment. Thanks
Ottima spiegazione, risultato semplice ma molto gradevole e penso efficace
in this country it is sold as Holographic curling ribbon 5mm
paul if i tie the knot wrong till the line break
Good Excellent Job There eh,mate...i've been looking fo this video instructional to learn to make own sabiki rig..thanks,mate!
You just got yourself another subscriber mate.
thanks a million for sharing your skills with us.......il be catching a few and saving a few quid with your help
Thanks Paul, I'll have to give this a try...
Awesome video, it helped me a lot but I've got one suggestion : could you maybe kill the fish to moment you get them on to the boat, they suffer a lot less that way. Thanks and I hope you'll catch a ton more
we broke their necks as soon as we unhooked them, you can see their mouths are agape, i put my finger in the mouth and thumb behind the head and pull back sharply this breaks their spinal and kills them, mackerel can twitch for a very long time after they are dead, i have removed heads from mackerel and they will still spasm even after a couple of hours of being headless, the Pollock and collie get a bump on the head and then are bled
Hi Paul
A quick question, Could you tie lures with spade end hooks?
Just wondered because i have thousands of 2/0 nickel spade ends.
Regards
Harry
Awesome tutorial thanks for sharing. I'm definitely going to make a few of these.
Have fun!
What is the cord you are using?
thanks lots Paul. uni knot it is. at least a couple of times I was told its a fishermans knot. I just got back into landbased fishing, and so I am relearning.
nice job and nice tips mate, shall be having a go at these soon, subbed
hello, can you please tell me exaclly the name of theat tape holographic? i dont understand what you say in movie... thanks
thank you paul adams for that info :)
The uni knot is a 50% success rate for me, any tips? I've done exactly what the vIdeo shows and have tried 3-7 wraps around the main line during the uniknot but almost every time I pull the knot closed it slips and the line attached to hook pulls out of the knot... Am I doing something wrong the video doesn't show or is there a better way to connect your line? Kinda desperate after 7hours of RAGE, lol.
+ryan Petty homeluremaking.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/how-to-tie-mackerel-feather-rigs-sabiki_28.html this is a link to a photo guide to the knots on my blog which shows it more clearly, I have never yet had one untie or slip, generally the line snaps before. good luck let me know how you get on
would you recommend flourocarbon leader for these rigs or 30lbs monofilament line is strong enough for mackerels? These fish have sharp teeth and snapped my line before Thanks...your video is awesome..can't wait to test it
i think you are talking about king mackerel which have large teeth, i fish for north atalantic mackerel which would struggle to damage silk thread. Flurocarbon is more bite resistant but a little stiffer than mono i have tied rigs with it out to about 40lb no problems. thanks
also can i use black electrical tape
Paul can you used cloth holographic ribbon? Or other colors of holographic ribbon.
pyrelle25 I would always say try it and see if it works, cloth ribbon may add another dimension more flowing and as for other colors go wild, i have used neon and i found some uv reactive stuff once which has a pink hue and looks amazing in the water. The real key to this rig is looks like a mini shoal of bait
***** Thanks Paul for sharing this video. I'm excited to test my lure tomorrow. Great video!
Great vid added to my favourites.
Hello ... ... tell me where to get the tape performs a function primanki..ne red and shiny ... and then yesterday you wrote to me that she was from the electricity shop ... maybe I do not understand correctly? thanks ... with Regards ... AM.
Sorry the shiny tape is ribbon for wrapping presents, ebay, amazon or similar 5mm holographic ribbon
love your work i have a question when you actually use this rig do add terminal bait on the rig or just drop it down as it is? also any specific action?
just a weight on the end, and then jig it up and down if you on a boat or for shore fishing see Fishing and Cooking Mackerel on Chesil Beach this is how i use them, thanks
Good day,sir can I buy your finish product? how much each every one?
what size hooks are they please reply
great video Paul ive been tying mine in 60lb line as I do most of my fishing from beaches and cast them out a long way so I needed the extra security with stronger mono.
I don't tend to cast anything past three ounces and two is the norm, but i was suprised on Chesil Beach how many people were casting feathers with big 6ounce leads and 13ft plus beach casters. It made me realise i am a very lazy fisherman, but some times i wish i had reach of those heavier weights.. Origionally i used these rigs for boat fishing, and about 35lb was idea for retrieving them from kelp. Hope you are having some good luck with your rigs, i feel like i need another trip to the beach soon. Thanks
What pound line do you use
Paul, you're a machine! (In a good way) lol
YOUR VIDEO IS VERY WELL RECEIVED HERE IN MASS..USA.IAM GOING TO TIE YOUR FLIES UP FOR THE MACKEREL IN THE CAPE COD CANAL.IAM IN A LITTLE QUANDRY.I THINK YOU ARE ASKING FOR 600MM FOR THE MAIN LINE WHICH EQUALS 23.6 IN. AND YOUR KNOT SPACING IS 10'. IAM GOING TO MAKE MY MAIN LINE LENGTH 4-5 FEET. IS THIS DOABLE ? THANK YOU.
They can get a bit a addictive,
Thanks Paul Adams
hello Paul. I love your works. at 12.41-49...13.10, what do you call that knot ? that main knot. that's what I always to tie a knot to a hook.i just cant find the name for it.
great stuff man :) now I can do my own rigs!
Thanks for sharing, from UAE
if you watch the end of the video you will see a tray of fish that we caught using these rigs and two rods in the space of ten minutes. If the fish are there then yes they work.
great video, keep up the good work
Then put it on a dropper loop set up?
Excellent tutorial Paul. Thanks
what country you in ireland or what
Thanks! Great Video!