Yeah the stick works better for me, I have a tree in my front yard that has the perfect size twigs for this, I just keep several twigs in a bag in my tacklebox, I also find twigs on the bank fishing. I put the twig in there easy and just cut it with scissors or needle nose pliers down to size. ALWAYS WORKS!!
@@adventureswithfrodo2721 Yeah I have a bunch of sticks in my tackle box now, free and they work and way easier to deal with, I was thinking about toothpicks also
Using a stick for the bait stop is the same way I do it basically. I used to use the plastic ones which work great, but ran out of those and so started using dried out pine needles off the ground because those are common here. Lately I use old or used thin (~1mm dia.) elastic bands, slide them in the loop and snip the tip for the bait stop. Theory for using the elastic band is that it doesn't have pointy or scrapey edges to annoy/alert the fish.
The feeder is in my opinion (and you are going to get a lot of opinions in fishing) let you effectively chum the water around your bait, the problem with corn on the hook is bluegills, turtles and other fish will steal your bait, and you will be fishing for 15-20 minutes with no bait. When you put field corn on the hair rig, bluegills can not get it off the hair rig, field corn is way tougher than soft can corn. also carp are very smart and have sensitive mouths, when they take corn on the hook they can feel the hook and they will drop the bait, they won't feel the hook on a hair rig and will suck in the corn and then get the hook in their mouth, NOW WITH THAT SAID corn on the hook does work, it is very effective, I think you just increase your effectiveness with hair rigs. I HAVE CAUGHT PLENTY OF CARP WITH CORN ON THE HOOK, so do not dismiss it.. but I have switched to hair rigs due to bluegills, I hate fishing for 15 minutes with a bare hook. When you use a feeder you are putting chum in the water and that will increase the fish who can find your bait, they will find a ball of chum easier than a couple kernels of corn, so that feed will bring in more fish and keep them around your bait, I try to cast to the same general area every time..
I am already getting constructive feedback about the split shot and the harm it may cause the fish if the line breaks above it. I will ponder on that. The issue is if the line breaks above the split shot the fish might drag all that around.. Let me ponder on it and I will consider it! You might not need the split shot for the sake of the fish
I appreciate the comment. This works me. There might be another rigs that work, but this one is simple and easy to do with out any expensive bits and pieces. I hate complicating fishing
One idea I have been thinking of trying for avoiding the hook tangling on the main line is to use heavier braid, 50-60lbs, on the main line, then 40lbs mono to the hook, with 10lbs braid for the hair. Reason is that the 40lbs mono is more stiff and will have enough spring to keep the hook away from the main line in flight/sinking/settling on the bottom. It is lighter than the mainline, so it will break before the mainline hopefully and not leave a long string on the fish if it does happen. Just a theory at this point though.
I never tried that stick idea. I have a heck of a time with those little plastic stops. Good vid. Tom has a great channel for sure. Fish on!
Yeah the stick works better for me, I have a tree in my front yard that has the perfect size twigs for this, I just keep several twigs in a bag in my tacklebox, I also find twigs on the bank fishing. I put the twig in there easy and just cut it with scissors or needle nose pliers down to size. ALWAYS WORKS!!
I use a stick as it is easier the plastic bait stops.
@@adventureswithfrodo2721 Yeah I have a bunch of sticks in my tackle box now, free and they work and way easier to deal with, I was thinking about toothpicks also
Can't Wait To Try This Out For Carp Fishing Your Ideals Are Solid Thanks! 🎣👍
This is my # one rig now for carp!
I like the idea about soaking and freezing the corn for putting on the hair, gonna try that one.
It does work, I think a lot of carp people overthink it and need to understand the carp do not care one bit!!
Using a stick for the bait stop is the same way I do it basically. I used to use the plastic ones which work great, but ran out of those and so started using dried out pine needles off the ground because those are common here.
Lately I use old or used thin (~1mm dia.) elastic bands, slide them in the loop and snip the tip for the bait stop. Theory for using the elastic band is that it doesn't have pointy or scrapey edges to annoy/alert the fish.
Thanks for the comment!! I will look into it!
I never used that rig before.
But why not put the corn directly on the hook?
Boiled field corn won't stay on the hook, also the carp can feel the hook and will drop. TRUST ME THIS WORKS WAY BETTER!!!
How you make those corn again please
Sorry for the late response, I just field corn soak it for 24 hours, then I boil it until it is soft enough for a baiting needle
I ordered hair rigs from Amazon. #2 hook with corn right on the hook. Plus some on the hair. Is the feeder cage more successful??
The feeder is in my opinion (and you are going to get a lot of opinions in fishing) let you effectively chum the water around your bait, the problem with corn on the hook is bluegills, turtles and other fish will steal your bait, and you will be fishing for 15-20 minutes with no bait. When you put field corn on the hair rig, bluegills can not get it off the hair rig, field corn is way tougher than soft can corn. also carp are very smart and have sensitive mouths, when they take corn on the hook they can feel the hook and they will drop the bait, they won't feel the hook on a hair rig and will suck in the corn and then get the hook in their mouth, NOW WITH THAT SAID corn on the hook does work, it is very effective, I think you just increase your effectiveness with hair rigs. I HAVE CAUGHT PLENTY OF CARP WITH CORN ON THE HOOK, so do not dismiss it.. but I have switched to hair rigs due to bluegills, I hate fishing for 15 minutes with a bare hook. When you use a feeder you are putting chum in the water and that will increase the fish who can find your bait, they will find a ball of chum easier than a couple kernels of corn, so that feed will bring in more fish and keep them around your bait, I try to cast to the same general area every time..
Makes sense!
I dont have to deal with bluegills or turtles here in manitoba rivers.
I am already getting constructive feedback about the split shot and the harm it may cause the fish if the line breaks above it. I will ponder on that. The issue is if the line breaks above the split shot the fish might drag all that around.. Let me ponder on it and I will consider it! You might not need the split shot for the sake of the fish
Check that grammar McGee
@@nergrohombre Thank you Einstein I fixed it
I will try next time
I appreciate the comment. This works me. There might be another rigs that work, but this one is simple and easy to do with out any expensive bits and pieces. I hate complicating fishing
One idea I have been thinking of trying for avoiding the hook tangling on the main line is to use heavier braid, 50-60lbs, on the main line, then 40lbs mono to the hook, with 10lbs braid for the hair. Reason is that the 40lbs mono is more stiff and will have enough spring to keep the hook away from the main line in flight/sinking/settling on the bottom. It is lighter than the mainline, so it will break before the mainline hopefully and not leave a long string on the fish if it does happen. Just a theory at this point though.
Oh I will try that, I have some 65# brain on my catfish reels
The only problem I have with that. Is if the fish runs into a snag it will be tethered and unable to escape.
I adjusted it for that. What do you recommend? I got that feedback and removed something!
Your knot is a figure 8 with a byte. (Overhand w/ loop) nice easy rigging , thanks for showing me/us how to replicate it.❤️🪝
Glad it was helpful!