Chod hooks are the go to hooks for most rigs which incorporate a
buoyant bait
, such as Zig rigs and
chod rigs
However, they can be equally as effective with a bottom bait tied with a hair rig. These Chod hooks have an aggressive talon tipped beaked point. These hooks are manufactured in Japan.
What are chod rigs used for?
The chod rig is a fishing rig for
carp fishing
, generally regarded as having three main advantages: the way in which it allows a bait to be displayed over soft mud, weed or debris; and the way its distinct shape allows the chosen bait (usually a buoyant substance) to be attached.
Are chod rigs good?
Apart from being a great single hookbait rig to cast to showing fish , the chod rig can be used to devastating effect when fishing over a large spread of boilies which have been applied to an area in which you have seen fish show themselves consistently.
What length should a chod rig be?
Step 4: Decide how long you want the chod rig, normally 2-3inches is a good starting point Tie the remaining tag end to your Size 11 Ring Swivel using a two turn blood knot. Moisten the knot before you pull it down tight, then trim off the tag leaving again around 5mm and blob carefully with a lighter.
Why is it called a chod rig?
“Chod” is a word that is often used to describe weed and debris situated at the bottom of the lake. With this in mind I’m sure you can make reasonable estimated guess as to why this rig was named after this debris and weed.
What’s the
best rig
for carp fishing?
- ESP, TRIG-HAMMER RONNIE RIGS
- GARDNER, RONNIE RIG KIT, BARBED ALL SIZES
- NASH, CHOD RIG
- KORDA, BASIX HAIR RIGS WIDE GAPE
- CARP SPIRIT, HINGED STIFF RIGS
- KORDA, MULTI READY TIED RIG
- CARP SPIRIT, BLOW BACK RIGS
- PB PRODUCTS, RONNIE RIG. BEST FOR HEAVYWEIGHTS.
Can you use
pva bags
with a chod rig?
The great thing about solid PVA bags is the fact that you can cast them anywhere , safe in the knowledge that your rig is not going tangle and will be sitting perfectly on the bottom when the PVA dissolves.
Is a chod rig a fixed lead?
As the chod rig is so short it is much better for the fish if the lead is ejected every time as this prevents the lead from being close to the fishes mouth and eyes whilst playing it to the bank, though a fixed lead is acceptable.
What’s the difference between a chod rig and a Ronnie rig?
A cross between the Chod Rig and the Ronnie Rig. While the Chod Rig presents over almost any bottom, it can look a little blatant The Ronnie Rig offers super effective hooking mechanics but is restricted by the lakebed type you fish it over. However, the Roddie – a cross hybrid of those two (hence the name!).
What are Chod beads?
These Chod Beads allow you to fish chod rigs or helicopter rigs on leaders or can be used as a running rig on mono fishing line helping to prevent damage to the line Colours Available.
Can you use Heli safe with tubing?
This conversion kit allows the Heli-Safe System to be used with tubing whilst retaining all of the usual features of a traditional helicopter set-up and giving you the ability to drop the lead if you need to.
Can you use a chod rig for bottom bait?
Essentially, a chod rig is a cast anywhere, fish anywhere rig that lets anglers present their bait over any type of bottom It’s especially suited to catching bottom-feeding fish like carp.
Can you use a bottom bait on a helicopter rig?
Aggressive casts when fishing at distance can often leave rigs prone to tangles and therefore a stiff-style rig with maximum anti- tangle properties is required. For this I use a fine-tuned ‘Bottom Bait Chod Rig’, fished helicopter style.
What’s the best size hook for carp?
So what size hook for 20lb carp you ask… The perfect hook size for a 20lb carp would be 6-10 This allows you to remain discreet whilst also using a decent size bait for the lake you are fishing.
What is the best hook length line for carp?
Some canal anglers use hooklengths as short as four inches. Other anglers fishing slow-sinking baits like maggots and casters on clear water venues, make theirs as long as 30 inches. If you’re tying your own hooks, a 12-inch hooklength is a good place to start.
What is the most popular carp rig?
- 1 – Solid PVA Rigs. Solid PVA bag rigs are my ‘go-to’ rigs and presentation when I just want to catch a carp
- 2 – ‘The Ronnie Rig’ (or as its also known the 360 or spinner rig) .
- 3 – ‘The Chod Rig’ .
- 4 – ‘The Snowman Rig’ .
- 5 – ‘The Zig Rig’
How long should a solid bag rig be?
Keep the length of the rig inside the bag between 3-5inches and ensure you use a supple braid as the hooklength material. As fish are not moving far and feeding close to the lead the short hook length wallows a greater chance for the fish to be hooked.
Citations
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chod_rig