The
helicopter rig
gets its name from the rotational movement of the hooklink around the leader when the rig is cast out This spinning motion gives the set-up excellent anti-tangle properties because the hooklink is stretched out and cannot wrap itself around the leader.
Is helicopter rig any good?
The helicopter rig is a brilliant setup to use when
carp fishing
in lakes with weedy or silty bottoms If rigged correctly, it can prevent your hookbait from sinking into the weed or silt and give you the
perfect presentation
that no carp will be able to resist!.
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.
Can you use
pva bags
with a helicopter rig?
2 You could use this PVA set-up with a
lead clip
if you wish, but the way we’ve/Nige has been doing it is with the Rotary Rig (Helicopter) However, instead of have a rubber tail over the knot from the leadcore to the lead, leave it exposed so you can tie the bag to the lead.
How long should hook length be on helicopter rig?
A hooklength length of 8in is recommended.
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.
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.
What is a Ronnie rig?
The Ronnie rig is essentially a low lying pop up rig , enabling the boilie subtly sit up just off the lake bed making it ideal for when there is not too much weed or debris.
What do you use a helicopter for?
Today, helicopter uses include transportation of people and cargo, military uses, construction, firefighting, search and rescue, tourism, medical transport, law enforcement, agriculture, news and media, and aerial observation , among others.
Can you use a Ronnie rig on a lead clip?
Lead arrangement I use an Adjustable Lead Clip for all my Ronnie Rig fishing If I am fishing a weedy or snaggy water I will cut the end of the lead clip back so there are less ribs under the tail rubber; this will ensure the lead is ejected every time.
What is a combi rig?
The combi rig combines both IQ2 Fluorocarbon and Supernatural braid, giving you the invisibility of the line coupled with the supple, natural-acting braid It’s very versatile in the fact that it can be incorporated into both bottom bait and pop-up presentations.
How long should you leave a PVA bag out for?
If I’m on a venue like Orchid where you’re only really fishing for one or two carp in 24 hours then I would happily give it up to 10 hours, maybe 12 hours overnight, but ideally six hours really If I was fishing a runs water and I’m on fish it could be every two hours.
How long should my Hooklink be?
By long, we’re realistically talking an absolute minimum of 12ins (that’s 20cm, kids!) and I would suggest 14ins as a good starting point. Adding an anti-tangle sleeve will improve the presentation further, ejecting the hooklink away from the lead at all times.
How long should a carp hook length be?
Short rigs: 4 to 5” or 10 to 12cms Medium rigs: 8 to 10” or 20 to 25cms Long rigs: longer than 10” or 25cms.
What is a lead core leader?
“Leadcore is the one leader material that is perfectly suited to any lead set-up ; be it helicopter rig, lead clip, in-line or running lead, they all function perfectly well.
What time of day are carp most active?
Traditionally the best times of the day to catch carp are early morning, early evening or at night though they can be caught at anytime throughout the day. They feed more aggressively under cover of darkness and so dawn and dusk tend to be the most successful times.
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’
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.
How does a heli safe work?
The Heli-Safe is a spring-loaded mechanism and when pressure is applied upwards to the swivel attached to main line or leader by a hooked fish, the spring tightens and the gate opens, allowing the lead to drop off. The collar restricts the movement in the spring and this keeps the lead in place.
Citations
https://anglersnotebook.com/carp-fishing-2/how-and-when-to-use-a-helicopter-rig/
https://carpfishingbaits.com/carp-talk/rigs/the-helicopter-rig-guide/