The German rig is a stiff rig. The flexi ring on the ronnie means it has a hinge and is not the same. The ronnie can 100% be used with bottom baits of wafters.
Can you use a spinner rig with a bottom bait?
Been using German/spinner/360 all with bottom baits or with toppers, works fine. And the German doesn’t have a break in the hooklink.
What bait do you use on Ronnie rig?
Pop up Boilie (With Cork Insert)
Because even though a pop up will pop up on the Ronnie Rig; the longer you use it, the quicker it will lose it’s mojo. So, by inserting cork into the pop up it ensures buoyancy.
Can I use a Wafter on a Ronnie rig?
Do you ever fish a wafter or bottom bait with a Ronnie, or is an out-and-out pop-up rig in your eyes? “No, I only ever use this rig with pop-ups. I know some people like to use wafters and bottom baits and that they work well too. I’ve got my trusty Blowback set-up for that though.”
Can you use a Ronnie rig in a PVA bag?
Short Ronnie or Spinner rigs, these are designed to use with a Pop up or Wafter combined with a PVA bag. This method is gaining popularity as it combines the very effective Ronnie Rig with the benefits of the PVA bag ensuring your small amount of free offerings are around your bait.
Will carp take lures?
Carp have four typical habits, but there’s one that particularly signals they’re likely to take a lure: When fish appear to be resting, or hibernating and aren’t actively moving, forget it, you’re probably not going to have much success. This often looks like the fish are sleeping or moving slowly and lethargically.
Can you use a bait screw on a Ronnie rig?
Key Elements of the Ronnie Rig: Bait Screw: The same principle as why I use the bait screw for the German Rig. It eliminates unnecessary hassle and it securely holds the bait in position.
Whats the difference between a German rig and a Ronnie rig?
Ronnie has a hinge since it uses the ring swivel. The Turbo doesn’t have the hinge as it is tied to a clip swivel. The hook is supposed to turn easier on the Turbo than on the original German rig. That’s the theory anyway.
Can you fish a snowman on a Ronnie rig?
But i used a supple material. Agreed better wafter rigs out there but it does work well. You can but I wouldn‘t. With a pop up the weight is taken out of the rig (if balanced properly) and the hook is suspended ready to spin.
What companies does Danny Fairbrass own?
Danny Fairbrass is founder and Managing Director of Korda. He started making leads in his kitchen 24 years ago. He first sold the leads out of two little black buckets, walking round Walthamstow Reservoirs in the early 1990s.
What rig is best for Wafters?
D-Rig. A stiff rig designed for use with wafters or bottom baits can come in very handy if you find yourself fishing over firm areas like compacted silt or gravel, and a D rig tied with fluorocarbon is the natural choice.
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.
How does a Ronnie rig work?
How to Tie the Ronnie Rig
- Cut a piece of shrink tube about half an inch in length and slide it over the eye of the curve shank hook.
- Take a kwik lock swivel and opening the crook slightly to pass the swivel through the eye of the hook.
- Use a pair of plyers to push to crook back into position.
What line does Tom Dove use?
Tom Dove tells us how he uses Korda carp fishing tackle and Mainline Baits to catch big carp at home and abroad.
What lure will carp eat?
Common carp is omnivorous, which means it feeds not only on small insects and other creatures but also eats plant matter, such as algae. Since all these are natural food sources, fishermen may use just about any kind of bait ranging from boilies to groundbait made from natural or artificial ingredients.
What lures work for carp?
Baits to Use:
As above, Sweet corn and bread are two of the best baits to use for carp but nightcrawlers (earthworms) are excellent as well. For bigger fish and longer fishing sessions hard boiled baits or ‘boilies’ as they are known are excellent to use on a hair rig. They really do tend to catch the bigger fish.
What is the best bait to catch carp?
Boilies are the go-to bait for most carp anglers. The scent of the fishmeal in the boilies drives carp wild. However, carp in frequently fished areas may associate boilies with danger and avoid that bait. Fortunately, there is a cheaper and easier bait that carp always strike at: sweet corn.
What is a blowback rig?
Blow back rigs essentially utilise a hair that’s held loosely in position with a shank mounted rig ring. Obviously, this arrangement has been used extremely successfully for many years now.
Is the Ronnie rig a 360 rig?
Perhaps not quite as well known as the Ronnie Rig, the 360 rig is nevertheless an extremely effective carp-catching tool. It has similar properties to the Ronnie in that it can rotate freely, though it is arguably slightly more agile, hence its name.
What is the turbo German rig?
The Turbo German Rig is a highly effective balanced bottom bait rig. Offering consistent levels of presentation, the ability to reset after an aborted take and solid hook holds.Ideal for wafters, balanced hook baits and snowman presentations.
How long should a German rig be?
The rig is best suited to wafters and bottom baits
Mat is happy to use this rig at just four or five inches when fishing over a tightly baited spot, or, if he’s scattering boilies, he will opt for something in the region of seven or eight inches because the fish are generally moving further between mouthfuls.
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