Matthew u are probably one of the best technical minded carpers out there, just that with the split shot position, is Wicked, normally i would have just put the shot on any old way,but will definitely be doing it your way, thanks keep up the videos, really do learn alot when watching ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 stars
Hi Mark, thanks for the awesome feedback man. We really do appreciate the support, it motivates us to do more! Yes, there’s loads of little tricks like that in this game that can make all the difference in the world! Enjoy mate, do let me know how you get on. Cheers, Matt.
Brother’ credit where it’s due, you are an expert. This is the only video I think I need to watch over & over, you’ve literally covered everything. Thank you for sharing, very much appreciated. subscribed 👍🏻
New subscriber here. I'll tell you, that was one of the most informative, well explained and presented video I've seen in a while. That tip with the shot was soo simple yet soo effective. Thanks alot!!
Hi Chris, thanks for the comment again mate. Glad you are liking what you are seeing. We are working hard at this but it seems to be going down well which is all that matters to us. More videos in the pipeline so stick with us! Cheers, Matt.
Hi mate, thanks again for your feedback and support. It’s great that you are getting so much from the channel. More videos are on the way + many of our videos are now available on my smart TV channel: Carp Fishing Explained. Cheers, Matt.
Brilliant video, I took so much from it,, As always nothing complecated, silt sorted with standard tackle box materials,, the split shot off centre mechanics is so obvious,, once it's been explained 😂😂 Last weeks slack or tight lines was really intressting and informative aswell. Again I took a lot from that. In my humble /rookie carper opinion your videos are without comparisons Thank you for making and sharing your knowledge
Hi Scott, thanks as always mate. We are so happy to hear how much we are helping you. I have a confession to make… I only worked out the split shot trick while tying this rig! I find I learn so much myself when I have to explain what I'm doing and more importantly why! I've been fishing bottom baits straight out of the bag for so long that I just haven't spent enough time fishing popups. Killer method for quick bites if you can cast to a showing fish 😉 Enjoy, Matt.
Excellent point about the splitshot… I’ve never had/used hook beads; will experiment with a couple of wraps behind the hair to see if it will give the same effect. Thanks for the great vid!
Hi Brian, thanks for commenting again. I’m glad that you liked that little trick. I spent a couple of years fishing this rig by wrapping a couple of turns under the hair. It does work but the mono relaxes and moves and it’s difficult to hold the exit point of the hair in place. The hook bead solves this problem and I much prefer it. If you do try it without a hair bead, I’d suggest you add a dab of super glue at the hair exit point. It’s tricky because you need to hold the rig with the bait hanging down as it dries otherwise the super glue will mess up the hair angle but it is possible. Gently blowing on the super glue increases the rate at which it sets (use very sparingly and use the fast set stuff not the slow). Cheers, Matt.
Thanks Matt for sunday video. There are millions of accessories for making rigs in stores, you can go crazy with it, I'm not saying it's bad, but I think that the less is the better and the essence is in simplicity. Regards and quiet Sunday.
I've recently been using your mono rig and it hasn't failed me yet so now with the pop up version I cant wait to try it 😁. I've never been confident in pop up rigs but I'm definitely going to try this 😊. Kind regards Rigs 🤘
Hi Matt, another outstanding video and incorporating your mono rig with hook bead too, I loved that video also. I have watched your videos for years and never failed to learn something new without the frills/hype of sponsored products. Good solid down to earth technical stuff that works.....small details perhaps but as you said, they matter. Cheers and keep it up.
Hi Karl, thanks very much for your feedback, it's very motivating for us! I'm really glad that you are getting so much from our videos. I wish you all the best on your journey. Cheers, Matt.
Hi Ian, ah yes, a simple, tiny detail but carp fishing is littered with such examples. I’m really glad that you like the work we do, thanks for the feedback. All the best with your fishing, Cheers, Matt.
Your videos are without a doubt the best on TH-cam Matt.I’m not an avid carp angler but am eager now to try some of your rigs to try for my PB.I love catching big carp on the pole in the margins my best to date after years of match fishing is a14lb common on sweetcorn I might even try and adapt some of the pop up rigs you use for the pole and see what happens.I have learnt a lot of useful tips even for my coarse fishing and will be doing a bit more carping from now on.good job Matt you deserve more views mate I’m hooked😂
Hi mate, thanks again for the awesome feedback. We try and make each one special and better so thanks for appreciating the effort we put into this. Cheers, Matt.
Another great informative video been using mono and fluorocarbon rigs with great effect keep up the good work . Trick running lead works a treat as well 👌
Hi John, thanks for the awesome feedback mate. It’s really appreciated. I’m really pleased that my little tricks are working well for you. Cheers, Matt.
Hi Shaun, thanks for your great feedback mate. It’s really appreciated. Carp fishing is all about doing the basics well and getting every detail right. Hope that you’re able to see the benefits in the bottom of your landing net! Cheers, Matt.
🙋♂️ Watch next: 100 carp caught, only 2 lost: Here’s HOW I did it 👉 th-cam.com/video/yPDZV9xY_UA/w-d-xo.html I haven't spent much time fishing down the shallows here as they never venture down there in the winter. This year, I’ve been able to spend time there and when the conditions were right, I knew I had to change my approach for this heavily silted area. I knew there were some deeper holes that the fish had excavated but I also knew how difficult it would be to get a rig in place "first chuck" that would give me a fighting chance of a pickup. It was time to get experimenting. This is what I came up with and I was amazed at just how well it works!
Hi Matthew, really enjoy your video, really informative but most of all easy to follow. I am just getting into carp fishing at a small local lake (fish up to about 15lb). Look forward to trying out a couple of your rigs. Looking forward to next video. Best wishes Jim
Hi Matthew. May i say your videos are getting better & better. At the end of Sept i have booked a exclusive lake for two 2 nites, i have been told that the bottom is mainly clay. Can i use this set up, or what do you suggest. Cheers Ray.
Hi Ray, wow, well that’s great feedback, thank you. We are trying to up our game across the board every time so it’s great to know that you are seeing our progress. Over clay I would just go with a straight forward bottom bait. Carp love clay and clean and polish it. The last thing you want is a blatant popup sitting up on a rock hard spot. The helicopter lead system is not optimal for a clean clay bottom IMO In a silty bottom, we can use the silt to add extra weight to the lead to help the mechanics of the helicopter rig but without the silt I’ve found the helicopter less effective than a running rig (it’s not a huge difference but I definitely got done twice when fishing this heli setup over a clean bottom and I hardly ever get done on my running rigs). I’d go mono hair or mono D with a swivel based running lead system (trick or simple). September can be tricky. Everyone thinks that the fish are going to be on the munch in the run up to winter, when in actual fact they are slowing down as temperatures drop. Oxygen levels can also be an issue at this time of year so I’d keep it very simple with little PVA traps. Find a fish and get one on him! Cheers, Matt.
Thanks for the awesome amount of tips and tricks you've shown! Going to try some of 'em this summer... One question, might have missed it, but how tight do you fish your line on a heli? Thanks a lot!
Hi mate, thanks very much for taking the time to comment and for the support 😊 So I designed this little rig to fish over the shallow silt area. When I was underarming the rigs into place, I fished them as slack as I could. If I overcast and floated it back on the spot, then I fished semi slack as the rig was 40 - 60 yards away. Never bothered with a back lead as I was only fishing one rod. Hope that my tips help you this summer! All the best, Matt.
I’ve never used honey so can’t comment really. Honey is not going to last very long in the water. Bait flavour is not the edge to catch carp, big or small! A good rig, sharp hooks and a running lead (because the carp can’t use the weight of the lead to eject the rig) is what you need.
Great vid as always m8, I've just started fishing a new lake which is very weedy, would this rig be good for that situation or can you recommend a different rig. Cheers 👍
Hi mate, thanks again for commenting. Weed level is very subjective. I know anglers that will refer to chock solid carpets of the green stuff as a bit weedy. I’ve also met anglers that think it's weedy if they pull a few strands back on the retrieve. The question is this. Can you land carp from this water without having to dump the lead? If the answer is yes, then sure use this rig no problem. If the answer is no, gotta dump the lead, then you’d have to resort to something like the heli safe system or equivalent. You can also help yourself by reducing the size of the lead and changing the shape. Think in terms of something like a 1.5 -2oz zip lead. These low profile, stream lined leads are far easier to extract fish through. The other thing you might want to consider is rather than loop to looping the lead onto the swivel, add a “rotten bottom” connection. It’s a popular technique in sea fishing when fishing over rocky ground. I just use a thin bit of mono and granny knot the lead to the lead. Test it so that it breaks off fairly easily but is strong enough to withstand the force of the cast. Add or substrate granny knots to suit. Hope that makes sense. Best of luck, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler I have been using your Mono hair rig for bottom baits and also added a shot like you did here for pop ups, just keeping simple like you say as you can get lost in all the rig variations and accessories that get promoted. Thank you for the reply and i will try and dissect your points :) maybe a weedy or snaggy bottom video would be coming soon as i just love to get a beer and watch them :). Heres the lake i have started fishing www.fishe.net/eastsussex/fisheries/normanhurst.php and its members only so nice and quiet estate lake :), Cheers for the reply and tips m8 .
Hi Paul, I was using slack lines at close range and semi slacklines at up to 70 yards. I’d only use a tight line if I was fishing as range on a big water. Cheers, Matt.
Hi Mate, thanks for commenting. Yes a super simple little rig and a good way to go at this time of year as it’s possible to fine down a little (conditions depending of course). Recently I’ve been testing the 10lb Bullet as I was so impressed with the 20lbs version, so that's another option. I’ve been using the 10lb for mainline and hooklink. Just be sure to test your knots and check for damage as at 0.28 it’s not as robust as 0.40. Best of luck, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler Ive just bought the ridgemonkey 15lb flouracarbone so was going to go with that apparently it's a thin mono with a flouracarbone outer layer looks the part won't know till I hook into something I've also got the esp synchro xt 18lb I've heard good reports on that. Matt just wondered if you have a link to some winter fishing techniques as Im going to a lake that don't get fished at all in winter and when it does get fished everyone seems to blank wondered if worms straight on a hook in the margins would be the way to go any tips on that one fella ? Much appreciated all your time Matt love your approach to fishing and your kindness to help others you should start a TV show bro .thanks again Matt
@@leefrancis8952 I met some customers a few ago that rocked up here with some Ridgemonkey line. It was rated at 20lbs but I could break it with my bare hands. Sure it could have been a duff batch but I wouldn't buy the Ridgemonkey line again. Just make sure you test it properly before you spool it. I did a full review of the Syncro XT loaded. Here’s the link: th-cam.com/video/XLZOTyqizcY/w-d-xo.html Some lakes are just rock hard in the winter. I’ve thought about trying worms myself but I’ve never bothered. I’ve not got any links for you but this is how I go about it: For me it’s all about timing and the weather windows that might only last a few days. Tactics and bait wise I used Citruz pop ups or bottom baits and a bag of matching 2mm pellets. I just knock up some small mesh bags and hook them on to a 10lb mono hooklink. If I’m fishing blind then I just lob them out and hope for the best. If I see a fish show then I’m on it. I’m not expecting it to roar off within the hour. Sometimes I might have to wait 24hrs for the spot to actually produce. Late afternoon is a good time for a bite. The nights tend to be a waste of time at the minute but that can change soon enough. If the venue has no winter form whatsoever then you might be wasting your time. No shame in heading to a runs water to get your string pulled at this time of year. Thanks for the support and encouragement. Feel free to like and comment on future videos, it all helps to support the channel!
@@matthewcollinsangler thanks Matt yes that ridgemonkey line is the same for what I bought break it without any trouble very disappointed .and I watched your review on the esp synchro and your spot on with your review lots of line twist but pretty strong .what you say is the best mono around is there one you would recommend .many thanks Matt .
@@leefrancis8952 OMG, that’s awful… I was being generous and assumed it was a one off! The Syncro is decent enough but I wasn't keen on the handleability. Lots of comments saying the standard Syncro is good stuff. After the Syncro XT, I moved over to the Nash Bullet in 20lbs and I really like it. Amazing knot strength when joined to a leadless leader. A little trickier to get as good results direct to swivel but it still passed my 17.5lb deadlift test with a little care and attention. The abrasion resistance is also excellent. It casts beautifully. I could hit 100 yards with the 20lbs 0.40 version no problem and I’ve never done that with any other line of that diameter. I was so impressed I’m fishing with the 10lb version for mainline and hooklink this winter. The fishing has been tough but I banked a 35lbs mirror without any drama a few days ago. I’m fishing the 10lb straight through to the 1m of cling-on leader. You have to be extra careful when tying your knots obviously as I’d had a few fail when tightening but with care I can lift a 5kg dumbbell with this stuff. You have to be really careful not to damage the line in any way as it’s pretty delicate (0.28). I’ve been using 3oz leads and on my 9ft dwarfs it’s like casting without any line attached. The rigs just sail out there. I noticed I’ve lost some feel with the lighter line though and feeling the donk is harder. The only downside with the Bullet is that the last 2m goes bongly fairly quickly. For me it’s no biggie. I just cut off a couple of meters and re-tie to the leader. You might hate that and if you do then avoid but if you want your line to cast like a dream, sink well, be tough as nails and knot well then Bullet is a good choice. The other option is the good old fashioned Berkley Big Game but it’s quite spongy so it’s not for everyone either. Hope that helps and do let me know how you get on. Cheers, Matt.
Hi, thanks for the video it helped me understand a lot of things. However, I prefer the hook to be right below the pop-up. Your hook is sided to one corner only and it could be alert for the fishes. It’s my personal opinion only.
Hi mate, thanks for commenting and sharing your thoughts. I understand what you're saying and if I was fishing a very clear lake then I might consider using the popup to cover the hook more but in the lakes I fish the level of visibility is low so it’s not something I worry about. Carp have good vision but when they are very close to an object they can’t see it and rely on feel alone. Cheers, Matt.
Hi John, thanks very much for commenting and for the feedback! Glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, 15lb Bullet would be absolutely fine mate. It’s 0.37 so it’s supple but not too soft if you know what I mean. I haven't actually fished with the 15lb myself but I’ve banked some massive carp on 10lb Bullet mainline and hooklink so unless you are fishing a very challenging water it will be absolutely fine for the job. Best of luck with it, cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler Thankyou. I've lost count of the blanks I've had on my local (silty) lake. Not going to give up and this has given me confidence. Keep up the good work. 👍
Hi Martin, thanks very much for commenting. I’m very pleased that you liked the video. Unfortunately (due to the massive catfish) I had to ban the use of zigs here so I haven't done any zig fishing for quite some time. I’ve caught some massive carp on zigs though! We’ll add it to the list of ideas for new videos and we’ll see what we can do for you. Cheers, Matt.
Hi Matthew, a great rig set up for fishing in silt, very simplistic & ensures accurate bait presentation. A question I have is I’ll be fishing this exact system in a French lake (Petit Pretre) in April 23. You may be familiar with the lake which is 100% silt and is very deep across the entire bed. If fishing this system using predominantly a bait boat for accurate mid to long distances, would you position the hook beads higher up at 20cm as suggested with light lead? The water depth is no more than 2 to 3 foot. Look forward to hearing from you :-)
Hi Liam, Don’t know the lake mate. Because you’re dropping from a bait boat, you don’t have to worry about what lead system you choose, because the rig won’t have far to fall through 2-3 ft of water. Even if the silt is bad, it won’t sink very deep as long as you use light-ish leads. I’d use 2.5oz swivel leads and then you can fish this setup or just a basic running rig. Use plenty of particles or flake in your boat trap to get them grubbing about and you should do okay. Cheers, Matt
@@matthewcollinsangler thank you for responding mate, it’s greatly appreciated. If I decide to go down the route of using this system with a bait boat @ 2/12 ounce lead, would you suggest fishing it with the standard set up or with the beads higher up?
To be honest, if you’re dropping it from a bait boat, you can fish any rig over silt as the lead is only going to plug an inch or two in the soft silt.
great vid and rig matt , instead of the hook bead would wrapping some hook link in the same place do the same place as the bead would this not do the same .
Hi Chris, you can also wrap two extra turns of mono underneath the hair but the trouble is mono moves and you’ll find the wraps come loose. You can just add a dab of super glue to hold it in place but I hate using it. It does work though. Yes you could add a few turns of braid underneath the hair to kick it out but doing that neatly would be a bit of a faff IMO. The key to simple rigs like this is the fact that they can be made quickly. TBH beads are hard to beat and as long as you use barbless hooks they can be recycled from rig to rig. Cheers, Matt.
hi matthew would your pop up rig work on horseshoe lake around silt weed arears paying more attention on location and moving on t fish more regular kind regards kevin
Hi Kevin, I spent a little time on Horsehoe myself, many years ago. It all depends on how bad the weed is really. Sometimes it was so bad that if you didn't dump the lead you’d never land them anyway. Have a little cast around and if you can find a spot and feel the lead down then yes this would be a good option. Let me know how you get on. Cheers, Matt.
Hi Matt, I'm hoping you find some time for a reply on this "rather old" video... To be honest, I'm not very familiar with (leadless) leader, so that I'm afraid it will end up badly and also my idea is to use the mono pop-up rig also in rather deep (silty) swims. So please give me an honest answer: Would it make sense to use the pop-up mono rig (as presented here) with a different lead system, without losing major benefits of the complete rig? If so, would you recommend a specific run rig or rather some type of bolt rig then? Sorry, if my questions might sound stupid but I'm always trying to escape my own laziness in terms of varying rigs, which really is a problem sometimes. Any recommendation is welcome (and sorry if it has been featured in some of your videos, I might simply have overlooked it)! Thanks a lot and cheers! Alex
Hi Alex, thanks for commenting. It doesn't matter how old the video is, if I believe I can answer your question then I will always do my best! Leadless leaders have largely replaced leadcore over here and I use them for just about every situation. I would absolutely recommend that you use a leadless leader for this. I’ve used Durakord in the past but nowadays I’ve moved over to the Nash Cling-one leader as it’s so much easier to thread. You don’t even need a specialist splicing needle which is notoriously fragile. I just use my heavy duty gated latch needle, piece of cake with the 65lbs version! I have filmed a video on how to splice it but it’s not out yet. Ok so if the silt is as deep as you say then I’d probably not use this rig TBH. It’s ok at short range in soft silt but if you are casting 50m plus into soft silt then this might not be ideally suited. As an alternative I’d go one of two ways. Option 1) for short to medium casting range I’d probably just go with a basic supple rig made from Armourlink on a running lead system. I use 35lbs a lot but 25lbs is fine for general carp fishing. I’d fish this as a popup or a wafter or a snowman but probably not a bottom bait. I want the bait to be light so that it doesn't disappear into the muck! I haven't done a video yet on this setup specifically but hopefully you get the idea. Option 2) for long range I’d go with an inline lead in a solid PVA bag. Leadless leaders are great for solid PVA bagging. I’d use a medium size bag myself if possible. You will be distance limited to 80-90m but it will fish over just about anything. Use a 70g inline lead and the finished bag should weigh in at 140g (ish). In the bag I use Scopex Squid, flake, pellets and spod syrup. It’s a really strong combo and I’ve been able to lob simple traps into some really mucky areas this year and still catch some nice carp. For hookbait I like to use a 15mm Scopex squid popup in the bag. Colour doesn't matter much to me but I tend to go for white. Hope that helps. Cheers, Matt.
Hi mate Watch ur videos with great interest Going through a real Barron spell atm and using all sorts of rigs to no avail Just think I need to go back to simple rigs and not get so tangled up in all rigs known to man What u think Matthew
Hi Gary, Well, that’s a very big and very interesting question (future video no doubt lol). I’ll give you a few thoughts. First, don’t worry, it’s not uncommon at all to find the fishing harder in the summer months. Watch this video if you haven’t seen it yet where I explain why: th-cam.com/video/7f2yEYx0Cw0/w-d-xo.html Now, I don’t know how you’re fishing so I’m going blind here. In my experience, there are 3 areas to look at: rig, hook and lead setup. I see lots of problems in this area and it’s often to do with over complicated rigs. Your instinct to go back to basics is spot on. Simple rigs work better than complicated rigs. Just pick something that suits the situation. I mostly fish bottom baits straight out the bag. Have a go with the mono hair rig. It doesn't get simpler and is super effective: th-cam.com/video/LzFina92brM/w-d-xo.html I also love basic mono D rigs. Here’s a classic: th-cam.com/video/hoHB1gi_sQs/w-d-xo.html Then look at your hooks, check out this video, it shows what can happen to your hooks during a session: th-cam.com/video/yPDZV9xY_UA/w-d-xo.html. If you fish with a mono rig, change your rig every cast, it’ll transform your fishing. The best out of the packet hooks I’ve ever found are the Nash chod twisters. Yes I really do advocate binning the whole rig after one cast. I know it sounds expensive, but mono is cheap so it’ll just cost you one hook. We have guests go through 4 packets in a week here but they catch. What can kill your chances when the fishing is harder is your lead setup. For me, the classic lead clip setup used by so many is not the best. This is why I developed my trick shock and run style setups with a tell tale indicator (so that you know you’re being done). For the past few weeks here at Beausoleil, anglers were still being done (including myself) while using my trick setups, that’s how hard the fishing had become. To fix the situation I went back to a pure running setup. I caught a couple of bangers then swapped all our incoming guests over to that method. It was like turning on a switch and we had photos of carp to look at once again! This is a very long way of saying all you need to use is my simple mono hair rig (or mono D rig) with a basic running lead: th-cam.com/video/LzFina92brM/w-d-xo.html. Food for thought I hope ☺️
Thank u so much Matthew for ur detailed advice Much appreciated it really is One last question mate if I dare U say u use bottom baits mostly but would u still use them with confidence if ur lake was covered in silk weed with very few clear spots On our small water pop ups seem to be used all over
@@garydaniels3548 If the weed is light and you fish the clearer areas then my simple mono rig will work. I’ve caught loads of carp on bottom baits in weed. It’s just that no-one has the confidence to do it and we only catch with what we fish with. Whenever I’m up against heavy weed, my go-to approach would be a solid PVA but I’d fish it with a trick lead setup as I show in our latest video: th-cam.com/video/TPCvErlGGZ0/w-d-xo.html Depending on your choice of lead and choice of insert you can create a very light semi fixed setup or a free running setup. If the weed is really bad then you’ll need to use an outline inline style of inline lead (this is actually what the little inline lead inserts that I used on the solid PVA bag video are designed for). You need to set it to dump the lead on the take. I hate doing this but on some waters it’s the only way to land them. If you are look for a quick hook change option for solid PVA bags then check out this video. Might be a good option for you: th-cam.com/video/7VlmNHg0BD0/w-d-xo.html Best of luck, Matt.
Hi mate, thanks for the feedback, it's much appreciated. So the baiting needle is made by Gardner tackle. I think it's the braided baiting needle XL version. It's available here: johnsonrosstackle.co.uk/gardner-baiting-tools/10539-gardner-braided-hair-needle-xl.html Cheers, Matt.
Hi mate, it’s a bit like asking how long a piece of string should be lol. While the silt might be that deep it depends on what size of lead you are using, how firm the silt is and at what range are you fishing. Why don’t you try the white wool trick? Just tie some white wool along your leader and make some casts to the range you need. Wind the lead back in and then note how far up the stain is. This will tell you where to sit the top bead (plus a little margin of safety). If you are using a helicopter rig, leave the bottom bead where it is or you might knock the hook point with your lead. Good luck, Matt.
Hi Matthew just watching your mono pop up rig again. What sort of distance would you sit the pop up from the hook once you have adjusted the hook bead?
Hi there, 20 - 30mm is about right. As the mono has a stiffness to it it will naturally sit lower than any popup rig tied with a coated material. I know anglers like the Ronnie rig is because it sits close to the lake bed but this is far easier to achieve with this much simpler setup and just as effective. Plus if a rig can spin in and rig can spin out. Cheers, Matt
Bonjour Matthew! Could I use this rig with rig tubing as opposed to a leader type material? What I mean is, is the leader material simply something for the beads to grip onto as; obviously it wouldn't grip mono? TIA Ian Red
Bonjour Ian, this reminds me that we really need to do a video on how to make a safe helicopter rig for rig tubing lol. I understand exactly what you are looking to do but just adding standard beads to rig tubing for a helicopter won’t work, you’re right. What you need is to get a pack of Nash helicopter sleeves. The pack contains 5 sleeves and 5 beads. The beads are special because they have a large tapered hole that is a perfect fit on the thinner section of the sleeve. These are specifically designed for use with standard rig tubing. The hole in the bead is larger than the outside diameter of the tubing so in the take, the hooklink swivel will push the bead off the heli sleeve which then flies up the tubing in a frictionless manner. This makes the system 100% safe. For the hooklink swivel I would use a proper helicopter swivel with a large bore on one end. These should eliminate the risk of tangles and they sit nicely on the sleeve. I use the Nash quick change helicopter swivels. So that’s how I would go about setting up this rig with rig tubing. Hope that makes sense. Cheers, Matt.
@@ianredmond8389 Hi Ian, sorry but I can't see any image. I don't think that you can't attach photos to TH-cam comments. Just email it to me: matt@frenchcarpandcats.com
Yes mate, it can be used with any helicopter based rig including a naked setup. Make sure to use a decent sinking mainline though that can take the abrasion resistance of having the swivel run up and down the mainline. I’d use Nash bullet in 15lbs myself. Cheers, Matt.
Hey Matt would this rig work just aswell with a sinker and putty or do you think it's better with a split shot for the reasons you mentioned already 👍🏻 tia
Hi Ryan, yes mate absolutely but you need to be careful that the putty is perfectly evenly moulded around the sinker or that it’s weighted off centre but on the underside of the sinker when the rig sits on the bottom This creates this turning force to keep the hook pointing downwards. Personally I find putty can be a pain to work with and it’s quite expensive. Split shots are very cheap and a small box will last years so that’s what I use. Cheers, Matt.
Great video, the shot tip was an edge. But, how do you go about baiting up at longish range? Currently fishing are really silty estate lake, Most fishery members are saying cast to the other side, but, can't reach with a catapult. Thinking of PVA, but won't it just sink into the silt, and pull the bead down if I hook a mesh bag/stick on the hook, if fishing helicopter? Thank you, Nero.
Hi Nero, Using a PVA stick over silt is a great idea. The PVA will decelerate the lead after impact with the water and slow its descent, especially if you feel it down on a tight line. Even if the lead plugs a bit, the PVA stick will stop your rig getting drawn into the silt. I use it all the time over soft silt. For baiting up at long range, I use a throwing stick. Cheers, Matt
My local water has pretty thick silt. I’m not too experienced with telling a bottom but basically when reeling in after a while I have to give a 2oz lead a real good tug and it kinda gloops out. However I’ve been fishing just basic inline leads and using rig nuggets to float the bait down and catching plenty. Guess it means the silt isn’t that deep but just thick? No idea really
Hi Terry, sounds like your lead is plugging but the bait is sitting on top. The good news is you’re catching carp so if it ain’t broke don’t fix it! Cheers, Matt.
No it's not. If the line breaks, the rig slides off the leader and the mainline. As I only fish barbless, the carp can easily get rid of the hook and the hook link.
This is the Gardner XL baiting needle, I haven’t used it for years TBH, a regular boilie needle is all I need and takes up less space in my tackle box 😜
Ok cheers, it looks a bit more robust than my usual needles/ latch needles which for some reason I break quite often .......I'll also be trying your mono hair rig out too.
@@markwebb8616 Latch needles can be a bit delicate but they do have their uses. It pays to have a variety of sizes and styles. I’ve been using the Nash needles for a few years now and I haven't bust one of them yet. I use the basic boilie needle the most (blue handle) as there’s no latch to worry about.
Hello,"Master Jeday," everything is cool and interesting, but... is climbing with your feet on the table where others are eating, part of the subtleties of the presentation? I have doubts... in my country this is called disrespect! Greetings from Romania...
Love this Matt. Great to see a quick response and some live(ish) catching. What about weed? My lakes are full of it so while hook link should work but would you do much to the lead set up?
Hi mate, yes a few guys are asking about weed. It all depends how bad it is really. If it’s so bad that dropping the lead is the only option then this lead setup isn't the one. Personally I’d just have a cast about and if I can feel the lead touch bottom then I’m happy it’s fishing. Cheers, Matt.
Hi Peter, I feel differently, helicopter rigs are safe if used in the right situation because the hooklink will slide up and off the mainline in case the line breaks. I don’t use them very often as I prefer running rigs. At my lake, I recommend all our guests to use running rigs and retain the lead. My knowledge of the condition of the fish plus the evidence during drain downs tell me that lead systems where the lead is retained are completely safe. Cheers, Matt
wow such overkill for crappies we catch 30kg ones on bread with a float in South Australia but only to get them out of the river they dont fight much they taste like mud and they destroy the environment if it wasnt for decent fish in the river we would fish for em with tnt
Love the tip about the split shot! Great simple little rig, I've already tied up quite a few mono hair and mono D rigs. Time to tie some of these. Thanks
Hi mate, thanks for commenting! Glad you liked that little trick and it’s great to know that you’ve already knocked up some of my other little mono rigs. All the best with it and let me know how you get on. Cheers, Matt.
I always use the blood knot, didn't even know there was a tucked blood knot? So I'm gonna try using it, not that it will up my catch rate anyway but I'll give it a go, cheers Matthew 🇬🇧✊🏼
Hi Gaz, it all depends on what material you are using really. Some lines works better with certain types of knot than others. The only way to know is to do some dead lift tests. Sorry to hear than you’re not catching much. It’s a tough time of year. I’ve had loads of super positive feedback from guys that have been using my rigs so pick one that you fancy and give it a whirl. This helicopter rig is just a popup version of my very popular basic mono hair rig. Just remember that hook sharpness is everything in this game. Get yourself some Nash Chod Twisters and the carp will visit you! Cheers, Matt.
What a nice video, my friend! Great fishing skills you've shown! The nature is amazing.. Enjoyed watching. Cheers from Russia, Matthew , and welcome to my channel about bushcraft and survival! Best regards, Yuriy!
Back into my fishing after 20 odd years out. I've found your channel very helpfull and informative. Good advice, simply explained and a nice common sense attitude. Thanks for doing these videos.
Hi Aaron, thanks very much for taking the time to comment on our work. It’s really great to know that we are helping you get back into the sport. I had to do the same thing myself (pre TH-cam) and it took me a very long time! Hopefully we can save you time and money and help you get results quicker than I did! All the best on your journey. Cheers, Matt.
Hi Matt, just subscribed and yout channel is awesome. I'm fishing a fairly silty venue with some stringy type weed about. Just wondering if you think a heli and stiff rig is the way forward. I'm also quite often not finding clearer spots and just casting to showing fish or near them so need something that will always present. I fished a wafter today on semi stiff and didn't feel confident in it at all. Thinking a stiff multi rig would be more suitable for the above, what do you think?
Hi mate, glad you’re enjoying the channel! Based on the situation you describe, this popup rig with standard mono (not fluoro) is a perfectly suitable choice. Could be a hair rig, could be a d rig. As long as it’s mounted in a heli fashion, you should be fine. If you want to use a multi rig, use Skinlink semi stiff rather than stiff. It’s not going to catch you more fish than a standard mono rig, but you can change hooks quickly. Cheers, Matt
@@matthewcollinsangler thanks a lot Matt, out of interest what would push you more to semi stiff over stiff in my case? I kinda thought with the heli, being stiff doesn't really have any downsides as the top bead pushed up means it's not impacted but the lead plugging in at all
My lake is an old one Matt, its surrounded in trees, and over the years the gravel bottom has become layered with twigs and leaves, but the bottom is still firm. One, would your nylon rig be the best for this set up, I'm thinking it would. Two, my fish are smaller than yours a twenty being the best weight, but all are stunning, and have a Koi in most of them. Would starting on a 25cm hook-link and size 6 hook be about right? Thanks buddy.
Hi Richard, sounds like a real interesting water mate and quite similar to the nature of Beausoleil which was dug back in the 50s. Yes, I’d go with the mono hair rig. I would definitely start off with the size 6s and a 25cm rig and adjust from there accordingly. I would definitely put on a pair of waders (if allowed) and spend some time paddling round the margins. You’d be amazed at what you discover. I guarantee that some areas will be much clearer than others and these are the zones that I would concentrate on. A consistent and determined baiting campaign of areas where you can monitor feeding activity would pay great dividends in the longer term I reckon. All the best, Matt.
On the bottom part of the leader you slide the beats onto the spliced part, if I have to put them higher up onto the leader I simply pul with my slicing needle a peace of leader material into the leader at the hight I wanna put my beats. It looks neat and works like a charm. 🤗🎣🎣
Hi Frank, I totally get what you mean and I think it’s a really neat idea. If you don’t mind I might incorporate this into a video at some stage. I will give you the credit of course 😊
Hi Michael, thanks for commenting and great to know that you are already a fan of the channel. Helicopter rigs can work in weed for sure but the biggest issue can be landing the carp. I hate the practice but dumping the lead (or preferably something else) becomes necessary so I’d use a dedicated weed lead clip for the job. Either that or an outline-inline setup. Regards, Matt.
Hi Paul, I’m glad that you liked the video. This video is basically a popup version of my mono hair rig. The mono hair rig is designed (primarily) for bottom baits so that’s the one you want. Here’s the link: th-cam.com/video/LzFina92brM/w-d-xo.html. It’s the same as the one shown here but with a longer hair to increase separation (it works better this way.) I’ve used a basic running rig on the bottom bait version but there’s no reason why you can’t swap that for a helicopter rig if you prefer. Hope that helps. Cheers, Matt.
Hi mate, thanks for commenting. Popups work well over silt because they sit above where they can easily be seen and smelt by the carp. You can catch carp using bottom baits in silt but you need to add extra attraction around the hookbait to help the carp find it and force them to dig for it if necessary. I normally use a heavily glugged PVA bag of flake and pellets to achieve this. Don’t forget that carp fishing in the winter is hard so most anglers are struggling for bites at this time of year. I certainly did last time I had a try for them! Best of luck, Matt.
Hi Adam, wow… thanks! That’s amazing feedback. Most of the credit goes to my wife though. She’s the real brain behind the channel. I just chat about fishing lol. Let us know if there’s a topic that you’d like us to focus on as we are always looking for new ideas 😉 Have a great season. Cheers, Matt.
Thanks for the reply matt more content on cats would be great and something iv struggled a bit with I fish a 9.5 acre mixed syndicate lake and although I'm a experienced angler after 30 plus years I'm no expert and I'm learning every season
@@Familyman0838 Funny you mention the cats, we've got 2 videos coming this year on cats - a cat rig and how to bait for cats so keep an eye on the channel!
Hi Matt. I am just getting back into carp fishing after a break of around 2 years. There are a handful of TH-cam channels I’ve been really enjoying. Not the really big named sponsored anglers and I have to say,your videos are some of my absolute favourites. Even though I’ve been fishing for over 45 years on and off, I have learned something new from your hints and tips on every video. Taking things back to a more simplistic approach has been a real eye opener for me. Reminding me of how it all started in my early days as a kid. Always look forward to when you post a new video. As someone said on your previous video, “the most underrated person on TH-cam”. Keep up the fantastic work as we all really appreciate what you’ve done for us anglers. Tight lines 🎣
Hi Darren, wow, well thank you so much for taking the time to comment and for your feedback. It’s awesome to know how much we are helping you get back into carp fishing which is a rather confusing one. I know because when I got back into fishing 20 years ago after a 10 year break I simply couldn't believe how complicated things had become! I taught myself how to catch from the local park lake 35+ years ago with two grains of sweetcorn and an open end feeder. What the hell happened while I was away! I’ve been a sheep, I’ve followed the herd but the harder I tried, the worse my results became. It wasn't until I learned to think for myself again and met some very good anglers that things started to click for me. This channel was born from my journey into carp fishing and it’s all about helping anglers develop their confidence and concentrate on what really matters, location, timing and bait application. All the best with your journey. Cheers, Matt.
You are my inspiration to go back into carp fishing again, I already have a list of multiple things I need in order for me to get on the bank again. This is something I am gonna use and maybe I even wanna try a Chod Rig set up on that Heli set up you got there, Im sure you could make it work so that could be a great new video were I'll be looking forward to! And keep it up you explain thing so clearly and in so much detail you have really helped me a lot :)
Hi Yordi, thanks for your amazing comments. It’s great to know that we are helping you along your journey. I’ll be honest with you, I don't use the chod rig. It’s something I need to work on for sure. I’ve tried it but my confidence is very low with the rig so a video may be some way off! I would advocate that you stick to simple, basic rigs. It’s all I use. All my favourites are on this channel and they include classics like: th-cam.com/video/LzFina92brM/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/ekdkM52dSq8/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/hoHB1gi_sQs/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/ED58TfFEcqM/w-d-xo.html Hope that helps. All the best on your journey!🎣👊Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler Hi Matt, I just have to thank you for such a great reply, especially when you are recommending me video's from other yourubers as well, while I basically seen them all pretty much from yours to korda's masterclasses to Alex&Carl's channel. I took your advice from the beginning keeping it really simple, I just got a little bit to hyped about the chod rig video's I saw previously so you are absolutly right! I will take your advice again and keep it really simple. I was really worried about thick weedy venues in my home town in the netherlands, but after a couple of laps with my dog around those venues I found out that there isnt that much weed in them so I won't really need something like a long running chod/zig rig!Anyway sorry for the long story but man you are an awesome help and I just wanted to ellaborate that you really helped me a lot with all of your video's! I hope to see you in France one day :)
Hi mate, thanks for commenting and I’m glad that you found the video useful. It’s a small detail but I find these things can make a big difference. Cheers, Matt.
@@MST-vr1sd Hi Mark, so in this video I was using Korda Duracord 65lbs. It’s supple and tough but it’s a bit of a bugger to splice! Hopefully one day I’ll find something better. Cheers, Matt.
Your purposeful, careful assembly of your rig reminds me of rigging for halibut in the Gulf of Alaska and the Bering Sea. You don’t want to make a mistake prior to dropping a 2 pound cannonball, hooks, and bait as much as 600 feet just to get the bait in front of the fish! PB, BTW, was 134 pounds in just 100 feet of water. Well done, sir!
Hi Kenneth, thanks for commenting. You can take a man out of engineering but you can’t take the engineer out of the man lol. Congrats on the PB halibut. That’s a big fish! Hope that you continue to enjoy our work. Cheers, Matt.
Yes absolutely. TBH I don’t use this rig anymore, I much prefer to use a basic running ledger now whenever possible. Although silt depth can be a factor, what’s more important is how you are getting your rigs into position. If you are using a bait boat, baiting spoon, rowing them out or dropping them into a near side margin then you do not need to use a helicopter rig or a popup. If I’m casting then it would depend on how far. If you don’t need to cast very far, use a lighter lead, 2.5 oz down to 1.5oz if you can get away with it. Use a PVA mesh stick to slow the rig’s descent through the water. If I can cast out, stop the rig before it hits the water, feel the lead down and feel some kind of thud, then I know I’m fishing. Obviously you need to be able to feel the donk. I only use a helicopter rig If I have to cast a long way with a big lead and I know the lead is plugging deep into the silt.
New to your channel and new to Carp fishing. I have watched about three of your videos and can say they are the most informative I've seen. Keep up the great work Matt
Hi John, thanks very much for commenting. Glad that you liked the video. Sometimes it’s the simple things that can make a massive difference. Cheers, Matt.
Hi Nigel, thanks mate. Great to hear. I believe the why is just as important as the what. I’m always asking myself why and can it be simplified. It's tempting to over think and over complicate things and I’m still guilty of that at times but these simple options are available and they do work well! Cheers, Matt.
Hi Matthew this video along with the other 3 you have recently created are without doubt the clearest description of methods and techniques I have seen on TH-cam,. Thank you for your time producing these as they are neither rushed or drawn out making it easy to follow your thinking.
Hi Mike, wow, well that's fantastic to hear. As you can tell we are putting a lot of time and energy into the channel right now and to receive feedback like this is very humbling. It's just me and my wife but we are trying hard to up our game in multiple areas. Your support means a lot to us. It's good to know we've got the pace about right, it's not easy to judge. There are more videos in the pipeline so hopefully we can continue to inform and entertain. Best regards, Matt.
Matthew u are probably one of the best technical minded carpers out there, just that with the split shot position, is Wicked, normally i would have just put the shot on any old way,but will definitely be doing it your way, thanks keep up the videos, really do learn alot when watching ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 stars
Hi Mark, thanks for the awesome feedback man. We really do appreciate the support, it motivates us to do more! Yes, there’s loads of little tricks like that in this game that can make all the difference in the world! Enjoy mate, do let me know how you get on. Cheers, Matt.
These are the things that no one tells you about! Great work
What a great tip with the direction of the shot and how it helps to turn the hook something that’s impossible to achieve with putty absolutely love it
Great to hear mate, thanks 👍
i have to repeat myself, but Matt, you are a genius. a gentle, polite, technical genius.
Mate, really appreciate the feedback. I love to share my knowledge and I'm just glad that some people enjoy it and learn from it. Cheers, Matt
Brother’ credit where it’s due, you are an expert.
This is the only video I think I need to watch over & over, you’ve literally covered everything. Thank you for sharing, very much appreciated.
subscribed 👍🏻
Wow, thanks very much for the feedback Kris! If you like rigs explained in detail, there's a few more on the channel 😊
New subscriber here. I'll tell you, that was one of the most informative, well explained and presented video I've seen in a while. That tip with the shot was soo simple yet soo effective. Thanks alot!!
Hi Chris, thanks for the comment again mate. Glad you are liking what you are seeing. We are working hard at this but it seems to be going down well which is all that matters to us. More videos in the pipeline so stick with us! Cheers, Matt.
Hi Matt, your attention to detail and explanation of your rigs is second to none. I'm learning loads. Many thanks :-)
Hi mate, thanks again for your feedback and support. It’s great that you are getting so much from the channel. More videos are on the way + many of our videos are now available on my smart TV channel: Carp Fishing Explained. Cheers, Matt.
Brilliant video, I took so much from it,,
As always nothing complecated, silt sorted with standard tackle box materials,, the split shot off centre mechanics is so obvious,, once it's been explained 😂😂
Last weeks slack or tight lines was really intressting and informative aswell. Again I took a lot from that.
In my humble /rookie carper opinion your videos
are without comparisons
Thank you for making and sharing your knowledge
Hi Scott, thanks as always mate. We are so happy to hear how much we are helping you. I have a confession to make… I only worked out the split shot trick while tying this rig! I find I learn so much myself when I have to explain what I'm doing and more importantly why! I've been fishing bottom baits straight out of the bag for so long that I just haven't spent enough time fishing popups. Killer method for quick bites if you can cast to a showing fish 😉 Enjoy, Matt.
Excellent point about the splitshot…
I’ve never had/used hook beads; will experiment with a couple of wraps behind the hair to see if it will give the same effect.
Thanks for the great vid!
Hi Brian, thanks for commenting again. I’m glad that you liked that little trick. I spent a couple of years fishing this rig by wrapping a couple of turns under the hair. It does work but the mono relaxes and moves and it’s difficult to hold the exit point of the hair in place. The hook bead solves this problem and I much prefer it. If you do try it without a hair bead, I’d suggest you add a dab of super glue at the hair exit point. It’s tricky because you need to hold the rig with the bait hanging down as it dries otherwise the super glue will mess up the hair angle but it is possible. Gently blowing on the super glue increases the rate at which it sets (use very sparingly and use the fast set stuff not the slow). Cheers, Matt.
It’s crazy the detail you go to but you can definitely see the difference. Great pointers, keep them coming! 👍🏻
Thanks mate 👍
Thanks Matt for sunday video. There are millions of accessories for making rigs in stores, you can go crazy with it, I'm not saying it's bad, but I think that the less is the better and the essence is in simplicity. Regards and quiet Sunday.
Yes mate, I agree with you, it's great to have a lot of choice but it can be utterly bewildering. I’m glad that you like my “less is more” approach.
I've recently been using your mono rig and it hasn't failed me yet so now with the pop up version I cant wait to try it 😁. I've never been confident in pop up rigs but I'm definitely going to try this 😊. Kind regards Rigs 🤘
Hi mate, it's great that you’re having success on my mono rig and I’m sure this little popup rig will work well for you too 😉 Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler thanks mate 😊 I'll let you know how it goes 🤜💥👍
Hi Matt, another outstanding video and incorporating your mono rig with hook bead too, I loved that video also. I have watched your videos for years and never failed to learn something new without the frills/hype of sponsored products. Good solid down to earth technical stuff that works.....small details perhaps but as you said, they matter. Cheers and keep it up.
Hi Karl, thanks very much for your feedback, it's very motivating for us! I'm really glad that you are getting so much from our videos. I wish you all the best on your journey. Cheers, Matt.
The trick with the split shot is sheer genius Matt but so obvious now you have pointed it out - thank you, you are a great tutor 👍🏻
Hi Ian, ah yes, a simple, tiny detail but carp fishing is littered with such examples. I’m really glad that you like the work we do, thanks for the feedback. All the best with your fishing, Cheers, Matt.
Beautiful simple explanation as always. Thanks so much.
Thanks Paul, glad you enjoyed it 😊
Hi Matt, as usual awesome lesson and video. I must try your rig on my local silty venues in Poland. Greeting from Poland, Michał.
Hi Michal, thanks for commenting and I wish you all the best with it! Cheers, matt.
Looks like a new rig to take on my next session. Keep trying all these fancy rigs when there is a rig so simple and effective. Great stuff
Hi mate, yeah it's easy to get lost in the maze. Simple rigs, razor sharp hooks and good bait is all you'll ever need ;)
Sir Matthew Thank You so much for the excellent tutorial!!! I wish You Victories!!!
Thank you very much!
Your videos are without a doubt the best on TH-cam Matt.I’m not an avid carp angler but am eager now to try some of your rigs to try for my PB.I love catching big carp on the pole in the margins my best to date after years of match fishing is a14lb common on sweetcorn I might even try and adapt some of the pop up rigs you use for the pole and see what happens.I have learnt a lot of useful tips even for my coarse fishing and will be doing a bit more carping from now on.good job Matt you deserve more views mate I’m hooked😂
Thanks for the support mate! Glad to be part of your journey 😊
Nice little edge /detail on the split shot it all counts.
Hi mate, thanks for commenting. Yeah it's those tiny details that can change everything. Cheers, Matt.
Havent been fishing long, but some of the things you mentioned are really going to help me .
Things i hadnt considered.
That's great to hear, thank you 👍
Well done Matthew nice instructional video as always
Thanks Ron 👍
Another great video I am learning so much from your teachings Matt.
Hi Robert, thanks again for commenting. It’s so motivational for us! Cheers, Matt.
Love It. Keep them coming Matt. I'm very appreciative of the time you take to make these videos
Hi mate, thanks again for the awesome feedback. We try and make each one special and better so thanks for appreciating the effort we put into this. Cheers, Matt.
Another great informative video been using mono and fluorocarbon rigs with great effect keep up the good work . Trick running lead works a treat as well 👌
Hi John, thanks for the awesome feedback mate. It’s really appreciated. I’m really pleased that my little tricks are working well for you. Cheers, Matt.
Brilliant , Simple and Informative as usual - Thanks 👍🏻🌞🎣
Hi James, thanks very much for your support mate. It means a lot to us. More videos on the way 😊 Cheers, Matt.
As alway a very good video Matthew. I always learn something new when I watch your videos👏.keep them coming and great work👌
Hi Shaun, thanks for your great feedback mate. It’s really appreciated. Carp fishing is all about doing the basics well and getting every detail right. Hope that you’re able to see the benefits in the bottom of your landing net! Cheers, Matt.
🙋♂️ Watch next: 100 carp caught, only 2 lost: Here’s HOW I did it 👉 th-cam.com/video/yPDZV9xY_UA/w-d-xo.html
I haven't spent much time fishing down the shallows here as they never venture down there in the winter. This year, I’ve been able to spend time there and when the conditions were right, I knew I had to change my approach for this heavily silted area. I knew there were some deeper holes that the fish had excavated but I also knew how difficult it would be to get a rig in place "first chuck" that would give me a fighting chance of a pickup. It was time to get experimenting. This is what I came up with and I was amazed at just how well it works!
Hi Matthew, really enjoy your video, really informative but most of all easy to follow. I am just getting into carp fishing at a small local lake (fish up to about 15lb). Look forward to trying out a couple of your rigs. Looking forward to next video. Best wishes Jim
Hi Jim, that's great to hear, I'm delighted to help you on your journey 😊 Have fun, keep your fishing simple and enjoy!
I've watched this video a lot👀🙏♥️🎣
Glad it's helping you in your fishing! 😊
Hi Matthew.
May i say your videos are getting better & better.
At the end of Sept i have booked a exclusive lake for two 2 nites, i have been told that the bottom is mainly clay.
Can i use this set up, or what do you suggest.
Cheers Ray.
Hi Ray, wow, well that’s great feedback, thank you. We are trying to up our game across the board every time so it’s great to know that you are seeing our progress. Over clay I would just go with a straight forward bottom bait. Carp love clay and clean and polish it. The last thing you want is a blatant popup sitting up on a rock hard spot. The helicopter lead system is not optimal for a clean clay bottom IMO In a silty bottom, we can use the silt to add extra weight to the lead to help the mechanics of the helicopter rig but without the silt I’ve found the helicopter less effective than a running rig (it’s not a huge difference but I definitely got done twice when fishing this heli setup over a clean bottom and I hardly ever get done on my running rigs). I’d go mono hair or mono D with a swivel based running lead system (trick or simple). September can be tricky. Everyone thinks that the fish are going to be on the munch in the run up to winter, when in actual fact they are slowing down as temperatures drop. Oxygen levels can also be an issue at this time of year so I’d keep it very simple with little PVA traps. Find a fish and get one on him! Cheers, Matt.
Thanks for the awesome amount of tips and tricks you've shown! Going to try some of 'em this summer... One question, might have missed it, but how tight do you fish your line on a heli? Thanks a lot!
Hi mate, thanks very much for taking the time to comment and for the support 😊 So I designed this little rig to fish over the shallow silt area. When I was underarming the rigs into place, I fished them as slack as I could. If I overcast and floated it back on the spot, then I fished semi slack as the rig was 40 - 60 yards away. Never bothered with a back lead as I was only fishing one rod. Hope that my tips help you this summer! All the best, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler Thank you very much! You're awesome!
How to fish in the weed next! Great vid🎣
Hi Drew, thanks very much for your support mate, good idea!
Your the best mate. Great stuff.👍
Thanks very much mate 😊 (new video tomorrow!)
Nice one mate....small advice needed...does dipping the popup in honey without feeder bait help in catching big fish.
I’ve never used honey so can’t comment really. Honey is not going to last very long in the water. Bait flavour is not the edge to catch carp, big or small! A good rig, sharp hooks and a running lead (because the carp can’t use the weight of the lead to eject the rig) is what you need.
El profesor!
Thank you!
Amazingly beautiful👍
Thanks mate 😊
Great vid as always m8, I've just started fishing a new lake which is very weedy, would this rig be good for that situation or can you recommend a different rig. Cheers 👍
Hi mate, thanks again for commenting. Weed level is very subjective. I know anglers that will refer to chock solid carpets of the green stuff as a bit weedy. I’ve also met anglers that think it's weedy if they pull a few strands back on the retrieve. The question is this. Can you land carp from this water without having to dump the lead? If the answer is yes, then sure use this rig no problem. If the answer is no, gotta dump the lead, then you’d have to resort to something like the heli safe system or equivalent. You can also help yourself by reducing the size of the lead and changing the shape. Think in terms of something like a 1.5 -2oz zip lead. These low profile, stream lined leads are far easier to extract fish through. The other thing you might want to consider is rather than loop to looping the lead onto the swivel, add a “rotten bottom” connection. It’s a popular technique in sea fishing when fishing over rocky ground. I just use a thin bit of mono and granny knot the lead to the lead. Test it so that it breaks off fairly easily but is strong enough to withstand the force of the cast. Add or substrate granny knots to suit. Hope that makes sense. Best of luck, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler I have been using your Mono hair rig for bottom baits and also added a shot like you did here for pop ups, just keeping simple like you say as you can get lost in all the rig variations and accessories that get promoted. Thank you for the reply and i will try and dissect your points :) maybe a weedy or snaggy bottom video would be coming soon as i just love to get a beer and watch them :). Heres the lake i have started fishing www.fishe.net/eastsussex/fisheries/normanhurst.php and its members only so nice and quiet estate lake :), Cheers for the reply and tips m8 .
@@RADDY1993 Looks like a lovely place mate. You’re right, that’s a nice idea for a video, thanks 😉
Great video, thanks.
Thanks for the feedback mate and hope you enjoy the rest of the channel. Cheers, Matt
When using a helicopter rig do you use slack semi slack or tight lines over silt and shallow water?
Hi Paul, I was using slack lines at close range and semi slacklines at up to 70 yards. I’d only use a tight line if I was fishing as range on a big water. Cheers, Matt.
Brilliant stuff Matt nice one can't wait to get out and try that rig
Hi Mate, thanks for commenting. Yes a super simple little rig and a good way to go at this time of year as it’s possible to fine down a little (conditions depending of course). Recently I’ve been testing the 10lb Bullet as I was so impressed with the 20lbs version, so that's another option. I’ve been using the 10lb for mainline and hooklink. Just be sure to test your knots and check for damage as at 0.28 it’s not as robust as 0.40. Best of luck, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler Ive just bought the ridgemonkey 15lb flouracarbone so was going to go with that apparently it's a thin mono with a flouracarbone outer layer looks the part won't know till I hook into something I've also got the esp synchro xt 18lb I've heard good reports on that. Matt just wondered if you have a link to some winter fishing techniques as Im going to a lake that don't get fished at all in winter and when it does get fished everyone seems to blank wondered if worms straight on a hook in the margins would be the way to go any tips on that one fella ? Much appreciated all your time Matt love your approach to fishing and your kindness to help others you should start a TV show bro .thanks again Matt
@@leefrancis8952 I met some customers a few ago that rocked up here with some Ridgemonkey line. It was rated at 20lbs but I could break it with my bare hands. Sure it could have been a duff batch but I wouldn't buy the Ridgemonkey line again. Just make sure you test it properly before you spool it.
I did a full review of the Syncro XT loaded. Here’s the link: th-cam.com/video/XLZOTyqizcY/w-d-xo.html
Some lakes are just rock hard in the winter. I’ve thought about trying worms myself but I’ve never bothered. I’ve not got any links for you but this is how I go about it: For me it’s all about timing and the weather windows that might only last a few days. Tactics and bait wise I used Citruz pop ups or bottom baits and a bag of matching 2mm pellets. I just knock up some small mesh bags and hook them on to a 10lb mono hooklink. If I’m fishing blind then I just lob them out and hope for the best. If I see a fish show then I’m on it. I’m not expecting it to roar off within the hour. Sometimes I might have to wait 24hrs for the spot to actually produce. Late afternoon is a good time for a bite. The nights tend to be a waste of time at the minute but that can change soon enough. If the venue has no winter form whatsoever then you might be wasting your time. No shame in heading to a runs water to get your string pulled at this time of year.
Thanks for the support and encouragement. Feel free to like and comment on future videos, it all helps to support the channel!
@@matthewcollinsangler thanks Matt yes that ridgemonkey line is the same for what I bought break it without any trouble very disappointed .and I watched your review on the esp synchro and your spot on with your review lots of line twist but pretty strong .what you say is the best mono around is there one you would recommend .many thanks Matt .
@@leefrancis8952 OMG, that’s awful… I was being generous and assumed it was a one off! The Syncro is decent enough but I wasn't keen on the handleability. Lots of comments saying the standard Syncro is good stuff. After the Syncro XT, I moved over to the Nash Bullet in 20lbs and I really like it. Amazing knot strength when joined to a leadless leader. A little trickier to get as good results direct to swivel but it still passed my 17.5lb deadlift test with a little care and attention. The abrasion resistance is also excellent. It casts beautifully. I could hit 100 yards with the 20lbs 0.40 version no problem and I’ve never done that with any other line of that diameter. I was so impressed I’m fishing with the 10lb version for mainline and hooklink this winter. The fishing has been tough but I banked a 35lbs mirror without any drama a few days ago.
I’m fishing the 10lb straight through to the 1m of cling-on leader. You have to be extra careful when tying your knots obviously as I’d had a few fail when tightening but with care I can lift a 5kg dumbbell with this stuff. You have to be really careful not to damage the line in any way as it’s pretty delicate (0.28). I’ve been using 3oz leads and on my 9ft dwarfs it’s like casting without any line attached. The rigs just sail out there. I noticed I’ve lost some feel with the lighter line though and feeling the donk is harder. The only downside with the Bullet is that the last 2m goes bongly fairly quickly. For me it’s no biggie. I just cut off a couple of meters and re-tie to the leader. You might hate that and if you do then avoid but if you want your line to cast like a dream, sink well, be tough as nails and knot well then Bullet is a good choice. The other option is the good old fashioned Berkley Big Game but it’s quite spongy so it’s not for everyone either. Hope that helps and do let me know how you get on. Cheers, Matt.
Hi, thanks for the video it helped me understand a lot of things.
However, I prefer the hook to be right below the pop-up. Your hook is sided to one corner only and it could be alert for the fishes. It’s my personal opinion only.
Hi mate, thanks for commenting and sharing your thoughts. I understand what you're saying and if I was fishing a very clear lake then I might consider using the popup to cover the hook more but in the lakes I fish the level of visibility is low so it’s not something I worry about. Carp have good vision but when they are very close to an object they can’t see it and rely on feel alone. Cheers, Matt.
One of the best videos I've seen on fishing in Silt. I have 15lb bullet would this be sufficient?
Hi John, thanks very much for commenting and for the feedback! Glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, 15lb Bullet would be absolutely fine mate. It’s 0.37 so it’s supple but not too soft if you know what I mean. I haven't actually fished with the 15lb myself but I’ve banked some massive carp on 10lb Bullet mainline and hooklink so unless you are fishing a very challenging water it will be absolutely fine for the job. Best of luck with it, cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler Thankyou. I've lost count of the blanks I've had on my local (silty) lake. Not going to give up and this has given me confidence. Keep up the good work. 👍
@@jonpratt2033 Confidence is everything mate, go for it and let me know how you get on.
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Super and detail video. 👍👍💯🐬
Do you have any video with simple zig rig? Just like this video? Pls. Thank you a lot from Czech rep.
Hi Martin, thanks very much for commenting. I’m very pleased that you liked the video. Unfortunately (due to the massive catfish) I had to ban the use of zigs here so I haven't done any zig fishing for quite some time. I’ve caught some massive carp on zigs though! We’ll add it to the list of ideas for new videos and we’ll see what we can do for you. Cheers, Matt.
Tks for this video..!
You're welcome 😊 Hope you enjoy the rest of the channel. Cheers, Matt.
Hi Matthew, a great rig set up for fishing in silt, very simplistic & ensures accurate bait presentation.
A question I have is I’ll be fishing this exact system in a French lake (Petit Pretre) in April 23. You may be familiar with the lake which is 100% silt and is very deep across the entire bed. If fishing this system using predominantly a bait boat for accurate mid to long distances, would you position the hook beads higher up at 20cm as suggested with light lead? The water depth is no more than 2 to 3 foot.
Look forward to hearing from you :-)
Hi Liam,
Don’t know the lake mate. Because you’re dropping from a bait boat, you don’t have to worry about what lead system you choose, because the rig won’t have far to fall through 2-3 ft of water. Even if the silt is bad, it won’t sink very deep as long as you use light-ish leads. I’d use 2.5oz swivel leads and then you can fish this setup or just a basic running rig. Use plenty of particles or flake in your boat trap to get them grubbing about and you should do okay.
Cheers, Matt
@@matthewcollinsangler thank you for responding mate, it’s greatly appreciated. If I decide to go down the route of using this system with a bait boat @ 2/12 ounce lead, would you suggest fishing it with the standard set up or with the beads higher up?
To be honest, if you’re dropping it from a bait boat, you can fish any rig over silt as the lead is only going to plug an inch or two in the soft silt.
@@matthewcollinsangler legend thx again 👌
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great vid and rig matt , instead of the hook bead would wrapping some hook link in the same place do the same place as the bead would this not do the same .
Hi Chris, you can also wrap two extra turns of mono underneath the hair but the trouble is mono moves and you’ll find the wraps come loose. You can just add a dab of super glue to hold it in place but I hate using it. It does work though. Yes you could add a few turns of braid underneath the hair to kick it out but doing that neatly would be a bit of a faff IMO. The key to simple rigs like this is the fact that they can be made quickly. TBH beads are hard to beat and as long as you use barbless hooks they can be recycled from rig to rig. Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler thank you matt i just find the hair beads bit fiddley with my fat fingers
I know exactly what you mean mate! Yes, some are very tiny! I use the medium sized ones from Nash as they are much bigger and easier to handle.
hi matthew would your pop up rig work on horseshoe lake around silt weed arears paying more attention on location and moving on t fish more regular kind regards kevin
Hi Kevin, I spent a little time on Horsehoe myself, many years ago. It all depends on how bad the weed is really. Sometimes it was so bad that if you didn't dump the lead you’d never land them anyway. Have a little cast around and if you can find a spot and feel the lead down then yes this would be a good option. Let me know how you get on. Cheers, Matt.
thanks for your heip kind regards kevin
Hi Matt, I'm hoping you find some time for a reply on this "rather old" video... To be honest, I'm not very familiar with (leadless) leader, so that I'm afraid it will end up badly and also my idea is to use the mono pop-up rig also in rather deep (silty) swims. So please give me an honest answer: Would it make sense to use the pop-up mono rig (as presented here) with a different lead system, without losing major benefits of the complete rig?
If so, would you recommend a specific run rig or rather some type of bolt rig then? Sorry, if my questions might sound stupid but I'm always trying to escape my own laziness in terms of varying rigs, which really is a problem sometimes. Any recommendation is welcome (and sorry if it has been featured in some of your videos, I might simply have overlooked it)!
Thanks a lot and cheers!
Alex
Hi Alex, thanks for commenting. It doesn't matter how old the video is, if I believe I can answer your question then I will always do my best! Leadless leaders have largely replaced leadcore over here and I use them for just about every situation. I would absolutely recommend that you use a leadless leader for this. I’ve used Durakord in the past but nowadays I’ve moved over to the Nash Cling-one leader as it’s so much easier to thread. You don’t even need a specialist splicing needle which is notoriously fragile. I just use my heavy duty gated latch needle, piece of cake with the 65lbs version! I have filmed a video on how to splice it but it’s not out yet.
Ok so if the silt is as deep as you say then I’d probably not use this rig TBH. It’s ok at short range in soft silt but if you are casting 50m plus into soft silt then this might not be ideally suited. As an alternative I’d go one of two ways.
Option 1) for short to medium casting range I’d probably just go with a basic supple rig made from Armourlink on a running lead system. I use 35lbs a lot but 25lbs is fine for general carp fishing. I’d fish this as a popup or a wafter or a snowman but probably not a bottom bait. I want the bait to be light so that it doesn't disappear into the muck! I haven't done a video yet on this setup specifically but hopefully you get the idea.
Option 2) for long range I’d go with an inline lead in a solid PVA bag. Leadless leaders are great for solid PVA bagging. I’d use a medium size bag myself if possible. You will be distance limited to 80-90m but it will fish over just about anything. Use a 70g inline lead and the finished bag should weigh in at 140g (ish). In the bag I use Scopex Squid, flake, pellets and spod syrup. It’s a really strong combo and I’ve been able to lob simple traps into some really mucky areas this year and still catch some nice carp. For hookbait I like to use a 15mm Scopex squid popup in the bag. Colour doesn't matter much to me but I tend to go for white. Hope that helps. Cheers, Matt.
Good job
Thanks very much 👍
Hi mate
Watch ur videos with great interest
Going through a real Barron spell atm and using all sorts of rigs to no avail
Just think I need to go back to simple rigs and not get so tangled up in all rigs known to man
What u think Matthew
Hi Gary,
Well, that’s a very big and very interesting question (future video no doubt lol). I’ll give you a few thoughts. First, don’t worry, it’s not uncommon at all to find the fishing harder in the summer months. Watch this video if you haven’t seen it yet where I explain why: th-cam.com/video/7f2yEYx0Cw0/w-d-xo.html
Now, I don’t know how you’re fishing so I’m going blind here. In my experience, there are 3 areas to look at: rig, hook and lead setup. I see lots of problems in this area and it’s often to do with over complicated rigs. Your instinct to go back to basics is spot on. Simple rigs work better than complicated rigs. Just pick something that suits the situation. I mostly fish bottom baits straight out the bag. Have a go with the mono hair rig. It doesn't get simpler and is super effective: th-cam.com/video/LzFina92brM/w-d-xo.html
I also love basic mono D rigs. Here’s a classic: th-cam.com/video/hoHB1gi_sQs/w-d-xo.html
Then look at your hooks, check out this video, it shows what can happen to your hooks during a session: th-cam.com/video/yPDZV9xY_UA/w-d-xo.html. If you fish with a mono rig, change your rig every cast, it’ll transform your fishing. The best out of the packet hooks I’ve ever found are the Nash chod twisters. Yes I really do advocate binning the whole rig after one cast. I know it sounds expensive, but mono is cheap so it’ll just cost you one hook. We have guests go through 4 packets in a week here but they catch.
What can kill your chances when the fishing is harder is your lead setup. For me, the classic lead clip setup used by so many is not the best. This is why I developed my trick shock and run style setups with a tell tale indicator (so that you know you’re being done). For the past few weeks here at Beausoleil, anglers were still being done (including myself) while using my trick setups, that’s how hard the fishing had become. To fix the situation I went back to a pure running setup. I caught a couple of bangers then swapped all our incoming guests over to that method. It was like turning on a switch and we had photos of carp to look at once again! This is a very long way of saying all you need to use is my simple mono hair rig (or mono D rig) with a basic running lead: th-cam.com/video/LzFina92brM/w-d-xo.html. Food for thought I hope ☺️
Thank u so much Matthew for ur detailed advice
Much appreciated it really is
One last question mate if I dare
U say u use bottom baits mostly but would u still use them with confidence if ur lake was covered in silk weed with very few clear spots
On our small water pop ups seem to be used all over
@@garydaniels3548 If the weed is light and you fish the clearer areas then my simple mono rig will work. I’ve caught loads of carp on bottom baits in weed. It’s just that no-one has the confidence to do it and we only catch with what we fish with. Whenever I’m up against heavy weed, my go-to approach would be a solid PVA but I’d fish it with a trick lead setup as I show in our latest video: th-cam.com/video/TPCvErlGGZ0/w-d-xo.html Depending on your choice of lead and choice of insert you can create a very light semi fixed setup or a free running setup. If the weed is really bad then you’ll need to use an outline inline style of inline lead (this is actually what the little inline lead inserts that I used on the solid PVA bag video are designed for). You need to set it to dump the lead on the take. I hate doing this but on some waters it’s the only way to land them. If you are look for a quick hook change option for solid PVA bags then check out this video. Might be a good option for you: th-cam.com/video/7VlmNHg0BD0/w-d-xo.html
Best of luck, Matt.
Enjoyed this vid , well explained like all your other vids . Question ! what is that boilie needle tool called and where can i get one .
Hi mate, thanks for the feedback, it's much appreciated. So the baiting needle is made by Gardner tackle. I think it's the braided baiting needle XL version. It's available here: johnsonrosstackle.co.uk/gardner-baiting-tools/10539-gardner-braided-hair-needle-xl.html
Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler Many thanks for your reply .
If my silt in lake I fish is a foot deep do I bring both beads to just over a foot or just the top bead. Videos are great
Hi mate, it’s a bit like asking how long a piece of string should be lol. While the silt might be that deep it depends on what size of lead you are using, how firm the silt is and at what range are you fishing. Why don’t you try the white wool trick? Just tie some white wool along your leader and make some casts to the range you need. Wind the lead back in and then note how far up the stain is. This will tell you where to sit the top bead (plus a little margin of safety). If you are using a helicopter rig, leave the bottom bead where it is or you might knock the hook point with your lead. Good luck, Matt.
Hi Matthew just watching your mono pop up rig again. What sort of distance would you sit the pop up from the hook once you have adjusted the hook bead?
Hi there, 20 - 30mm is about right. As the mono has a stiffness to it it will naturally sit lower than any popup rig tied with a coated material. I know anglers like the Ronnie rig is because it sits close to the lake bed but this is far easier to achieve with this much simpler setup and just as effective. Plus if a rig can spin in and rig can spin out. Cheers, Matt
Bonjour Matthew! Could I use this rig with rig tubing as opposed to a leader type material? What I mean is, is the leader material simply something for the beads to grip onto as; obviously it wouldn't grip mono?
TIA
Ian Red
Bonjour Ian, this reminds me that we really need to do a video on how to make a safe helicopter rig for rig tubing lol. I understand exactly what you are looking to do but just adding standard beads to rig tubing for a helicopter won’t work, you’re right.
What you need is to get a pack of Nash helicopter sleeves. The pack contains 5 sleeves and 5 beads. The beads are special because they have a large tapered hole that is a perfect fit on the thinner section of the sleeve. These are specifically designed for use with standard rig tubing. The hole in the bead is larger than the outside diameter of the tubing so in the take, the hooklink swivel will push the bead off the heli sleeve which then flies up the tubing in a frictionless manner. This makes the system 100% safe. For the hooklink swivel I would use a proper helicopter swivel with a large bore on one end. These should eliminate the risk of tangles and they sit nicely on the sleeve. I use the Nash quick change helicopter swivels. So that’s how I would go about setting up this rig with rig tubing. Hope that makes sense. Cheers, Matt.
Hopefully this shows what I think you mean! Can you confirm please Matthew.
TIA
Ian Red
@@ianredmond8389 Hi Ian, sorry but I can't see any image. I don't think that you can't attach photos to TH-cam comments. Just email it to me: matt@frenchcarpandcats.com
Would this work with a 'naked' set up where leaders were banned?
Yes mate, it can be used with any helicopter based rig including a naked setup. Make sure to use a decent sinking mainline though that can take the abrasion resistance of having the swivel run up and down the mainline. I’d use Nash bullet in 15lbs myself. Cheers, Matt.
Hey Matt would this rig work just aswell with a sinker and putty or do you think it's better with a split shot for the reasons you mentioned already 👍🏻 tia
Hi Ryan, yes mate absolutely but you need to be careful that the putty is perfectly evenly moulded around the sinker or that it’s weighted off centre but on the underside of the sinker when the rig sits on the bottom This creates this turning force to keep the hook pointing downwards. Personally I find putty can be a pain to work with and it’s quite expensive. Split shots are very cheap and a small box will last years so that’s what I use. Cheers, Matt.
I use the old method of tying white wool of about 12" to the lead and line.....the dirty wool is the depth...its much darker the further in it goes...
Hi mate, thanks for commenting and sharing your tip! I've heard of this trick, you can also use white string I believe. Cheers, Matt.
Great video, the shot tip was an edge.
But, how do you go about baiting up at longish range?
Currently fishing are really silty estate lake,
Most fishery members are saying cast to the other side, but, can't reach with a catapult.
Thinking of PVA, but won't it just sink into the silt, and pull the bead down if I hook a mesh bag/stick on the hook, if fishing helicopter?
Thank you,
Nero.
Hi Nero,
Using a PVA stick over silt is a great idea. The PVA will decelerate the lead after impact with the water and slow its descent, especially if you feel it down on a tight line. Even if the lead plugs a bit, the PVA stick will stop your rig getting drawn into the silt. I use it all the time over soft silt. For baiting up at long range, I use a throwing stick.
Cheers, Matt
Brilliant 🤩
Thanks mate 👍
My local water has pretty thick silt. I’m not too experienced with telling a bottom but basically when reeling in after a while I have to give a 2oz lead a real good tug and it kinda gloops out. However I’ve been fishing just basic inline leads and using rig nuggets to float the bait down and catching plenty. Guess it means the silt isn’t that deep but just thick? No idea really
Hi Terry, sounds like your lead is plugging but the bait is sitting on top. The good news is you’re catching carp so if it ain’t broke don’t fix it! Cheers, Matt.
Isn’t that a fixed lead set up, what happens if u hit a snag or something?
No it's not. If the line breaks, the rig slides off the leader and the mainline. As I only fish barbless, the carp can easily get rid of the hook and the hook link.
Matthew, where can I get that little gizmo needle tool? Never seen one before....
This is the Gardner XL baiting needle, I haven’t used it for years TBH, a regular boilie needle is all I need and takes up less space in my tackle box 😜
Ok cheers, it looks a bit more robust than my usual needles/ latch needles which for some reason I break quite often .......I'll also be trying your mono hair rig out too.
@@markwebb8616 Latch needles can be a bit delicate but they do have their uses. It pays to have a variety of sizes and styles. I’ve been using the Nash needles for a few years now and I haven't bust one of them yet. I use the basic boilie needle the most (blue handle) as there’s no latch to worry about.
bonjour l'ami merci pour ta video top plus thank
Merci Ali 👍
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Hello,"Master Jeday," everything is cool and interesting, but... is climbing with your feet on the table where others are eating, part of the subtleties of the presentation? I have doubts... in my country this is called disrespect! Greetings from Romania...
Love this Matt. Great to see a quick response and some live(ish) catching. What about weed? My lakes are full of it so while hook link should work but would you do much to the lead set up?
Hi mate, yes a few guys are asking about weed. It all depends how bad it is really. If it’s so bad that dropping the lead is the only option then this lead setup isn't the one. Personally I’d just have a cast about and if I can feel the lead touch bottom then I’m happy it’s fishing. Cheers, Matt.
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Problem is though, you can't drop the lead . Not very carp safe .
Need to sacrifice the lead for the safety of the fish.
Hi Peter, I feel differently, helicopter rigs are safe if used in the right situation because the hooklink will slide up and off the mainline in case the line breaks. I don’t use them very often as I prefer running rigs. At my lake, I recommend all our guests to use running rigs and retain the lead. My knowledge of the condition of the fish plus the evidence during drain downs tell me that lead systems where the lead is retained are completely safe. Cheers, Matt
wow such overkill for crappies we catch 30kg ones on bread with a float in South Australia but only to get them out of the river they dont fight much they taste like mud and they destroy the environment if it wasnt for decent fish in the river we would fish for em with tnt
Petri Heil. 💪👍
Love the tip about the split shot! Great simple little rig, I've already tied up quite a few mono hair and mono D rigs. Time to tie some of these. Thanks
Hi mate, thanks for commenting! Glad you liked that little trick and it’s great to know that you’ve already knocked up some of my other little mono rigs. All the best with it and let me know how you get on. Cheers, Matt.
Thanks Matt as always great tips, I always take something away from your videos, you make them so easy to follow thank you
Thanks Chris, that's really great to hear 👍
I always use the blood knot, didn't even know there was a tucked blood knot? So I'm gonna try using it, not that it will up my catch rate anyway but I'll give it a go, cheers Matthew 🇬🇧✊🏼
Hi Gaz, it all depends on what material you are using really. Some lines works better with certain types of knot than others. The only way to know is to do some dead lift tests. Sorry to hear than you’re not catching much. It’s a tough time of year. I’ve had loads of super positive feedback from guys that have been using my rigs so pick one that you fancy and give it a whirl. This helicopter rig is just a popup version of my very popular basic mono hair rig. Just remember that hook sharpness is everything in this game. Get yourself some Nash Chod Twisters and the carp will visit you! Cheers, Matt.
What a nice video, my friend! Great fishing skills you've shown! The nature is amazing.. Enjoyed watching. Cheers from Russia, Matthew , and welcome to my channel about bushcraft and survival! Best regards, Yuriy!
Hello Yuriy! Thanks for the support and I am glad you are enjoying our videos. All the best with the channel you are building. Cheers, Matt.
Thank you for sharing, informative and entertaining as always
Thanks very much for the support mate 👍
Back into my fishing after 20 odd years out. I've found your channel very helpfull and informative. Good advice, simply explained and a nice common sense attitude. Thanks for doing these videos.
Hi Aaron, thanks very much for taking the time to comment on our work. It’s really great to know that we are helping you get back into the sport. I had to do the same thing myself (pre TH-cam) and it took me a very long time! Hopefully we can save you time and money and help you get results quicker than I did! All the best on your journey. Cheers, Matt.
Hi Matt, just subscribed and yout channel is awesome. I'm fishing a fairly silty venue with some stringy type weed about. Just wondering if you think a heli and stiff rig is the way forward. I'm also quite often not finding clearer spots and just casting to showing fish or near them so need something that will always present. I fished a wafter today on semi stiff and didn't feel confident in it at all. Thinking a stiff multi rig would be more suitable for the above, what do you think?
Hi mate, glad you’re enjoying the channel! Based on the situation you describe, this popup rig with standard mono (not fluoro) is a perfectly suitable choice. Could be a hair rig, could be a d rig. As long as it’s mounted in a heli fashion, you should be fine. If you want to use a multi rig, use Skinlink semi stiff rather than stiff. It’s not going to catch you more fish than a standard mono rig, but you can change hooks quickly. Cheers, Matt
@@matthewcollinsangler thanks a lot Matt, out of interest what would push you more to semi stiff over stiff in my case? I kinda thought with the heli, being stiff doesn't really have any downsides as the top bead pushed up means it's not impacted but the lead plugging in at all
Greatings from Bulgaria! The best carp rigs. Thank you for lessons!
Greetings to you! Thank you very much for the comment, I am really glad you are enjoying the channel. Regards, Matt.
My lake is an old one Matt, its surrounded in trees, and over the years the gravel bottom has become layered with twigs and leaves, but the bottom is still firm. One, would your nylon rig be the best for this set up, I'm thinking it would. Two, my fish are smaller than yours a twenty being the best weight, but all are stunning, and have a Koi in most of them. Would starting on a 25cm hook-link and size 6 hook be about right? Thanks buddy.
Hi Richard, sounds like a real interesting water mate and quite similar to the nature of Beausoleil which was dug back in the 50s. Yes, I’d go with the mono hair rig. I would definitely start off with the size 6s and a 25cm rig and adjust from there accordingly. I would definitely put on a pair of waders (if allowed) and spend some time paddling round the margins. You’d be amazed at what you discover. I guarantee that some areas will be much clearer than others and these are the zones that I would concentrate on. A consistent and determined baiting campaign of areas where you can monitor feeding activity would pay great dividends in the longer term I reckon. All the best, Matt.
On the bottom part of the leader you slide the beats onto the spliced part, if I have to put them higher up onto the leader I simply pul with my slicing needle a peace of leader material into the leader at the hight I wanna put my beats. It looks neat and works like a charm. 🤗🎣🎣
Hi Frank, I totally get what you mean and I think it’s a really neat idea. If you don’t mind I might incorporate this into a video at some stage. I will give you the credit of course 😊
@@matthewcollinsangler that would be an honor to me. I can't wait for your next video's. Keep on filming👌🏻🎣🎣
Another great Vid Matthew, I've been following your channel for sometime and every time I'm impressed. The Helicopter should also work in weed?
Hi Michael, thanks for commenting and great to know that you are already a fan of the channel. Helicopter rigs can work in weed for sure but the biggest issue can be landing the carp. I hate the practice but dumping the lead (or preferably something else) becomes necessary so I’d use a dedicated weed lead clip for the job. Either that or an outline-inline setup. Regards, Matt.
Absolutely brilliant tutorial.
Question:Will this rig be affective with a bottom bait???
Hi Paul, I’m glad that you liked the video. This video is basically a popup version of my mono hair rig. The mono hair rig is designed (primarily) for bottom baits so that’s the one you want. Here’s the link: th-cam.com/video/LzFina92brM/w-d-xo.html. It’s the same as the one shown here but with a longer hair to increase separation (it works better this way.) I’ve used a basic running rig on the bottom bait version but there’s no reason why you can’t swap that for a helicopter rig if you prefer. Hope that helps. Cheers, Matt.
can´t wait to try
thanks other great video fishing slit lake cant catch fish life me copy rig using bottom bait do i have use pop up slit ?
Hi mate, thanks for commenting. Popups work well over silt because they sit above where they can easily be seen and smelt by the carp. You can catch carp using bottom baits in silt but you need to add extra attraction around the hookbait to help the carp find it and force them to dig for it if necessary. I normally use a heavily glugged PVA bag of flake and pellets to achieve this. Don’t forget that carp fishing in the winter is hard so most anglers are struggling for bites at this time of year. I certainly did last time I had a try for them! Best of luck, Matt.
I can honestly say I prefer and learn more from your videos then anything korda nash esp etc pump out these days hats off to you sir
Hi Adam, wow… thanks! That’s amazing feedback. Most of the credit goes to my wife though. She’s the real brain behind the channel. I just chat about fishing lol. Let us know if there’s a topic that you’d like us to focus on as we are always looking for new ideas 😉 Have a great season. Cheers, Matt.
Thanks for the reply matt more content on cats would be great and something iv struggled a bit with I fish a 9.5 acre mixed syndicate lake and although I'm a experienced angler after 30 plus years I'm no expert and I'm learning every season
@@Familyman0838 Funny you mention the cats, we've got 2 videos coming this year on cats - a cat rig and how to bait for cats so keep an eye on the channel!
Hi matt i love your video,s i have one question can i use a standerd helicopter leader instedd of making it self
Hi Danny, glad you're enjoying the videos 😊 Yes, absolutely, you can use a ready made leader.
Matthew, your videos are great 👍
Thank you very much mate 😊
Hi Matt.
I am just getting back into carp fishing after a break of around 2 years. There are a handful of TH-cam channels I’ve been really enjoying. Not the really big named sponsored anglers and I have to say,your videos are some of my absolute favourites. Even though I’ve been fishing for over 45 years on and off, I have learned something new from your hints and tips on every video. Taking things back to a more simplistic approach has been a real eye opener for me. Reminding me of how it all started in my early days as a kid. Always look forward to when you post a new video. As someone said on your previous video, “the most underrated person on TH-cam”. Keep up the fantastic work as we all really appreciate what you’ve done for us anglers. Tight lines 🎣
Hi Darren, wow, well thank you so much for taking the time to comment and for your feedback. It’s awesome to know how much we are helping you get back into carp fishing which is a rather confusing one. I know because when I got back into fishing 20 years ago after a 10 year break I simply couldn't believe how complicated things had become! I taught myself how to catch from the local park lake 35+ years ago with two grains of sweetcorn and an open end feeder. What the hell happened while I was away! I’ve been a sheep, I’ve followed the herd but the harder I tried, the worse my results became. It wasn't until I learned to think for myself again and met some very good anglers that things started to click for me. This channel was born from my journey into carp fishing and it’s all about helping anglers develop their confidence and concentrate on what really matters, location, timing and bait application. All the best with your journey. Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler and that’s exactly why I really enjoy your videos. Thank you Matt.
You are my inspiration to go back into carp fishing again, I already have a list of multiple things I need in order for me to get on the bank again. This is something I am gonna use and maybe I even wanna try a Chod Rig set up on that Heli set up you got there, Im sure you could make it work so that could be a great new video were I'll be looking forward to! And keep it up you explain thing so clearly and in so much detail you have really helped me a lot :)
Hi Yordi, thanks for your amazing comments. It’s great to know that we are helping you along your journey. I’ll be honest with you, I don't use the chod rig. It’s something I need to work on for sure. I’ve tried it but my confidence is very low with the rig so a video may be some way off! I would advocate that you stick to simple, basic rigs. It’s all I use. All my favourites are on this channel and they include classics like:
th-cam.com/video/LzFina92brM/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/ekdkM52dSq8/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/hoHB1gi_sQs/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/ED58TfFEcqM/w-d-xo.html
Hope that helps. All the best on your journey!🎣👊Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler Hi Matt, I just have to thank you for such a great reply, especially when you are recommending me video's from other yourubers as well, while I basically seen them all pretty much from yours to korda's masterclasses to Alex&Carl's channel. I took your advice from the beginning keeping it really simple, I just got a little bit to hyped about the chod rig video's I saw previously so you are absolutly right! I will take your advice again and keep it really simple. I was really worried about thick weedy venues in my home town in the netherlands, but after a couple of laps with my dog around those venues I found out that there isnt that much weed in them so I won't really need something like a long running chod/zig rig!Anyway sorry for the long story but man you are an awesome help and I just wanted to ellaborate that you really helped me a lot with all of your video's! I hope to see you in France one day :)
Another great video Matthew you explain everything so well. Never even gave the shot a thought but will be now 👍👍
Hi mate, thanks for commenting and I’m glad that you found the video useful. It’s a small detail but I find these things can make a big difference. Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler what leader is that your using too please
@@MST-vr1sd Hi Mark, so in this video I was using Korda Duracord 65lbs. It’s supple and tough but it’s a bit of a bugger to splice! Hopefully one day I’ll find something better. Cheers, Matt.
Your purposeful, careful assembly of your rig reminds me of rigging for halibut in the Gulf of Alaska and the Bering Sea. You don’t want to make a mistake prior to dropping a 2 pound cannonball, hooks, and bait as much as 600 feet just to get the bait in front of the fish! PB, BTW, was 134 pounds in just 100 feet of water. Well done, sir!
Hi Kenneth, thanks for commenting. You can take a man out of engineering but you can’t take the engineer out of the man lol. Congrats on the PB halibut. That’s a big fish! Hope that you continue to enjoy our work. Cheers, Matt.
I love all your videos and am ditching the lead clip and starting to use running rigs could you not just use the running rig in this situation
Yes absolutely. TBH I don’t use this rig anymore, I much prefer to use a basic running ledger now whenever possible. Although silt depth can be a factor, what’s more important is how you are getting your rigs into position. If you are using a bait boat, baiting spoon, rowing them out or dropping them into a near side margin then you do not need to use a helicopter rig or a popup. If I’m casting then it would depend on how far. If you don’t need to cast very far, use a lighter lead, 2.5 oz down to 1.5oz if you can get away with it. Use a PVA mesh stick to slow the rig’s descent through the water. If I can cast out, stop the rig before it hits the water, feel the lead down and feel some kind of thud, then I know I’m fishing. Obviously you need to be able to feel the donk. I only use a helicopter rig If I have to cast a long way with a big lead and I know the lead is plugging deep into the silt.
Thankyou for the explanation I use a baitboat where possible and a bushwhacking if not so I’ll stick with the running rig thankyou gav
New to your channel and new to Carp fishing. I have watched about three of your videos and can say they are the most informative I've seen. Keep up the great work Matt
Hi Geoff, well that's wonderful to hear, thank you. Glad we can help you out on your journey, enjoy it!
Yes a like my pop ups to sink quite quickly too....it works so much better...!!
nice simple presentation with a great tip about the shot position.
Hi John, thanks very much for commenting. Glad that you liked the video. Sometimes it’s the simple things that can make a massive difference. Cheers, Matt.
wow again very simple rigs brillent
Glad you like it. Simple is always best 😉
Matt, that is brilliant,simple but brilliant. It's all the small details that are important for me and why. Thanks 😁😁
Hi Nigel, thanks mate. Great to hear. I believe the why is just as important as the what. I’m always asking myself why and can it be simplified. It's tempting to over think and over complicate things and I’m still guilty of that at times but these simple options are available and they do work well! Cheers, Matt.
Hi Matthew this video along with the other 3 you have recently created are without doubt the clearest description of methods and techniques I have seen on TH-cam,. Thank you for your time producing these as they are neither rushed or drawn out making it easy to follow your thinking.
Hi Mike, wow, well that's fantastic to hear. As you can tell we are putting a lot of time and energy into the channel right now and to receive feedback like this is very humbling. It's just me and my wife but we are trying hard to up our game in multiple areas. Your support means a lot to us. It's good to know we've got the pace about right, it's not easy to judge. There are more videos in the pipeline so hopefully we can continue to inform and entertain. Best regards, Matt.