📳 I now offer one-on-one tuition by video call. If that’s of interest, contact me directly. Over the last 10+ years as a fishery owner, I have witnessed, on multiple occasions, everything covered here. I understand this video may create some debate but week in week out, I still see these errors being made. They may not be mistakes on some waters, but at a tricky venue like Beausoleil, they can cause you to lose a fish or miss bites. I hope this video can help out a few more people 😊
@@davidgent6473 Hi David, I do occasionally get problems with crayfish when river carping. On large public lakes it’s the poisson chat that can be a nightmare. Even rock hard baits get tuned to the size of a pea in a matter of hours. I’ve never had any confidence fishing meshed baits or these wraps you can get. My solution is to use rock hard baits as hookers Nash do purpose made “Hard-Ons” (don’t laugh that’s actually what they call them lol.) which are purpose made for the job. The Nash Cultured also have a rock hard centre. I also just glug up standard baits out of the bag and air dry them until they are marble hard. Bait screws are a real bonus when using baits this hard. Despite this I’ll still have to re-cast every 4 hours lol. You also need a really robust rig. A multi rig made with 35lbs Skinlink is pretty bullet proof (it even has a kevlar core). I’d fish that with the coating fully intact so nothing can mess with it. Here’s an old video on this: th-cam.com/video/ekdkM52dSq8/w-d-xo.html Swap the standard Nash claw for a size 6 chod claw though as it works better and the eye is large enough for 35lb Skinlink. The other option is a long D-rig made from Nash Heavy Duty snag leader. No How-to on this yet but I’ve done a short video to give you an idea: th-cam.com/users/shortsCh032Nsihcc?feature=share. Hope that gives you food for thought. Cheers, Matt
@@matthewcollinsangler Thank you for the advice will try the Nash baits, I have been fishing plastic baits with no success ! Keep up the great content really good 👍🏻
@@davidgent6473 Good plan mate, I don’t use plastic baits, I think they’re dangerous because they can be eaten by the carp. I also don’t think they work unless fished over a large quantity of particles. Boilies all the way mate. The Scopex Squid is a available in a hardened version in sizes up to 24mm 😜
Been watching your videos for a few months now, just wanted to say thanks for the detailed video i would love it of you could do a video doing the knots step by step in 1 video if possible i seem to lose your videos.. keep it up im subscribing as i love your approach also what is your lake called would love to fish it 1 day
One lesson I learnt years ago about tying the knotless knot was - when starting the winding around the shank, go in the direction opposite where the eye wire joins the shank again. (difficult to describe it) In other words, go to where the shank starts to bend into the eye. Otherwise, you might be fighting a fish and the line at the eye slips through that tiny gap and will then start to unravel and finally, the whole thing comes undone. I'm sure you've described it elsewhere, but always worth mentioning. I like your closing comments about the simplest of rigs. There's a saying, KISS - Keep It Simple & Stupid. Don't overcomplicate things if you don't have to.
Hello sir! You're right, we missed this one off the list and you’re absolutely right, winding the first turn directly over the join in the eye of the hook can lead to disaster. Especially when using braid. It’s something that I certainly try and mention on every video that uses a knotless knot. Thanks for the feedback. Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler To their credit, Korum introduced some 'seemless' eyed hooks of which I still have some that they sent to me for review. Good idea, but they didn't take off. Might have been a tad too expensive.
Yes, very important! Not only because there may be a chance of the line pulling through the gap, but the sharp edge where the hook wire butts up to the shaft can actually cut through your line.
As someone watching this from America I have to say you guys are taking this to rocket science 😂 this comes from someone who ties full dressed salmon flies
Good video Matt the most important word in carp fishing "why" why did that work why didn't that work.Tbh I don't watch many carp fishing channels apart from the Nash one's and yours.A lot are watchable but don't leave you with a good explanation , you're videos really get me thinking and trying your tweeks etc.
Spent 4 weeks trying to hook a carp. I was tying back of the hook. Switched to front and caught three in three hours. Perfect lower lip hook. Thanks Matt.
'Stiff Hinge Rig' @5:35 Placing the weight above the hinge will sink / push the 'Hinge' into any soft silt and prevent natural movement of the bait, thus defeating the point of having the hinge in the first place. Personally, I think putting any sinker weight directly before the hinge allows the hinge to still move freely. So sorry, I do not agree with placing a sinker weight whether it be split shot or a swivel knot bead above the hinge. Other than that, great video.
But the spinner rig isn't a complicated rig it's one of the most simplest to use and it works, because the stiff boom material allows it to consistently reset and the hook can be changed in a matter of seconds and it's such an effective rig and many styles and patterns of hook can be used. But it's just a very over user rig because of how simple and effective it is
Ive moved onto the nash run clip , ive used tubing for years and and never had the issue with the line not passing through tubbing even when crushing the swivel
Brilliant again Matt, I’ve been tying the knotless knot wrong but didn’t realise. I’ve actually recently hooked two fish in the top lip from the outside, now I know why. Keep up the good work with the easy to follow and understand videos. I’m hoping to pay a visit to Beausoleil soon.
Hi Paul, glad this video has helped you in your angling. I didn't know what I was doing wrong back when I started again! If you ever want to plan a trip, you know where to find me 😉 Cheers, Matt.
Honestly I need to go check my rigs after watching this I’m sure I do mine out of the back too. My mind is blown. Could be best five mins I’ve ever watched.
@@sinonsogekihei7211 Wow, well that’s great to hear mate. Hope the change sets you on the path to success. Loads more videos like this on the channel so keep watching and there’s new content on the way. Cheers, Matt.
We in the uk are lucky enough to have really good quality bait but its expensive £12 for frozen or shelf life boilies,we are now only allowed 2 kgs of bait to enter the EU,as far as end tackle goes,look at the fox,esp,nash,ridgemonkey,korda gear,its all available to you good folk out there looking for a great fishing experience,just like the rest of us,the most important thing is,we are all quite jealous of you out there,we have the most deforested area in europe,that cant be good for the water
Once again Matt for the advice.fishing today.perfect timing for Sunday evening viewing.👌what’s your thoughts.about a Thinking Anglers C Clips. for dropping the Lead.? Thanks
Hi Mark, I’m not familiar with the clips myself but I’ve just watched a bit of their video where he’s using it with a helicopter rig and I can see how they work. TBH it’s so easy to do exactly the same thing with some light mono that personally I wouldn't use this type of system but the concept of using a rotten bottom type connection for helicopter rigs in certain situations is 100% valid. It’s certainly preferable to dumping the lead every time like the Heli Safe systems do. Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler thanks for replying. I remembered your video with the mono to drop the lead. Will use that from now on 🙏 I have a couple of questions.if you don’t mind please. how long would you have a pop up sitting off the bottom from the split shot. Thanks again 👍🏻
@@MarkSexton887It kind of depends what rig I’m using and what the rig will be sitting over. If I’m sure the bottom is hard or firm then I’d try and keep them close to the deck. If I know it’s a bit choddy then I’ll sit them 2” up. TBH I use bottom baits for most of my fishing anyway but that is how I set them when I use them. Cheers, Matt.
Not watched it yet but some very smart comments that I will also pay more attention tomoz. I am total newbie to carp fishing and a novice fisher since being a boy. Have been looking at multiple hook rigs with boilies. Can anyone advise me if I wasting my time. with such a setup.
Hi mate. Well you’ve come to the right place for good advice. Fishing with boilies is an excellent option, it’s all I fish with. I suggest you watch this video, it’s simple and effective and proves you don’t need to buy a load of bits to catch carp: th-cam.com/video/LzFina92brM/w-d-xo.html. I hope you browse the rest of the channel as you’ll find plenty of tips to help you along your journey. Enjoy it, it’s an amazing sport! Cheers, Matt
Hi mate, glad that you liked the video! For the knotless knot shown at the beginning, I used the 25lbs Nash Armourlink. It’s a supple braid which sinks well and has excellent abrasion resistance. It’s my go-to choice whenever I need a supple braid. Cheers, Matt.
I fished a venue recently and got a huge amount of Line and a weight from the bottom because someone was fishing far to light for the venue which has 42 Ib sturgeon as well as Big Carp. Great informative video as always.
When I was just learning to tie my own rigs 4 years ago I made the same mistake tying the knotless knot, started using the Ronnie rig as it was easier to tie and catch rates went up, i thought it was just the Ronnie rig being good but I realise that I was just not hooking fish
Hi Ben, thanks for sharing that. I’m pretty sure that you are not alone in this experience and it could go some way to explaining the popularity of the ronnie rig. I know it’s the modern way to fish but you’ll never convince me that I could catch more carp on a ronnie rig than traditional rigs. I’m not keen on the ronnie rig for lots of reasons. Hopefully this video has inspired you to revisit some of the simple, classic rigs that are still extremely effective and always will be. It doesn’t get much more basic than the mono hair so start here: th-cam.com/video/LzFina92brM/w-d-xo.html I hope that you enjoy the rest of the channel too, there’s lots to discover. Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler I no longer use the Ronnie rig to be honest with you, I keep it simple in my fishing, I use only 3 rigs, one for bottom baits, one for small wafters and one for pop ups, the ‘combi hair rig’ which employs a braid hair and a flourocarbon boom, the hinge stiff rig for pop ups, and the noodle rig for wafters, each comes into their own on different waters, the hinge if it’s a really weedy/ choddy water, the combi hair when boilie fishing or when lots of small fish are present, and the noodle when fishing over particle, especially when using casters, I use each rig for their hooking properties with the employed presentations and baits and each are relatively simple to tie, I usually pre tie rigs at home so I don’t have to worry about tying on the bank, but yes I have realised the value and how deadly simple rigs can be, and they have lead me to captures up to nearly 40lbs at 16 years old, so I’m pretty reliant on em😂
@@benscarping2941 Wow, that’s awesome mate. Seriously impressive stuff 👍 Keep up the good work and I hope our channel inspires you and gives you food for thought. All the best, Matt.
Good advice on the knot testing fella👍🏻I’ve always pulled mine as tight as I can usually to it feels like it’s cutting into me & just feels more confident when I’m baited up & in the water. Tight lines 👍🏻
Yeah, it's so good to feel that confidence in your set up... I used to cut my hands up doing it too until I learnt that I could wrap the line around something round and smooth and get a lot more purchase!
Thankyou very much for your advice. I tie all my own hooks as simple hair rigs. Following your advice in passing the line through the front of the hook instead of the back has transformed my fishing. I returned to fishing 3 years ago after a gap of 35 years. In that time fishing at Walthamstow and Hampstead heath my grand total of fish was a ten pound bream and a ten pound carp. In the last 3 months since following your advice I have caught a 34lb carp and a 20lb carp plus half a dozen bream up to ten pounds. Your advice definitely worked for me. Thankyou.
Hi mate, wow, that’s wonderful to hear! Thanks for the feedback. Congratulations on your captures and I hope you continue to find tips and tricks here that you can incorporate in your fishing. Cheers, Matt (If you ever want to support the channel, anything you buy on Amazon through this link will give us a small commission, price to you is the same: amzn.to/3TbvnaF 👍)
Hi Rick, I don’t know what a mosquito hook is so I had to look that up lol. They look to be the right style. Similar to a beaked pointed chod hook but whether they are strong enough and sharp enough is another matter. There’s only one way to find out 😊 Best of luck, Matt.
Excellent video as always Matt. I had a question if that's ok, if I'm fishing a stiff hinge, what's the best way to balance the pop up if fishing over bait? And what's the best way as a single?
Hi Danny, thanks for the feedback! I’ve been testing the Nash swivel knot beads in both large and small sizes. I featured them in this video here: th-cam.com/video/eAsQ3BPn6Jo/w-d-xo.html They are the perfect partner for a stiff hinge rig. TBH I’m not sure I’d change the setup as a single or over bait as the same weight/popup combination should work in either scenario. Just make sure to tank test them and bear in mind that the small size will only just sink a 15mm Nash popup and these things do vary from tub to tub, let alone from brand to brand. You can obviously add extra tungsten putty on the shoulder of the bead but it’s so much neater to use them out of the packet. Cheers, Matt.
Hello again Matt. I bought a spool of Nash leadfree leader. When I splice it I can pull with two rig puller and it’s fine. However, when I pull one section of the loop it comes free. What am I doing wrong? Thanks Tony
Hi Tony, you are not doing anything wrong. You’d get the same result with any spliced loop. It works in a fishing situation because the load is applied to both sides via the uni knot and the swivel at the other end. All you have to do is make sure that you have at least 3cm - 4cm length of splice and it will work great. Cheers, Matt.
Id rather break a knot on my tests then on a fish. i test all my knots i tie before i fish them, and very very rarely will i break off pretty much only if the fish takes me into sticks or rocks. but ill see my friends break off a ton and ill tell them to test their knots but never do. great video helps for learning carp fishing. I've been trying to get into it more since im waiting for salmon and trout season to start back up in the fall and dont care to bass fish anymore not enough fight xD
Usually if I have braided mainline I tie an improved clinch (Improved half blood) knot in order to have an extra sense of security if my knot ever slipped. Also another simple solution could maybe be cutting your tag end a tad longer just to be on the safe side
Hi, I prefer to use a single or double uni know with braid, then Ieave the tag end long as you say and blob for extra security. I don't use braided mainline, it's too dangerous for the carp and rarely necessary.
@@matthewcollinsangler also do u have a link to a video on how to tie the double uni? Here in the states, our versions of the double uni connects mainline to leader
Sorry mate, didn’t realise we hadn’t responded to your question. As you’re in the US, I’d use Berkley Big Game as it’s readily available. I’ve used loads of it, go for 12 or 15lb. If you’re connecting to a leadfree leader or leadcore, I recommend the 5 turn single uni knot for the Big Game. If you’re tying to a swivel, I’d use the 5 turn blood knot or the palomar.
Hi mate, here’s what I’m using: Vallorbe Swiss hand file: www.axminstertools.com/vallorbe-swiss-hand-files-ax22596?glCountry=GB&glCurrency=GBP Slipstone: www.axminstertools.com/traditional-shaped-water-slip-stones-ax23399?glCountry=GB&glCurrency=GBP Jag Products vice: www.jagproducts.co.uk/product-page/sp-vice Nash pinpoint LED eye glass: amzn.to/3ASNMlv
every word you say is true, relevant and presented in the simplest way. i made these mistake and others to this day. i am grateful for your effort to make this video and as i found out lately, this whole channel. all the best Matt.
@@sandorkovacs9271 Sure, I showed different materials in this video so here’s a list of the various lines I use: Mainline: Nash Bullet in 12lbs or 20lbs Braided hooklink: Nash Armourlink in 25 or 35lbs Coated Hooklink: Skinlink in 25 or 35lbs Lightweight mono hooklink: NXT Zig-Flo in 12 or 15lbs Heavyweight mono: Heavy Duty Mono Snag Leader in 30lbs For chod rigs: Nash Chod-link in 20lbs Regards, Matt.
Hi George, great question, having seen quick change swivels used by guests fail multiple times on our cats, I wouldn't recommend their use. I always tie direct to a swivel for cats. I've done a cat rig video you may be interested in: th-cam.com/video/NkOZfsGNmbk/w-d-xo.html. Cheers, Matt
@@matthewcollinsangler thanks for the reply Matt,I've watched most of your videos and I've seen the one on cats, also the one showing how you stop the leader coming off a quick change swivel using shrink tube. With that in mind when would you stop using the quick change swivel? Only for carp and not for cats? Thanks
@@pooley4891 Certain types of quick change swivels are very strong but I’ve seen some that have failed. As a general rule, I avoid quick links for catfishing, they’re fine for carp though.
I use 10 lb braid for main line with a 10 to 15 foot mono leader. I had a carp that was peeling off line, I tightend the dran and all went limp. Pulled the line in and the mono had broken at the braid knot. Time to find a new knot. This was a first time.
Yeah, it’s happened to all of us. Better to fail on the bank, than fail on a fish. I would suggest that the problem is the choice of mainline. 10lb braid is not suitable for carp fish IMO. You’d be better with 40lb braid or just 12-15lb mono.
In my opinion to tie a good blood knot you also have to pull the tag end also. What I do is tighten the knot 90% then give a slight pull on the tag with it my teeth and then tighten the knot again.
Can you pls precise the right no knot and its movements in minute 03:00, thanks. I like to fix the line once I've winded it downwards 7 times, then the hook will stay hidden behind the boilie.
The only silicon tube I use is 3mm in diameter and I use it to cover quick links. I use blow back tube threaded onto the hook to kick the braid out, I don’t thread the braid through the tube in the traditional manner. To do what you want to do, I’d just push the silicon tube onto the baiting needle, fold the braid into the hook of the needle and draw it through, then thread the hook point through the silicon tube, not easy to avoid snagging the hook point in the braid though, that’s why I don’t do it.
Hi! Thanks for the feedback, it’s the second time someone has said that so this obviously wasn’t clear enough in the video! I do speak the words “wet the knot” and we show it in large text on the screen at th-cam.com/video/eAsQ3BPn6Jo/w-d-xo.html but we didn't show me actually wetting the knot. Apologies if this wasn't clear enough. Cheers, Matt.
That was a great vlog ,very well explained mechanics, im pleased to say I don't make any of the mistakes you pointed out ,my favourite rig is the German rig with stripped back coated braid about 10mm from the hook and my favourite wafter on a bait screw ,it's so simple to make ,thanks for your vlog
Again another superb video!!! Great to get this info as I moved to the states many years ago and trying to adapt some of these rigs/ set ups here. Cheers!
Sure! Here’s what I use and recommend: - For supple braid (sinking) for a basic knotless knot style presentation I use Nash Armourlink in 25 or 35lbs: www.nashtackle.co.uk/en/tackle/terminal-tackle/hooklinks/armourlink/ - For a heavy duty multi rig I use Nash Skinlink in 25 or 35lbs: www.nashtackle.co.uk/en/tackle/terminal-tackle/hooklinks/skinlink-semi-stiff/ - For a robust mono rig I use 30lbs Nash Heavy Duty Snag Leader: www.nashtackle.co.uk/en/tackle/terminal-tackle/leaders-anti-tangle-tubing-and-leadcore/mono-snag-leader/ - For a lightweight hooklink I use Nash NXT Zig-Flo in 12 or 15lbs: www.nashtackle.co.uk/en/tackle/terminal-tackle/hooklinks/nxt-zig-flo-new/ Cheers, Matt.
Great advice again Matt. Could you do a vid on carp care this should be the important thing in fishing yet there is very little done on it unless a brand is trying to sell a new mat, cradle etc
Hi Alan, thanks for the comment and I totally agree with you. I’ve done 2 videos on carp care: - How to handle, hold and treat carp on the bank: th-cam.com/video/53v5KOcFfEE/w-d-xo.html - Hot weather carp care: th-cam.com/video/tEdMc-E6aks/w-d-xo.html Feel free to share, Cheers, Matt.
My experience is different, I’ve tested literally thousands of knots in various materials between my fishing and our guests at the lake and most of the time the better option IMO is a standard blood knot rather than a tucked version. The only way to know which is the best option (for you) is to do the testing yourself to see what works best. For 20lb mainline, I perform a deadlift test using an 8kg (17.5lb kettle bell) on every knot. It’s not an easy test to pass but with practice I have used the test to improve my knot tying skills. A zig rig is a rig that fishes a buoyant bait a number of feet off the bottom, rather than on the bottom. It's a specialist technique that does work in the right situation and you need to know when and how to fish it. Cheers, Matt
@@matthewcollinsangler Thanks for your detailed reply and the information provided. I've never had any problems with tucked blood knots but I haven't actually tested them.
You forgot to mention about losing the lead whilst the fish is fighting, I'm a strong, Believer that it's the lead whait that destroys the fishes mounts not the hook
Hi Kevin, there's various schools of thought on this topic. I’ve owned my fishery for 12 years and during that time most guests have used some type of running lead system where the lead is retained during the fight. The mouths of our carp are in pristine condition so retaining the lead does not cause mouth damage IMO. In my experience, most mouth damage is caused by micro-barbed hooks that the carp struggle to rid themselves of if the mainline faits. Further mouth damage can occur after the carp is netted. We use barbless hooks only and the carp is unhooked in the water immediately after capture so this minimises the time the carp’s mouth is exposed to risk. Just my personal experience.
Is that really the correct way of the half bloodknot? I have learnt you are supposed to make it through the hole you are making by threading it in the buttom hole.
When I use the larger of the two quick links, I turn it upside down so there is no chance of the hooklink coming off. I use a tail rubber to cover up the quick link
When I started to watch this video, my first thought was, _"Oh! Crap! What am I doing wrong?"_ 8-((... However... After watching this video, as far as I can see, I'm doing nothing wrong... _In YOUR eyes!_ ;-))... My knotless knots come out the right way. I was actually trying to work out how someone could make the line come out of the eye, the wrong way? 8-\\... Quick change links are always masked so nothing can come loose. And More often than not, I'd prefer to use a tighter tube but wet it before putting over the link. Then I know, nothing will come adrift. I always wet knots and pull knots tightly before using them and check that they're perfectly aligned. Any slightly off skew, are discarded and I'll restart the whole process again. Better to spend another 5 mins on a rig, than waste 10 or 15 mins plus playing a decent carp, only for you to lose it simply because a knot you made, failed. And most importantly, my hooks are always checked before each and every cast. I even witnessed someone lose 5 carp on the trot without any reason he could figure. Only for me to politely tell him when I came to help land the last fish, _"Did you know that the point of your hook is broken!"_ He was mortified! The simpler the set up, the less knots, links whatevers you use, makes life a lot easier. And the less there is to go wrong, the more fish you put on the bank. But a great video. Everything you said is succinct and easy to follow 8-))...
Where the big fat lighter was used as an anchor for tightening down a knot, I carry an old champagne cork to use instead, works well and the line digs in so no risk of it slipping while under tension 👍🏻
Undoubtedly the Elvis of Carp Fishing TH-camrs and most certainly my guru! If Matthew Collins ever started a cult, I would be the first in line to drink the koolaide....
I dunno why rigs are talked of as being “complicated” it really isn’t. It first come about in this manner because it would mean retailers could sell more individual tackle. The more “complicated” the more money you spend. Carp tax is also a thing too. One thing iv learned is you don’t need half the shit they tell you. You can make decent rigs with half the spending. Many make rigs which look good to us but nowhere near natural looking on the bottom. Less shit on the floor is more likely to hit a weary fish. Stopped buying main carp brands. Currently buy korum hooks as they are half the price and just as good. Find a decent braid you like and stick with it. I use cheap leads too and do perfectly fine
You're in luck John, our next video is all about river carping and it'll be out in a couple of weeks. If you subscribe to the channel, you'll get a notification when it's out. In the meantime, here's a very short one I did recently: th-cam.com/users/shortsCh032Nsihcc?feature=share 😊
Hi Mate, thanks for the feedback! Yeah, I know it’s not a perfect test and we thought some people would mention it. I couldn't think of another way of showing how tying the knotless knot wrong changes the way the hook reacts. We’re open to suggestions! Cheers, Matt
Hi mate, the short answer is no. I don’t use or recommend circle hooks for carp fishing. They are blunt with a very in turned point. Circle hooks are designed for predators, not carp. For carp fishing, use a short shank straight pointed hook like the Nash chod twister. Cheers, Matt
Been 40+ years fishing, one of the best videos I've ever seen for just out and out basic, to the point advise. Awesome!
Thanks very much for the feedback 👍
@@matthewcollinsanglerFifa, really?
📳 I now offer one-on-one tuition by video call. If that’s of interest, contact me directly.
Over the last 10+ years as a fishery owner, I have witnessed, on multiple occasions, everything covered here. I understand this video may create some debate but week in week out, I still see these errors being made. They may not be mistakes on some waters, but at a tricky venue like Beausoleil, they can cause you to lose a fish or miss bites. I hope this video can help out a few more people 😊
Any advice on fishing a lake with lots of crayfish ?
@@davidgent6473 Hi David, I do occasionally get problems with crayfish when river carping. On large public lakes it’s the poisson chat that can be a nightmare. Even rock hard baits get tuned to the size of a pea in a matter of hours. I’ve never had any confidence fishing meshed baits or these wraps you can get. My solution is to use rock hard baits as hookers Nash do purpose made “Hard-Ons” (don’t laugh that’s actually what they call them lol.) which are purpose made for the job. The Nash Cultured also have a rock hard centre. I also just glug up standard baits out of the bag and air dry them until they are marble hard. Bait screws are a real bonus when using baits this hard. Despite this I’ll still have to re-cast every 4 hours lol. You also need a really robust rig. A multi rig made with 35lbs Skinlink is pretty bullet proof (it even has a kevlar core). I’d fish that with the coating fully intact so nothing can mess with it. Here’s an old video on this: th-cam.com/video/ekdkM52dSq8/w-d-xo.html Swap the standard Nash claw for a size 6 chod claw though as it works better and the eye is large enough for 35lb Skinlink. The other option is a long D-rig made from Nash Heavy Duty snag leader. No How-to on this yet but I’ve done a short video to give you an idea: th-cam.com/users/shortsCh032Nsihcc?feature=share. Hope that gives you food for thought. Cheers, Matt
@@matthewcollinsangler Thank you for the advice will try the Nash baits, I have been fishing plastic baits with no success ! Keep up the great content really good 👍🏻
@@davidgent6473 Good plan mate, I don’t use plastic baits, I think they’re dangerous because they can be eaten by the carp. I also don’t think they work unless fished over a large quantity of particles. Boilies all the way mate. The Scopex Squid is a available in a hardened version in sizes up to 24mm 😜
Been watching your videos for a few months now, just wanted to say thanks for the detailed video i would love it of you could do a video doing the knots step by step in 1 video if possible i seem to lose your videos.. keep it up im subscribing as i love your approach also what is your lake called would love to fish it 1 day
Yeah you are right about keeping it simple no need to to over complicate anything
One lesson I learnt years ago about tying the knotless knot was - when starting the winding around the shank, go in the direction opposite where the eye wire joins the shank again. (difficult to describe it) In other words, go to where the shank starts to bend into the eye. Otherwise, you might be fighting a fish and the line at the eye slips through that tiny gap and will then start to unravel and finally, the whole thing comes undone.
I'm sure you've described it elsewhere, but always worth mentioning.
I like your closing comments about the simplest of rigs. There's a saying, KISS - Keep It Simple & Stupid. Don't overcomplicate things if you don't have to.
Hello sir! You're right, we missed this one off the list and you’re absolutely right, winding the first turn directly over the join in the eye of the hook can lead to disaster. Especially when using braid. It’s something that I certainly try and mention on every video that uses a knotless knot. Thanks for the feedback. Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler To their credit, Korum introduced some 'seemless' eyed hooks of which I still have some that they sent to me for review. Good idea, but they didn't take off. Might have been a tad too expensive.
Blimey someone noticed that small one so easily missed
Yes, very important! Not only because there may be a chance of the line pulling through the gap, but the sharp edge where the hook wire butts up to the shaft can actually cut through your line.
If you can’t even describe something, then is it really “keeping it simple?”
As someone watching this from America I have to say you guys are taking this to rocket science 😂 this comes from someone who ties full dressed salmon flies
Fast River carp fishing is more complicated than this pond carp fishing.
Good video Matt the most important word in carp fishing "why" why did that work why didn't that work.Tbh I don't watch many carp fishing channels apart from the Nash one's and yours.A lot are watchable but don't leave you with a good explanation , you're videos really get me thinking and trying your tweeks etc.
Nail on the head there mate 😊
@@matthewcollinsangler 💪💪💪👍
Spent 4 weeks trying to hook a carp. I was tying back of the hook. Switched to front and caught three in three hours. Perfect lower lip hook.
Thanks Matt.
Great to hear mate, makes a big difference 👍
'Stiff Hinge Rig' @5:35 Placing the weight above the hinge will sink / push the 'Hinge' into any soft silt and prevent natural movement of the bait, thus defeating the point of having the hinge in the first place.
Personally, I think putting any sinker weight directly before the hinge allows the hinge to still move freely. So sorry, I do not agree with placing a sinker weight whether it be split shot or a swivel knot bead above the hinge.
Other than that, great video.
Very spledid video, Matthew. It's quite a pleasure waking up and watching your videos. I wish you luck and best in life!
Wow, thank you very much! I with you the very best in your fishing also 😊
But the spinner rig isn't a complicated rig it's one of the most simplest to use and it works, because the stiff boom material allows it to consistently reset and the hook can be changed in a matter of seconds and it's such an effective rig and many styles and patterns of hook can be used. But it's just a very over user rig because of how simple and effective it is
Thanks Matt. I appreciate your advice. I’m really enjoying the videos.
Tony
Great to hear Tony, thanks for the feedback (I also offer one-on-one tuition by video call. If that’s of interest, let me know 😊)
I’ve been using the uni knot years no problems at all , I’ve had big carp , catfish and pike , totally reliable knot for mono or braid
Look mate I was a tool maker before I became a airline pilot, what your saying is correct
Always checking everything, and testing the rigs in the water is the best advice.
Absolutely 👍
Another great video Matt with information I am sure will helo me with my fishing.Just wished I had you on speed dial when I am by the lake.
Haha, best I can do mate is these videos lol
Highly impressed, never seen such professionalism on German angling portals. What do you do a different way?
Thank you for the feedback. Really not sure what you mean by your question...
@@matthewcollinsangler I highly appreciate your reasoning and practical examples, that's new for me in such scientific finesse.
Everything having an explanation helps you to really understand the reasons why things are certain ways
Ive moved onto the nash run clip , ive used tubing for years and and never had the issue with the line not passing through tubbing even when crushing the swivel
Brilliant again Matt, I’ve been tying the knotless knot wrong but didn’t realise. I’ve actually recently hooked two fish in the top lip from the outside, now I know why. Keep up the good work with the easy to follow and understand videos. I’m hoping to pay a visit to Beausoleil soon.
Hi Paul, glad this video has helped you in your angling. I didn't know what I was doing wrong back when I started again! If you ever want to plan a trip, you know where to find me 😉 Cheers, Matt.
Honestly I need to go check my rigs after watching this I’m sure I do mine out of the back too. My mind is blown. Could be best five mins I’ve ever watched.
@@sinonsogekihei7211 Wow, well that’s great to hear mate. Hope the change sets you on the path to success. Loads more videos like this on the channel so keep watching and there’s new content on the way. Cheers, Matt.
I hooked a fish top lip using a simple curved hook d rig on fluoro. Beats me how the hell they get in the top lip
in germany we dont have those quick change swivels. we have small fishing carabiner. with them there is no way that your rig gets out
In Deutschland nimmt man auch quick change swivel oft sogar , schrumpfschlauch drüber o.ä dann geht dort auch nix raus
We in the uk are lucky enough to have really good quality bait but its expensive £12 for frozen or shelf life boilies,we are now only allowed 2 kgs of bait to enter the EU,as far as end tackle goes,look at the fox,esp,nash,ridgemonkey,korda gear,its all available to you good folk out there looking for a great fishing experience,just like the rest of us,the most important thing is,we are all quite jealous of you out there,we have the most deforested area in europe,that cant be good for the water
yay enjoyed this... yes learning is a good thing.... more important is to listen :)
As always Matt, excellent advice and simplicity in your presentation. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed the new one Mark, thanks very much 😊
Once again Matt for the advice.fishing today.perfect timing for Sunday evening viewing.👌what’s your thoughts.about a Thinking Anglers C Clips. for dropping the Lead.? Thanks
Hi Mark, I’m not familiar with the clips myself but I’ve just watched a bit of their video where he’s using it with a helicopter rig and I can see how they work. TBH it’s so easy to do exactly the same thing with some light mono that personally I wouldn't use this type of system but the concept of using a rotten bottom type connection for helicopter rigs in certain situations is 100% valid. It’s certainly preferable to dumping the lead every time like the Heli Safe systems do. Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler thanks for replying. I remembered your video with the mono to drop the lead. Will use that from now on 🙏 I have a couple of questions.if you don’t mind please. how long would you have a pop up sitting off the bottom from the split shot. Thanks again 👍🏻
@@MarkSexton887It kind of depends what rig I’m using and what the rig will be sitting over. If I’m sure the bottom is hard or firm then I’d try and keep them close to the deck. If I know it’s a bit choddy then I’ll sit them 2” up. TBH I use bottom baits for most of my fishing anyway but that is how I set them when I use them. Cheers, Matt.
Not watched it yet but some very smart comments that I will also pay more attention tomoz. I am total newbie to carp fishing and a novice fisher since being a boy. Have been looking at multiple hook rigs with boilies. Can anyone advise me if I wasting my time. with such a setup.
Hi mate. Well you’ve come to the right place for good advice. Fishing with boilies is an excellent option, it’s all I fish with. I suggest you watch this video, it’s simple and effective and proves you don’t need to buy a load of bits to catch carp: th-cam.com/video/LzFina92brM/w-d-xo.html. I hope you browse the rest of the channel as you’ll find plenty of tips to help you along your journey. Enjoy it, it’s an amazing sport! Cheers, Matt
Awesome video
Small question
That hooklink material in the beginning,what is it please (brand )
Cheers
Hi mate, glad that you liked the video! For the knotless knot shown at the beginning, I used the 25lbs Nash Armourlink. It’s a supple braid which sinks well and has excellent abrasion resistance. It’s my go-to choice whenever I need a supple braid. Cheers, Matt.
I fished a venue recently and got a huge amount of Line and a weight from the bottom because someone was fishing far to light for the venue which has 42 Ib sturgeon as well as Big Carp. Great informative video as always.
Thanks Philip. That’s a big powerful sturgeon, needs proper gear and strong knots! Glad you enjoyed the video 👍
@@matthewcollinsangler I got two little ones and they fought well!
When I was just learning to tie my own rigs 4 years ago I made the same mistake tying the knotless knot, started using the Ronnie rig as it was easier to tie and catch rates went up, i thought it was just the Ronnie rig being good but I realise that I was just not hooking fish
Hi Ben, thanks for sharing that. I’m pretty sure that you are not alone in this experience and it could go some way to explaining the popularity of the ronnie rig. I know it’s the modern way to fish but you’ll never convince me that I could catch more carp on a ronnie rig than traditional rigs. I’m not keen on the ronnie rig for lots of reasons. Hopefully this video has inspired you to revisit some of the simple, classic rigs that are still extremely effective and always will be. It doesn’t get much more basic than the mono hair so start here: th-cam.com/video/LzFina92brM/w-d-xo.html I hope that you enjoy the rest of the channel too, there’s lots to discover. Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler I no longer use the Ronnie rig to be honest with you, I keep it simple in my fishing, I use only 3 rigs, one for bottom baits, one for small wafters and one for pop ups, the ‘combi hair rig’ which employs a braid hair and a flourocarbon boom, the hinge stiff rig for pop ups, and the noodle rig for wafters, each comes into their own on different waters, the hinge if it’s a really weedy/ choddy water, the combi hair when boilie fishing or when lots of small fish are present, and the noodle when fishing over particle, especially when using casters, I use each rig for their hooking properties with the employed presentations and baits and each are relatively simple to tie, I usually pre tie rigs at home so I don’t have to worry about tying on the bank, but yes I have realised the value and how deadly simple rigs can be, and they have lead me to captures up to nearly 40lbs at 16 years old, so I’m pretty reliant on em😂
@@benscarping2941 Wow, that’s awesome mate. Seriously impressive stuff 👍 Keep up the good work and I hope our channel inspires you and gives you food for thought. All the best, Matt.
Nice one thanks for taking the time to share
Thanks for watching 😊 Plenty more videos on the channel that were created to help you catch more carp. Enjoy, Matt.
Good advice on the knot testing fella👍🏻I’ve always pulled mine as tight as I can usually to it feels like it’s cutting into me & just feels more confident when I’m baited up & in the water. Tight lines 👍🏻
Yeah, it's so good to feel that confidence in your set up... I used to cut my hands up doing it too until I learnt that I could wrap the line around something round and smooth and get a lot more purchase!
Thankyou very much for your advice. I tie all my own hooks as simple hair rigs. Following your advice in passing the line through the front of the hook instead of the back has transformed my fishing.
I returned to fishing 3 years ago after a gap of 35 years. In that time fishing at Walthamstow and Hampstead heath my grand total of fish was a ten pound bream and a ten pound carp.
In the last 3 months since following your advice I have caught a 34lb carp and a 20lb carp plus half a dozen bream up to ten pounds.
Your advice definitely worked for me. Thankyou.
Hi mate, wow, that’s wonderful to hear! Thanks for the feedback. Congratulations on your captures and I hope you continue to find tips and tricks here that you can incorporate in your fishing. Cheers, Matt
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This is the basics ,
but sometimes we forget them ! Good video 👍
Thanks very much 😊
This is top quality. Subscribed.
Awesome video. Very well explained. Thank your for sharing. Appreciate it! Cheers.
Thanks very much mate 😊
Excellent and very informative really enjoy and more importantly learn and question what I am doing. Thanks Mathew keep em coming
That's great to hear, thanks Nick! That's what this channel is all about 😊
dont forget the waterpressure if you use a balanced popup.... for deep water its better to use more lead under your popup
Great video! I have a question about hooks, would mosquito hooks work for carp? The local tackle shops near me don't sell wide gap hooks (USA)
Hi Rick, I don’t know what a mosquito hook is so I had to look that up lol. They look to be the right style. Similar to a beaked pointed chod hook but whether they are strong enough and sharp enough is another matter. There’s only one way to find out 😊 Best of luck, Matt.
Thank you! They're basically thin wire hooks for a more finesse technique, we typically use them for panfish. I'll let you know if they hold up 😁
@@rickjames5641 No worries mate and yes please do as I get questions from US carpers 😊
Excellent video as always Matt. I had a question if that's ok, if I'm fishing a stiff hinge, what's the best way to balance the pop up if fishing over bait? And what's the best way as a single?
Hi Danny, thanks for the feedback! I’ve been testing the Nash swivel knot beads in both large and small sizes. I featured them in this video here: th-cam.com/video/eAsQ3BPn6Jo/w-d-xo.html They are the perfect partner for a stiff hinge rig. TBH I’m not sure I’d change the setup as a single or over bait as the same weight/popup combination should work in either scenario. Just make sure to tank test them and bear in mind that the small size will only just sink a 15mm Nash popup and these things do vary from tub to tub, let alone from brand to brand. You can obviously add extra tungsten putty on the shoulder of the bead but it’s so much neater to use them out of the packet. Cheers, Matt.
Hello again Matt. I bought a spool of Nash leadfree leader. When I splice it I can pull with two rig puller and it’s fine. However, when I pull one section of the loop it comes free. What am I doing wrong?
Thanks
Tony
Hi Tony, you are not doing anything wrong. You’d get the same result with any spliced loop. It works in a fishing situation because the load is applied to both sides via the uni knot and the swivel at the other end. All you have to do is make sure that you have at least 3cm - 4cm length of splice and it will work great. Cheers, Matt.
Id rather break a knot on my tests then on a fish. i test all my knots i tie before i fish them, and very very rarely will i break off pretty much only if the fish takes me into sticks or rocks. but ill see my friends break off a ton and ill tell them to test their knots but never do. great video helps for learning carp fishing. I've been trying to get into it more since im waiting for salmon and trout season to start back up in the fall and dont care to bass fish anymore not enough fight xD
That's what I say to all my guests, better to break it on the bank than on a fish 👍 It's impossible to get every single knot 100% right.
Apparently, I lost a river carp the previous week due to a knot issue. And someone caught it after the fish resurface with hooks in its mouth.
Another great video mate
Thanks very much mate 😊
Interesting show Matt. Nice one 👍
Cool, glad you enjoyed it 👍
Usually if I have braided mainline I tie an improved clinch (Improved half blood) knot in order to have an extra sense of security if my knot ever slipped. Also another simple solution could maybe be cutting your tag end a tad longer just to be on the safe side
Hi, I prefer to use a single or double uni know with braid, then Ieave the tag end long as you say and blob for extra security. I don't use braided mainline, it's too dangerous for the carp and rarely necessary.
@@matthewcollinsangler I’m from the USA so what mainline do u recommend?
@@matthewcollinsangler also do u have a link to a video on how to tie the double uni? Here in the states, our versions of the double uni connects mainline to leader
Here's the video we've done on the double uni: th-cam.com/video/p6pMJ0P-6Zw/w-d-xo.html
Sorry mate, didn’t realise we hadn’t responded to your question. As you’re in the US, I’d use Berkley Big Game as it’s readily available. I’ve used loads of it, go for 12 or 15lb. If you’re connecting to a leadfree leader or leadcore, I recommend the 5 turn single uni knot for the Big Game. If you’re tying to a swivel, I’d use the 5 turn blood knot or the palomar.
matt what is the sharpening tool you're using in the video mate
Hi mate, here’s what I’m using:
Vallorbe Swiss hand file:
www.axminstertools.com/vallorbe-swiss-hand-files-ax22596?glCountry=GB&glCurrency=GBP
Slipstone:
www.axminstertools.com/traditional-shaped-water-slip-stones-ax23399?glCountry=GB&glCurrency=GBP
Jag Products vice:
www.jagproducts.co.uk/product-page/sp-vice
Nash pinpoint LED eye glass:
amzn.to/3ASNMlv
Nice one mate👏 can we apply honey to the popup and will it be fruitful to catch big carps.
I’ve never used honey as an attractor so can’t comment really. I rely on the bait flavour, sometimes I boost it with a matching liquid.
every word you say is true, relevant and presented in the simplest way. i made these mistake and others to this day. i am grateful for your effort to make this video and as i found out lately, this whole channel. all the best Matt.
Thank you very much for the feedback! Wonderful to hear that I can help you on your fishing adventures. All the best, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler can i ask what line did you use in this video?
@@sandorkovacs9271 Sure, I showed different materials in this video so here’s a list of the various lines I use:
Mainline: Nash Bullet in 12lbs or 20lbs
Braided hooklink: Nash Armourlink in 25 or 35lbs
Coated Hooklink: Skinlink in 25 or 35lbs
Lightweight mono hooklink: NXT Zig-Flo in 12 or 15lbs
Heavyweight mono: Heavy Duty Mono Snag Leader in 30lbs
For chod rigs: Nash Chod-link in 20lbs
Regards, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler legend, thank you 👍 all the best Matt.
Liked, Subscribed, and Saved, clean, awesome info, no annoying Muzak just great advice
Great to hear and thanks for subscribing. Hope you enjoy browsing the rest of the channel 😉 Cheers, Matt
Will a quick change swivel stand up to an 80lb cat?
Do swivels have a weight rating?
Cheers and love the channel
Hi George, great question, having seen quick change swivels used by guests fail multiple times on our cats, I wouldn't recommend their use. I always tie direct to a swivel for cats. I've done a cat rig video you may be interested in: th-cam.com/video/NkOZfsGNmbk/w-d-xo.html. Cheers, Matt
@@matthewcollinsangler thanks for the reply Matt,I've watched most of your videos and I've seen the one on cats, also the one showing how you stop the leader coming off a quick change swivel using shrink tube.
With that in mind when would you stop using the quick change swivel?
Only for carp and not for cats?
Thanks
@@pooley4891 Certain types of quick change swivels are very strong but I’ve seen some that have failed. As a general rule, I avoid quick links for catfishing, they’re fine for carp though.
I use 10 lb braid for main line with a 10 to 15 foot mono leader. I had a carp that was peeling off line, I tightend the dran and all went limp. Pulled the line in and the mono had broken at the braid knot. Time to find a new knot. This was a first time.
Yeah, it’s happened to all of us. Better to fail on the bank, than fail on a fish. I would suggest that the problem is the choice of mainline. 10lb braid is not suitable for carp fish IMO. You’d be better with 40lb braid or just 12-15lb mono.
Another superb video
Thanks very much Graham 😊
In my opinion to tie a good blood knot you also have to pull the tag end also. What I do is tighten the knot 90% then give a slight pull on the tag with it my teeth and then tighten the knot again.
I like my pop ups critically balanced not "nailed to the deck" I like them to act naturally.
Overshotting pop ups oh yes!!!!! Such an edge in an age where everybody is wafting all over the place.
Top video as always Matt.
Never stop learning with these videos you do
Thanks very much mate 👍
Great video Matt only been fishing a year now. I have been tiring my knotless knot wrong will now try having back to front now.
Hi Robert, cool, don’t beat yourself up, I got it wrong too! Hopefully you’ll start to see a difference in your results too. All the best, Matt.
The quick swivel one bit me a few times at first. Lesson learnt fast. Great vid tbh
Thanks very much mate 😊
Can you pls precise the right no knot and its movements in minute 03:00, thanks. I like to fix the line once I've winded it downwards 7 times, then the hook will stay hidden behind the boilie.
Absolutely amazing video!
Your advice is spot on thank you for presenting in a very professional but easy to understand way.
Thank you so much, that means a lot 😊
Thank you for your tips
You're welcome, hope they help you in your fishing.
Great Vid once more.
Thanks very much Philip 😊
How would you put silicone tubing on hook with braid uncoated
The only silicon tube I use is 3mm in diameter and I use it to cover quick links. I use blow back tube threaded onto the hook to kick the braid out, I don’t thread the braid through the tube in the traditional manner. To do what you want to do, I’d just push the silicon tube onto the baiting needle, fold the braid into the hook of the needle and draw it through, then thread the hook point through the silicon tube, not easy to avoid snagging the hook point in the braid though, that’s why I don’t do it.
Very informative, nice!!
Thanks mate 😊
Great video and I'm glad you post what you do but I think it's worth mentioning with the half blood knot to moisten it before you pull it tight
Hi! Thanks for the feedback, it’s the second time someone has said that so this obviously wasn’t clear enough in the video! I do speak the words “wet the knot” and we show it in large text on the screen at th-cam.com/video/eAsQ3BPn6Jo/w-d-xo.html but we didn't show me actually wetting the knot. Apologies if this wasn't clear enough. Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler hi matt I may have missed it as I had had a few beers when watching the video but love what your doing keep up the good work 👍
Is it possible you could share where you got the lighter at 12:40 from please
Hi there, I bought it in a shop round here, it's similar to this: amzn.to/3AXQftx
That was a great vlog ,very well explained mechanics, im pleased to say I don't make any of the mistakes you pointed out ,my favourite rig is the German rig with stripped back coated braid about 10mm from the hook and my favourite wafter on a bait screw ,it's so simple to make ,thanks for your vlog
Good video and well presented
thank you 😊
very nice tips thank you very much
Thank you very much. I hope you enjoy browsing the channel, plenty more tips!
Thank you so much❤
Thanks for watching 😊
Again another superb video!!! Great to get this info as I moved to the states many years ago and trying to adapt some of these rigs/ set ups here. Cheers!
Thanks Dan! Yes I bet getting the right gear is a bit challenging!
Top Matt
Thanks 😊
Great video great advice all very welcome thank you
Glad you enjoy the channel 😊
Enjoying all the videos Matthew i’m not a carper more an all rounder but the tips are useful
Wonderful to hear, thank you 😊
Hello Dode what for a hook Link do u use have you a link for me
Sure! Here’s what I use and recommend:
- For supple braid (sinking) for a basic knotless knot style presentation I use Nash Armourlink in 25 or 35lbs: www.nashtackle.co.uk/en/tackle/terminal-tackle/hooklinks/armourlink/
- For a heavy duty multi rig I use Nash Skinlink in 25 or 35lbs:
www.nashtackle.co.uk/en/tackle/terminal-tackle/hooklinks/skinlink-semi-stiff/
- For a robust mono rig I use 30lbs Nash Heavy Duty Snag Leader:
www.nashtackle.co.uk/en/tackle/terminal-tackle/leaders-anti-tangle-tubing-and-leadcore/mono-snag-leader/
- For a lightweight hooklink I use Nash NXT Zig-Flo in 12 or 15lbs:
www.nashtackle.co.uk/en/tackle/terminal-tackle/hooklinks/nxt-zig-flo-new/
Cheers, Matt.
Love your video’s. They are very informative. Many thanks.
Thanks very much for the feedback 😊
@@matthewcollinsanglerlike of you wouldnt do Andy Videos
Another great video, always learn something watching these. Just learning to tie some rigs for my pva sessions, some if this will come in handy.
Glad that you liked the video. Enjoy the prep, it’s the most important part of the session 😊
This channel has exceptionally well designed video thumbnails, well done.
Thank you very much ☺️
Great advice again Matt. Could you do a vid on carp care this should be the important thing in fishing yet there is very little done on it unless a brand is trying to sell a new mat, cradle etc
Hi Alan, thanks for the comment and I totally agree with you. I’ve done 2 videos on carp care:
- How to handle, hold and treat carp on the bank: th-cam.com/video/53v5KOcFfEE/w-d-xo.html
- Hot weather carp care: th-cam.com/video/tEdMc-E6aks/w-d-xo.html
Feel free to share,
Cheers, Matt.
Thanks Matt I will have a look 👍
A tucked blood knot is better, what is a zig rig?
My experience is different, I’ve tested literally thousands of knots in various materials between my fishing and our guests at the lake and most of the time the better option IMO is a standard blood knot rather than a tucked version. The only way to know which is the best option (for you) is to do the testing yourself to see what works best. For 20lb mainline, I perform a deadlift test using an 8kg (17.5lb kettle bell) on every knot. It’s not an easy test to pass but with practice I have used the test to improve my knot tying skills. A zig rig is a rig that fishes a buoyant bait a number of feet off the bottom, rather than on the bottom. It's a specialist technique that does work in the right situation and you need to know when and how to fish it. Cheers, Matt
@@matthewcollinsangler Thanks for your detailed reply and the information provided. I've never had any problems with tucked blood knots but I haven't actually tested them.
Great rig
You forgot to mention about losing the lead whilst the fish is fighting, I'm a strong, Believer that it's the lead whait that destroys the fishes mounts not the hook
Hi Kevin, there's various schools of thought on this topic. I’ve owned my fishery for 12 years and during that time most guests have used some type of running lead system where the lead is retained during the fight. The mouths of our carp are in pristine condition so retaining the lead does not cause mouth damage IMO. In my experience, most mouth damage is caused by micro-barbed hooks that the carp struggle to rid themselves of if the mainline faits. Further mouth damage can occur after the carp is netted. We use barbless hooks only and the carp is unhooked in the water immediately after capture so this minimises the time the carp’s mouth is exposed to risk. Just my personal experience.
thanks
You're welcome 😊
Now I know why I rarely catch on the pop ups hehe, (catching plenty on normal)
Ah right! Glad the video helped! I use bottom baits for 90% of my fishing. Stick with what works I say!
I tie and exit from the front but it still doesnt have the angle of the hook shown in the video, also it turns the other way
Sorry mate, don't quite understand so don’t know how to help you.
Is that really the correct way of the half bloodknot? I have learnt you are supposed to make it through the hole you are making by threading it in the buttom hole.
Hi mate, I’m not sure I totally understand what you are saying but the way I tie the half blood knot is correct. Cheers, Matt.
Enjoy your videos very informative, watching from Canada. Cheers
Cool, Canada 😊 Glad you're enjoying them!
Beste Video ever im a starter and It helpt a lot thanks
Brilliant, enjoy the rest of the videos, plenty of simple and effective rigs 👍
When I use the larger of the two quick links, I turn it upside down so there is no chance of the hooklink coming off. I use a tail rubber to cover up the quick link
Okay cool, I can see how that would work in certain situations, thanks for sharing!
Excellent well explained videos thank you
Thank you very much mate 😊
Year, explained for absolute idiots
Can you say pop up one more time? Thanks.
Haha, he is an idiot, nothing More to say
When I started to watch this video, my first thought was, _"Oh! Crap! What am I doing wrong?"_ 8-((...
However... After watching this video, as far as I can see, I'm doing nothing wrong... _In YOUR eyes!_ ;-))...
My knotless knots come out the right way. I was actually trying to work out how someone could make the line come out of the eye, the wrong way? 8-\\...
Quick change links are always masked so nothing can come loose. And More often than not, I'd prefer to use a tighter tube but wet it before putting over the link. Then I know, nothing will come adrift.
I always wet knots and pull knots tightly before using them and check that they're perfectly aligned. Any slightly off skew, are discarded and I'll restart the whole process again. Better to spend another 5 mins on a rig, than waste 10 or 15 mins plus playing a decent carp, only for you to lose it simply because a knot you made, failed.
And most importantly, my hooks are always checked before each and every cast. I even witnessed someone lose 5 carp on the trot without any reason he could figure. Only for me to politely tell him when I came to help land the last fish, _"Did you know that the point of your hook is broken!"_ He was mortified!
The simpler the set up, the less knots, links whatevers you use, makes life a lot easier. And the less there is to go wrong, the more fish you put on the bank.
But a great video. Everything you said is succinct and easy to follow 8-))...
Nice! I've been helping anglers on my lake for the past 12 years and these are the mistakes I see the most so that's why I made the video 😊
I've once used balanced boilies, instead of Pop-Up boilies for Pop-Up rig, i was really angry, cause i didn't have any bites, no wonder now 🤣🤣. . . .
Where the big fat lighter was used as an anchor for tightening down a knot, I carry an old champagne cork to use instead, works well and the line digs in so no risk of it slipping while under tension 👍🏻
Yes, plenty of options to do that job 👍
Undoubtedly the Elvis of Carp Fishing TH-camrs and most certainly my guru! If Matthew Collins ever started a cult, I would be the first in line to drink the koolaide....
Haha, thanks for the chuckles mate, best comment of the week!
I dunno why rigs are talked of as being “complicated” it really isn’t. It first come about in this manner because it would mean retailers could sell more individual tackle. The more “complicated” the more money you spend. Carp tax is also a thing too. One thing iv learned is you don’t need half the shit they tell you. You can make decent rigs with half the spending. Many make rigs which look good to us but nowhere near natural looking on the bottom. Less shit on the floor is more likely to hit a weary fish. Stopped buying main carp brands. Currently buy korum hooks as they are half the price and just as good. Find a decent braid you like and stick with it. I use cheap leads too and do perfectly fine
Give river carp tips please
You're in luck John, our next video is all about river carping and it'll be out in a couple of weeks. If you subscribe to the channel, you'll get a notification when it's out. In the meantime, here's a very short one I did recently: th-cam.com/users/shortsCh032Nsihcc?feature=share 😊
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Cheers mate 😃
Matthew please stop the palm test. Don't let this myth spoil your great videos
Hi Mate, thanks for the feedback! Yeah, I know it’s not a perfect test and we thought some people would mention it. I couldn't think of another way of showing how tying the knotless knot wrong changes the way the hook reacts. We’re open to suggestions! Cheers, Matt
“We add to beat dem to deaf wit dare own shoes………nasty business rirry”
Can I use little circle hooks they are from mustard brand will that help or will I lose big fish
Hi mate, the short answer is no. I don’t use or recommend circle hooks for carp fishing. They are blunt with a very in turned point. Circle hooks are designed for predators, not carp. For carp fishing, use a short shank straight pointed hook like the Nash chod twister. Cheers, Matt
@@matthewcollinsangler thankyou I take that as in consideration for next time
My top tip is to gently squeeze the pop up under water and release so I takes on some of the water and it'll sink slightly 👍
Thanks, interesting tip, never heard of that one.
@@matthewcollinsangler no worries mate! Thanks for the video! Tight lines💪
Many successful rigs fail the palm test miserably