Hard Core Carp

[saxmatt]

It has to do with rig mechanics. It’s more likely the hook pierces their lip and less likely they eject the hook with heavier leads because of the extra tension.

[thmyorke1]

Originally Posted by saxmatt

It has to do with rig mechanics. It’s more likely the hook pierces their lip and less likely they eject the hook with heavier leads because of the extra tension.

This is what the bolt rig is, if im correct? They set the hook on themselves when they run with the bait and the weight of the lead holds the hook so the carp drives it into its mouth?

[saxmatt]

Originally Posted by thmyorke1

This is what the bolt rig is, if im correct? They set the hook on themselves when they run with the bait and the weight of the lead holds the hook so the carp drives it into its mouth?

That’s the idea but my rigs are a little different, I use a semi-fixed lead. Even with a semi-fixed or sliding lead a 3oz weight should set the hook for you. If you are using 3oz+ and getting a lot of false runs and drops it means your hooks aren’t sharp enough.

[RichieFer]

I fish a local pond by my house for them once in a while. I usually use a treble hook and wrap it in a ball, no weight cast it out. They suck it up off the surface and run with it. Kinda cool to see them come up up and grab it.

[tunanut]

Fished the hackensack couple days ago for perch and catfish. There were nice sized carp breaking the surface as far as we could see. Would floating bread work to get these fish to bite? Drift it with the current?

[hooks40]

OK. The heavier weight makes sense, never thought of it that way.

Just got all of my stuff, now I need to sort through it and put together my rigs.