Bottom Bait Chod Rig’, Fished Helicopter Style
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ADAM PENNING’s RIG TUTORIAL f /Prologicfishing y /PrologicFishingGear /Prologic_fishing Prologic’s Last Meter range of terminal tackle 4 Hoox provides every component you could ever possibly need to construct any rig. 6 Tools In noticing just how far rig evolution has grown in the 7 Leaders past decade in terms of mechanics and concealment, Prologic’s Brand and Product Manager, Enrico Parmeggiani 8 Downforce called upon the collective expertise of his professional angling staff to help develop a fine-tuned, comprehensive Braided Hooklinks range of terminal tackle to cater for the angler who goes 10 the extra mile when it comes to their ‘Last Meter’. 11 Mono Hooklinks It took two solid years of development, testing, tweaking (and then more testing and tweaking!) before the 14 NEW Minicry 3D range was finally given Enrico’s seal of approval. 20 Location Each component in the range is manufactured entirely in-house via our very own production facility. This gives 22 Fishing Over Gravel us complete control over material sourcing, production quality and the entire development process, allowing 24 Fishing Over Silt us to design, produce and offer unique alternatives to a highly competitive terminal tackle market. 26 Fishing Over Weed With the help of our Senior Consultant and 28 Fishing at Distance renowned big carp chaser, Adam Penning, we’re delighted to present our first ever Rig Guide! 32 Zig Rigs Rather than bombard you with a flurry of over-complicated rigs, we pitched several common scenarios often faced by 34 River Fishing Europe anglers to Adam and asked him to nominate the perfect rig solution for each situation. In addition, we’ve also included an 38 Boat Fishing Europe illustrative step-by-step guide on how to construct each rig. 42 A Guide to Fish Care We hope this booklet helps you add some bonus fish to the bank! Be lucky! From all at Team Prologic. 2 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX 3 f /Prologicfishing y /PrologicFishingGear /Prologic_fishing The brand new HOOX range has been designed, developed and manufactured entirely in-house via our own hook-making facility. This allows us to ensure that only the very best materials are used and only the highest production quality acceptable. Manufactured using a high-grade CC-83 Japanese As with all items in the Last Meter range, Carbon Steel Wire for minimal flexibility and maximum each hook pattern has undergone strength, this material plays a key role in the ‘sticky- rigorous field testing before commencing sharpness’ and improved lifespan of our hook-points. with production. Even after several captures, HOOX retain their ‘out of the packet’ sharpness. XCI XC2 XC3 XC5 XC7 XC8 The slightly offset beaked hook-point of the Our answer to the classic long-shank The XC3 is a wide-gape style pattern The super-strong XC5 may look similar The curved nature of the XC7 pattern The XC8 is our dedicated ‘stiff rig’ hook. XC1 aids hook rotation. This coupled with pattern, the XC2 is one of our most with a straight eye that is better suited for in appearance to the XC3 pattern, but coupled with a 3-degree in-turned Features a 20-degree out-turned a 13 degree in-turned eye ensures that versatile patterns in the range. stiffer hooklink materials such as thick features a few minor tweaks that make a eye causes the hook-point to flip eye to compensate for stiff hooklink the point turns to catch hold as quickly as Featuring a 25-degree in-turned eye monofilament or fluorocarbon. huge difference. Primarily developed for and catch hold instantly. materials exiting the eye, ensuring the possible before the fish has chance to eject and straight hook-point, the extended The straight eye ensures the gape remains targeting snaggy ‘hit’n hold’ situations, the Features a straight hook-point and gape remains as wide as possible the hookbait. The beak protects the hook- shank transfers weight towards the end as wide as possible for a greater ‘claw’ XC5 features a thicker gauge wire for added medium-length shank for added strength. for a maximum ‘claw’ effect. point from blunting when fishing over gravel strength in addition to a 15-degree in-turned of the hook, dramatically improving hook effect when the fish picks up the hookbait. A popular choice for rigs that use Use the XC8 pattern for all stiff-style pop-up and also dramatically reduces hook-pulls. rotation and in turn, greater hook rates. eye and beaked hook-point for greater hook The perfect choice for stiff style D-rigs or the rotation and improved hook-hold properties. supple or semi-stiff hooklink materials rigs such as the Chod or MK2 Multi-Rig. Perfect for rigs that incorporate soft and Suitable for both pop-up style rigs and ‘Bottom-Bait Chod Rig’. such as the combi-rig, incorporating supple hooklinks such as solid bag rigs. bottom bait presentations, the XC2 is Perfect for standard bottom bait rigs that a rig ring along the shank. commonly used for blow-back style rigs incorporate supple or semi-stiff hooklinks that incorporate a rig ring along the shank. such as Reptilian Coated Braid or Super Snake FS. 4 XXXXHoox Hoox 5 f /Prologicfishing y /PrologicFishingGear /Prologic_fishing TOOLS.... READY-MADE LEADERS As with rigs, leaders and lead arrangements can differ in functionality in order suit the situation at hand to give us optimal presentation in our bid to trip up our wise old quarry. However, leaders can also pose a significant risk to fish if used incorrectly and can work against us when placed in the wrong situation. For both safety and convenience, we have included a range of Ready Made Leaders that are good to 1 3 2 4 go straight from the packet, each professionally constructed using components from the Last Meter range. Available in a Metal Core version that contains a heavy inner metal lining or as a quick-sinking, super-supple ‘Hollow Core’ that hugs the contours of the lakebed for perfect concealment. 1 Running Rig Leader 2 Helicopter Style 3 Leadclip Leader 1 Boilie Lip Needle 5 On baron venues that contain little or no Leader Ideal for snaggy, weedy waters where Safety gate latch needle for attaching hookbaits and hazardous snags such as weed, a running losing the lead on the take is imperative to Ideal for fishing at distance due to its superb threading hooklinks through small PVA sticks or bags. rig maybe the most suitable option. increase chances of landing the fish. When anti-tangle properties, allowing the rig full force is applied from the rig end of the This leader features a soft, rubberised rotation in-flight. The lead is attached at the leader, the leadclip ejects the lead to allow 2 Stringer Lip Needle sleeve for the run ring to grip onto. When very end while the rig can be offset at any you direct contact with the fish and give force is applied from the rig end the run distance by adjusting the beads attached to Extended safety gate latch needle for attaching hookbaits, you much greater control during the fight. stringers and threading hooklinks through large PVA ring disengages and allows the leader and the leader material. This is also regarded as sticks or bags. mainline to run through the ring easily while one of the safer setups and the rig is able In the event of a line break, the lead will the lead remains stationary on the lakebed. to travel off the leader in the event of a line automatically release itself from the clip From a safety aspect, this allows the lead break, leaving very little for the fish to tow. when met with resistance from weed or 3 Twisting Bait Drill to run free in the event of a line break to excess force from the fish shaking its head. Drills hard baits such as nuts and pellets with two-part minimise the amount of tackle the fish tows. It is vital to ensure that the lead clip is twisting handle for ease of use. Another benefit of this setup is that fish lubricated before applying the tail rubber are unable to use the weight of the lead and that the rubber isn’t pushed on too far. Additionally, the tail rubber should 4 Big Bait Drill to shake the hook from its mouth as the line passes through the ring. This have enough purchase to withstand Bores out baits such as boilies and tiger nuts. Insert foam can sometimes prove to be an edge the rig entering the water on the cast stick and trim to size for a critically balanced hookbait. on pressured waters and help you without ejecting the lead on impact. 6 land more fish. 5 Pro Braid Scissors Cuts cleanly through all types of hooklink material effortlessly. 7 1 6 Compact Scissors Super sharp compact scissors for trimming hookbaits or cutting through braid and mono hooklinks. 7 Hair Controller Handy tool for achieving the perfect length of hair. 2 3 6 XXXXXXXTools XXXXXXX Leaders 7 f /Prologicfishing y /PrologicFishingGear /Prologic_fishing Anti Tangle Rig Sleeves Rig concealment is one of the most vital aspects Fits neatly over swivels to protect knots and eliminate tangles on the cast by pushing of carp fishing. As carp fishing continues the rig away from the lead in flight. to grow in popularity, angling pressure at many venues is at an all-time high. Micro Rig Sleeves The increase in pressure means that fish are fully aware Perfect for protecting hooklink knots they are being angled for and to outwit our quarry requires between materials such as combi- something a little different at the business end.