chub rig

[ExeAngler]

Can anyone please recommend a reliable Chub Rig for Ledger or Feeder fishing. Ever straight though or without a hook length. I would rather fish straight though if possible having lost a few to hook lengths snapping. What bs line for you use for this rig? I lost a good chub today and not a happy chappie...

[Paul D]

6lb line straight through too a size 8/6, knob of plasticine, sorted

[Mark]

6lb line straight through too a size 8/6, knob of plasticine, sorted

Same as Paul but I use the Fred J Taylor loop with SSG on it and a BB as a stop shot.

[SeanM]

I don't bother with the loop as it serves little purpose. Just pinch the swan shot lightly on the line. A string of swan shot soaked at 6in intervals holds a lot better than a bomb.

[Match Aerial]

I am with Sean just put the shot straight on the line 6lb straight through

[Snape]

6lb line straight through too a size 8/6, knob of plasticine, sorted

That does it for me too.

[Chris Bettis]

Does for me as well, as simple as possible is what you want.

[Wagtail]

Does the plasticine hold on the line all by itself, or does it need something like a split shot pinched on the line for it to grip on to?

[Dave Burr]

A small shot, swivel or stop knot will all give plasticine purchase on the line. If the chub are finicky it always pays to use either a running lead through a running link swivel or a paternoster.

[GhyllManor]

A small shot, swivel or stop knot will all give plasticine purchase on the line. If the chub are finicky it always pays to use either a running lead through a running link swivel or a paternoster.

That's sound advice for picky chub. Straight through is preferable though, pinch on as little weight as you can get away with, say 6 to 12 inches from the hook/bait.

Ted