The Traditional Fisherman's Forum

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...

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

Paul D wrote: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.

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.

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

Paul D wrote:6lb line straight through too a size 8/6, knob of plasticine, sorted

That does it for me too.

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

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?

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.

Dave Burr wrote: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