{"id":8860,"date":"2012-07-30T03:00:51","date_gmt":"2012-07-30T02:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.anglinglines.com\/blog\/?p=8860"},"modified":"2021-12-07T15:03:51","modified_gmt":"2021-12-07T14:03:51","slug":"slack-lines-and-running-rigs-for-carp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.anglinglines.com\/blog\/slack-lines-and-running-rigs-for-carp\/","title":{"rendered":"Slack lines and running rigs for Carp"},"content":{"rendered":"

by\u00a0Duncan De Gruchy<\/em><\/p>\n

During a week of day sessions Duncan de Gruchy has 20 indications, 20 carp runs and 20 carp including a new lake record. Here he reveals his secrets… and at the end of the article you can watch a video of Duncan in action.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

HEAVY MAIN LINE<\/span><\/p>\n

Flourocarbon mainline (pure flouro, not coated). The weight of the line laying slack along the bottom causes the bolt effect and gives you those screaming takes all anglers love. The lack of stretch increases sensitivity.<\/p>\n

LIGHT LEADS AND RUNNING RIG<\/span><\/p>\n

Use only enough lead to cast to the fish. Even when bait boating to distances beyond 100 yards you can still use a 1oz lead unless drift is a problem. It is not the weight of the lead that sets the hook, its the line. The running rig increases sensitivity, so you know when you are being \u2018done\u2019 and you can make adjustments accordingly.<\/p>\n

RIG BOOM<\/span><\/p>\n

Helps to kick the hooklink away from the lead thereby avoiding tangles.<\/p>\n

FLOUROCARBON HOOKLINK<\/span><\/p>\n

Most invisible hooklink you can use but lack of stretch can make it hard to use for novices or anglers using stiff rods.<\/p>\n

SLACK LINE<\/span><\/p>\n

Increases sensitivity (opposite to what people think) no back leads required, fewer liners and even if fish do bump into your line they will not spook as they will think it\u2019s is weed or bottom debris.<\/p>\n

BAITRUNNER\/CLUTCH<\/span><\/p>\n

Have it set so it\u2019s difficult to pull off the reel (but not too tight as the takes on this set up can be violent!). This helps set the hook.<\/p>\n

LINE CLIP<\/span><\/p>\n

Out of fashion these days but helps to set the hook.<\/p>\n

ALARMS<\/span><\/p>\n

No volume, just use the remote. \u00a0The sound of alarms going off can spook fish (I believe). Only good if you have a remote facility obviously.<\/p>\n

HAIR<\/span><\/p>\n

Supple hair is hugely beneficial. Makes the hook turn easier and the bait behaves more naturally. In most cases, you want a minimum gap of 15mm between the top of the bait and hook shank. This makes the hook turn and gives you those nice hookholds, 1″ inside the middle of the bottom lip. If I\u2019m being done this is the first thing I will adjust.<\/p>\n

RIG COMPONENTS<\/span><\/p>\n