Hi Steve, thanks so much for your feedback! We love what we do and sharing what I’ve learnt from so many top anglers is a massive passion for us. We wish you all the best with your fishing. Cheers, Matt.
Hi Phil, sure. So what we are talking about here is the wrap direction of the knotless knot and whether you whip clockwise or counter clockwise. This varies in terms of your perspective so I’ve always talked in terms of whipping away from the break in the eye. Every hook is made from wire and when they make the eye there is a small gap left between the end of the wire and the top of the shank of the hook. This gap is only on one side of the hook and if you make the very first wrap of the knotless knot go over the top of this first, there is an increase in the chance of failure under extreme load. Braid is especially prone to be cut by this gap. It's less of an issue with rigs like the stiff hinge as we use heavy duty mono but it’s good practice to whip around the back of this break first as the knot will be stronger. Hope that helps clear things up 😊 PS - If you ever want to support the channel further, any purchases done on Amazon through this link will give us a small commission (price to you is the same): amzn.to/3TbvnaF Cheers 👍
@@matthewcollinsangler, thank you, that makes more sense. I like to support tackle shops over Amazon but maybe I'll pop to Beausoleil at some point to support the channel. For now you'll have to do with 'just' the ad revenue my views give you ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Matthew Collins will be trying it out thos evening mate ..Will let you know how I get on ..have tied a couple of these rigs up and I am happy with them so they will tested tonight 😁
Hi Maciej, thanks for the comment, that's great to hear! I have done another rig video, maybe you have seen it already: ruclips.net/video/ED58TfFEcqM/видео.html. Hope you'll subscribe to get the news of our new videos. I'll be doing some more next year. Cheers, Matt.
Don’t ask me how, but I’ve had slip knots come off before, probably due to not tightening down enough. I prefer mounting the bait like your method in the multi rig vid. It literally never comes off. Another little tip that I’ve seen others use - after the bait is mounted you can actually go over the floss round the boilie with the lighter. Depending on what colour bait you’re using it can actually tone down the appearance of the colour of the floss and it doesn’t weaken it in any way.
Hi Mickey, I’ve never had a slip knot fail but I must admit that since I discovered the technique of forming an overhand loop with a doubled over piece of floss, then pulling tight and blobbing, it’s all I use nowadays. Not seen the lighter trick but thanks for sharing. I find that the Korda floss blends in well over most neutral colours after it’s been in the water a bit and as the popup expands slowly anyway it buries the floss real nice and makes it grip even tighter. Cheers, Matt.
Hi Matt how you doing,good video very clear. The stiff hinge is a rig I don't usually use but I've been experimenting with it, because a lake I'm going to next week has low laying weed the Candy floss type.So this rig would be perfect to present a bait above it,
Hi Darren, yes it’s not exactly a rig I use regularly either. I have plenty of other good rigs that are easier to tie so I just don’t see the point but in certain situations it does have a role to play. Best of luck and have a great session! Cheers, Matt.
Hi Garry, well you could but you won’t get it to hold that all important curve so it won’t sit right. TBH I don’t use the stiff hinge rig much in my own fishing these days. I prefer simpler rigs like the mono hair or the mono D or the multi rig. If you do want to use the Stiff hinge then try the Nash Chod-Link in 20lbs. I found it easier to work with than the mouth trap and it still holds its shape nicely. Best of luck, Cheers, Matt.
Hi Matt hope your well, just wondering what the best boom material for the hinge rig would be if fishing over around 5 inches of weed? I’ve been told to try a Soft Coated Braid, would you agree?
Hi mate, it’s not exactly a rig I use very often TBH so I’m probably not the best person to ask. I don’t see that it makes much difference personally. It would depend mainly on how far I was trying to cast. 5” of weed is very little. I’d just use one of my standard rigs like the mono hair for range or maybe a basic supple rig for short medium range. If you are really paranoid just fish a nice medium sized solid PVA bag with a simple supple rig and lob it out! Best of luck, Matt.
Hi Keven, glad you enjoyed that one. I don't think it matters much mate, most materials would work. I'd probably just use some heavy mono for robustness and cost. Cheers, Matt.
Hi Phillip, thanks for commenting. It's easy to get lost in all the nonsense surrounding modern carp fishing. My advice is to keep it very simple. Stick to basic strong rigs, large ultra sharp hooks and quality bait. Cheers, Matt.
@@Offcut55 Now that’s proper old school! I was fishing that way for chub 35 years ago! Once you get into boilies and hair rigs you’ll never look back. If your starting point is wrapping paste round a hook don’t worry about the stiff hinge rig just yet. Have a look at my simple inline running rig: ruclips.net/video/ED58TfFEcqM/видео.html and use PVA mesh or solid PVA bags to help keep it tangle free: ruclips.net/video/7y066e1Q6Xk/видео.html Have fun, Matt.
Hi Paul, good question. So I made this video because the rig was proving quite popular and successful with a number of guests and I’d sold plenty of these as ready made rigs so I made a video of my method. Obviously I fished with it plenty and I caught some nice carp but did I catch more than I would have done on a multi rig or my mono D-rig...? No! To be honest with you, I came to the conclusion that this rig takes too much time to tie (even when you’re good at rig tying) and there are better options out there imo. That being said, some of our guests simply wouldn't consider casting anything else out (such is their level of confidence). The most important part of a rig is the hook and I’d rather have ten mono D’s all lined up in my box with razor sharp hooks ready to swap at a moment's notice. Cheers, Matt.
Thanks mate! I’ve used hundreds of ESP cryogens since the launch and they are excellent. Last year I bought a few hundred hooks from Banktackle and their chod pattern is excellent. Perfect for hand sharpening. If I didn't have plenty of hooks in stock, I’d definitely try the chod hammers. They do look really good!
@@matthewcollinsangler yes mate i use bits from bank tackle myself, never had a problem with any of their stuff. i get most of my swivels etc off them they are a really good company tbf.
@@sebastianduran2088 Hi Seb, I spent most of last year fishing with the hand sharpened Bank Tackle hooks and caught loads of carp on them. If you're into hand sharpening they make a good choice and I was able to get some wickedly sharp points on them. I found them to be very strong and reliable in a size 6 so you should not have any issues on that score. This year I’ve moved on to the Nash Twisters and I was shocked by how good they are right out of the packet. The point is already so fine that there’s little point in doing much work to them TBH and most of the time I use them right out of the packet (never thought I’d be able to say that!) Fishing with the Twisters saves me a lot of prep time which is a massive bonus. Hope that helps. Cheers, Matt.
You can use whatever you want to make a boom section but TBH this is not a rig that I use anymore and popups don’t feature heavily in my angling. There are better and simpler rigs that I use nowadays so you might want to check out some of my newer videos like this one: ruclips.net/video/Rr4paU5B_r4/видео.html. Cheers, Matt.
Hi must I have a boom section? Or can I just connect the rig straight onto my line in between the beads on heli setup via a ring swivel ? Fishing over silt and after a guarantee presentation ? If you could get back to me that would be great thank you
Hi mate, thanks for commenting. So this rig as shown is not designed to fish over soft silt. I think what you want to create is more of a classic chod setup (no boom, stiff hinged rig sliding between two beads with a lead at the other end yes?) If so, sure you don’t need a boom. I’ll be honest with you I’m not a fan of the chod rig. I’ve tried it a few times over the years in a few situations and I’ve either blanked or suffered a hook pull so I’m really not the best person to talk to on this! It’s definitely a weakness of mine. I understand the principles, I know that it works but I don’t have any confidence in it. Personally I would invest the time necessary to find firmer areas that I can successfully target with conventional running rigs. That’s where the carp feed anyway so that’s where I want to fish. If I’m faced with an unknown situation that I believe to be silty or choddy and I haven't had the chance to put the hours in, rather than a chod rig, I’d go with solid PVA bags. Inside would be a 2 - 2.5oz inline lead on my original trick lead system ruclips.net/video/ED58TfFEcqM/видео.html Hope that helps you with your situation. Cheers, Matt.
Matthew Collins thanks Matt! Yeah basically I’m fishing on a silty lake, I’ve used inline leads and done well, but on this lake I haven’t, so I’ve opted for a heli setup in order to try and get bites as I believe things could be plummeting into the silt (this is just my theory) so I thought maybe I’d the lead hits and I have a stiff rig it will Present nicely above the silt that’s what I’m aiming for anyway! I’m not that confident in leading around for spots to be honest but I’m the summer months when I have 12 hours on the bank I’ll defiantly brush up on this!! Thanks
@@millwallfan06 Ok sure, yes there is a technique to it and you need the right gear. Our next video will be on leading around actually so hopefully that will give you a few insights. If you’ve got confidence in my inline setup then just couple that with solid PVA bags and it really should work. If you haven't seen it here’s my tips on PVA: ruclips.net/video/7y066e1Q6Xk/видео.html Best of luck, Matt.
Rig choice has nothing to do with line tension, you can fish any rig slack or tight, it depends on where you’re fishing. I’ve done a video on slack vs tight lines: ruclips.net/video/VdeLpRcrhwo/видео.html
Isn't the Blood knot just a Clinch knot? Albeit less turns around the line, but wouldn't the full clinch knot, or even the improved clinch knot be stronger than the half knot? 🤔 I'm still learning about carp stuff so it is just a question. Thanks.
Hi mate, thanks again for commenting. So we only use a two turn blood knot (clinch knot) with very thick/stiff materials such as those used to tie chod rigs. Tying knots in such heavy materials is quite hard (especially as we are trying to keep these rigs very short). When used with heavy monos like in this video, the two turn blood knot is actually very strong so there's just no need to make it stronger. The hook will open out before the chod material fails if you do it right. When playing a carp we really shouldn't need to apply much more than 3lbs of force anyway. Hope that helps explain why it's done this way 😊 Cheers, Matt.
Hi Haywood, The stiff hinge rig was invented by Terry Hearn who was targeting a particular carp that fed in a way that made him very hard to catch with simpler rigs. Even if you’re not targeting a particular fish, it has a reputation for tripping up carp that don’t make mistakes very often. Every water contains carp like this and they tend to be the rarer, more special carp. It can be fished at any range as it has good anti tangle properties and over most bottom types. TBH it's not a rig I use much but it's a good one to have in your armory. The most important part of any rig is a sharp hook so nowadays I tend to use the multi-rig most of the time as it's quick to change hooks. You might want to check out my multi-rig video here: ruclips.net/video/ekdkM52dSq8/видео.html. All the best with your fishing. Cheers, Matt.
@@DenzelLN936 Hi Denzel, sorry, that wasn’t very clear at all! What I’m referring to is my trick inline lead system. Here’s the link to the video of it if you haven't already seen it: ruclips.net/video/ED58TfFEcqM/видео.html Hope that clears things up for you. Cheers, Matt.
I actually have no idea what brand those were as they were a gift from a guest. Nowadays I use the Nash knot puller. That works nice and I do use the additional loop on the handle (I hook the hook through when tightening down a rig). Hope that helps, Cheers, Matt.
Hi Dan, thanks for commenting. Personally I'm always looking for the rock hard heavily excavated clay/gravels spots no matter what rig I'm using. My advice would be to use whatever rig is easiest to tie that catches carp from the venue you're targeting, so if you can catch them using a simple bottom bait rig then perhaps the stiff hinge isn't worth the bother. However it does have the ability to trick certain fish that may routinely be getting away with it on your standard rig so the stiff hinge has the potential to catch that elusive big mirror or common that you know is in there but you can't catch! Whatever rig you use check the hook every cast with a good quality loupe, if it isn't perfect, change it or sharpen it. Hope that helps. Cheers, Matt.
Hi mate, there are loads of options for mounting a bait, cut and blob, bait screws etc. and they all have their pros and cons. I chose this method just to illustrate another option. No mystery behind it really.
Hi mate, personally I’ve never tried using fluoro for the chod section myself. I reckon you’ll have problems forming it into the curve and getting it to stay there. Personally if I went to the trouble of making a stiff hinged rig I'd use a bristle filament type material to be sure it worked as I wanted. I’ve been testing the 20lb Nash Chodlink material this winter and I really like it. I’m certainly getting on better with it than other chod materials I’ve tried. Hope that helps cheers, Matt.
@@1988rixy Yeah it’s best to use the proper stuff. TBH if you’re just starting out with rigs then I would start with something much easier. Just because a rig is easy to tie doesn't make it any less effective! Have a look at my mono hair rig video: ruclips.net/video/LzFina92brM/видео.html The mono D-Rig is also a belter: ruclips.net/video/hoHB1gi_sQs/видео.html Hope that helps, cheers, Matt.
Hi Kevin, sure, you can fish it with an inline lead, but the spot has to be pretty clean or the boom section will jack up in the air and your presentation will be horrible. I use the stiff hinge rig less nowadays as there are simpler rigs that are quicker and easier to tie and work just as well. I’ve been doing extremely well on my mega simple mono D rig lately. You can fish it with a straight forward bottom bait or a wafter or a popup. Here’s the link: ruclips.net/video/hoHB1gi_sQs/видео.html
@@kevinwoolner954 Sure, I know the Ronnie rig is very popular and works for a lot of people. Personally I don't like it because the hook is attached directly to a swivel. For me, any item of terminal tackle that we use can pose a risk to the carp so I try to keep my rigs as simple as possible. The Ronnie rig was made popular by some quality sponsored anglers as it’s a great way of getting anglers to buy more bits of metalwork IMO. If I want to fish a popup very low to the deck there are better, simpler and safer ways to do it in my opinion. Hope you enjoy the channel. Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler hello matthew , great video , in this reply you mentioned that the presentation will be horrible etc in certain circumstance, could you possibly make a video about how presentation go wrong etc and what exactly they look like please? many thanks
@@azaz... Hi mate, thanks for commenting. That’s a great idea actually, we’ve got loads of new content to come and we are filming more regularly now so we’ll definitely add it to the list. Thanks for that 😊 Cheers, Matt.
This rig was created to keep your pop up from not sinking by avoiding putting a hole in it, correct? Do I really want to keep a bait in the water to the end of it's service limit? Is it gonna be sumthing desirable to a Carp after 6+hrs in the water? I'm obviously still green at targeting Carp so be gentle... Thx in advance for any logical & or educated responses.
Hi Bruce, thanks for your question. The world of carp fishing is very very confusing. So many options and so many opinions and mostly people want to try and sell you something! I promise all that you’ll ever get from me is solid impartial advice 😊 Ok firstly the fact that I’m using a cork ball popup for the stiff hinge rig in this video is just a personal preference. Any popup will work. Secondly carp baits are designed to be in the water for a lot longer than six hours. I usually leave a bait in the water for at least 12 hrs. There are lots of factors that are in play here but I know of certain situations on certain lakes where the going method requires baits to be left in place for two to three days. At the other extreme, I fish another lake where I need to recast every 2-3hrs because the poisson chat (small aggressive little catfish) will demolish any bait even one that has been air dried for a month and is as hard as a golf ball ! Carp baits don’t go off in the water. As long as there is a bait on the rig, it will catch carp. If as you say you are a bit green in the world of carp fishing I’d kindly suggest that you steer clear of complicated rigs like the stiff hinge. Does it work if well tied? Sure, but there are easier rigs to tie that work just as well. Why don’t you check out my mono D-rig. It’s very simple, uses minimal components and you should be able to knock ten of these out in no time at all: ruclips.net/video/hoHB1gi_sQs/видео.html I’ll be doing another super simple rig video soon so do subscribe and check that out when it’s published. I get to fish with some top anglers and for their own fishing, they all use really simple rigs and catch some massive carp from some very serious waters. Don’t forget that the world of carp fishing is full of smoke and mirrors. Hope that helps and don’t hesitate to ask if you have other questions. Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler I must say Mr. Collins I've made countless inquires to dozens of fishing channels over the years about various topics mostly related to Bass Fishing. Your response has to be the most honest & concise information I've ever received. Most channels are driven by a product in sum form (owner sponsorship etc) and most free advice is often a sales pitch. I'm definitely subbing to your channel. I look forward to viewing your content in the future. Thanks for the breath of fresh air. I tied my 1st hair rig 9mos ago. 90% of the fisheries in my region have a rip rap bottom. I get most of my Carp with sum form of corn breadcrumb jello mix in a PVA bag. Since the summer heat has been trending down, I can catch them using a football head jig with a crawfish trailer. I just throw it out like a bait and let it sit. The 1st time or happened I thought I had trophy largemouth bass. Thanks again for your time sir.
@@H8er-Maker Hi Bruce, wow well thanks for the amazing feedback! We just love what we do and sharing our passion with a wider audience is all part of the fun for us. You might want to look at buying or making your own boilies. Keep the recipe simple and use some decent ingredients and you won’t go far wrong (remember carp are omnivores and will basically eat just about anything!). You don’t need loads, I’ve caught some massive carp from some very large lakes on a single 22mm bait cast as far as I can. If you want to keep things even easier then try nuts. Brazil, hazel, tiger, and even peanuts are very effective. A single nut with some chops in a PVA bag is a great method. The biggest edge in carp fishing is a razor sharp hook. Get yourself a 10X jewellers loupe and start inspecting those hook points. Most anglers expect hooks to be sharp from the packet but the truth is not all hooks are! Carp hook damage so easily especially on the retrieve so I inspect and change or re-sharpen ever cast. Even the slightest dink will ruin any chance you had. Do check out our other videos and let me know how you get on. Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler That's the most significant difference I've noticed between Bass tackle & Carp gear is the hooks. I bought sum size 6 Korda hooks online (only a handful of shops carry Carp tackle in the entire country). Carp hooks are the sharpest by far, I would assume cuz their mouth is so soft. I'm sure you know that fishing for Carp in the states isn't common & looked down upon by those who are little behind in evolutionary race. It makes sense to me cuz they're litterly in every body of water in abundance, they're huge and they fight just as hard as any Bass. If it wasn't for UK fishing channels I would still be trying to catch them using crawfish. Tight lines!
@@H8er-Maker Yes I understand carp fishing in the States is looked upon as a second rate form of fishing by many. Many French predator anglers also look down at the carp anglers with disdain. In the UK the game anglers (salmon and trout) look down at all other forms of the sport. Silly really. It’s all fishing at the end of the day and we can all learn from one another if we’d just open our minds a little. Yes, carp hooks are sharper than those used for other forms of fishing but even they vary and they won’t all be the same straight out the packet. Our carp have relatively hard mouths because the lake substrate is very rocky and stony. This makes them rather difficult to catch at times, hence the emphasis on razor sharp hooks. Personally I buy cheaper brands and hand sharpen them but then again I was a toolmaker so it comes easy to me ;) Cheers, Matt.
Hi David, to be honest, I stopped using the Palomar knot a couple of years ago after doing extensive knot testing. To connect the mainline to the swivel, I now use the 4 turn blood knot as it’s actually stronger. Cheers, Matt.
Having seen many anglers, over the last ten years of running a fishery, struggle to floss baits because they haven't cut enough off, I thought it was better to demonstrate a method that made the job a bit easier by having more material to play with. Besides at £2.99 for 50m, is an extra few cm per bait that much of an issue? If so then use a bait screw.
you quickly became one of those people i follow on youtube that i hit LIKE before i watch the video. never disappoint.
Wow, thanks very much mate, much appreciated 👍
I'm abt to try this rig next weekend... hopefully everything will work as every single advice from you sir... tight lines
I have to say reakon the best video I've seen for this rig.thanks and keep them coming
Thanks very much Shaun, that's great to hear 👍
Love your videos Matt, easy to understand and well informed...... thank you
Hi Steve, thanks so much for your feedback! We love what we do and sharing what I’ve learnt from so many top anglers is a massive passion for us. We wish you all the best with your fishing. Cheers, Matt.
Going to give this rig a try on one of my local waters. Thanks Matt for explaining so well and making it look simple 👍
Thanks for the feedback and I’m glad that you like the way we do things. Hope the rig does this business for you. Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsanglerPlease could you explain "whipping away from the break in the eye" more clearly. @1:10
Hi Phil, sure. So what we are talking about here is the wrap direction of the knotless knot and whether you whip clockwise or counter clockwise. This varies in terms of your perspective so I’ve always talked in terms of whipping away from the break in the eye. Every hook is made from wire and when they make the eye there is a small gap left between the end of the wire and the top of the shank of the hook. This gap is only on one side of the hook and if you make the very first wrap of the knotless knot go over the top of this first, there is an increase in the chance of failure under extreme load. Braid is especially prone to be cut by this gap. It's less of an issue with rigs like the stiff hinge as we use heavy duty mono but it’s good practice to whip around the back of this break first as the knot will be stronger. Hope that helps clear things up 😊
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@@matthewcollinsangler, thank you, that makes more sense.
I like to support tackle shops over Amazon but maybe I'll pop to Beausoleil at some point to support the channel. For now you'll have to do with 'just' the ad revenue my views give you ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
No worries Phil, totally get that 👍
Thanks Matt. Clear, concise and good camera technique.
Thanks very much mate, we're not pros but we do our best! Cheers, Matt.
Really enjoy watching your video's and trying to tie them as making plans to get back on the bank once again thanks Matthew.
Thanks for the feedback David, that's great to hear. Hope you've found some of my other rig videos and let me know how you get on if you try one 👍
Thank you for this video extremely easy to understand top man
Hi David, thanks for commenting. Glad you liked the video and I hope that the rig does the business for you. Cheers, Matt.
Matthew Collins will be trying it out thos evening mate ..Will let you know how I get on ..have tied a couple of these rigs up and I am happy with them so they will tested tonight 😁
Ok mate, sounds good. I tie plenty of rigs for our visiting guests and they always catch so if you've done a good job, they should work a treat :)
nice clear video but you need to check how big a millimeter is!
Great work ii watch every video thanks matt
Wonderful to hear mate, thanks 😊
Brilliant video one of the only ones I could follow clearly good instructions top video thank you
Thanks very much mate, glad it can help you. Cheers, Matt.
Great Video!! Im beginner and the way you showed how to do it its very good. Could we see more of rigs video??
Hi Maciej, thanks for the comment, that's great to hear! I have done another rig video, maybe you have seen it already: ruclips.net/video/ED58TfFEcqM/видео.html. Hope you'll subscribe to get the news of our new videos. I'll be doing some more next year. Cheers, Matt.
yes I have seen it. Im already subscribed. Very good channel.
Thank you :)
same here, doing something well and explaining something well are very different but your videos are so easy to follow, thankyou for your time matthew
Don’t ask me how, but I’ve had slip knots come off before, probably due to not tightening down enough.
I prefer mounting the bait like your method in the multi rig vid. It literally never comes off.
Another little tip that I’ve seen others use - after the bait is mounted you can actually go over the floss round the boilie with the lighter. Depending on what colour bait you’re using it can actually tone down the appearance of the colour of the floss and it doesn’t weaken it in any way.
Hi Mickey, I’ve never had a slip knot fail but I must admit that since I discovered the technique of forming an overhand loop with a doubled over piece of floss, then pulling tight and blobbing, it’s all I use nowadays. Not seen the lighter trick but thanks for sharing. I find that the Korda floss blends in well over most neutral colours after it’s been in the water a bit and as the popup expands slowly anyway it buries the floss real nice and makes it grip even tighter. Cheers, Matt.
Hi Matt how you doing,good video very clear. The stiff hinge is a rig I don't usually use but I've been experimenting with it, because a lake I'm going to next week has low laying weed the Candy floss type.So this rig would be perfect to present a bait above it,
Hi Darren, yes it’s not exactly a rig I use regularly either. I have plenty of other good rigs that are easier to tie so I just don’t see the point but in certain situations it does have a role to play. Best of luck and have a great session! Cheers, Matt.
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Always good to have it in your Armoury,I'm off to Nash church pool next Friday 😃😃😃
Hi Matt quality instructions again, could you use mono as opposed to mouth trap?
Hi Garry, well you could but you won’t get it to hold that all important curve so it won’t sit right. TBH I don’t use the stiff hinge rig much in my own fishing these days. I prefer simpler rigs like the mono hair or the mono D or the multi rig. If you do want to use the Stiff hinge then try the Nash Chod-Link in 20lbs. I found it easier to work with than the mouth trap and it still holds its shape nicely. Best of luck, Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler Thanks Matt I’ll stick with the mono D it’s a belter
Hi Matt hope your well, just wondering what the best boom material for the hinge rig would be if fishing over around 5 inches of weed? I’ve been told to try a Soft Coated Braid, would you agree?
Hi mate, it’s not exactly a rig I use very often TBH so I’m probably not the best person to ask. I don’t see that it makes much difference personally. It would depend mainly on how far I was trying to cast. 5” of weed is very little. I’d just use one of my standard rigs like the mono hair for range or maybe a basic supple rig for short medium range. If you are really paranoid just fish a nice medium sized solid PVA bag with a simple supple rig and lob it out! Best of luck, Matt.
Another great video Matt what boom would you use if it was low lying weed with no clear spots so you would be fish on top of the weedy?
Hi Keven, glad you enjoyed that one. I don't think it matters much mate, most materials would work. I'd probably just use some heavy mono for robustness and cost. Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler thank you matt funny enough I had two tied up in my rig box with IQ2 booms so I will give that a go.
awesome video mate😎
Cheers Henry, glad you liked it :) All the best with your fishing, Matt.
Great vid Just got back into fishing so have been out of touch with all this
Hi Phillip, thanks for commenting. It's easy to get lost in all the nonsense surrounding modern carp fishing. My advice is to keep it very simple. Stick to basic strong rigs, large ultra sharp hooks and quality bait. Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler I have done well with cheesy bread just wrapped around the hook but will try the rig for sure
@@Offcut55 Now that’s proper old school! I was fishing that way for chub 35 years ago! Once you get into boilies and hair rigs you’ll never look back. If your starting point is wrapping paste round a hook don’t worry about the stiff hinge rig just yet. Have a look at my simple inline running rig: ruclips.net/video/ED58TfFEcqM/видео.html and use PVA mesh or solid PVA bags to help keep it tangle free: ruclips.net/video/7y066e1Q6Xk/видео.html Have fun, Matt.
Excatly what I use !!
Cool, glad you're a fan too 👍
Never used this rig if I'm honest I stick with the multi and the parrot style rig what advantages does this rig hold over the multi thanks
Hi Paul, good question. So I made this video because the rig was proving quite popular and successful with a number of guests and I’d sold plenty of these as ready made rigs so I made a video of my method. Obviously I fished with it plenty and I caught some nice carp but did I catch more than I would have done on a multi rig or my mono D-rig...? No! To be honest with you, I came to the conclusion that this rig takes too much time to tie (even when you’re good at rig tying) and there are better options out there imo. That being said, some of our guests simply wouldn't consider casting anything else out (such is their level of confidence). The most important part of a rig is the hook and I’d rather have ten mono D’s all lined up in my box with razor sharp hooks ready to swap at a moment's notice. Cheers, Matt.
another cracking video, looking forward to ESP releasing the new chod hammer hooks aswell!
Thanks mate! I’ve used hundreds of ESP cryogens since the launch and they are excellent. Last year I bought a few hundred hooks from Banktackle and their chod pattern is excellent. Perfect for hand sharpening. If I didn't have plenty of hooks in stock, I’d definitely try the chod hammers. They do look really good!
@@matthewcollinsangler yes mate i use bits from bank tackle myself, never had a problem with any of their stuff. i get most of my swivels etc off them they are a really good company tbf.
@@matthewcollinsangler How reliable are the bank tackle hooks? I’m considering buying 20 and hand sharpening them. Are they strong enough for you?
@@sebastianduran2088 Hi Seb, I spent most of last year fishing with the hand sharpened Bank Tackle hooks and caught loads of carp on them. If you're into hand sharpening they make a good choice and I was able to get some wickedly sharp points on them. I found them to be very strong and reliable in a size 6 so you should not have any issues on that score. This year I’ve moved on to the Nash Twisters and I was shocked by how good they are right out of the packet. The point is already so fine that there’s little point in doing much work to them TBH and most of the time I use them right out of the packet (never thought I’d be able to say that!) Fishing with the Twisters saves me a lot of prep time which is a massive bonus. Hope that helps. Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler Thanks Matt much appreciated.
So i can you use a coated braid as the boom section is that correct? or have I misunderstood that?! Thanks for the great video
You can use whatever you want to make a boom section but TBH this is not a rig that I use anymore and popups don’t feature heavily in my angling. There are better and simpler rigs that I use nowadays so you might want to check out some of my newer videos like this one: ruclips.net/video/Rr4paU5B_r4/видео.html. Cheers, Matt.
Great!!! Thanks!!!
Thanks very much! Hope you enjoy my other rig videos 😊 Cheers, Matt.
Hi must I have a boom section? Or can I just connect the rig straight onto my line in between the beads on heli setup via a ring swivel ? Fishing over silt and after a guarantee presentation ? If you could get back to me that would be great thank you
Hi mate, thanks for commenting. So this rig as shown is not designed to fish over soft silt. I think what you want to create is more of a classic chod setup (no boom, stiff hinged rig sliding between two beads with a lead at the other end yes?) If so, sure you don’t need a boom. I’ll be honest with you I’m not a fan of the chod rig. I’ve tried it a few times over the years in a few situations and I’ve either blanked or suffered a hook pull so I’m really not the best person to talk to on this! It’s definitely a weakness of mine. I understand the principles, I know that it works but I don’t have any confidence in it. Personally I would invest the time necessary to find firmer areas that I can successfully target with conventional running rigs. That’s where the carp feed anyway so that’s where I want to fish. If I’m faced with an unknown situation that I believe to be silty or choddy and I haven't had the chance to put the hours in, rather than a chod rig, I’d go with solid PVA bags. Inside would be a 2 - 2.5oz inline lead on my original trick lead system ruclips.net/video/ED58TfFEcqM/видео.html
Hope that helps you with your situation. Cheers, Matt.
Matthew Collins thanks Matt! Yeah basically
I’m fishing on a silty lake, I’ve used inline leads and done well, but on this lake I haven’t, so I’ve opted for a heli setup in order to try and get bites as I believe things could be plummeting into the silt (this is just my theory) so I thought maybe I’d the lead hits and I have a stiff rig it will
Present nicely above the silt that’s what I’m aiming for anyway! I’m not that confident in leading around for spots to be honest but I’m the summer months when I have 12 hours on the bank I’ll defiantly brush up on this!! Thanks
@@millwallfan06 Ok sure, yes there is a technique to it and you need the right gear. Our next video will be on leading around actually so hopefully that will give you a few insights. If you’ve got confidence in my inline setup then just couple that with solid PVA bags and it really should work. If you haven't seen it here’s my tips on PVA: ruclips.net/video/7y066e1Q6Xk/видео.html Best of luck, Matt.
Looking younger these days matt lol or is it just bad lightning 😅
😂😂 I know! We look back on some of these videos from a few years ago and boy, do I look different! Definitely not younger 😂
Hi when fishing the stiff hinge rig would you use a slack or tight line thanks
Rig choice has nothing to do with line tension, you can fish any rig slack or tight, it depends on where you’re fishing. I’ve done a video on slack vs tight lines: ruclips.net/video/VdeLpRcrhwo/видео.html
Isn't the Blood knot just a Clinch knot? Albeit less turns around the line, but wouldn't the full clinch knot, or even the improved clinch knot be stronger than the half knot? 🤔 I'm still learning about carp stuff so it is just a question. Thanks.
Hi mate, thanks again for commenting. So we only use a two turn blood knot (clinch knot) with very thick/stiff materials such as those used to tie chod rigs. Tying knots in such heavy materials is quite hard (especially as we are trying to keep these rigs very short). When used with heavy monos like in this video, the two turn blood knot is actually very strong so there's just no need to make it stronger. The hook will open out before the chod material fails if you do it right. When playing a carp we really shouldn't need to apply much more than 3lbs of force anyway. Hope that helps explain why it's done this way 😊 Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler thank you for your in depth response, very much appreciated 👍🏻 Keep up the fantastic work!
what are the certain circumstances that it is good in?
Hi Haywood,
The stiff hinge rig was invented by Terry Hearn who was targeting a particular carp that fed in a way that made him very hard to catch with simpler rigs. Even if you’re not targeting a particular fish, it has a reputation for tripping up carp that don’t make mistakes very often. Every water contains carp like this and they tend to be the rarer, more special carp. It can be fished at any range as it has good anti tangle properties and over most bottom types. TBH it's not a rig I use much but it's a good one to have in your armory. The most important part of any rig is a sharp hook so nowadays I tend to use the multi-rig most of the time as it's quick to change hooks. You might want to check out my multi-rig video here: ruclips.net/video/ekdkM52dSq8/видео.html. All the best with your fishing. Cheers, Matt.
What lead system would you use for this rig Matt? Another great video mate 👍
Thanks Jimi, I'd probably use the Beausoleil rig system mate unless conditions such as weed dictated otherwise. Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler the what now?
@@DenzelLN936 Hi Denzel, sorry, that wasn’t very clear at all! What I’m referring to is my trick inline lead system. Here’s the link to the video of it if you haven't already seen it: ruclips.net/video/ED58TfFEcqM/видео.html Hope that clears things up for you. Cheers, Matt.
Trying my best too show support awesome video
Thanks for commenting mate! Loving the support. Keep it up! Cheers, Matt.
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what brand knot pullers are those at 4:22 Matt? thanks.
I actually have no idea what brand those were as they were a gift from a guest. Nowadays I use the Nash knot puller. That works nice and I do use the additional loop on the handle (I hook the hook through when tightening down a rig). Hope that helps, Cheers, Matt.
Never used a hinge rig. What do you fish them over usually?
Hi Dan, thanks for commenting. Personally I'm always looking for the rock hard heavily excavated clay/gravels spots no matter what rig I'm using. My advice would be to use whatever rig is easiest to tie that catches carp from the venue you're targeting, so if you can catch them using a simple bottom bait rig then perhaps the stiff hinge isn't worth the bother. However it does have the ability to trick certain fish that may routinely be getting away with it on your standard rig so the stiff hinge has the potential to catch that elusive big mirror or common that you know is in there but you can't catch! Whatever rig you use check the hook every cast with a good quality loupe, if it isn't perfect, change it or sharpen it. Hope that helps. Cheers, Matt.
why do you just dont blob the bait onto it like you normally do i'm curious
Hi mate, there are loads of options for mounting a bait, cut and blob, bait screws etc. and they all have their pros and cons. I chose this method just to illustrate another option. No mystery behind it really.
Could I use Korda 25lb boom section for the actual chod? Thanks
Hi mate, personally I’ve never tried using fluoro for the chod section myself. I reckon you’ll have problems forming it into the curve and getting it to stay there. Personally if I went to the trouble of making a stiff hinged rig I'd use a bristle filament type material to be sure it worked as I wanted. I’ve been testing the 20lb Nash Chodlink material this winter and I really like it. I’m certainly getting on better with it than other chod materials I’ve tried. Hope that helps cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler thanks Matt. New to making rigs. I’ll get the proper stuff to be safe thanks again mate
@@1988rixy Yeah it’s best to use the proper stuff. TBH if you’re just starting out with rigs then I would start with something much easier. Just because a rig is easy to tie doesn't make it any less effective! Have a look at my mono hair rig video: ruclips.net/video/LzFina92brM/видео.html
The mono D-Rig is also a belter: ruclips.net/video/hoHB1gi_sQs/видео.html
Hope that helps, cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler awesome thanks Matt, keep up the good videos and merry Xmas 👍🏻
Can you use an inline lead with that rig ?
Hi Kevin, sure, you can fish it with an inline lead, but the spot has to be pretty clean or the boom section will jack up in the air and your presentation will be horrible. I use the stiff hinge rig less nowadays as there are simpler rigs that are quicker and easier to tie and work just as well. I’ve been doing extremely well on my mega simple mono D rig lately. You can fish it with a straight forward bottom bait or a wafter or a popup. Here’s the link: ruclips.net/video/hoHB1gi_sQs/видео.html
I tend to use the Ronnie rig a lot , it’s my favourite rig, I’m not an expert carp angler , but I’ve had good results on it
@@kevinwoolner954 Sure, I know the Ronnie rig is very popular and works for a lot of people. Personally I don't like it because the hook is attached directly to a swivel. For me, any item of terminal tackle that we use can pose a risk to the carp so I try to keep my rigs as simple as possible. The Ronnie rig was made popular by some quality sponsored anglers as it’s a great way of getting anglers to buy more bits of metalwork IMO. If I want to fish a popup very low to the deck there are better, simpler and safer ways to do it in my opinion. Hope you enjoy the channel. Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler hello matthew , great video , in this reply you mentioned that the presentation will be horrible etc in certain circumstance, could you possibly make a video about how presentation go wrong etc and what exactly they look like please? many thanks
@@azaz... Hi mate, thanks for commenting. That’s a great idea actually, we’ve got loads of new content to come and we are filming more regularly now so we’ll definitely add it to the list. Thanks for that 😊 Cheers, Matt.
This rig was created to keep your pop up from not sinking by avoiding putting a hole in it, correct? Do I really want to keep a bait in the water to the end of it's service limit? Is it gonna be sumthing desirable to a Carp after 6+hrs in the water? I'm obviously still green at targeting Carp so be gentle... Thx in advance for any logical & or educated responses.
Hi Bruce, thanks for your question. The world of carp fishing is very very confusing. So many options and so many opinions and mostly people want to try and sell you something! I promise all that you’ll ever get from me is solid impartial advice 😊
Ok firstly the fact that I’m using a cork ball popup for the stiff hinge rig in this video is just a personal preference. Any popup will work.
Secondly carp baits are designed to be in the water for a lot longer than six hours. I usually leave a bait in the water for at least 12 hrs. There are lots of factors that are in play here but I know of certain situations on certain lakes where the going method requires baits to be left in place for two to three days. At the other extreme, I fish another lake where I need to recast every 2-3hrs because the poisson chat (small aggressive little catfish) will demolish any bait even one that has been air dried for a month and is as hard as a golf ball ! Carp baits don’t go off in the water. As long as there is a bait on the rig, it will catch carp.
If as you say you are a bit green in the world of carp fishing I’d kindly suggest that you steer clear of complicated rigs like the stiff hinge. Does it work if well tied? Sure, but there are easier rigs to tie that work just as well. Why don’t you check out my mono D-rig. It’s very simple, uses minimal components and you should be able to knock ten of these out in no time at all: ruclips.net/video/hoHB1gi_sQs/видео.html
I’ll be doing another super simple rig video soon so do subscribe and check that out when it’s published. I get to fish with some top anglers and for their own fishing, they all use really simple rigs and catch some massive carp from some very serious waters. Don’t forget that the world of carp fishing is full of smoke and mirrors. Hope that helps and don’t hesitate to ask if you have other questions. Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler I must say Mr. Collins I've made countless inquires to dozens of fishing channels over the years about various topics mostly related to Bass Fishing. Your response has to be the most honest & concise information I've ever received. Most channels are driven by a product in sum form (owner sponsorship etc) and most free advice is often a sales pitch. I'm definitely subbing to your channel. I look forward to viewing your content in the future. Thanks for the breath of fresh air. I tied my 1st hair rig 9mos ago. 90% of the fisheries in my region have a rip rap bottom. I get most of my Carp with sum form of corn breadcrumb jello mix in a PVA bag. Since the summer heat has been trending down, I can catch them using a football head jig with a crawfish trailer. I just throw it out like a bait and let it sit. The 1st time or happened I thought I had trophy largemouth bass. Thanks again for your time sir.
@@H8er-Maker Hi Bruce, wow well thanks for the amazing feedback! We just love what we do and sharing our passion with a wider audience is all part of the fun for us.
You might want to look at buying or making your own boilies. Keep the recipe simple and use some decent ingredients and you won’t go far wrong (remember carp are omnivores and will basically eat just about anything!). You don’t need loads, I’ve caught some massive carp from some very large lakes on a single 22mm bait cast as far as I can. If you want to keep things even easier then try nuts. Brazil, hazel, tiger, and even peanuts are very effective. A single nut with some chops in a PVA bag is a great method.
The biggest edge in carp fishing is a razor sharp hook. Get yourself a 10X jewellers loupe and start inspecting those hook points. Most anglers expect hooks to be sharp from the packet but the truth is not all hooks are! Carp hook damage so easily especially on the retrieve so I inspect and change or re-sharpen ever cast. Even the slightest dink will ruin any chance you had. Do check out our other videos and let me know how you get on. Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler That's the most significant difference I've noticed between Bass tackle & Carp gear is the hooks. I bought sum size 6 Korda hooks online (only a handful of shops carry Carp tackle in the entire country). Carp hooks are the sharpest by far, I would assume cuz their mouth is so soft. I'm sure you know that fishing for Carp in the states isn't common & looked down upon by those who are little behind in evolutionary race. It makes sense to me cuz they're litterly in every body of water in abundance, they're huge and they fight just as hard as any Bass. If it wasn't for UK fishing channels I would still be trying to catch them using crawfish. Tight lines!
@@H8er-Maker Yes I understand carp fishing in the States is looked upon as a second rate form of fishing by many. Many French predator anglers also look down at the carp anglers with disdain. In the UK the game anglers (salmon and trout) look down at all other forms of the sport. Silly really. It’s all fishing at the end of the day and we can all learn from one another if we’d just open our minds a little. Yes, carp hooks are sharper than those used for other forms of fishing but even they vary and they won’t all be the same straight out the packet. Our carp have relatively hard mouths because the lake substrate is very rocky and stony. This makes them rather difficult to catch at times, hence the emphasis on razor sharp hooks. Personally I buy cheaper brands and hand sharpen them but then again I was a toolmaker so it comes easy to me ;) Cheers, Matt.
When are you doing the Palomor knot video?
Hi David, to be honest, I stopped using the Palomar knot a couple of years ago after doing extensive knot testing. To connect the mainline to the swivel, I now use the 4 turn blood knot as it’s actually stronger. Cheers, Matt.
Matthew Collins thank you great video’s
Great David, glad you're enjoying them, thanks for liking the videos and my Beausoleil page :) I'll be posting new videos soon.
Love your chanel but the noise when you moistened the knots tho 🤢
Hopefully the newer videos are better!
wasting too much floss on every bait
Having seen many anglers, over the last ten years of running a fishery, struggle to floss baits because they haven't cut enough off, I thought it was better to demonstrate a method that made the job a bit easier by having more material to play with. Besides at £2.99 for 50m, is an extra few cm per bait that much of an issue? If so then use a bait screw.
@@matthewcollinsangler any cm you can safe is saving the planet a piece of trash
@@MrChristianjucksch stop talking out your arse
Why would you tie a multi clip on, why not just clip it on. Makes no sense 😂