snoods

[kopite2k06]

Im busy makin up some rigs for tomoz and noticed that unintentionally I tend to make rigs with shorter snoods about 6 to 10 inches. With results not being best of late ive decided to lengthen them to 10 to 15 inches. Question is does it really make a difference ??? Cheers in advance lads

 

[g-force]

Some of mine run to about 6ft long, but more usually 2.5 - 4ft or so for general purpose. Don't think I've ever used anything that short...

Gary

 

[kopite2k06]

Nice 1 Gary this could be my fatal error . Still quite new to this coast but learning all the time. It never really made a difference when I fished the mersey. Im on the case right now knockin some bigguns up

 

[waco]

Im busy makin up some rigs for tomoz and noticed that unintentionally I tend to make rigs with shorter snoods about 6 to 10 inches. With results not being best of late ive decided to lengthen them to 10 to 15 inches. Question is does it really make a difference ??? Cheers in advance lads

peronally 6'' to 10'' a bit to short but have see fish ca ght on short snoods wounld'nt have mine less than 18'' mine usually around 3', all vdown indivuall chooice

 

[IANG]

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Length of the snood depends on the type of rig your making,would be a bit difficult to cast a three hook flapper with 6foot hook length

 

[rocketman]

Length of the snood depends on the type of rig your making,would be a bit difficult to cast a three hook flapper with 6foot hook length

not if you had a 40ft rod

 

[g.ordon]

Length of the snood depends on the type of rig your making,would be a bit difficult to cast a three hook flapper with 6foot hook length

ha ha, that's what I was thinking. Personally I use a fixed clipped down (that's what I call it anway) with about 3' snood length.

 

[kopite2k06]

Something ive never really considered up ere I didnt think it would be so different. Really glad I put this post up now like. Been up ere 6 yr but only got back into me fishin a yr ago. Ive learned quite a bit but still plenty to learn. Standing on a promenade is a hell of a difference to standing on the rocks wiv the sea smashing in either side...... Luv it ha ha. One thing I have learned tho is not to leave me rods standing at the bus stop tho bob pleased ya got em bk bud

 

[kopite2k06]

not if you had a 40ft rod

Damn mines only 39ft pmsl

 

[g-force]

I draw the line at about 5ft for a 3 hook flapper - can chuck that ok on my 16ft rod...6ft & longer are for sliders / up & over type rigs

Gary

 

[kopite2k06]

Anyone fishin the station night open tomoz ???

 

[g-force]

Aye more than likely, had to have a night off tonight despite the lovely sea after last night's battering as I'm out on sunday as well.

Gary

 

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snood length is dependent on tide strength in general - strong tide flow long snoods, little or no tide short. bait is still the biggest factor given there are fish in front of you. the extra length enables the fish to take the bait with enough margin for the hook to catch before the flow takes the fish past - similar to salmon anglers giving line at the take to ensure the hook engages. several videos are loaded on carp sites showing the mechanics of the take with reference to bolt rigs etc. hope this helps.

 

[g-force]

snood length is dependent on tide strength in general - strong tide flow long snoods, little or no tide short. bait is still the biggest factor given there are fish in front of you. the extra length enables the fish to take the bait with enough margin for the hook to catch before the flow takes the fish past - similar to salmon anglers giving line at the take to ensure the hook engages. several videos are loaded on carp sites showing the mechanics of the take with reference to bolt rigs etc. hope this helps.

Yeah that's a good rule of thumb, although I often like to fish long snoods when fishing in the kelp as well, out of any real tide flow.

Gary

 

[kopite2k06]

Hope ta see ya at the weigh in then Gary if IM lucky enough TA weigh in like

 

[kopite2k06]

snood length is dependent on tide strength in general - strong tide flow long snoods, little or no tide short. bait is still the biggest factor given there are fish in front of you. the extra length enables the fish to take the bait with enough margin for the hook to catch before the flow takes the fish past - similar to salmon anglers giving line at the take to ensure the hook engages. several videos are loaded on carp sites showing the mechanics of the take with reference to bolt rigs etc. hope this helps.

Top advice mate thanks. Got a nice wallet made up now half long an half short all I need now is a pig on the end of one . Cheers lads

 

[g-force]

Likewise mate - I'm trying to hold back a bit of luck for the Whitley Xmas Fayre match on sunday as well; need just under 2lb to finish 2nd this year, or nearly 20lb if I want to beat Chris Stringer for 1st lol (as long as he blanks!) :roll eyes:

Gary

 

[Phil83]

depends on the ground for myself, i use canny short snoods on rough ground, maybe 14 - 20 inches tops and longer for the beach etc

 

[Codcodcod!]

I think alot of peoples eyes would be opened to the length of the snoods they use down south.

 

[kopite2k06]

Likewise mate - I'm trying to hold back a bit of luck for the Whitley Xmas Fayre match on sunday as well; need just under 2lb to finish 2nd this year, or nearly 20lb if I want to beat Chris Stringer for 1st lol (as long as he blanks!) :roll eyes:

Gary

Good luck mate am I right in thinking you'll need it