Single hook tagging method

Looked on piketrace and found this rig out.....looks very intresting...has anyone ever used the rig????????

here is a link

http://www.piketrace.co.uk/hairrigs.html

ive tryed it mate and had better results useing one trebble than single hook
sum people only use single hook rigs
but remember ya have to watch what ya doing useing single rigs because there is a reel chance of deep hooking a fish! but some times it can be the only way to get a bite!
my mate used the method on the river afta blanking in the same spots useing normal rigs! so he tryed a single sprat and hook rig hooked through the lip in the same spots 20mins later he had a bite witch he struck into real quick! couldnt believe it!
the fish was 19lb 9oz so it does work
most people use this rig for zander fishing than pike but it does work for both
give it a go!

MrMakk wrote:Lokked on piketrace and found this rig out.....looks very intresting...has anyone ever used the rig????????

here is a link

http://www.piketrace.co.uk/hairrigs.html

Hi MrMakk
i use a simular rig which has 2 singles attched, never worried about hooking asap,usually in scissors,
if you use the 2 single rig be carefull setting up, as the hooks appear to hook into anything and everthing, until they are in the bait.

I've started experimenting with single hooks using the 'tag system'
It's basically like a hair rig.

Here's my rig



And here's my first Pike caught on it.
Nine times out of ten they'll be hooked in the scissors.
Nice and easy to unhook!

lefty one for you methinks

not a big fan of it i do use a hair on occasion for extreme range stuff but thats about it

what method would you use with the rig....ledger(alarm setup) or float.....also if it ledgering....what weights would u use?

not being negative mate been there done that dont bother you will go back to trebles mate sooner or later

MrMakk wrote:what method would you use with the rig....ledger(alarm setup) or float.....also if it ledgering....what weights
would u use?

It's mainly used for ledgering which can be a free running lead or a float ledger rig.
As for weight of leads there's already a post on peoples preferences. Some like a minimum of 3oz and some like as light as they can go.

I've sent you a PM on a forum thats discusses single hook systems in more detail.

just another fad from the mr brown stable to get people who are new to pike fishing to part with there money. big singles for livebaiting work ok trebles all the way for me they dont slip and they dont rip

well said deadbait

deadbait wrote:just another fad from the mr brown stable to get people who are new to pike fishing to part with there money. big singles for livebaiting work ok trebles all the way for me they dont slip and they dont rip

well said Deadbait,
it's all down to how confident you think, what you use for a given time works,
if it works for you WHY? change...IT WORKS

MrMakk, I am also a member at the forum that nightwatchman is talking about.

I have always used singles for my pike fishing and I have 4 rigs that I carry in my kit.

Rig number 1 has a single hook of size 2/0 and one of size 4. The size 4 goes into the root of the tail, straight through the bone, and the size 2/0 goes into the flank and back out so as to expose the hook point. I tend to use this for larger baits and/or distance fishing. The smaller hook acts as an anchor to hold the bait during the cast.

Rig number 2 has just the size 2/0 hook for close in/margin work with a large bait. This is hooked through the root of the tail.

Rig number 3 has just a size 4 hook attached and is again for close in/margin work but with a small bait. Again hook goes in the root of the tail.

Rig number 4 is the tagging rig. This has a size 4 hook and is attached to the trace using a knotless knot tied over a 'loop' made in the end of the wire. Through this loop I pass the nozzle of a 'gun' which in turn gets pushed through the root of the tail on the bait fish and a plastic tag 'fired' through. The tags in question are the exact same type that hold labels on to items of clothing.

I always use the early strike method and GOOD bite indication is a must. This is because (my opinion and not proven in any way) I feel that the pike doesn't feel the hooks and there is less chance of them being seen so the pike has no qualms about swallowing the bait there and then.

I use all of my rigs legered and float legered. I have had a disastrous season so far so I cannot comment on the effectiveness of the tag method. However, if you visit the other website, you will see that people do have success and have landed some good fish.

There will always be people who pull down the use of singles and swear by the use of trebles. All I can say is 'Each to their own'. If people are confident in using trebles and can safely use them, then carry on using them.

I personally much prefer singles as I feel they offer a safer and kinder way of fishing if used responsibly and correctly. I also find unhooking very easy.

I have only ever had one deep hooked pike and this was due to not paying full attention. All I can say is, I'm glad I had barbless singles. The pike was returned safely and swam away strongly after a short rest in some reeds alongside where it was returned.

Has the forum got anything to do with ex. pro boxer Graig Winter.....? He is a single hook advocate

well said there Lefty!

thanks lefty....