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[Topwater]

We didn’t used to use semi or circle hooks when using a carp hair rig.. so why now.?

To prevent deep hooking of predators that attack a bait a bit differently to truffling mud pigs

 

[Topwater]

Did the carp you you caught get hooked in the corner of their mouths.

The carpers hair rig is designed to ideally turn down and hook in the bottom lip

 

[flappy]

To prevent deep hooking of predators that attack a bait a bit differently to truffling mud pigs

I guess that the rig itself must play a part.. the bait is anchored or tethered to the lead by a five inch hook length.. so as the fish tilts itself level after picking up the bait.. so the lead acts as a bolt rig and hooks the fish itself.

 

[Topwater]

I guess that the rig itself must play a part.. the bait is anchored or tethered to the lead by a five inch hook length.. so as the fish tilts itself level after picking up the bait.. so the lead acts as a bolt rig and hooks the fish itself.

Yes. Short hook lengths to prevent swallowing and the use of down eyed hooks/tubing/kickers designed to alter the geometry of the rig so once it tightens the hook point turns down and into the bottom lip. In theory.