line (I use Daiwa Tournament ST, as it sinks
quickly after casting) with a simple loop-toloop.
To the other end I firstly thread a link swivel
on to the fluorocarbon, then I add a small
length of black Hydro to act as a sleeve. I
then tie on a small snap link, and slip the
black Hydro over it act as a buffer against the
sliding swivel and weight to protect the knot.
Then I fix a bomb to the link swivel, using
one that’s heavy enough to get the required
distance.
The actual hook link is a 10in length of
10lb fluorocarbon with a small oval ring tied
to one end. A sink bead is then added to
Bright yellow poppedup baits worked early
doors, but a change
in colour bagged the
biggest carp of the
session.
YOU MAY HAVE TO WAIT
BUT THE BITES WILL COME
give some weight to the setup, to anchor the
popped-up bait once in the water. This part
of the hook link is then finished with a loop
at the other end. I then tie a short, 2in hairrigged hook link with 0.22mm Gamakatsu
G-Line and a size 12 hook. This is then
attached to the oval ring to complete the
setup.
To fish it, firstly hair rig your bait and then
thread a small teabag on to the hook link,
down to the sink bead. Finally, attach it to
the fluorocarbon leader, and you are now
ready to cast. After casting, place the rod
in the rests, but do not mend the line, as
you want the fluorocarbon leader to sink to
the bottom. Once the reel line sinks, gently