CARP RIGS - Fox International

HELICOPTER RIGS
THIS rig derives its name from the way the
hook length revolves at 90 degrees to the
main line in flight behind the lead, like a
helicopter’s blades. It’s a superbly efficient
anti-tangle system and a very accurate long
distance set up.
On silty waters, and over soft bottoms is
where the helicopter scores. Where the
lead can bury itself from several inches to
a foot or more the hook length can slide
back up the leadcore or tubing presenting
the bait on top of the silt rather than being
dragged into it.
Helicopters are perfect for the presentation
of stiff rigs and booms the most popular of
these being the chod rig. The rig can slide
on the leadcore to prevent it being shaken
out, making the helicopter the only choice
for the chod.
Never use shock leaders with this set-up
– it simply adds another knot that the hook
length swivel would need to pass over for a
carp to be free of the lead and leader.
TOP TIP
Rather than make your own Helicopter Rig,
buy the Fox Ready Made Heli Rig Kits.
HOW TO MAKE A HELICOPTER RIG
All components needed to create a safe
helicopter rig are provided in the new Fox Camo
Leadcore Heli Kits. Splice a loop at one end of a
length of Fox Adaptive Camo Leadcore and add a
Speed Link at the other.
Thread on a 5mm length of 0.5mm Rig Silicone
followed by a Camo Flexi Bead and a Flexi Ring
Swivel. Follow it with another Camo Flexi Bead and
a second 5mm length of silicone.
The deeper the silt the further up from the lead
the top stop needs positioning, allowing even
short hook lengths to slide up the leadcore and
settle on top of the silt rather than being buried.
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Leads should have the swivels removed before
attaching to the speed link. Slide the camo heli
bead over the link and eye for a tangle free,
neat finish.
Use saliva to help slide the silicone into
position on the leader and seat the Camo Flexi
Beads over the top of each length of silicone to
form sliding stops.
In event of breakage the hook length swivel must
be able to slide free of the leader. Under pressure
the top Camo Bead pushes easily off the silicone,
allowing the swivel to pass over the spliced loop.
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