rigs from the beach

[cathald]

Hi guys

Just started back angling after a looong gap
the guys on the boat q&a section helped me out with some good info
Now I am giving the beach a blast and heading out with my local club
and I don't want to look like an arse using shop bought rigs so could you
kind and loving folk give me a few examples of rigs I could tie myself
I think the beach we are going to throws up all sorts of flatties and dogs
any help would be most welcome

Cathal

[Ocean Roar]

There is nothing wrong with using shop bought rigs but if you can use a tackle shop like Gerry's of Morecambe who sell bulk bags of rig bits like swivels,beads,crimps,hooks and so on,you can pretty much make any rig you desire better and at a fraction of the cost.

[cathald]

I got myself a couple of packs of swivels,beads and the like just wondering what sort of rigs to make up for flounder and plaice,should I buy a shop rig and copy them
Just been out of the loop for so long and everything has changed,lightness of gear and so on

Another question
I put 20lb braid onto my fixed spool beach reel and atached a 40 shockleader but the knot sometimes catches the braid when casting,and pulls the braid out causing a bit of a tangle,any remedy's for this.I used an albright knot

[jonnyj]

I have the same problem with the shock line. I was talking to an angler the other day who says he doesn't bother with a shockline for that very reason, just make sure you use 25-30lb main line.

With regard to making rigs, i generally make 3 hook flapers or a pennel rig they seem to do the job for me!

[Ocean Roar]

Brilliant thread here with lots of info. Definately worth a flick through. http://www.sea-angling-ireland.org/bull ... =6&t=19414

I'm not a user of braid or shock-leader myself so can't really offer any insight.

[Drew]

If you're going to a nice clean beach I'd recommend a Loop/Millenium Rig if you require a bit of distance.

[shamoo0804]

Heres a few

http://www.gemini-tackle.co.uk/rigs.html

[agardiner22]

Check this out it helped me...http://www.btinternet.com/~kevin.l.j.knight/rigs.htm

[John77]

I agree with jonnyj on the braid. I started using braid 2 years ago and its much better without using a shock leader. I started with 50lb but use 30ld now and it works well. I find it better than using regular line and not having to use a shock leader saves more time and is less hassle. As for rigs I personally find that a 2 hook flapper and pulley rig would be the most common ones I use through the season.