Dave Rothery's Clean Bottom Pop-up Rig
This is a pop up rig I like to use over a clean bottom. It uses Kryston Multistrand as the hooklength material - something that I don't think can be beaten for 'natural' presentations due to its suppleness. The curved, extended shank helps to improve the turn of the hook.
Tie on hook, leaving a really long tag. I prefer straight eyed, straight point hooks for this rig.
Put the tag end through a rig ring, go back through the eye of the hook - it helps to keep the 'hair' in the right position. Thread the desired length of shrink tube over the hooklength, and pass the tag end through as well.
Steam to the desired shape. Pull the tag end to give the length of hair you want, and place the shot ON THE TAG END ONLY (so as not to weaken the hooklength) tight to the shrink tube. Singe the remaining tag back up to the shot - it'll keep the shot in position.
Put some shrink tube on the hooklength, tie on the swivel, put the shrink tube over the swivel and shrink. This will help to prevent tangles.
Tie on bait, cast out, and all being well, catch a few fish!
Wayne Bradford
