strange as that rig looks like a running ledger but it definitely says patenoster running.now im confused ! I would like to know if it is possible to make a clipped up running ledger rig and if so any advise will be gladly accepted Cheers Steve.
The hook length must be slightly shorter than the weight line! No more pin whiting or pouting hanging on to my pulley rigs without even knowing and potentially waisting 20 minutes of fishing time unless your lucky enough to then get walloped by a big fish on your now live bait! "you should have been here last night - there was fish everywhere............", what are you targeting ? I uploaded instructions for that exact rig about 9-10 months ago.


Hiya again Mr D M, at the mo on my up & overs my rig bodies are anything between 3 & 5ft long which allows me to use hooklengths upto 8 or 9ft long. If you have a look at the Totally Awesome Fishing Channel on You Tube there is an episode called Big Cod, Winter Beach Fishing dated 4/12/15. I use clear Greased Weasel for my hooklength in minimum 50lb b/s as i pick up a few good Huss on my Ray sessions & they soon make a bollox of lighter line. A forum community dedicated to fishing and boat owners and enthusiasts. Hook wise Sakuma Manta's or Varivas Big Mouths in sizes 4/0 or 5/0. If you look at clipped running ledgers they are invariable clipped up at the top of the rig, obviously not good for aerodynamics and casting. However, each rig design and its dimensions offer separate advantages and these should be considered in relation to conditions, venues and the species sought. After my return to the seasonal circuit last year I had nothing worth photographing on the pulley rig and it wasn’t until reuniting with my mentor Martin Larkin that things changed. corect me if im wrong but i thought a paternoster is a main rig with the weight at the bottom and the trace swivel is located on the main then of course the hook is at the end of the trace then you clip the hook down during the cast ?

Might knock myself a few up for my Ray sessions & see how they fare against the Up & Overs i normally use. “walk along any beach and most Anglers will be using pulley rigs, I don’t know anyone who uses the Running pat, I go on percentages, it will in my opinion out fish most rigs when fish are shy on feeding. There is no advantage really in real terms. I recently put the rig to the test up the Bristol Channel with Joe Pilbeam, a good Ray specialist and determined angler/ casting machine, I had a PB Thornback Ray just over 9 pounds hooked on a Tronixpro Big Dog hook and lost a bigger fish close in on the reef.

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If ur after big pollack from the shore, this works with a jelly eel on the trace and casts a lot better. Slide on a bead and tie off to a swivel. I personally use Gerry's Extra Strong Power Swivels. Can't you fish a long up and over rig,this has the potential to fish 4/6ft away from the lead sits as well as a running ledger in the tide and casts well, Fishing = me time:clap2::fishing::fishing::clap2:[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]. Shortly after that crushing defeat from Brett I ditched the short trace pulleys and things started looking up! The ledger rig (also known as the 'running rig' or even the 'running ledger') is the one to use to catch those demersal fish that spend their lives poking around on the seabed, feeding on worms, invertebrates and crustaceans - and any smaller fish that may be engrossed in the same activity. I got this rig out on the Bass and put it up against my running ledger Bass rig and it surprised me. New beginnings and the tables definitely turned unbeknownst to me at the time. Use the Running Ledger Rig to Catch Bottom Feeding Fish. 4. Use the very smallest swivels you can IMO, as one difference with running ledger (and pulley) versus paternosters is the lead needs to turn freely when it rolls over or spins so the rig body stays "still" not just the snoods. nosey yes ,i,ve tried a few clipped running ledgers and most unclipped during the cast (normally targeting smoothies with whole crab ) i find the pulley better for casting ,adding some rig tubing can also stop tangles ,6" to 12" from the snood swivel out to be honest if their was much surf about running ledgers just seem to come back tangled ?then again maybe i,m doing something wrong, I've made up a similar rig to the one above using an imp its slightly different but i,m gonna have another go and see if it comes unclipped ,i hate to give up on a rig ,i was using an up and over yesterday it was ok for doggies but the smoothound where too small to register a bite on it ,the pully worked a treat showing bites at 100 yards from 12" pups (with braid main line). if its not clipped then its a flapper i thought? For ease of use and adjustability, I use these Mustad clips – just remember to slide the silicone tube onto the main line or leader before constructing the rest of the rig. Slide silicon tube onto line or leader and insert clip. Vic Fisher's sea angling journal © 2020 is powered by WordPress 4.2.2 and is hosted with 1&1, Theme adapted from: Panorama theme by Themocracy, IMPORTANT! For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.