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 New to Hair Rig
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09/09/24 10:13 PM
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PrimitiveAngler
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I’ve fished for carp and buffalo for many years and have just now decided to try hair rigs. When you set them out, do you leave slack in the line and let them hook themselves? Sorry if that’s a dumb question.
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Re: New to Hair Rig
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I keep my line tight to the slip weight, but have a light drag. Different anglers use different techniques.
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Re: New to Hair Rig
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09/10/24 07:44 PM
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I keep slack in my line to allow them to suck in the bait with no tension. The slack also will allow them to run a bit and hook themselves. I do not use a hair rig though.
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Re: New to Hair Rig
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Keep the line tight BUT you want to have a bait runner reel... One you can take out of gear so the fish can run with the line. When it starts really running put the hammer down on them.
So keep the line tight, but loose.
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Re: New to Hair Rig
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Keep the line tight BUT you want to have a bait runner reel... One you can take out of gear so the fish can run with the line. When it starts really running put the hammer down on them.
So keep the line tight, but loose. I’ve got two spinning reels with dual drags to use like that but haven’t actually used them. 🤔
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But as I said, other techniques will work. ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2024/09/full-107020-241613-img_1527.jpeg)
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