The helicopter rig

The helicopter rig is usually used in long distance fishing, or over silt or weed. It is a safe rig to use as the hooklink can detach from the terminal tackle, especially the lead.

Here are some links to useful articles about helicopter rigs on external webpages:

The helicopter rig at Carpland.co.uk

Tie a helicopter rig at Angling Times

Helicopter rigs at Carp Talk

VIDEOS:

Watch videos about helicopter rigs-

Jon Bones explains how to construct a safe helicopter rig

Leadcore helicopter rig with Adam Penning

Dan Chart explains a safe helicopter rig from Gardner Tackle

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