Fishing Tackle Talk: Pole Rigs For Commercials

A closer look at Jon Arthur's rig trays in readiness for his spring and summer campaign on commercial fisheries. These are the rigs he expects to use on big events such as the UK Champs, Fish'O'Mania, Golden Reel and Match This qualifiers.
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[@tonyorlando5973]

A great insight into your pole rig set ups.keep them coming Jon

[@DJ-pf9lf]

Nice and simple as it should be, nice one John.

[@neilolly]

Thanks again , nice to watch , if you find the weathers too bad I would like to see a video of your time in fishing , memories, achievements, future goals etc ,👍

[@MrLAJB]

Great video Jon loads of good info. A video like this on hook types/sizes and when you'd use each one would be great. Thanks

[@mikecarrington7096]

Well the weather has been bad. The close season for rivers is over very soon under 3 hours. And Jon gives us a look into his tackle box / rigs. Always willing to share those little snippets of information. Even though some of your competitors might watch too. Nice one Jon. In fact I have been going through my rigs too. Handy about the titanium wire stems as I find wire stem floats are much better in many situations but the normal ones if and when bent are finished. Will be looking for those. Good luck in your future matches. And may your videos keep coming. Thanks Mike

[@JonArthur]

No problem Mike!

[@stevelane410]

top information thanks

[@paulscrivener9678]

Nice video Jon keep them coming would be interesting to maybe have a video on elastic ie what size and when you would use it.

[@MrUpinthewater]

Hi Jon, firstly thatnks for all the good info. I have noticed you use shot and not stotz on your rigs even when using 0.20 mainline. I have serious problems trying to get shot onto the mainline I use (ngage or reflo). what shot are you using. thanks in advance, and all the very best of luck on your big qualifiers this year...Tks Dave

[@patrickwalker2509]

It says 9 comments but can see only 1?...good video again Jon

[@johnturner7045]

Float collections look ace. My hand made floats are getting there and are selling ok. Just making similar patterns like for your usage.

[@JonArthur]

Well done John

[@stephenpyner4156]

Hi Jon, great video as usual, nice to see how you make up a good selection of rigs to cover most situations and venues, I especially liked the floats you designed yourself for fishing the margins and would have loved to have got some just like that when I bought all my floats as they look perfect for the type of margin fishing I usually do

[@JonArthur]

No probs. Malman Mojos and RWC Floats Tanks are my top two margin designs now.

[@stephenpyner4156]

@@JonArthur I will look them on the internet then to see what they are like Jon thank you

[@wightangler]

always love your vids Jon. Coincidentally my cat Morgan, always seems to appear and want attention when i start rig-making 1:)

[@JonArthur]

I'm actually more of a dog person, but I've got a soft spot for this cat!

[@markwhibley9787]

Those big h floats are perfect 👌🏻 I have two or three left

[@JonArthur]

Check out Pablo RWC Floats' paste models... ;-) www.pablorwc.co.uk

[@JeffOrtega33]

Thanks for a great tackle box walk through maybe its a spin off idea when weather is so bad thanks Jon. Do you back shot rigs when you make them up or when needed on bank

[@JonArthur]

I always add backshots on the bank after plumbing up and that's pretty much the only thing I use Stotz for as they're much kinder to the line.

[@redorwhitemag3565]

hi jon great to see the rigs you use its very informative i use stotz as i find them easier to use do you think the stot sizing is the same as normal shot i would use the split shot but the old eyes and numb fingers wont allow it lol the all your videos are spot on thanks

[@JonArthur]

Stotz and shot are exactly the same in weight. Only issue with Stotz is they slide around too much for me.

[@MrUpinthewater]

I should have watched the next bit before asking that last question, as I now know (doh)

[@waynesandland8334]

How many of the same size floats do you carry, also is the majority carbon stem with red top. New to this and trying to learn.

[@JonArthur]

I personally carry 3to 5 of each size and mostly red tips, but that's personal preference. I would say 2 of each size is sensible and more if you are serious match fishing.

[@trevoror8668]

Nice to see a kitty cat i have two they love helping me build rigs wether i like them helping is another matter lol. Laters

[@JonArthur]

Yeah he's a nice cat. Still prefer dogs though!

[@stephenpyner4156]

​@@JonArthurme too especially jack russells

[@brianwelbourne9896]

Try putting a coat of clear nail varnish on your floats before using it does toughen them up

[@Asdf99972]

Hi Jon, great video, it’s certainly helped me simplify my rigs 👍 quick question but why do you use Dusty Titans and not the carbons but for Roobs you use Roob Carbons and not the Titans?

[@JonArthur]

I prefer carbon or glass stems wherever I can, but the Dustys are a bit more sensitive and a titanium stem gives a fraction of extra stability

[@Asdf99972]

Makes sense thanks Jon 👍

[@arnevandoorne]

If you fish 0.18 what elastic you use? Great vid!

[@JonArthur]

Depends on the fish and venue and distance from the bank really. I tend to fish lighter elastic the longer out I fish. It could be anything from an 8-10 to a whopper stopper 18-20!

[@Jase_Hunton]

Hi John, on the dustys would you use the titanium stem for fishing though the water and on the deck rather than using traditional wire and carbon? Cheers

[@JonArthur]

I just use the titaniums for everything with the Dustys although I do have some much older Mk1 versions with wire stems I haven't currently tied up.

[@stevemartin8164]

Jon going to white Acres on Friday wot size float would you use on the Match lake Thanks

[@JonArthur]

Depths are anything from 3ft to 10ft, so it can vary! About 0.5g or 0.6g for the short pole, 0.3g or 0.4g for the edge and 0.2g for shallow. Long pole deck could be anything up to 1g depending on the depth in front of you.

[@danmancity14]

How many of each float size do you carry Jon. I'm a bit of a tackle tart and spend more time tieing rigs than fishing!

[@JonArthur]

Depends but a minimum of 3 of each

[@caiusmartius]

Hi Jon, after making a rig how long would you keep it, 1. after being used 2. never been used, before remaking/discarding?

[@JonArthur]

Indefinitely so long as they are kept out of sunlight but realistically 6-9 months before I remake rigs and a used rig is normally retied after a couple of weeks or left until a day or two before a big match. I have rigs that are much older than that, but fresh is best as they say.

[@JeffOrtega33]

Jon can I pick your brains please just wondering how you mark your pole when fishing long some people recommend electrical tape but there is a debate as to whether the adhesive damages your pole. How do you approach this please

[@JonArthur]

Yes I use electrical tape too. Never had any issues with it delaminating but i'd avoid leaving it on for too long.

[@JeffOrtega33]

@@JonArthur thanks Jon

[@chrisralphs6887]

Who makes the big h paste floats

[@JonArthur]

Not sure tbh

[@MatchFishingFilms]

Those bodies would be getting the black marker pen treatment :)

[@patrickwalker2509]

Why?

[@JonArthur]

Ha ha, yes I know what you're like! I personally think the optimum float colour is either white or light grey as it is less obtrusive.

[@azertyy3978]

Can i order these floats online?

[@JonArthur]

Yes malmanfloats.com

[@stevemccrory9130]

Empty Winder Alert @ 9m15s / 11m48s

[@JonArthur]

Nerd alert! ;-)

[@connorscoarsefishingjourne7680]

John when are you at white acres?

[@JonArthur]

Frenzee and Dynamite Festivals

[@britishbluetess]

Is he a British shorthair Jon ?

[@JonArthur]

Not a clue, but possibly!

[@robedlin1655]

99% of ur floats have the red/orange tips. Do u use other colours like yellow and black?

[@JonArthur]

I sometimes use yellow and blacken tips as and when I need to. However, I can definitely see red/orange best. I have found anglers who see yellow best are often slightly colour blind. That's definitely not a criticism, by the way! :-)