Hair Rig Tricks! (PLUS Underwater Footage)

[@stegee1]

By far the best 2 coaches in the angling world you & jamie hughes, Matrix are lucky to have you both!

[@paulsomersetwolf5970]

I would totally agree with you there but would also add Des Shipp another great coach and very honest guy👍🎣

[@paulthompson4451]

If you add the brilliant Jamie Harrison into the mix as well, Matrix are streets ahead of everyone else.

[@michaelgoff4731]

Must of watched it over and over again and it gets better every time. One of your best vids (apart from you live matches. ) Roll on the next one, Keep safe and well 👍

[@JonArthur]

Many thanks Steve, just nice to share some knowledge and help people out in these crazy times!

[@kennyscouse3388]

Being an angler of 60+yrs, I must thank you for being the most informative/helpful angler on KZbin (along with Jamie Hughes). Your hints/tips have certainly improved my catch rates as a pleasure angler, which obviously adds to the enjoyment of just being on the bank. Thank You so much for sharing these improvements to presentation, which, no matter how much you pay for rods/reels/poles etc., the bait presentation is the most important factor in angling. 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@JonArthur]

Glad to help!

[@davidshvangiradze]

I am very pleased with this video, you promised and kept your promise. You keep your word, this is not a power for many. Bravo!!!

[@JonArthur]

Thank you very much!

[@TheJimbo000]

As a returning angler after 30 years things have changed. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos otherwise I'd be clueless!

[@JonArthur]

Glad to help Jimbo

[@jamesatkinsfishing]

very very imformative video jon, and no you are not waffling you are doing a brilliant job of explaining how to do the job properly thank you, keep them coming please,

[@JonArthur]

Glad to help

[@FishWithBish]

Love the idea of the longer loop for a more natural presentation

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Bish

[@johnbloor4376]

I tie my hair rigs in exactly the same way. But having big clumsy fingers I used to struggle holding the hook securely without it moving while whipping the shank. So I got myself a fly tying vice to hold the hook securely for me and that made tying my hairs massively easier and a lot more accurately. I hope this tip might help some people with the same problem I used to have make their hair tying less stressful . Great vid Jon as always!

[@johnkiddle379]

I have sausage fingers too, and now get cramp after the first ten hook lengths. Great idea, will be getting one of those.

[@JonArthur]

Thanks for sharing John

[@JonArthur]

All these sausage fingers about ha ha!

[@stephenpyner4156]

Great video Jon on the difference between ready made hair rigs and homemade hair rigs, nice to see you've finally finished sorted your tackle room and are able to show off some of your winnings

[@JonArthur]

Thanks 👍

[@colin1729]

This video took presentation a step further. Watched lots and lots of hair / band rigs but never watched one as interesting which kept me watching with interest right till the end. Well done Jon,

[@JonArthur]

So nice of you to say so Colin. It took a lot longer to put together than people will ever realise! :-)

[@maverick3743]

I didn't think a vid about hair rigs could be so interesting and informative especially to an angler thats been fishing 50 years. Congrats and nice one Jon, You achieved it :)

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@martinstevenson7462]

Thanks Jon for taking the time to show and share the way you do things very interesting

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@tonychandler8606]

Just found this video. I have to say, it's the best and clearest detailed instruction video I've seen. I had just started experimenting with the larger loop. The spike in the end of the wafter presented the bait perfectly. I will have to give these a try

[@JonArthur]

Glad it helped!

[@1313Malaki]

I am just starting out as a adult fisherman aged 58 years and this video is a great teaching aid for me. I have been curious about hair rigs and will tie a few this week and see how it goes. Thank you love all your videos. MJB

[@JonArthur]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@nojnoj3069]

Thank you very much for reminding me how to tie it so it kicks out perfectly every time. After a very long break from fishing due to illness, you forget all those little special tricks that help you catch more weary fish. Subbed you because you explained it perfectly..... Again, thank you very much.

[@JonArthur]

Thanks 👍

[@stephenarmstrong6620]

This has got to be one of the best vids on KZbin. Absolutely brilliant Jon 👏👏👏

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Stephen 👍👍👍

[@Steven.Cartwright]

Great video Jon. helps alot of new anglers . I use to watch all the old bob nudd dvd's to learn my knots and rigs lol

[@JonArthur]

Me too! Still tie rigs etc the Bob Nudd and Ian Heaps ways

[@constantinec9957]

Brilliant tips! Probably one of the best I've seen on hair rigs.

[@JonArthur]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TerryMatthews1]

Top video as usual Jon. Always look forward to them. Thanks for sharing.

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@davidmaggs6217]

Excellent John, I tie mine exactly like yours except I use a figure of eight knot instead of an overhand knot because it appears neater if not stronger. I also use a Preston loop sizer to regulate the loop size depending on the size of hook I’m tying. Thank you for your help. 🤓

[@JonArthur]

Cheers David

[@simonchaddock3694]

Nice one john this is what i like about fishing the variety of ways to catch fish

[@JonArthur]

Cheers Simon

[@robertreid7221]

Bravo Jon, brilliant presentation. Ive learned so much from this one video. Thankyou so much, ✌❤ Bob.

[@JonArthur]

You are very welcome

[@denniscooper6148]

Thanks Jon. Shows success is not down to being not lucky, but thinking and preparation. Great content again.

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Dennis

[@koensegers300]

wow, great tips. I liked the tip with the smooth hairrigs the best. I'm definitely going to try it. thank you mate.

[@JonArthur]

No problem 👍

[@JeffOrtega33]

Absolute class thanks for sharing Jonny 🌟👍

[@JonArthur]

Very welcome

[@marcohermans3207]

This is the best video I found about this subject. Thank you very much. I never realized that this was the problem I had. I now make all my banded hooklengths like this. In the beginning it's a little bit fiddley but after a while I tie the 4 inch almost with my eyes closed. But the shorter they become the more fiddley it will be. Thanks

[@JonArthur]

Glad it helped!

[@frederickrich7393]

Nice 1 Jon very informative and interesting video, keep them coming, we will all be back on the river banks soon!!

[@JonArthur]

You bet

[@fergusdangerfield156]

Thanx for a superb instructional video. Lots there to think about and experiment with x.

[@JonArthur]

Glad it was helpful!

[@delwigzieful]

JON thank you so much for sharing this amazing video on hair rigs absolutely blew me away especially the way the bait behaves underwater absolute eye opener stay safe JON keep winning top man,Derek

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@paulhughes6911]

Great advice and always willing to learn a trick or 2 even after 40 years thanks jon

[@JonArthur]

Happy to help

[@peterthornton8520]

Great Video Jon. Good tips as per usual. Great to see the difference the length and position of the hair makes to the different types of hook baits. Keep them coming

[@JonArthur]

Will do 👍

[@chrisbarratt4622]

Great concise video Jon, the tank views are a real eye opener, got to re tie all my hook lengths now! Thanks.

[@JonArthur]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Leon-lp9fl]

Glad I discovered you. Going to rig up differently from now on. Thank you and regards here from South Africa.

[@JonArthur]

All the best and thanks for stumbling across my little channel!

[@daveportas7378]

awesome insight into hair rigging... thanks so much for sharing Jon... theses types of videos have massive value!!!

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Dave

[@davejohnstone4912]

Great video! Very new to hair rigs as a returning angling, they were never used in match fishing years ago. Just need to fill the hooklength box now

[@JonArthur]

Glad it was helpful!

[@donbrown8001]

This video has been a great help. I'm not brilliant at holding fiddly things but I enjoy fly fishing also and tie my own flies - I find the use of a fly tying vice is also helpful with tying hook lengths etc. They can be found quite cheaply on eBay etc and if you struggle with dexterity can be a great help.

[@JonArthur]

Glad it helped!

[@paulsomersetwolf5970]

Thanks Jon brilliant video I will be changing the way I do mine now with the bigger loop and the twizzled line look forward to the next 👍

[@JonArthur]

Cheers Paul

[@jimking7400]

Simply brilliant on hair rigs

[@JonArthur]

Cheers Jim

[@ggwildlife]

excellent upload Jon i been a carp angler now for over 20 years and previous 20 as a match angler and i have certainly intertwined all the disciplines when it comes to rigs.. i still pleasure fish the pole/waggler/feeder/lure etc inbetween carp fishing and we certainly do learn from eachother for sure.

[@JonArthur]

Good stuff. Couldn't agree more.

[@kevinrippin756]

Great video , Jon . Will certainly be giving this a go . Look forward to the next one 👍

[@JonArthur]

Thanks 👍

[@brummie43]

Brilliant video Jon! Just as helpful and well thought out as your "Loop Tricks" video. This and that one are the most useful videos I've ever seen. Your a great teacher

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Richard. Nice to help people out.

[@davetaylor8858]

Very well presented Jon.

[@JonArthur]

Thank you kindly!

[@2gstrings]

Great video, makes all those difficulties just melt away - well done, keep 'em coming.

[@tonyorlando5973]

Great information Jon as per usual .👍🐟🐟🐟

[@JonArthur]

Thanks 👍👍🐟🐟

[@jamesdavies2197]

Buying some bait stops now👍 this made my mind up. Thanks John

[@neilmilner7074]

Thanks Jon, Matrix hit the jackpot with yourself and Jamie Hughes, imparting knowledge that's built on success, and outright skill and determination. 🤙

[@JonArthur]

Ah, thanks Neil :-)

[@neilmilner7074]

@@JonArthur Welcome matey , credit where it's due, it's the little things I always learn from, and they always make a difference 🤙

[@gazwoods7026]

Awesome video, thanks for showing us it Jon 🇬🇧 ✊🏼

[@JonArthur]

My pleasure!

[@davebramhall4327]

Excellent video, food for thought in several areas.

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Dave

[@pricey4201]

Brilliant advice, great video, well presented. Jon, you have become my go to expert, watched most of your videos, always informative without feeling you are trying to sell your sponsors gear. Keep up the great service!

[@JonArthur]

Thank you so much!

[@barbaraneville5036]

Wafter tip is very handy must start tying some hooks with that long loop

[@JonArthur]

Glad it was useful

[@Offcut55]

spot on, Made my own hairs for a time now but always good to see different options

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Phil

[@paulthompson4451]

Brilliant video Jon, loads of useful tips there that I haven't seen before. Thanks!

[@JonArthur]

Glad it was helpful!

[@roytaylor414]

I have tried putting spike the on the hook with a small piece of tube on the hook like the carp boys. works well for me need to find the spike with big holes.

[@JonArthur]

Try the Large Matrix X Strong Super Stops

[@Robonthemoor]

I've watch this over and over, made a few up to try, & just started buying Matrix hooks, I must say" best hooks I've had in my hands.

[@JonArthur]

Excellent

[@stubanouie597]

Thanks Jon. Great video. Interesting and informative 👏🏼

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Gray_vr5]

Great video, kd rigged hair could be worth having a little play with, used d rigs forever on much heavier gear but really impressed with the look and separation of the rig when scaled down 👏👍

[@JonArthur]

Good stuff Matt

[@sergekozlov1463]

Thank you for very useful video. Best in this topic. Why you don’t use mono with small diameter (0,1 - 0,12 mm) for making soft hair in rig?

[@JonArthur]

You could do, or dental floss. I think braid is the most supple material and so much stronger

[@ravilnsadekov8020]

Great!!! Sir Jon, Thank You so much for the excellent tutorial, for the excellent video!!! I wish You Victories!!!

[@williamjohns7237]

Hi Jon fantastic video on hair rig tricks love the Twisle system and also showing how stiff rig and soft rigs under, after, great for pellets and Waffters. Would be great to see how you set your pole floats as I seem to have problems once I've set them up and using different baits. Great watch keep up the good work fella look forward to more top tips.

[@JonArthur]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@brianwelbourne9896]

I prefer the twisted spike when using softer baits like chick peas and the spike for small harder pellets/boilies/wafters.. Thanks Jon picked up a bit more knowledge keep em coming. Will try the softer hair when I am allowed out again !!

[@JonArthur]

Go for it!

[@paulroberts2625]

Damn! Gonna have to re-tie all my home made hair rigs now. 'D' rig looks great. Brilliant vid thanks Jon

[@JonArthur]

It's definitely something to play with...

[@petergudgeon8855]

Brilliant tips! Well done Jon!

[@JonArthur]

Glad you liked it!

[@florinfrunzadinu7371]

Awesome video. Where can you buy the bait spikes as in the tackle shops I only found the twisted ones and I don't really like them, thanks for the great video.

[@JonArthur]

Try Cralusso

[@florinfrunzadinu7371]

@@JonArthur thank you

[@mikewaugh1754]

Hey Jon, What a fantastic link on hair rigging been a brilliant fine tuning episode and just makes you think more about presentation and what things look like in water. Great work Jon thank you. Regards Mike Waugh

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoyed it Mike!

[@holford98]

Great video John mate!! Learned a lot from the different ways you’ve shown….and must say doing it the way you think are better I’d have to agree…

[@JonArthur]

Glad it was useful

[@unechan_b2549]

Excellent tutorial Jon ! Here in Japan Ive been adopting the coarse/match style angling techniques for my carp angling and enjoying massive success, and your videos are always inspiring me and leading to more catches, Arigatou Gozaimasu and best wishes from Osaka, Japan.

[@JonArthur]

Dōmo arigatōgozaimashita (I hope Google Translate is right!)

[@unechan_b2549]

Jon, that’s perfect :-)

[@robertpaterson7311]

Hi, brill video which has helped me to understand how it is tied. I have tried Push Stops with braid but do not get a clean cut. Appreciate the ones you recommend have a larger hole so should be easier but wonder if you can recommend so good braid scissors that get a clean cut ? Appreciate your help. Cheers Bob

[@stephenwilliams262]

Food for thought Jon, top video mate.

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@thedrifterr]

Very clear and informative instructions , subbed

[@JonArthur]

Thanks for the sub!

[@philnotley5138]

Excellent video I’m one of those who use a little measuring tool for sizing the loop and matching it to hook size I’m afraid ocd alive and well lol

[@JonArthur]

Nice one Phil

[@steveraynor2946]

Great video Jon, really well explained, thanks mate

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@brianandrew9706]

I particularly liked the fine braid hair, i had an ancient black spider dacron in 1lb bs it would be quite an edge with a bayonet on the end for wafters! and a d rig with 8lb maxima...gotta try it...Thank you.

[@JonArthur]

I still have some ancient black spider too on a little cotton reel

[@brianandrew9706]

It was quite a shock to think just how long ago that was John...

[@paulstacklereviews1695]

Great vid and food for thought. How someone could give that video a thumbs down I do not know!!!

[@JonArthur]

Thanks. 👍 When you hear that even someone very special like Sir Tom Moore received negative comments that's all you need to now about very very sad minorities...

[@ianhigton7016]

Brilliant that John

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Ian :-)

[@saveriolotti3734]

Thank you jon, nice tips! Greetings from Italy 👍🏼

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Saverio :-)

[@seatboxboy]

Great vid,lots of useful Info and tips.keep em coming bruv.

[@JonArthur]

Will try! 👍

[@takleteck7008]

Probably the clearest and easiest to follow video on hair rigs. In view of your opening caveats (relating to rules/restrictions on commercials), I have two naïve questions please... (1) on commercials that do not permit braid, do you think that you are still permitted a braided hair ? I.e, the braid ban is only on the line from reel to hook? (2) IF a fishery did allow a full braided hook length and you wanted a braid hair, would you use a full braided hook length instead of mono?

[@JonArthur]

I think braid is better for getting bites and definitely wouldn’t consider a braid hair as not allowed. It’s not the actual hooklength. That would be like calling a quickstop a plastic artificial bait!

[@tonybase7887]

Brilliant video one of the best I’ve seen.

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Tony

[@jimcoleman3463]

Really enjoyed this cant wait to give these tips ago.

[@JonArthur]

Have fun!

[@RuachEden]

Great info, mate! found you via Avon Angling U.K and glad I'm glad that I did!

[@JonArthur]

Welcome aboard!

[@chrisjames1987]

Fantastic video Jon, a real insight in to hair rigging, definitely going to try tying my own now, will even try a few of the D ring rigs 👍🏻

[@JonArthur]

All food for thought 👍

[@leejohnson221]

Really enjoyed this one Jon 👍🏻

[@JonArthur]

Cheers Lee

[@takleteck7008]

Many thanks for your quick reply to my last question. Do you have an answer to question 2 please? That was... IF a commercial fishery allows a braided hook length and you wanted to use a hair rig, would you use a full braided hook length instead of mono for your carp fishing (as per many carp fisherman) that you say take it to another level and we can learn from? The reason I'm asking, is that there are some commercial fisheries that still allow braid.

[@scottessery100]

Wouldn’t the soft hair rig let the carp eject it without indication or self hooking ? Great video please more😊😊

[@JonArthur]

Yes, it's all good food for thought isn't it?

[@dalechamberlain2637]

Loving the D rig hair Jon, definitely trying that one👍

[@JonArthur]

Go for it! It's very fiddly and the jury's still out as to whether it's any better than other methods.

[@paulrounce8834]

Nice one John brilliant 🐳🐳👍

[@JonArthur]

Thanks 👍

[@mikepattinson3285]

Great video John I don't fish commercials much, do more bream/f1 fishing use a method now that doesn't involve any knots and keeps every thing neat little fiddly but when your tying at home it doesn't matter.

[@JonArthur]

No worries Mike

[@stevescudder3522]

Hi Jon Why is the push stop significantly further away from the hook than the band which is very close to the hook shank. thanks steve

[@JonArthur]

With a quickstop/speed stop style hair rig you have to place the stop at the furthest end of the bait you choose to use. With a band it needs to be at the nearest position to the hook and will stretch away from that point depending on bait size, which is almost always a hard pellet or dumbbell for me. When I use a stop it is often with something like bread that will significantly expand and requires a much longer hair, or a big cube of meat when I sometimes want a greater distance from the hook (longer hair) which is good for anti-eject properties when legering for bigger fish. It also means I can use double corn or double meat etc. But hair length is always worth experimenting with.

[@tonyhayward3206]

hi great vid jon.will tie a long one for bread.keep the vids coming.tight lines.

[@JonArthur]

Thanks 👍

[@allanwithers8509]

Love your tips videos Jon. So helpful

[@JonArthur]

Glad you like them!

[@Mark_XL]

Very informative, Thanks for uploading!

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@brian1204]

Quality vid, Jon... thanks!

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnstrutt6998]

good stuff that john very informative

[@JonArthur]

Thanks

[@iancrossman8211]

Jon very good video. Been trying the D rig for a couple of years.

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Ian. It's worked for me on Big Gearys, but the jury's still out as to whether it's better than other techniques. It's certainly faffier!

[@sillybait1329]

Nice video Jon, ever since seeing you using a big loop it's all I use now, I like using the quick stops for big worm's or two or three worm's it's great for greedy carp, Tench and Bream, the perch and big roach also muscle in, I use it on the pole most of the time very rarely with a feeder

[@JonArthur]

Nice one Michael

[@andrewfordrey3560]

Great info Jon, you've got me buying Matrix tackle now!

[@JonArthur]

Nice one

[@martinshaw6907]

hi Jon watch a lot of your videos and get much enjoyment being a carp angler for many years i now only do pleasure fish mostly feeder for soft hairs i use dental floss unscented

[@JonArthur]

Thanks, good tip 👍

[@jamiem2693]

Brilliant info Jon, excellent.

[@JonArthur]

Cheers Jamie

[@colincrawley4528]

Like that D rig idea,will give it a go.

[@JonArthur]

Have fun

[@arturoborski5909]

Excellent... very well thought-out... :)

[@shaun1961hodge]

Great video, thanks. When do you use a soft hair vs the stiff hair?

[@JonArthur]

I think that's just a thinking point for you to consider really. Personally I like a soft hair if the bait is wafting or semi buoyant so the hook and bait are separate. It depends how rigid or nit you wish the hook and hook bait to be. We'll never know for sure which is best.

[@shaun1961hodge]

Thanks foe answer Jon