Pole Rigs (For Carp & Commercial Fisheries)

[@johnmckinley8447]

Jon, you are without doubt the best organised angler I know

[@JonArthur]

Thanks... but I've seen plenty with serious OCD that would put my rigs to shame ha ha!

[@stephenpyner4156]

​@@JonArthurknow what you mean Jon, I'm one of those that can be a bit OCD when it comes to having my fishing gear a certain way but my excuse is that at least I know I have what I need and can trust what I have

[@stephenpyner4156]

Another great video Jon, it's nice to watch your videos on what pole rigs you use, perhaps you could do an up-to-date one showing what you use now compared to when you made this video, on a side note I did a similar thing with some little waggler floats to what you did with the pole floats you cut the base off and have had some success with them as a swinging pole rig past the end of the pole

[@JonArthur]

Will do an update next year I think 👍

[@andrewsavigar7279]

Only fish 1 match a year, a works match and this year its at Decoy lakes so I will now be making sure I take some strong rigs just incase I draw a snaggy peg.Thanks John love your videos keep up the great work.Andy

[@JonArthur]

Good stuff and best of luck Andrew

[@johnturner7045]

Jon, what a brilliant episode. Well prepared and full of knowledge. At least I know what types of pole floats to make and what my customers will now want me to make for them. So much detail and prep. Well done ✅

[@JonArthur]

Thanks John :-)

[@paulgregory2601]

Fantastic video Jonny, TOP PRO! YOUVE GIVEN ME LOADS OF TIPS OVER THE YEARS, GOOD LUCK IN THE BIG UNS!

[@JonArthur]

Thanks 👍

[@robintaylor7374]

just found this Jon - thanks for taking the time to share - interesting stuff :)

[@JonArthur]

No probs Robin

[@paullee3660]

Very interesting. I am going to build some as I am frustrated with the pre-made ones not being quite what I want, so this is super useful info.

[@JonArthur]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stotty6800]

Another interesting and informative video Jon. Please keep them coming.

[@JonArthur]

Thanks, will do!

[@denniswilliamrobbins3031]

Hi Jon, another great video especially liked the pole float waggler you made. Brilliant idea will have to try that next time when I’m out. You never thought of putting them ideas on the market, just brilliant Jon keep them coming.

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@pedrobandino5391]

another top video Jon, good to explain different uses for floats, thanks

[@JonArthur]

Thanks 👍

[@neilwayte517]

Thank you Jon that was a very usefull video for someone like myself who has only been pole fishing for a couple of years and finds the rig issue a complete mine field. On the down side it means more time retying my rig tray to make them much better.Once again many thanks.

[@JonArthur]

Glad it gave you a few pointers Neil

[@stephenpyner4156]

I know what you mean but at least following Jon's videos helps with some pointers and perfecting your pole rig comes with experience

[@denniscooper6148]

Excellent as always Jon. Thank you.

[@JonArthur]

Thanks again!

[@petebird7171]

Some great information there Jon, thanks 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@JonArthur]

Cheers Pete

[@craneyc993]

Excellent informative video your attention to detail is on another level cheers much

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bigstu118]

Great vid Jon to see what rigs you carry with you

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Stuart

[@The1vanillaman]

top class info video Jon,after watching a earlier video you did on your pole rigs, i purchased some malman floats, I was so pleased i bought a second batch, i have them tied to 0.19mm and 0.13mm, i am fortunate to have three small pools on my doorstep owned by a club which i have joined and they are my floats that i always use, so many thanks. would love you to do a in line float and cut down pole float waggler video. many thanks as always....mike

[@JonArthur]

Great to hear!

[@roberthill5839]

Great video Jon Would love to see how you do the in-line floats they would definitely come in handy 👍

[@JonArthur]

Will do

[@niksandy7125]

Nice! I always wondered about a tiny waggler being any good for dobbing with bread, never got round to trying them out. I'm gonna make some up. And the melting the hole in the bristle idea , years ago I got some old preston purple Tyson floats that had no eyes, I never used them because I thought that a float rubber on the bristle lacked finesse. The floats are virtually unbreakable, heading to the basement with a needle and a lighter right now. Thanks mate. PS I actually love inline floats, NUFISH, maybe they are better now than 3 years ago?

[@JonArthur]

Best of luck with your fishing

[@jasonridyardhome]

Thanks for sharing Jon, that was really informative. You must have been busy, making all those rigs up. 🖒🖒🖒

[@JonArthur]

I'm a rigoholic! :-)

[@garyhurn6153]

Thanks Jon just ordered me up some HULKs and a few tanks 👍👍

[@JonArthur]

Enjoy!

[@alanmeasures8337]

Always learn something from you Jon Can't wait for your inline and waggler float vid's You should have them made to sell Cheers mate Thanks.

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Alan

[@alexfulloway3033]

You’ve made me think that I should get some super strong in-line floats for the zoo creatures, great video as always Jon. Keep them coming 👍🏼

[@JonArthur]

Cheers Alex

[@ChrisJones-jw6gn]

Vey in deth informative video Jon Well done

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Chris

[@MiCkEyBt1]

Fantastic would love to see a video catching them jurassic carp

[@JonArthur]

Hope so too!

[@ianjohnson5379]

Nice informative video yet again With a few things that will help pleasure anglers too 👍

[@JonArthur]

Cheers Ian

[@Balloo0123]

Great video Jon. In general, how many types of a float pattern do you like to carry, such as 4x 4x14 pellets, etc. Needing to sort out my pole rigs and maybe purchase some more floats! Also, I would be very interested to see how you modify your floats to your requirements. I took inspiration with your D rig hook lengths and came up trumps for me last weekend.

[@JonArthur]

Glad to have helped. I like to have 3 or 4 of each of my most used rigs if I can.

[@peterdent4165]

Class again J A ,hope the red and blue house isn't your tackle shed !!!!

[@JonArthur]

It's pink and my daughter's wendy house ha ha :-)

[@sillybait1329]

Hi Jon, I like how you've converted some big pole floats into wagglers, I've got some really stubby one's but nothing like that (yet) I've also read recently about crystal float's flaring up when hit by the sun, is it all crystal floats or just the wagglers? It was in Billy Makins book which is a real eye opener as I've often tried the Drennan margin/shallow float's and had more success using a Tyson dibber,, I've not thought of painting them though 👍

[@JonArthur]

I try to avoid anything transparent now. Bit of an eye opener when you think about it on sunny days

[@ihcfn]

Excellent, thanks.

[@JonArthur]

You are welcome!

[@lesliefrew8402]

Interesting jon ....good video

[@JonArthur]

Thanks 👍

[@williamstones6415]

I need to see how you do your in-line floats Jon i loose so many in the reeds

[@JonArthur]

Will do

[@deanbayliss7038]

Brilliant can't beat a tyson dibber I've got loads cleared a shop of them in York last year also gaz malman floats are brilliant I'm using his Roobs, and mojoes fantastic also like you use few guru floats but for silvers malman secrets are the king

[@JonArthur]

Nice one Deano

[@mattmatt6878]

Great vlog and info Jon, enjoy Ed the detailed explanation of the rigs you use for what fish/conditions you come across when fishing. Is that a Matrix stacking system for your winders? do you ever write on the side of the winders for a reminder of what you set up eg line diameter etc 👍

[@JonArthur]

Cheers Matt, yes they're single shallow winder trays by Matrix. I always write the line diameter on the side, sometimes the length and shotting too. A soft 2B or HB pencil does the trick and can be rubbed off easily. Much better than labels or marker pens I find 👍

[@mattmatt6878]

Thanks for the reply Jon, really helpful. you are a brilliant angler, I remember watching you fish a few matches, excellent content on your channel 👍

[@malcrandall1309]

Well done Jon that was a awesome, very informative and incredibly well presented!

[@JonArthur]

Cheers Malc, much appreciated! :-)

[@martinhehir1471]

Hi Jon another great vid can I ask how you colour the floats out to grey to you use a spray or sharpie? Tia

[@the72inc73]

Silver marker pen or nail varnish?

[@JonArthur]

Silver sharpie marker pen

[@dalechamberlain2637]

Any chance of doing some shotting patterns for commercial carp and F1,s jon?

[@JonArthur]

Yep that's a possible

[@JeffOrtega33]

Great video Jonny love the logical explanation. Question please do yo have rigs set up on top kits ?

[@JonArthur]

Cheers Jeff, generally only F1 rigs on Short Kits, particularly shallow rigs, but occasionally I might leave shallow or margin rigs set up on my standard kits.

[@JeffOrtega33]

@@JonArthur thanks Jonny I have used the new Matrix elastic protectors with my long kits and give them a try but this year messed my test up. Thanks for taking the time to reply 🌟

[@malvinmoss1869]

A great insight into your floats, the crystals and sunlight is it called refraction ?, the swinging rig is one for me as I find it difficult to hold at 13 metres.

[@JonArthur]

Glad you liked it Malvin

[@GBJulesKing]

Hi Jon, I fish RBF a lot. I have a good collection of F1 slims 0.2g - 0.4g, 1.5 - 2.0mm tips, carbon & wire stems. Got a few long tip onion/ chimp types for choppy conditions and a few short short margin/ rugby ball floats - 2mm tip on 0.19mm. Could you recommend a couple of other patterns I should have in my box so I'm covered for a good range of situations?

[@JonArthur]

Sounds like you’ve got most bases covered! Some short dumpy shallow dibbers and jiggers perhaps.

[@martinstevenson7462]

Hi Jon thanks for sharing this do you use any different rigs if you where pleasure fishing

[@JonArthur]

Thanks, I rarely get to pleasure fish but sometimes use older rigs up. I have lots gathering dust

[@martinshaw6907]

Hi Jon very good insight many thanks I've just got in to pole fishing so very helpful what line make do you use for your float rigs

[@JonArthur]

Cheers Martin. Matrix Power Micron 👍👍

[@joefarley1047]

Hi Jon what do you use to colour your floats grey? Thanks

[@JonArthur]

Silver Sharpie marker

[@pelletncorn1467]

I've loved watching all of your uploads Jon.. Infact I've been admiring your attack since before Jamie Hughes was skinny. Random question... If a double figure Carp will nail your snaggy swim rigs next to a snag... Surely they'll nail it in open water too? Or do you believe fish actually care about what you catch them on? Just curious..:D

[@JonArthur]

I think you can get away with thicker lines and cruder rigs when you are next to snags and 'structure' as the fish are always rubbing against stuff and less easily spooked, and usually in shallower water. In open water, thicker lines and cruder rigs are far easier for a fish to detect as it's the only thing out there.

[@vincedowling4777]

Nice, now let's look at the natural water trays please.

[@JonArthur]

I will definitely revisit that at a later date

[@carleland9618]

Hi Jon will those matrix winder trays fit in rive trays ? Thank you 💪

[@JonArthur]

Sorry Carl I’m not sure but I have a feeling they wont

[@iveywebb44]

Hi Jon, something i am really interested to know- I get that wire stem helps with stability but why would a rounder body be better in a heavy tow? I would have thought a thin body would catch the tow less? Thanks.

[@JonArthur]

Yes it's something I have also thought about, but I believe a rounder bodied float is more stable and less likely to tilt and also the shoulder holds back better against any strong tow and chop without riding out of the water like a slimmer float can. It is essentially the same properties I want in a river float when I am slowing it down in the flow.

[@iveywebb44]

@@JonArthur Interesting, that makes sense. But holding back against lake tow when there is any wind at all feels like the pole tip is bouncing enough to disrupt presentation no matter what. I'm fishing a snake lake at the moment where the tow is ridiculous and i just want to find the most stable way of presenting a static bait. i will experiment with some round bodies.

[@iveywebb44]

@@JonArthur Have you tried the diamond shape floats that seem to be popular for open water fishing right now? What level of stability would they offer over a slim or rounder bodied shape do you think?

[@davidb8676]

Hi John do you recommend using split shot like bellabeni or does it damage the line to much thank you

[@JonArthur]

I use round Ballabeni when tying all my rigs at home and Stotz for on the bank adjustments, back shot etc

[@D...Bizzle81]

Hi jon o tried buying a few of these but it always says my cart is empty am i doing something wrong?

[@JonArthur]

Contact the website. Sounds like your cookies arent enabled.

[@ThePobolycwm]

I have a tray of rigs on matrix winders, what is the system you use to store them, is it matrix or something else

[@JonArthur]

Matrix pole winder trays in shallow tray units. Try this link: www.fishmatrix.co.uk/home/products/seatboxes-units

[@martinS-tk2cs]

jon what shotting pattern u use on the malman secret floats?

[@JonArthur]

Depends really but generally no11s and no10s and often spread out in the last half of the rig

[@Steven.Cartwright]

Question... ? Why are hand made pole floats better made and more popular than the brand named pole floats like Drennan or Preston, floats? Why can't these big tackle companies design a pole float range thats as good as the hand made ones? I've used the new guru ones there perfect BUT i prefer a float with a thicker tip so im waiting till they bring out a float thats at least a 2mm tip. Also the preston floats are ok BUT the preston edge 4x14 size are out of stock all over the UK so im just left waiting and wondering... I can never seem to get a really good collection of pole floats lol Even the hand made pole floats i see on facebook that are popular you find that there out of stock ? GRRRR maybe its just me.

[@gavingoldthorp4093]

Your frustration with never being able to find sizes you want etc is why I started making my own floats! I was fed up with constantly chopping floats, changing bristles or not being able to get the sizes I wanted. No issues with that now!

[@antrog1895]

Big slapper. 😂😂😂

[@JonArthur]

Love a big slapper! 😂😂😂

[@antrog1895]

@@JonArthur and a kebab after.

[@graemeclarke5814]

You must have a very understanding wife Jon.. the time it must take you

[@JonArthur]

I burn the candle both ends and am regularly up very very late doing prep!

[@peterdent4165]

Class again J A ,hope the red and blue house isn't your tackle shed !!!!

[@JonArthur]

It's pink and my daughter's wendy house ha ha :-)