Rik Johnson's Half Naked Heli Rig

Prologic's Rik Johnson details his favoured Half-Naked Heli rig - a helicopter rig variant suited to venues where traditional leadcore leaders are banned.
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[@chrismuir7546]

It’s still a leader though isn’t it just a mini leader 🤷🏼‍♂️ Agree it’s totally safe but an overzealous Baliff could still ping you for it

[@totalcarpmagazine]

its best to speak to the fishery team if in doubt

[@addictedtoangling]

Very nice indeed

[@Jerec]

Is it a requirement for all fishing videos to have multiple angle shots of the host when they are speaking?

[@jamesleach9444]

when playing the fish isn't the strain on the lead buffer? not the main line

[@SouthWestCarpHunter]

Save yourself the ban and just use tubing

[@Enpassantful]

It is probably better to stick to the fisheries rules I think, rather than messing about with Mickey Mouse leaders like that.

[@totalcarpmagazine]

Hi Joss, not sure why you see an issue with this set-up. As Rik mentions this is well within the fishery rules on the venue he has used it. The half-naked heli is a simple and safe alternative to a naked helicopter rig, which avoids cut-offs from the swivel chaffing the line.

[@Enpassantful]

@@totalcarpmagazineLeaders are either banned or they are not. I just can't see how using a shortened leader gets around the ban.