Tiger Nut Carp Rig

A simple PVA mesh of tiger nuts is all you need to catch carp
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Sweet tiger nuts: amzn.to/3Rb2aL2
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[@matthewcollinsangler]

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[@hubertstrzalkowski1261]

I am in the market for a good, reliable, strong carp reel, on a budget. Doesn't have to be the newest, just something that really stands up to big river fish. Any suggestions are much appreciated. Thank you all! Tight lines.

[@matthewcollinsangler]

@@hubertstrzalkowski1261 There’s no such thing as cheap, reliable and strong. If money is tight, then your best bet is to buy a second-hand set of Shimano Ultegras. I bought a set myself nearly ten years ago and they are still going strong. I’d chat to a reel servicing guy. Lots of independents to be found on Facebook. Find someone that you can trust and they might be able to set you up with some refurbished reels. You always get what you pay for.

[@hubertstrzalkowski1261]

@@matthewcollinsangler thank you!

[@stevebaulsom6807]

I used tigers alot back in my early days as they were fairly cheap compared to boilies. We had very good results by smashing them up and using pieces instead of whole nuts as it replicated the carp passing them...the weary bigger carp waited for them to be pre digested then hoovered up the mess.

[@HaveAFishYaDickhead]

I've just started using tiger nuts and was thinking of grinding some up so will definetly give this a go now. cheers 👍

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi Steve, haven't experimented with crushed tigers yet, will have to give them a go.

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Cool, good luck with it! I’ve used the tigers whole in the pva mesh and that’s worked great for me. I’m not grinding the tigers, I’m grinding the salt.

[@Degzy420]

Hit my PB with the nash tigers 💪🏻🙌🏻

[@aarondavies8486]

Never used tigers ether matt but now I have watched you try them ill give them a go to thanks for the awesome videos mate

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi Aaron, cool, yes don’t quite know why I’d never used them either before but there you go! I’ve found them particularly useful for avoiding the catfish at my own lake which can be a pain at times. You don’t need many of them to catch!

[@aarondavies8486]

@@matthewcollinsangler thanks for the tips matt where I am in Lincolnshire the crayfish are pain to so more of a reason to try them out thabks again I'll be trying the nash ones to the tiger slush looks amazing

[@mikesmith8187]

I used a similar method with chick peas for tench .

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Nice

[@Spirit986]

Hello Mat. When you fish with tiger nuts and PVAs, try crushing the tiger nuts before putting them inside the PVA bag. The essential oils in the nuts will disperse around the water driving the carp mad for a bite.

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi mate, good to hear that. Yes, lots of guys swear by chopped tigers. I haven't got around to testing these yet but it’s on my list! Cheers, Matt.

[@ryanclements3009]

Tigers are the one !

[@Lenny101]

i've never caught anything on tigers but then i ony tend to use them as a last resort when nothing else is working. i really should give them a go from the start of a session.

[@matthewcollinsangler]

All I can say is carp absolutely love tigers!

[@Rose.Of.Hizaki]

Hmmmm... I remember when tiger nuts arrived on the big carp scene. They were banned in a lot of venues very quickly due to carp having problems digesting them as they were too hard and not a lot of people knew how to prepare them for fishing. I think the prep was boiling them in water then letting them soak for anywhere between 6-8hrs+ to soften them up or just leaving them soaking in water for a while. Not heard anyone using them for a very very long time.

[@matthewcollinsangler]

I’d never fished with them before tbh but found them great to single out the carp on a lake with catfish. Yeah, I agree, I’d only use them in small quantities like a small PVA bag as they’re not great for the carp.

[@Rose.Of.Hizaki]

@@matthewcollinsangler You might still be able to find old guides about how to prep them correctly (i genuinely remember them being a lot of faff to get right...) if you really wanted to use them. but I agree with the suggestions below about crushing them up to make it less of an issue for the carp. Not trying to scare you or nothing, but these did fall out of fashion really fast! As a suggestion - go to your local aldi's, pick up a cheap tin of butter beans and hair rig one or two of them. guaranteed you'll get a double figure 🐟

[@paulsheridan291]

​@@Rose.Of.Hizakichick peas work good aswell.

[@nikgeld5484]

​@@paulsheridan291i use to use chick peas alot in the early 2000s caught alot of 20s using them

[@robbrownfield7677]

Just get a bottle of Dynamite Baits (other versions are available) Tiger Nut Oil. Put the tigers in a little, swill around and you add to the attraction whilst PVA proofing them.

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Cool, that's another option.

[@paulAnthony7236]

Have a try of some black salt supposedly better than pink.

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Never even heard of black salt, I’ll have to keep my eyes open for that. This pink himalayan salt works great though.

[@Scottymol]

Is that hair tied to the blow back tube Matt? You will have to show us that rig if so.

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Don’t worry mate, there’s a video on this coming at some point 😉

[@rberto3804]

I could eat them myself, great with a cold beer 🍺 😋

[@seabassmastermatt80]

A long shank!!!! That's nuts.

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Why’s that 🤔 Works great with this rig.

[@seabassmastermatt80]

@@matthewcollinsangler haven't long watch your ep on hooks and issues with long shanks is all. 😉 Yes for bottom baits they're brill. I like them but concur they're a pain at the net.

[@matthewcollinsangler]

@@seabassmastermatt80 Ah right, yes I totally see why that would come as a surprise. I’ve decided to experiment with them again since I’ve moved to barbless. The reason why barbless makes a difference is that I’m unhooking the carp immediately in the net so that there's no way the long shank can become entangled in the net. I’m also fishing them in size 8 (rather than a size 6). They are just 2mm longer than a regular size 6 Twister in length. I still wouldn't advocate their use in micro barbed form or in larger sizes 😊

[@seabassmastermatt80]

@@matthewcollinsangler thanks Matt. I've had tonnes of joy as a bottom bait hook. They certainly are enjoying a renaissance. Have gone all out barbless too. Will try Nash claws too, I do love a Kamakura chod on a multi rig.

[@matthewcollinsangler]

@@seabassmastermatt80 Great to know that you’ve gone barbless mate. Love the Twisters and I use them for most of my fishing in all three styles. I do use the Nash Claws but mainly for heavy duty multi rigs when I need to step up to 35lb Skinlink. The eye is large on the Claw which makes them the perfect partner even in a size 6.

[@OnTheBait]

If you prepare them yourself, bottle up the gunk that comes from them, the carp love it. Just obviously make sure they are prepared properly, or they can clog the carp right up. Alot of lakes have banned them, so just make sure you check your lake rules

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Very good points thank you. I agree, they have to be used in very limited quantities. I only allow particles that are bought on site at my lake so that I can control the quantities that go in the lake.

[@markstanley1438]

Tigers are an awesome carp bait.....nuf sed.

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Totally 👊 I've done a full video on tigers and particles: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6W1hXxugNWXiqM

[@kieroncarp1422]

Only salt for pva as adding salt after cooking will (or while cooking) will dehydrate them and will almost make them look like unprepared tiger nuts

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi mate, yes that’s a good point actually, salt will dehydrate the nuts although I’m not sure that changes their level of attraction or nutritional properties and they will rehydrate in the water 🤔 In this case, I was salting my hookbaits and making up the mesh bags as I went along so it wasn't an issue. Cheers, Matt.

[@kieroncarp1422]

@@matthewcollinsangler yeah I doubt salting before casting will be an issue as will be diluted in the water. Maybe the attraction might be the same but I’ve never tried 🤷🏼‍♂️😂

[@geraldhills41]

Ever tried saffron !

[@banditfishing1558]

Glad you used the salt and didn't dry them out. Dry tigers are carp killers and it wouldn't be good to use them

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Yes mate, I'm using pre-prepared (cooked) tigers. As you say, using raw tigers is dangerous for carp.

[@DenzelLN936]

Dry tigers are fine. Uncooked (dry) tigers however are not.

[@TUT-TUTT]

When’s the best time to use salt ?? After spawning ?

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Carp need salt all year round because it’s an essential part of their diet and not readily available in freshwater. They actually lose salt constantly unless the water is slightly brackish. Carp need as much good nutrition as they can get both pre and post spawning but I’m not sure whether their salt requirement changes significantly or not. I use a little bit of himalayan salt all year round just to make sure I’m making my spots as attractive as I can. Hope that helps, cheers, Matt.

[@TUT-TUTT]

@@matthewcollinsangler thanks I’ll keep this in mind

[@Karj0]

Does it work the same for grassies?

[@matthewcollinsangler]

I really don’t know mate, I’ve only got one grass carp in my lake and he only gets caught once a year. I’ve only ever caught him twice in 12 years! Any textbook will tell you that grass carp are vegetarian but in recent years he’s come out on Scopex Squid which doesn't add up. Do tigers work for grass carp…. probably but I’ve got nothing to back that up TBH. Cheers, Matt.

[@KirstyWales]

Damn that badboy was HENCH at thr end.

[@matthewcollinsangler]

50lb unit lol

[@EricPollarrd]

@@matthewcollinsangler on a 12lb hooklink? 🫣

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Yes mate 12lb Bullet mainline and 12lbs Nash Zig-Flo mono hooklink. I’ve had loads of carp on this setup this year 30, 40s and a few 50s. Zero losses ;) I'll be doing a full video on this rig soon.

[@twincamspit]

If preparing these the day before, is it worth greasing the hooks to avoid corrosion do you think Matt?

[@matthewcollinsangler]

You can make up the PVA mesh bags in advance no problem. I store mine in a glug pot. You can make the rigs in advance too, just don't mount the salted tigers until you are ready to cast. Himalayan Rock salt is extremely corrosive and you're right it will kill the hook point very quickly, adding grease won't be enough. Just bring bag and rig together when you are ready to cast 😜

[@twincamspit]

@@matthewcollinsangler Thanks. Makes good sense, better this way with the mesh 'hook on' bags than in a solid PVA bag, I get it, thanks 👍

[@matthewcollinsangler]

@@twincamspit Ah yeah, not a good idea to add salt to a solid PVA bag if you are making rigs up in advance. In fact it’s a really bad idea lol. Mesh bags defo the way to go 😉 PS - If you ever want to support the channel, any purchases done on Amazon through this link will give us a small commission (price to you is the same): amzn.to/3TbvnaF 👍

[@liamspurin8477]

although a nice idea i doubt using pink rock salt is any better attra tant than table salt. it does have added minerals but they are so minute in quantity that its essentially the same as table salt just pink. Its a fad in human consumption as it has no added health benfits due again to the small amount of minerals

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi Liam, I get that mate and sure it’s difficult to know whether the pink salt does make a difference but I know from seeing how the carp excavate our lake bed (kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZomtoImPq8Slf80) that minerals are really important to them. Based on the test fishing I’ve done this season I was shocked by the results as I got takes much quicker than I would normally expect. I bought a large jar and it’s going to last me years. Just my perspective.

[@Angling_addict]

That’s enough salt to make your kidneys fail

[@Mexicocatfishing]

Hey what you use Himalaya raw pink salt? Or Just Himalaya rock salt or raw salt?

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi mate, yeah you can use any type of sea salt or rock salt that’s edible. You can’t use road salt for example! I use the Nash Himalayan rock salt in crystal form and crush it as I need. You can also get smaller 500ml pots of pre-crushed Himalayan rock salt which would be perfect for this job. Cheers, Matt.

[@Mexicocatfishing]

@@matthewcollinsangler thanks brother ✌️😎✌️🎣🎣🎣

[@arkanraznatovic5444]

Imagine the fish come next to the bait and says: Not today, I wait for my Himalaya salt because I need that 0.0002% extra minerals for my diet🤦‍♂️😂😂

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Ah yes 😂 😂 😂

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

I'd eat that myself !! 😋 BTW, I'm 155lbs ... so I might be a PB for ya ! 😉 😎👍☘🍺

[@notachannel8827]

Instructions unclear, got different type of salted nut

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Any nuts will work mate. I’m using pre-prepared sweet tiger nuts here. Full video on this here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6W1hXxugNWXiqM

[@notachannel8827]

@@matthewcollinsangler joke went over your head

[@matthewcollinsangler]

@@notachannel8827 Ha ha, nice one mate! Sometimes I'm not sure 😜

[@FiShInG-rw9cc]

When will people realise. Yellow pop ups work, cell works, sweetcorn works, worms work, wafters work, nuts work, mainline, sticky, any brand works…. Put bait out, and catch carp. End of.

[@VALIS538]

Cork cork cork!!!! Them tigers will land on your lead to heavy to be pushed out by the stiff link

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Interesting, I know that adding cork is the done thing with tigers but I didn't bother while testing this little rig and caught plenty of large carp, didn’t get done and I know the lake very well, so not sure it’d make a difference 🤔 For me, catching on supple hooklinks which land right next to the lead is not an issue either.

[@VALIS538]

@@matthewcollinsangler tbh i jumped the gun anyway as cork aint gonna make no difference when adding a bag anyway

[@davidowen7369]

Regular salt and himalayan salt is 98% the same, all the extra minerals you get from himalayan salt are in the 2%, you're just wasting your money, the fish don't know how many minerals are in salt 😂

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Yes mate, I agree, regular salt will make wet tigers pva friendly, just personal choice 😊

[@davidowen7369]

@@matthewcollinsangler waste of money, just stick with sea salt

[@jamesshamley6577]

You can't really make claims like that unless you catch more fish than him.

[@lukemaher7191]

Never used tigers let's put somthing on them that expells naturals 😂 so I can put them in a bag 😂😂😂

[@gleamtarrest6310]

Carp fishing or cooking for vegans?

[@addictedtoangling]

U have never used them until nash released tigers and salt as new products yawn

[@Scottymol]

As if you wouldn't do the same. 🤷

[@geoffsaunderson5766]

Lol no, you don’t need “Himalayan pink rock salt” for twice the price! What a load of crap lol

[@DenzelLN936]

My god it’s fookin noddy central in the comments.