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Margin Edges rig

Margin rig with inline leads for pole and waggler tactics. Depth 18 in ideal, up to 3 ft or more on some lakes

Depth 18 in to 3 ft, not to scale1No.16-20 hollow elastic2Loop to pole tip3Back shot40.5 g power eye, fibreglassstem56 x No.8 solid bulk6Loop-to-loop, 4 inhooklength7Size 14-12 strong wire,double worm or maggots
Depth 18 in ideal, up to 3 ft or more on some lakes Depth 18 in to 3 ft.

The parts, top to bottom

  1. No.16-20 hollow elastic
  2. Loop to pole tip - Mainline 0.19-0.22 mm
  3. Back shot - Keeps the line tight between pole tip and float
  4. 0.5 g power eye, fibreglass stem
  5. 6 x No.8 solid bulk - Stable rig, bait straight down
  6. Loop-to-loop, 4 in hooklength - 0.16-0.19 mm
  7. Size 14-12 strong wire, double worm or maggots

Choosing the parts? The guides cover elastic, line, hooks, bait and shotting.

How to fish it

Set up early and fish it only in the final hour, when the big carp come in. Positive and durable throughout.

Variations worth knowing

  • Shallow cutout: 0.4 g Muddy float, 1 x No.11 trimmer, 2 back shots, 6 x No.8 bulk, 3 in 0.15 mm hooklength, size 14.
  • Deep margin: 0.6 g CD6, spread bulk, 16 in 0.17 mm hooklength, size 16 banded pellet.

Questions

What hook does the Margin Edges use?
Size 14-12 strong wire, double worm or maggots.
What float does the Margin Edges use?
0.5 g power eye, fibreglass stem.
What depth is the Margin Edges fished at?
Roughly 18 in to 3 ft. Depth 18 in ideal, up to 3 ft or more on some lakes.

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