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Window Feeder rig

Distance feeder with a long hooklength for bites on the drop. Weight-forward open feeder for distance, long hooklength for fish taking the bait on the drop

1Mainline 0.10 mm braid,straight through220 g window feeder on arunning rig3Bead4Swivel5Start at 80 cm of 0.16 mm,drop to 50 cm6Size 14, single maggot
Weight-forward open feeder for distance, long hooklength for fish taking the bait on the drop

The parts, top to bottom

  1. Mainline 0.10 mm braid, straight through
  2. 20 g window feeder on a running rig - With a boom and grip stops
  3. Bead
  4. Swivel
  5. Start at 80 cm of 0.16 mm, drop to 50 cm
  6. Size 14, single maggot - Feeder loaded with corn and a few casters

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

How to fish it

Start on the long 80 cm hooklength. Shorten to 50 cm if bites are missed or slow.

Variations worth knowing

  • Mini window feeder later in the session.

Questions

What hook does the Window Feeder use?
Size 14, single maggot. Feeder loaded with corn and a few casters.
What line does the Window Feeder use?
Mainline 0.10 mm braid, straight through.

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