Silt, Weed & Chod-Style Rigs: When the Bottom is Ugly
This is the “problem solving” page. When the bottom is messy, a standard bottom-bait rig can be buried or masked. The answer is a rig/presentation that sits clean and hooks properly.
On This Page
- When you actually need chod-style options
- Chod rig basics (the practical version)
- Weed situations (don’t lose fish)
- Safety essentials
- Next steps
When You Actually Need Chod-Style Options
- Choddy debris and leaf litter
- Silky silt where baits bury
- Weed remnants where clean patches are hard to find
Chod Rig Basics (The Practical Version)
- Use it as a solution, not a default.
- Keep it safe. If you’re unsure about the setup, don’t fish it near snags.
Weed Situations (Don’t Lose Fish)
Weed fishing is won by control, angles, and not letting fish kite into heavy weed.
Safety Essentials
- Use a snag-safe lead arrangement.
- Match leaders/mainline to mussels/rocks/wood.
Next Steps
Before you go full chod, try a pop-up on a cleaner patch or a balanced bait on a short rig. Use chod-style options when the bottom forces your hand.
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