How fine for winter set up?

[Blueser]

Hi all,

Was just wondering how fine you guys go with lines and hooks on commercials at this time of the year?

I personally am happy to go down to a circa 2lb hooklength and 20 hook for pole work, can still land the odd lump if the tackle is balanced.

[ian_kent]

exactly the same as you pal, down to a 0.9 - 0.10 hooklength, i do prefer to stay up with an 18 though, as my main hookbait for commies is a 4mm expander, and an 18 hook will hide inside,

If its maggot work then yes a finer wire 20 will do the job.

Ian

[Blueser]

Nice one Ian

Good to see Defoe back in full training today!

[kev bell]

0.10 hook lenghts mate would be no problem as the carp are fairly dorment and only know they are hooked when they see the net,if you have snags though mate i would be on 0.14 minimum as you cant afford to lose any fish in the winter,its also a lot to do with balance mate,drop your elastics as well ...........................jermane defoe is a yido........................