In article , Alec Powell
wrote:
On Sat, 29 Sep 2007, Derek Moody, gave forth these words of wisdom:
What prompted the question?
Without boring anyone senseless with this reply, I find that doing my
autumn digging on my allotment I am the proud owner of enormous amounts
of both reds, brandlings and lobs.
Consequently the chub and perch on my little stretch of the Thame here
in Oxfordshire are very happy in the partaking of same.
Now you tell me...........how the hell do you keep said wurrrm on a size
8 barbless hook for more than one cast?

Haven't the faintest idea.

Use a microbarb and the worm will stay put - and use a size to suit the worm
I -have- taken chub on a 6/0... but #4 might be a better starting point.

Consequently the request of info on pennel rigs.
Any ideas?

With small worms the other method is to hook then once through the head and
let the whole worm dangle - doesn't work where there are tiddlers about
though.

BTW Derek, down your way tomorrow, (Sherbourne - Dorset), might take a
bit of tackle with me.

Oops. A bit too late to point you at the middle Stour - plenty of worm
targets there.

Cheerio,

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