Everyone Says Use a Helicopter Rig In Silt… Here’s Why I Don’t

There is a great alternative to helicopter rigs. As anglers, we’re told that if you’re fishing in silt, the only option is to use a helicopter rig, but that’s simply not true. In this video, I break down why I never use helicopter rigs when fishing silty lakes and how a running rig can actually help you catch more carp, avoid hook pulls, and simplify your setup. You’ll learn: ✅ How to test and understand silt depth and density ✅ How to choose the right running lead setup ✅ Why feathering and trapping your cast makes a difference ✅ How to land your lead flat to stop it plugging into the silt ✅ The key reasons running rigs outperform helicopter setups in soft bottoms ✅ My real results: multiple carp landed, zero hook pulls, and no leads lost Whether you’re fishing a big, deep pit or a shallow estate lake, this approach will help you fish more confidently in silt. ⏰ In this video: 00:00 Why I don’t use heli rigs 00:36 How bad is the silt 05:41 3 types of running inline leads 10:48 How do inline leads cast? 13:36 What is feathering and trapping 18:16 What’s wrong with heli rigs ► Beausoleil Carp and Cats (my lake in France) https://www.frenchcarpandcats.com/ ► Support the channel: Use this Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3TbvnaF for any purchase Hit the THANKS button in any video (When available, we use affiliate links and may earn a commission) This channel is supported by Nash. #matthewcollins #carpfishingexplained