Carp Fishing With A Rock

[mford]

Hey Guys

I always find rocks with elastics on them in the pool.

I assume people are using them a weights for bottom fishing.

Is there a certain way to set this up so when the fish takes the bait the rock releases?

I tried search the web for instructions but i can't find any.

It sounds like a good way to save money and use a natural sinker.

[hammercarp]

They may be using something like this. These safety clips are available here.

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It is a great idea. You don't have to hawl all that lead up and down there and you don't leave lead on the bottom.

[Gnfshn]

My guess would be they cast out, leave the bail open, set the rod down and put a pinch of line under the elastic. When the fish takes the bail the line pops out from the elastic and allows the fish to swim away without stealing the rod.