[mike newman]

And what difference does it make?
I've just got my first lot of these, and I've seen them rigged on jig heads both flat and ribbed side up. And I'm wondering why, does it make a difference to the action? I'm new to soft plastic baits, with a lot to learn, all help appreciated.
Mike

 

[Retired]

Hi Mike

Perceived wisdom is that an Xlayer rigged flat side down will plane better when twitched on a light jig head. Maybe there is also something in the hotspot (lime green on an Ayu Xlayer) being uppermost and more visible?

There's a lot of perceived wisdom out there too. A lot of people will tell you that they have been using and rigging XLayers upside down for years, when in fact the technique only really gained popularity relatively recently as leisure anglers picked up techniques used by the pro-anglers in the French bass comps.

Personally I have done just as well with Xlayers rigged both ways.

 

[Ben Field]

Hi Mike

Perceived wisdom is that an Xlayer rigged flat side down will plane better when twitched on a light jig head. Maybe there is also something in the hotspot (lime green on an Ayu Xlayer) being uppermost and more visible?

There's a lot of perceived wisdom out there too. A lot of people will tell you that they have been using and rigging XLayers upside down for years, when in fact the technique only really gained popularity relatively recently as leisure anglers picked up techniques used by the pro-anglers in the French bass comps.

Personally I have done just as well with Xlayers rigged both ways.

Pretty much sums it up.

You could also consider that an upside down xlayer will hold a more stable position when sitting on the bottom.

 

[Alex Jordan]

Or glue two together - flat sides are eliminated! win win?

 

[Henry Gilbey]

http://www.henry-gilbey.com/photo_essays/rigging_the_megabass_xlayer.html

This is how one of the French bass guys that I really respect rigs his, hope it helps

 

[Keith White]

Hi Mike

Perceived wisdom is that an Xlayer rigged flat side down will plane better when twitched on a light jig head. Maybe there is also something in the hotspot (lime green on an Ayu Xlayer) being uppermost and more visible?

There's a lot of perceived wisdom out there too. A lot of people will tell you that they have been using and rigging XLayers upside down for years, when in fact the technique only really gained popularity relatively recently as leisure anglers picked up techniques used by the pro-anglers in the French bass comps.

Personally I have done just as well with Xlayers rigged both ways.

Have to agree with Paul.

Rigging flat side down for me when dead and shaking styles or slower/sliding falls or, right way up for quicker falls with different heads for reaction hits or gaining a a quick visual.

 

[Paul Bassett]

http://www.henry-gilbey.com/photo_essays/rigging_the_megabass_xlayer.html

This is how one of the French bass guys that I really respect rigs his, hope it helps

But where oh where can I buy the Decoy Bachi head? I can't find anyone with them in stock.

 

[Keith White]

Don't know of anywhere right now.

Good hooks on the Decoys but essentially, a tube jig.
Have a look around.

 

[Pennywise]

But where oh where can I buy the Decoy Bachi head? I can't find anyone with them in stock.

Try here...

http://cgi.ebay.ie/Decoy-SV-67-Salt...ultDomain_0&hash=item255861530d#ht_1184wt_958

 

[Ian Perry]

I was told to rig them so they can "sit" on the flat side to improve the action.
So therefore weedless the point of the hook is buried in the flat side and standard with the hook coming out of the ribbed side.
However I do reckon the fish aren't that fussy which side we use!

 

[Gary Evans]

I have two packets of these Xlayer,s.....Would a 7grm Lunker City Grip head do the job instead of a Decoy Bachi???

 

[Dr.Thomas k]

@Paul: try always MFJ first...
@Gary: why shouldnt it? Just have a try!!!
By the way, where can I buy them xlayers cheap or a cheap but also good alternative?

thx
Thomas

PS aahhhh Gary, just found this one!

 

[Gary Evans]

Hey... thanks Doc

 

[Nick R]

By the way, where can I buy them xlayers cheap or a cheap but also good alternative?[/URL]!

Hart Absolut Worms are a good alternative and quiet similar to the Xlayers, but at half the price. They also come supplied with some rattles if you want to use them.

http://www.mrfishjersey.com/soft-lures/hart-absolut-worm.html

 

[Tim Murphy]

On the cheap Xlayer hunt last night I found them at: http://www.oohjapan.com/event/fishing/ I'm sure they worked out at about half price (I can't look now at work 'cos we're not allowed translation). I never got as far as finding out what the shipping cost is....