Feeder hooklengths

The feeder hooklength is the core of your connection to the fish — it's where everything happens between line, hook, and bait. In feeder fishing, whether with a method feeder or more traditional rig, a well-chosen hooklength allows clean bait presentation and increases your chance of bites, especially for carp. Many anglers use pre-tied hooks to save time and avoid poor setups at the bank.

To choose the right hooklength, look at the rig style and how the bait is presented.
Hair rigs are commonly used in method feeder fishing with pellets or dumbells, while paddle hook rigs work well with natural baits like maggots or worms. Some “ready rigs” come with bayonets or bait bands for quick bait changes.
In terms of length, method feeder hooklengths are typically short — 10 to 15 cm — while classic feeder styles vary based on preference.
Whether or not to use a barbed hook can also be determined by carp venue rules.
Finally, the line diameter depends mostly on target fish size: thicker for big fish, thinner for pressured waters.

A good tip: keep multiple hooklengths ready in your feeder box. Quickly adapting to fish size, bait or activity level often makes the difference.

For everything you need to build a feeder rig, you’ll also find the feeder itself, feeder potences, or simply a feeder hook to tie your own hooklength.