Korda Kickers – Medium

Efficiency is the name of the game in modern carp fishing. At Gerry’s Fishing, we know that life is too short to be faffing around with a boiling kettle and shrink tube in the middle of a session. The Korda Kickers (Medium) are the ultimate “cheat code” for perfect rig mechanics, providing the aggressive hook-turning properties of a bent-hook rig with none of the hassle or the risk of mouth damage.

The Medium version is arguably the most popular in the range, specifically tailored to the “workhorse” hook sizes used by most UK anglers. By extending the shank and curving it inward, these Kickers ensure that your hook flips and finds a hold in the bottom lip the instant the hooklink tightens.

Key Features & Performance

• Plug-and-Play Mechanics: Simply slide the Kicker over the eye of your hook to achieve a perfect, consistent angle every time. No steaming, no shaping, and no guesswork.

• High-Memory Rubber: Manufactured from a robust, durable rubber that grips the hook eye firmly. It’s designed to straighten out during the fight to protect the fish but will spring back to its original shape for your next cast.

• Visual Attraction or Stealth: Choose from Green or Brown for a “disappearing” act on the lake bed, or use the vibrant Yellow, Red, Pink, or White versions to turn your hook into a secondary point of attraction.

• Size-Specific Design: The Medium Kicker is precision-molded to fit perfectly over the eye and shank of middle-range hook sizes, ensuring the internal diameter isn’t too loose or too restrictive.

Technical Specifications

Examples of Where to Use

• Standard Bottom Bait Rigs: Give your size 6 Wide Gape or Kurv Shank hook an extra edge. The Medium Kicker creates an aggressive “flip,” ensuring the hook point is always pointing down when sucked in.

• The “Sight Target” Approach: Use a White or Pink Kicker when fishing over a bed of matching-colored pellets or boilies. The small flash of color at the eye of the hook can be the trigger that prompts a wary fish to strike.

• Balanced Wafters: Because the Kicker is made of rubber, it adds a tiny amount of weight to the eye. This can help perfectly counterbalance a wafter, pinning the hook flat to the lake bed while the bait hovers just above it.

• Artificial Corn Setups: A Yellow Kicker paired with a grain of plastic corn is a legendary combination. The Kicker acts as an extension of the bait, making the hook look like part of the food offering.

Gerry’s Pro Tip

The Alignment Check:

When you slide the Kicker into place, always ensure the “kick” is angled directly towards the hook point. If it’s twisted to the side, it can actually pull the hook out of the fish’s mouth or cause it to turn the wrong way. A quick visual check before you cast ensures the mechanics are working for you, not against you. Also, if you find it a bit stiff to slide over a thick knot, a drop of lake water is all the lubricant you need!

Frequently Asked Questions

Which hook sizes do Medium Kickers fit?

The Medium size is specifically designed for Size 6 and Size 8 hooks. If you are using larger hooks (Size 4 and up), we recommend the Large version; for smaller hooks (Size 10-12), the Small version is a better fit.

Will the bright colors spook the fish?

On some very clear, pressured waters, a Brown or Green Kicker is the safest bet for stealth. However, on many venues, the flash of color actually speeds up the time it takes to get a bite, as carp are naturally inquisitive creatures.

Can I use these with coated braid?

Absolutely. They work perfectly with all types of hooklinks, including coated braid, supple braid, and fluorocarbon. Just ensure you pull the Kicker onto the hooklink before you tie your hook, then slide it down over the eye.

How many times can I reuse one Kicker?

As long as the rubber hasn’t been damaged by a fish’s teeth or dragged through sharp gravel, they are very reusable. Many anglers will use the same Kicker for an entire session, simply moving it to a fresh hook when needed.