The carp rig set up on the end of your line is one of the most important aspects when it comes to angling. Get it wrong and you’ll have no chance. But with a myriad of carp rigs available for use, each with its own reputation and use cases, it can be a challenge to select a rig, build and fish it with complete confidence.
Here we run through many of the most popular carp rig set ups, from the Ronnie rig to the slip-D, we show you step by step with photos and videos how to build them along with how and when to best use them. Tight lines!
The Slip D rig is a very versatile rig, perfect for presenting wafters, balanced baits or even out of the bag bottom baits. The ‘hair’ in the case of the Slip D, is the doubled over braid that is passed through the eye of the hook and looped over the point, therefore...
Spring is my favourite time of year to be fishing; I am always incredibly keen following the winter period, which coincides perfectly with improving weather and the carp being at their most catchable. In this article I will cover my rig approach to the spring period,...
When it comes to carp fishing, it can be all too easy to get caught up in the myriad of different ‘rigs’ that are talked about across social media, YouTube and in magazines. As a beginner, it is highly likely that you will be starting out on easier commercial waters…