How To Tie A River Carp Rig

Geplaatst Karper Tactiek at Oct 14, 2010

Matt Rand has had his fair share of carp captures on rivers over the years and the biggest tip he can offer to anyone thinking of doing the same is avoid bream and chub! Here's how to tie the rig that does just that!

The reason for trying to avoid bream and chub is that they can seriously affect your chances of catching a carp. I don’t mind catching them at times as it’s always good to catch fish. However, I could be sitting in a swim that I'd pre-baited beforehand specifically trying to catch a carp so I wouldn’t want a bream or chub to ruin my chances. They’ll still be able to feed normally and pick up my rig but because the hook is a long way from the bait they cannot engulf the whole lot so don’t get hooked and act in a way that would spook a nearby carpy. The key to this rig is simplicity and the long hair, here’s how I tie it.

Step 1 - I usually use hooklengths about 12-inches long so on a 20-inch length of hook link material tie a small overhand loop in one end.

Step 2 - Using a baiting needle attach your chosen baits to the hook link. I usually use a 20mm The Source boilie and a 15mm The Source Pop-up. Use a brown Fox Boilie Prop to lock the boilies into place.

Step 3 - Cut off a small length of silicone tubing and slide it over your hook positioning your hook bait about 40mm below the bend of the hook. Now tie a knotless knot to secure the hook to your hook link.

Step 4 - Tie a small loop in the other end and add an Anti-Tangle Sleeve. This will kick the hooklength away from your lead set up and prevent it from tangling.

Step 5 - This is how the finished rig should look with the long distance between the boilie and the hook. But don't cast it out just yet...

Step 6 - Before casting out put a couple of pieces of dissolving foam around the hair and hook to protect it from any weed that may be laying on or near the bottom.