CARP RIGS - Fox International

THE SNOWMAN RIG
A FAVOURITE for many of the Fox carp
team, the Snowman is often their first
choice carp rig, combining excellent
presentation with effective hooking.
Using a pop-up and a bottom bait together
on the hair, the buoyant pop-up sits above
the bottom bait, leaving the pair sat
upright, like a snowman. It’s much harder
to eject than a bottom bait and the
buoyancy of the bait helps the hook remain
point down when taken in, resulting in
excellent hook holds.
The combination of the two baits
offers tremendous possibilities
and scores over any lake
bed, from gravel to silt and
even in weed. The buoyancy
the pop-up adds to the
presentation helps offset
the weight of the hook
and provides a lighter bait
that is more readily taken
into the mouth.
Snowmen are also so versatile they
can be fished with any end tackle.
KIT LIST:
Coretex
Rig Shrink 1.2 - 0.4mm
Boilie Props
Arma Point SSBP
Multi Bait Needle
Braid Blades
Pop-Up & Bottom Baits
HOW TO TIE
THE SNOWMAN RIG...
Strip the coating from the end of a length of
Coretex and tie an overhand loop to form the hair.
Thread the bottom bait on followed by the pop-up
and secure in place with a Boilie Prop.
Attach to the hook using a knotless knot add an
angled piece of Rig Shrink. Ensure that you leave
a small section of exposed braid behind the shrink
tubing to allow the hook to freely rotate.
To critically balance the baits trim the pop-up
down until the hook baits sink very slowly. Always
test your rig in the margins to ensure they sit
perfectly.
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HOW TO TIE THE
KNOTLESS KNOT
Tie an overhand loop in
the end of your hooklink
material.
Add your chosen
hookbait and adjust the
length of your hair to
the desired length.
Just off the bend is a
good starting point.
Carefully remove the
bait to make the tying
easier for yourself.
Make sure you hold the
hooklink material in the
set position.
Whip down the hook
over the hair 6 to
8 turns.
Pass the tag end
through the back of the
eye making sure the
turns don’t unravel as
you do so.
Moisten the knot and
pull gradually on the tag
end for a neat and tidy
finish to your knot.
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