CARP RIGS - Fox International

ZIG RIGGING
Changing air pressures, warm winds and
bright sunlight see carp spend long periods
well up-in-the-water. A zig rig presents a
buoyant bait like a pop-up well off bottom,
putting it in front of a cruising carp. Many
lack confidence in a single bait suspended
on its own but some of the biggest carp in
the country fall to zigs.
Action can be very depth specific – you
might catch well on hook baits at half depth
but not on baits close to the surface.
Instead of tying different length rigs the
Adjustable Zig Rig is essential for fine
tuning depths and being able to net fish
with ease, especially from deep water.
Spodding over the rig has proved a
devestating tactic on prolific waters.
The Adjustable Zig Rig
CONSTRUCTING THE ADJUSTABLE ZIG RIG
Tie up a 1 metre hook length of 8-13lb Micro
Plus+ to a size 10 Arma Point SSBP hook. Use a
knotless knot and keep the hair short so the bait
stays tight to the back of the hook.
Attach the lead to a Slik ® Ring via a Kwik Link.
This enables smooth free running of the rig so
that you can adjust the height of the rig in the
water with minimal resistance.
On the other end of the boom add a Paternoster
Sunk Float from the Fox Predator range, the
XLarge size is ideal and bouyant enough for use at
range in deep water.
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Tie a figure of eight loop knot in the other end,
this will enable you to quickly change your hook
length after a fish when used with a size 11 Kwik
Change Swivel and Sleeve.
An essential part of the rig is the stiff boom.
It prevents the long hook length tangling on the
cast. Cut the stiff boom tubing to 30cm and push
on the large bead supplied with the Slik ® Ring Kit.
The float will sit up against the swivel in the water.
Fish your rods at different depths to start with.
To adjust the depth of the rig let out line or reel
it in until you find a depth that the fish are feeding.
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