7 guides
Carp rigs, explained
How the main carp rigs work, how to tie them, and when to use each one, from the hair rig to the chod, Ronnie and zig. Every rig is shown on a fish-safe set-up.
How to tie a hair rig
The rig almost every carp angler starts with: what each part does, how to tie it step by step, and the mistakes that cost bites.
The chod rig: when and how to use it
A short, stiff rig that sits on top of weed and silt. How it works, how to tie one, and the safe way to set it up.
Lead clip, helicopter or inline?
The three ways to attach a lead, what each one does best, and how to make sure any of them is safe for the fish.
Zig rigs: fishing up in the water
When carp are cruising off the bottom, a zig puts the bait where they are. How to pick the depth, tie the rig and fish it.
How to tie a Ronnie rig
The Ronnie, or spinner rig: a pop-up rig with a hook that spins freely on a swivel. How to tie it, how to balance it, and when to leave it in the box.
How to tie a hinged stiff rig
A two-part pop-up rig: a stiff boom joined to a short stiff hook section by a rig ring. Why the hinge works, how to tie it, and where it beats a chod.
Carp knots: the five you need
Five knots cover almost every carp set-up: the knotless knot, the grinner, the figure-of-eight loop, the uni-to-uni and the double grinner. Step-by-step instructions for each.