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Explore a comprehensive collection of carp fishing rigs. Learn how to tie them with step-by-step guides.

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The Basic Knotless Knot Rig
A simple yet effective rig that is the foundation of many carp fishing presentations.

quick guide:

  • Step 1: Cut a length of hooklink and tie a small loop at one end for the hair.
  • Step 2: Thread your bait onto the hair using a baiting needle.
  • Step 3: Place bait under the bend of the hook and make 5–8 turns around the shank.
  • Step 4: Thread the other end through the eye of the hook from back to front, creating a straight alignment.
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The KD Rig
The KD rig creates a very aggressive hooking angle and is ideal for pop-up presentations.

quick guide:

  • Step 1: Tie a small hair loop and thread on your bait.
  • Step 2: Position the hair to exit just above the hook bend.
  • Step 3: Make several tight wraps away from the bend, leaving space near the eye.
  • Step 4: Thread the tag end through the eye of the hook to lock the KD curve.
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The Chod Rig
A great rig for fishing over debris or weed, presenting a pop-up perfectly.

quick guide:

  • Step 1: Cut a short stiff section of chod filament and form a loop at one end.
  • Step 2: Tie on a pop-up using a micro ring swivel or bait screw.
  • Step 3: Attach the hook using a whipping knot to maintain a curved shape.
  • Step 4: Use rig rings and beads to allow it to slide on the leader or helicopter setup.
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The Ronnie Rig (Spinner Rig)
Highly popular rig that offers 360° movement, ideal for wafters or pop-ups.

quick guide:

  • Step 1: Attach a hook to a spinner swivel using a quick-change hook adaptor or shrink tubing.
  • Step 2: Add a kicker or sleeve to maintain angle and hide the swivel.
  • Step 3: Thread on your pop-up using bait screw or micro ring.
  • Step 4: Tie the rig to your boom section and attach a sinker to balance the bait.
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Hair Rig
The Hair Rig revolutionized carp fishing, allowing bait to sit off the hook for better presentation and increased hook-ups.

quick guide:

  • Step 1: Cut a length of hooklink and tie a small loop at one end.
  • Step 2: Thread your bait onto the hair using a baiting needle.
  • Step 3: Position the hair alongside the shank of the hook.
  • Step 4: Tie a knotless knot to secure the hook and hair.
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Blood Knot
Used to join two lines of similar diameter, the Blood Knot is reliable and slim, ideal for leader connections.

quick guide:

  • Step 1: Overlap the two lines by several inches.
  • Step 2: Twist one tag end around the other line 5–6 times and tuck it between the lines.
  • Step 3: Repeat with the other tag end.
  • Step 4: Moisten and pull both standing lines to tighten.
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Albright Knot
Great for joining lines of different materials or diameters, such as braid to mono.

quick guide:

  • Step 1: Create a loop in the thicker line (usually mono).
  • Step 2: Pass the thinner line (braid) through the loop.
  • Step 3: Wrap the braid around both strands of the loop 10 times.
  • Step 4: Pass the tag end back through the loop and tighten.
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Non-Slip Loop Knot
Creates a strong loop that allows natural bait movement, ideal for lures or hooks.

quick guide:

  • Step 1: Tie an overhand knot in the line, leaving a long tag.
  • Step 2: Pass the tag end through the hook eye.
  • Step 3: Run the tag end back through the overhand knot.
  • Step 4: Wrap around the standing line and pass back through the loop. Tighten.
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D-Rig Knot
The D-Rig offers superior bait presentation and hook movement, often used with pop-up boilies.

quick guide:

  • Step 1: Tie a figure-eight loop on stiff hooklink material.
  • Step 2: Pass the loop through the eye of the hook and add a rig ring.
  • Step 3: Pull the loop over the hook point to form the D.
  • Step 4: Secure the hook to a swivel using a knotless knot.