carp fishing rig to use at carpenwater

This is a proven rig on Carpenwater and many other waters too, simple and very effective.

Tip 1.
Try adding a few small peices of heavy putty along the braid to pin it to the lake bed.

Tip 2.
Experiment with different hook sizes and hookbaits. Try a few small baits on one hair or two broken halfs of boilies.

Carp rig ...

Over 2005 many visitors asked the question " what is the best rig to use for the carp?"
Well my answer is always the same, one that you have confidence in!
The rig I use which seems to work very well is detailed below, give it a go and see how you get on.

Step 1	Step 2	Step 3
Items required: Hooklength material of your choice, barbless hooks, braid scissors, 0.7mm rubber tube, baiting needle and some rig glue.	Cut a length of braid between 10 and 16 inches.	Make a loop in one end of the hooklength, use the baiting needle to help tighten the knott.
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Place a 5mm section of rubber tubing over the hook length and slide it up towards the loop.	Take the hook and slide the tubing over the point and round the bend. Then thread the hooklength through the eye of the hook.	Now wrap the braid round the shank of the hook 8 times going towards the bend, then thread the braid back through the eye of the hook to form a knottless knott.
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Tie a loop in the loose end of the hooklength to attach to a quicklink. Trim off the excess braid.	Apply a small amount of rig glue to the knotts to stop them slipping.	The rig is now ready to use, attach your chosen bait and go catch some fish!