How to Make Carp Fishing Rigs - 10 Easy to Follow Examples

This entry was posted on 4th February, 2022 by Anna Cooper

When you're just starting out in fishing, it can be difficult to keep up with all the new information on beginner carp rigs. There are a lot of different options and fishing terms that may seem confusing at first glance - but don't worry! The Angling Direct team are here to share their favourite carp fishing rigs as well as a selection of easy-to-follow beginner carp rigs for you to try!

What Is A Carp Fishing Rig?

Simply put, carp rigs are basically a series of fishing terminal tackle and a choice of fishing bait attached to the fishing line that allows you to catch carp by hooking them. All carp rigs should include:

Choice of Fishing Bait: Usually a hookbait such as a boilie or a pellet to attract the fish.
Fishing Hook: To attach the fish to your line and help reel them in.
Hook Length: Can be a coated braid or monofilament and is the thinner, lower breaking strain piece of line used tied to the hook and then attached to a stronger, thicker mainline.
Swivel: Consists of two metal circles that are connected by a ball or barrel-shaped pivoting joint and is used as a join between mainline and rig.
Lead system: To safely attach a weight to your mainline.
Lead: To add weight to your rig and to aid in setting the hook into the carp’s mouth when they take the bait.
Leader: To provide your main fishing line with protection against damage or breaking and to improve bait presentation.

What Benefits Do Carp Fishing Rigs Bring Anglers?

Using the right carp fishing rig for not only the species you target but your choice of bait, venue and the season can be deadly in terms of fishing success! Carp anglers love a variety of carp rigs as each one provides good hook holds, minimizing the chance that carp spits your bait back out, which suits certain baits more than others.

How to Tie The Top Carp Rigs - 10 Examples

Now that you have your equipment, we're going to show you how to tie 10 of the most popular carp rigs that you can use in different carp fishing scenarios.

1. How to Make a Naked Chod Rig for Carp

Ideal for use in Spring, the Chod Rig has been a favourite for many anglers for many years. In the AD Quickbite video below, we show you how to tie the chod section and also how to fish it safely naked style on the line. This is a great and popular way to fish the chod rig as a lot of venues ban the use of leadcore.

How To Tie A Naked Chod Rig - Carp Fishing Quickbite Video

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You can also view our step-by-step tutorial guide for tying a Naked Chod Rig, here.

2. How to Make an Adjustable Zig Rig for Carp Fishing

A great rig for the beginning of spring, as the waters start to warm, the Adjustable Zig is a highly effective way of fishing for carp throughout the water column within your swim. This rig makes life so much easier, especially on deeper lakes. In the AD Quickbite video below, Phil Spinks runs you through how to set up and use an adjustable zig rig.

How To Set Up And Use Adjustable Zigs - Carp Fishing Quickbite Video

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You can also view our step-by-step tutorial guide for tying an Adjustable Zig Rig, here.

3. How to Tie a Slip D Rig for Carp Fishing

The Slip D Rig is a super effective, versatile rig that can be used with a variety of baits such as Pop Ups, Wafters or Bottom Baits, with the simple addition of bait putty. In the AD Quickbite video below, we show you just how simple it is to tie!

AD Quickbite - How To Tie a Slip D Rig Video

You can also view our step-by-step tutorial guide for tying a Slip D Rig, here.

4. How to Tie a Ronnie Rig for Carp Fishing

A very effective carp catching rig, the Ronnie Rig has taken the carp fishing world by storm in the last couple of years. This rig has become one of the best rigs for catching carp as it is essentially a low lying pop up rig. With the ronnie rig, the bait sits up just off the lake bed maintaining its aggressive hooking position at all times.

How To Tie A Ronnie/Spinner Rig - Carp Fishing Quickbite Video

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You can also view our step-by-step tutorial guide for tying a Ronnie Rig, here.

5. Simple Wafter Rig for Carp Fishing

A simple wafter rig can be tied using the knotless knot hair rig as presented in the video below.

How To Tie A Simple Wafter Rig – Carp Fishing Quickbite Video

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You can also view our step-by-step tutorial guide for tying a Wafter Rig, here.

6. How to Tie a Hinge Stiff Rig for Carp Fishing

A go-to rig for singling out bigger carp, the correct way to tie the Stiff Hinge Rig can be viewed in the video below.

AD QuickBite – How To Tie The Hinge Stiff Rig For Carp Video

You can also view our step-by-step tutorial guide for tying a Stiff Hinge Rig, here.

7. How to Make a Blow Back Rig for Carp

This rig is perfect for a snow man type bait and is a popular carp fishing rig for anglers up and down the country. The blowback rig can be fished with bottom baits or pop-ups and has fooled some of the wariest carp. View how to tie the blowback carp rig in the video below.

How To Tie A Blowback Rig – Carp Fishing Quickbite Video

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You can also view our step-by-step tutorial guide for tying a Blow Back Rig, here.

8. How to Make a Helicopter Rig for Carp Fishing

Also a great rig for coarse and roach fishing, the heli rig is highly effective. This carp rig has become a favourite amongst many anglers who like to keep a feeder rig handy, as part of their arsenal. View how to tie the helicopter fishing rig in the video below.

How To Tie A Roach Heli Rig - Coarse Fishing Quickbite Video

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You can also view our step-by-step tutorial guide for tying a Heli Rig, here.

9. How to Tie a Hair Rig for Carp

The Hair Rig is simple to tie and super versatile. With a few minor changes during the creation process, it can be adapted to suit all kinds of hook baits! In the simple and easy to follow AD Quickbite video below, we show you how to tie it in 3 different ways.