Carp Rigs - Info For Novices

The carp rig is designed to position the hook away from the bait to improve the chances of hooking the fish. Instead of the bait being on the hook itself, it is placed above it, so that the carp takes the bait first and the hook follows. This allows the bait to pass through the throat of the carp before the carp knows that there is a hard hook attached. The carp rig is becoming increasingly popular all through the Untied States.

The changes in tackle have varied immensely over the decades, and carp rigs are fairly new to fisherman who may be coming back into the sport after a few years of retirement. The idea is fairly obvious; the approximate length from the carp's teeth to its throat is about two inches, once they take the bait and move it towards the throat, the hook is then already in their mouth and it's practically a done deal. Before carp rigs, most fish would nibble the bait, becoming weary of the shiny, hard hook, and spit it all out, resulting in few catches.

Carp fishing methods have grown over the years and will continue to do so. The methods of catching carp has grown rapidly in recent years and will continue to grow. New insights into the way carp fishing works has revitalized the fishing gear industry and new hook arrangements pop up at a fast rate. You will find yourself catching more carp the more you learn about the different rigs and the different uses and applications associated with tem. To put it simply, if the fish can't see your rig, the easier it will be to catch them. Hiding your rig as much as you can is the object here. Fish are actually quite smart and can sense things in their environment better then we believe.

Just because you caught a great size carp in one place using a certain rig does not mean that the same rig will work in a different area. More often than not, it won't work. Adapt your rig to the fishing location and changes in feeding. To state the obvious, make sure that the color of your rig is the color of the lake bed so that it blends in much better.

Tricking the carp is the main focus when fishing- it's almost a mind game, so being alert is a must. You will find many times that at the end of the day without a catch, more than likely, you have been out-witted by the fish. Whether you are a beginner angler or have been doing this for years, there are always new rigs and methods to try.