Fixed V’s Running Rig
Methods
There are
two basic ways to set up a lead weight on end tackle, either a fixed type or a running rig
system. The
lead clips that are used by so many anglers
today are classed as fixed, as well as many inline rig set ups. The
swivel type leads attached to the main line using a big, loose, plastic rig ring are
classed as running rigs.
There are different
benefits
to using both types. Before choosing which type to use, it may be best to
think about the type
of
lakebed you’re fishing on, as well as the time of year. For instance, a
fixed lead, especially an inline, would best suit a hard bottom like
gravel
because the
hook link has full weight straight from the lead, so once the
bait is picked up and the carp straightens up, it gives a quick bolt effect
and sets the hook before the carp suspects anything.
In the
colder season, carp
slow down their movements so a more sensitive bite indication will be
required. Thus, a
running rig system would be
best suited in this situation. Running rigs may also work better on very
soft beds as you can still get indication of when the bait has been picked
up. A fixed system may
bury the lead too far down,
and mean a fish has to
pull too much weight in order to indicate a bite at the buzzer end. Often a carp can
use the heavy weight as leverage to unhook itself without you knowing about
it!
So improving your bite indications is important for catching bigger fish!
A
helicopter
rig set up may be
best to use in
soft silt because
of the way the lead and hook link are
separate. If set up correctly, it allows the lead to sink into the silt without dragging the hook
link down with it. It means the lead can be hidden in the silt, while the
hook link
rests nicely on top of the silt without any
tangles or loops in
the line.
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