A zig rig is basically a buoyant hookbait that is popped straight up off of your lead so that it fishes off of the bottom, with the depth determined by the length of your hook link, and targets carp that are looking for food in mid-water rather than feeding on the lake bed.

Zig rigs are great for carp fishing when they’re not feeding on the bottom or the surface close by and you should now know how to fish a zig rig. They give the ability to suspend a bait midwater where the carp may be searching for natural aquatic bugs or larvae in the water column.

Carp actually spend very little time on the lakebed, so presenting a bait midwater can be the difference of blanking or not! Follow these steps to tie an effective zig rig presentation

We run through how to tie a zig rig and how to find the depth. 00:00 An introduction to zig rigs...more. The basics of zig fishing explained!

The adjustable zig is a great choice all year round, allowing you to reach different depths with just one cast. One angler who has taken full advantage of their versatility is Neil Spoons who has caught Mirror Carp up to 39lb 14oz and Commons up to 42lb 8oz!

Zig rigs allow anglers to target carp in various water layers and can be particularly productive during certain times of the year when carp are not feeding on the bottom. We will provide an in-depth look at the necessary tackle, baits, and techniques for successful zig rig fishing, as well as tips for locating and catching carp in the mid-water ...

2018年4月2日 · On prolific venues, spodding a sloppy groundbait mix over the top of zigs will bring more bites. The idea is simple. Not only does the cloud produced by the soup create a lovely fish-attracting haze in the water, but it also helps to disguise the end tackle. Carp will often simply swim through the cloud, searching for larger particles to feed on.

2025年2月25日 · A Zig Rig is a buoyant carp fishing setup that suspends bait at predetermined depths. Its effectiveness stems from imitating insects or debris, triggering carp’s curiosity in shallow or mid-water zones.

2016年6月16日 · The Zig Rig is a superb tactic for presenting a hookbait at a level or depth where the carp are feeding or residing. Over the course of the year this rig probably accounts for more of my captures than any other.

2016年3月16日 · There are two types of setup – an adjustable zig rig (using a carp controller or inline pencil float ) or a lead arrangement. A controller float allows you to make subtle adjustments by releasing (raises) or retrieving (lowers) your line once you’ve cast out to your spot.