You wouldn’t think that carp are finicky eaters—and they’re typically not. But like any game fish they do have preferences—and in areas where there’s a lot of fishing pressure some carp may be shy biting. In truth, if you want to maximize your carp catch, then it’s important to use the right bait and present it in the right way. But you don’t need to know advanced carp rigs to catch carp—knowing some basic, easy to make rigs will do the trick.
Most people who have explored carp fishing have heard of the hair rig. It’s certainly one of the more popular fishing rigs dedicated almost exclusively to carp fishing. But there are many fishing rigs that are effective for catching carp. Each rig is a little different. Each rig has is own advantages. The carp rig you choose will depend on the size of carp you want to target, where your fishing, weather and local conditions. Below are the most popular fishing rigs that are proven carp catchers.
A popular carp rig. Allows bait to sit off the hook. Usually uses boilies for bait
2 boilie carp setup with a standard boilie at the bottom and smaller pop up on top
A bass fishing rig that can be fished deep, shallow, and anywhere in between
Offers the ability to adjust how deep or shallow by adjusting the bobber stop
Mimics the behavior of a small fish. Ideal for walleye, pike, muskie and trout
Classic carp rig. Due bouyancy of the bait, it is hard for carp to spit out
D rig is best used for bottom baits and makes it difficult for fish to eject the hook
Provides the rig anti-tangle properties and is ideal when long casts are required
Traditional carp fishing rig that can also be used for tench, barbel and river chub
Natural looking rig with live maggots on a rig ring which is attached to the hook
Allows for adjustment of bait depth to catch carp feeding in the mid layers of water
