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Running Rig for Carp
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Gaffer on 10 April, 2006 02:00:00
 
This simple run -rig allows the fish to run freely with the minimal of
resistance. The rubber bead protects the mainline knot from the swivel. This set
up is prone to tangles during a long distance cast.
Added by Julian Grattidge;
I’ve found the best use of this rig is when targeting shy feeding fish. The
aim of the rig is that when the bait is picked up, the fish can move off from
the spot without moving the lead, and thus often does not realise it has been
hooked as there is no resistance from the weight of the lead. However, as the
fish will obviously be taking line through the running ring, it will quickly
register on your bite indicator, often allowing you to strike before the fish
even knows it has been hooked.
I have found the rig to be extremely effective when fishing at distance where
there is a danger of a fish picking up a fixed rig and kiting left or right
without registering a take. As Gaffer has mentioned, if set up as per the
picture above, you can have problems when distance casting, but many
manufactures now sell purpose built running rig components which eliminate any
difficulties.
We have used this method to great effect on Birch Grove, where you are
targeting shy feeding fish near to snags, and thus indication needs to be spot
on.
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