Zig Rig

[Elton]

We often get asked about the Zig Rig.

 

Gaffer has put it into words and pictures here:

 

http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/Rig-Section/Ca...gs/zig_rig.html

[Newt]

The usual masterful Gaffer job.

 

A question though. Since a long prepared rig would certainly be a mess to cast, how about a hooklength of a foot or two to a swivel and a sliding weight on the main line with a stop small enough to pass thru the rings on a cast up the mainline? The weight would need to be heavy enough to give a bolt effect so maybe 3oz minimum.

 

If your hooklength is lighter than the main line (always a good idea IMO) I can't see any real risk since the worst case (bottom with sharp objects and a damaged mainline) is a mainline break but the weight would slip right off. More often you'd break off at the hooklength below the swivel and then you are talking about the fish having only a hook and a foot or two of line to deal with.

 

[ 09. June 2003, 09:46 PM: Message edited by: Newt ]

[Ed Matysiak]

I love Gaffers pic!

[Apache]

I know that as The Wally Wafter Rig!

[Buckeye Bob]

Thanks Gaffer...always enjoy your articles. Been meaning to give this rig a try. Thanks for the effort.

[Saul]

Try Zyg rigs at night ,I had a take on one last night but sadly lost the fish on a buoy rope :mad: :mad:

Try it when there is high pressure and the fish are in the upper layers.

 

Keep it real

Saul.

[Steve Burke]

I keep on saying this but it's worth repeating: try a Zyg rig in winter. If I fish worms or deadbaits for perch on the bottom in winter I rarely catch carp. However, it's a different matter in midwater.......

[Neal]

Great article in this months Advanced Carp re zig rigs, especially using a 'sub float' to find the exact depth you want without marker floating!!!!! Have a read tis good! Not taking naything away from the almighty Gaffer as he does know his stuff.