When to Go For Short Rigs 🆚 When to Go For Longer Rigs?

Here’s how to choose the right rig / hooklink length

Choosing the right rig length is a key decision when you’re out on the bank. If you get it wrong, your rig won’t work as intended and you’ll miss chances. There are several factors to consider when deciding on the length of your hooklink such as the type of rig material, the type of lake bottom, type of lead, how you apply bait over your rig or the shape and size of carp you’re targeting. This video covers all you need to consider when choosing the length of your rig and how to fish with different rig lengths.

*Also from CARP FISHING EXPLAINED:*

⏰ *Timecodes*
0:00 Introduction
00:17 Short rigs: 4 to 5’’ or 10 to 12cms
00:28 How do you measure rig length?
01:12 Choice of rig materials
01:39 How to fish with a short rig
03:31 Carp shapes and sizes
05:51 Going from 3’’ to 5’’ rigs
06:41 Medium rigs: 8 to 10’’ / 20 to 25cms
09:37 Rigs longer than 10’’

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[Thecraftycarper]

To many carpers especially the new ones coming in think they can just chuck a rig out and catch, they don’t realise sometimes you need to think about your rigs and situations

[stephenboyd]

I've been catfishing for about 7 years come over to carping now, all ur videos make so much sense and really helpful to me, brilliant information

[antoniosgwozdz]

Carpology - art of understanting carps behaviours. Thats what youre doing! You helped me a lot again!

[darrenfowler]

Fascinating as always Matthew.
I know I keep repeating myself but I so look forward to your videos. I always learn something new or get a better insight into the things we do. Old dogs CAN learn new tricks as I am one and you teach me something every video. Really appreciate all you do for us. 👍🎣

[f.s.comodore]

This is really one of the best youtube channels about carp fishing, great great job!

[lewisdavis]

Hi Matt, thanks for all the tips .
By far the best channel . No nonsense, just top advice.
One thing about carping I don't understand is why use braided hook links that are stronger than the main .
I confidently catch carp to mid 30s using 15lb main and 12lb mono (guru) hook link, and have yet to loose one.
If I snag in tree etc , I can guarantee I'll snap at the hook knot, or close . Just leaving a barbless hook.
Using the same 3 weights for 2 years now .. lol
I hate the waste and pollution that goes along with angling, so I like to keep it to a minimum.
Even when I go piking, I use 15lb wire and a single barbless hook. Trebles are ridiculous.
Maybe I'm missing something, but I often think some methods are dinosaurs clinging on .

[jacko]

The only channel to watch if your serious about carp fishing well done Matthew another great video👍🏻.

[markgoody]

Very interesting how a subtle lead change of shape and how the lead is fished (either fixed or running) can make a huge difference to the actual hooking capabilities in terms of overall rig length. Great video 🙌

[littlejohn]

Genuine nice bloke who genuinely wants to help people... all the best Matt.

[Chris-onel]

Very informative Matthew, thinking outside the box regards rig lengths and it's not just the length of the material used but when the rig has been picked up and the lead comes into play, never considered this before. Thanks again 👍

[MrRabbit]

honestly, the best carp information on YouTube. love your channel mate.

[herrjanssen]

Hi Matt, as usual, I have gained quite valuable information from your video! Quality content, as usual! What I have learned (again): Always keep thinking and consider *all* the details.
Being lazy is what is somehow my problem, when I am finally at the bank but by watching your videos I am always reminded of the small details that really seem to make the difference. I am really grateful for your handy and foolproof explanations.
BTW: I have done some few (knot) tests in the meantime with my spring scale and I have to say that with all type of line, the Palomar knot helped a lot keeping the breaking strain at least at the nominal level of the line manufacturer. It's certainly too early to call it "scientific" but I already have a picture which knots (almost generally) do not work at all. The bad thing is that I have been confident about them for decades. And now this...
Cheers, Alex

[chrisdegruijter]

Thanks for all the fantastic videos and all the effort you put in to it.And what a beautiful venue...!!
Please keep up the good work I surly keep watching them.
Greetings from the Netherlands. Chris.

[scottpeters]

I never considered, that different shape fish feed differently, , not that I target by shape, , I happy with any shape, I'm not fussy 😂😂
But totally get your piont matt., you always point out tips and techniques that have never entered my head . Massively helpful, good honest advice from a angler to anglers
Thank you

[Drumdanimal]

Excellent as always Matt, probably my favourite carp fishing channel. Congrats on 17k Cheers

[johnkevinhobbs]

Hi Mat, just wanted to say great information on your videos. I have just started back fishing after 25 years, and I find it a minefield with different rigs :-). but this and the PVA BAG video have been a good refresher, easy watch and it is good as you go through things slowly, need that now I'm getting on in age now lol. have subscribed and will definitely watch more of your videos, keep up the good work mate, especially for us OAP'Slol

[goonernumone]

Again a simple but very informative & easy to follow upload ( this was in my Google news feed again 👌) Thanks again Matthew, wishing you a fin-tastic 2022....🎣🎣🎣🎣 Lee 👍

[ivanfojan]

Another fantastically educational video, which is great for a noob like me :))

[SpecialistBlanker]

Great video Matt and gave me lots to think about. You explain things in a really simple way which is important. Tight lines 🎣👍🏼

[honestloz]

Hi Matt, another very informative & easy to understand video. Thank you and keep up the good work 👍