100% Bombproof Carp Rig (ANYTIME / ANYWHERE)

This rig gives you a guaranteed presentation and keeps you fishing in all conditions.

The rig is a variation on the mono D with a blowback tube to create a long D. This makes the bottom bait sit lower down, near the bend of the hook and helps the rig to flip and turn faster and give great hook holds.

This rig is impossible to tangle and will keep you fishing in all sorts of conditions.
And if I had to choose one rig to fish with for the rest of my life, no matter what type of venue, lake, river, weed, silt, this is the one.

Many anglers are obsessed with combi rigs, spinner rigs, and rigs that have extra flexibility and movement near the hook. But if a rig can easily spin in, it can spin out just as quickly. And whenever you introduce a swivel or a supple section into a rig, there’s a chance that it will tangle - either in flight or while it’s fishing. You don’t need to add movement near the hook to catch more carp. You don’t need a thinner material near the hook to catch more carp.

⏰ *In this video:*
00:00 The anti tangle carp rig
01:22 Rig tying
10:07 Alternative to blow out tube
11:36 Why I use 0.50 mono
15:03 Why 0.50 mono and not 0.35
16:47 The difference with a standard D rig
20:45 How to fish with this mono d rig (bottom types, bait, casting)
23:06 Adding weight to the line
24:01 The rig in session (extra on mainline damage)
29:54 Getting the rigs in position
42:51 How to make a loop to loop bait mount

► *Beausoleil Carp and Cats* (my lake in France)

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[matthewcollinsangler]

What I’ve proved with this rig over the past 2 years, in my own fishing and with anglers at my lake, is that a simple rig made with thick mono catches carp of any size and from any water. Big lakes, small ponds, flowing water, still water, it doesn't matter. This rig can do it all. You’ll be able to present a rig tangle free, cast after cast, with absolute confidence that it’s fishing for you.

[dk]

This one banked my son a nice 27 pound mirror (not a bad PB at age 11). I absolutely love simplicity and this rig is a perfect example. How come I never thought about mounting the bait with a piece of mono, simple, yet brilliant! *For those who want to know: I used 25Lb Sunset Amnesia, a size 6 chod twister (be aware, the eye op this hook is barely large enough for the 0.55 mono), a medium anti tangle sleeve and some 0.75 blow back tube. Thank you so much Matthew, best carp content on YT!

[Bjornislaw]

This actual rig along with rotten-bottom tip helped me to start my carp fishing with my son. And my son was able to hook and land 22 pounder with this setup (and barbless). So it works 100%.

[JamesHinchliffe-vg]

Hi Matthew, thanks again for another super video, clear and easy to follow (as usual). Best wishes Jim

[fishyfish]

I’ve recently started using this rig, and making it myself. It’s amazing how good the hook holds are. I don’t use bait screws, I prefer micro hook swivels. I’ve caught loads of 20’s, and last week I had my PB of 34lb mirror. All fish nailed using an extra long hook link. Works for me. Thanks for the vid Matt.

[gaba_ribic]

to be honest, I never had confidence in the d rig, I only had confidence in the regular hair rig, after watching your videos I decided to try the d rig and I can tell you that the results are excellent, I didn't lose a single fish, I didn't miss a single bite, so far in 4 fishing trips I have caught 12 fish including carp and grass carp. the only problem is that after almost every fish d is deformed. thank you so much... and keep making great videos

[adamcolville]

Excellent video I can remember using Sundridge amnesia in black when I very first started carping many years ago

[jamesosborne]

Another well presented and informative video - no nonsense, simple rig mechanics - Thanks for sharing 👍🏻🎣

[accesszero]

That was a really interesting video. It was good to hear your thought process for all the components and why u do what u do, I like to think I use a similar process to get to what rig I use

[sifishes]

Thanks for sharing this video Matt, I always learn something new. 💪

[jasonmayo]

Thanks Matt you’re tutorials are so beneficial for an American learning to fish UK waters

[simon]

Best videos on YouTube along with carls videos but forgot his second name. Both helped me so much as I’ve only been carp fishing just over a year. Keep the videos coming

[daveshaw]

Rigs are like fashion in carp fishing seen it all since the 80s .a sharp hook 🪝 on feeding fish is all that's required.

[kittyboom]

Thank you for this. You're so clear. I've saved your videos and rewatch until I've tied my knots!
One day I'll be able to do it without looking 🤞🐟

[mikeford]

Matt thanks so much I have thanked you before for this amazing rig but last night I landed a 69lb catfish on your rig 25lb amnesia with a rubber making the d snowman 15mm an 20mm an nailed the cat perfect can’t believe it! Thanks so much I credit your rig for the hook hold mate your rig with just line an rubber is amazing I almost feel like I don’t need anything else and a size 8 to land a 69lb I’m still in shock the fight was insane. Thank you thank you thank you your vids have leveled me up for sure

[carpmaster]

Hi, Matthew, you did very clear explanatory video. No dought Drig is one of the best bait presentations. Let me ask you why Himalayan salt? Is sea salt any good? Or it will distract fish from bait? Why salt is so attracted to carps?

[richardbarrett]

Matt. I really love your stuff, at 72 been a carp angler since age 15, and I still learn something every time I watch you. I don't know anyone who studies rig in such depth as you, and I can confirm they work. I still like my fluorocarbon, but have brought a spool of your stuff to try. Clearly, you don't feel that the carp can see the hook link?

[MrStevebeech]

Excellent video, I have often thought this with D rigs so have found this excellent and will give this a try 👍 leaving my conventional D’s for wafters 🍻

[peterpetts]

I have just tied a few of these rigs after watching this video. I must say they work a treat on a lake where the rudd normally tangle and foul up the hair rigs. I shall use them a lot more.

[clivelogsdon]

Totally agree Matt, there's no doubt carp really struggle with stiff mono rigs, it's all i use now, i did find that the tubing /blow back tubing could split so i now use hook beads, had to try a few different ones which wouldn't slip, and also use a Fox pop-up weight about two inches back from the hook. I normally use double bottom baits and like the idea of using mono to attach them