Tie a Running Rig You Can Take ANYWHERE (HOW-TO)

This running lead setup works on all bottom types: from gravel and silt to rocks and weed

Running rigs are great because they give you fantastic bite indication. Because the lead stays on the bottom of the lake, you have a direct connection between the carp and your rod. The downside with running rigs is that if you’re fishing in rocks or weed, the lead can get trapped and it can be harder to land the fish. What I’m showing in this video is a running lead that is designed to only dump the lead when absolutely necessary. This makes it a universal running rig that can be used in any fishing situation. There’s a lead free leader version and a rig tubing version.

00:00 Introduction
00:20 Running rig with lead free leader
02:23 Rotten bottom for casts under 60 yards
03:37 How does a rotten bottom work?
04:06 Rotten bottom for casts over 60 yards
04:47 Why do I like this rig?
04:58 How do running rigs work?
07:20 Leader to mainline knot
07:48 Running rig with rig tubing

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[matthewcollinsangler]

In this video I highlight the power of a very old fashioned technique, known as the “rotten bottom”. It’s been around for years and it has been used by carp anglers in the past but it’s certainly been left behind in the world of modern carp fishing. It’s easy to do, super cheap and adaptable to a whole range of carp fishing situations. It’s better for your pocket, the environment and it’s safer for the carp so there are lots of pluses. If you’re already using the method, I'd love to hear from you!

[terryweight]

Matt what a great video, ive tied my leads on since the 90s no other reason than fish safety, i think a big problem now a days is its not in fashion so im not using it, sometimes the old ways are the best ways, 100% well done Matt

[bizbizley]

Not just for lake fishing either. Ideal for rocky river beds too. If you get snagged up only the lead is lost without loss of line and hook length. Brilliant. 👏👏

[JodyHorner-omby]

Matt makes things easy to understand and argues his points extremely well. I've switched over to a running rig with kordas tungsten tubing as it's required on my syndicate. Everyone uses lead clips and I've never liked them so to find out about the running rig is a breath of fresh air. Great stuff!

[darrenfowler]

Clear and concise video as always Matt. Tying leads on is indeed an old trick that I must confess I haven’t really given much thought to in years. More fool me. This video has indeed given food for thought and I will be putting it into practice soon enough.
Thanks as always for taking the time to make these informative and helpful videos. Much appreciated kind sir. Look forward to the next one.

[lloydrayner]

I've used this rig with no problems also used fox running rig with the PVA plug with no problems dumping lead when caught in weed every fisherman should watch your videos

[mikevdb]

As a novice carp angler becomming on age I watch your video's with the greatest interest. This subject, the rotten bottem, is what I was looking for. I already changed all my rigs and will give them a try next weekend. Also your thoughts about hook choice, curved and chod style hooks, will examined. Looking foreward for many new ideas from you Matthew. All the best, Michael from Belgium.

[Growlerinthebush]

I made a couple of these up before I went to a water I had been to before but didn't catch anything. I used this particular rig on the water and within 10 minutes hooked a carp. I will now try these on our club waters and see what the result will be.

[Trailtraveller]

Another great video ! This is my favourite rig to fish with.

[honestloz]

Another brilliant easy to follow video. Very informative and educational. thanks Matt. Keep them coming 👌👍

[ravilnsadekov]

Excellent!!! Sir Matthew thank You so much for the great tutorial, for the great video!!! I wish You Victories!!!

[mrwaybill]

Excellent video thanks and as always easy to understand and follow 👍 😀

[kevinve]

Thanks Matt, great and interasting video. Greetz from 🇳🇱

[yentegoossens]

Thank you for this video, after you suggested the running rig to me i was looking at several video's and i was absolutely confused on how this can effectively hook a carp, now i know.

[stumpyfishermen]

Informative and gets me thinking about what i am actually doing. Thanks mat👍

[Jerec]

Going to be testing out a running rig tomorrow, have been using the clip system since I started buy since seeing your video about how easily they can fail and then testing my own setups I can see exactly what you talk about and how bad it can be for the fish if it can't shake the cover off of the clip. These are only small F1/2s I'm after tomorrow so hoping for some good results!

[stephencohen]

Simply another top fact filled video 👌👌

[rene]

Hi, nice info in your materials.Regarding running rig, carp doesn' t always run oppoisite to the bank.

[robertdean]

As a newbie to carp fishing this is very informative many thanks I’ll be trying this out asap

[Argento]

i could tie on stones with this method, for putting out rods by boat, even more interesting.
could set it up that the line rips with minimum force, don´t have to reel in that heavy stone.
guess i try that this season.
Thanks Matt