My five essentials.
There’s a lot of carp gear out there.
this is a short list of of tackle I trust, use, or would happily fish myself.
if it’s here, its earned its place.
Why I use the ronnie rig
Very Effective Hooking Mechanism
Natural Bait Presentation
Carp are picky, and subtle presentation often means the difference between a bite and nothing.
Anti-Tangle and Line Control
The rig’s design—with its stiff boom and short lead—keeps the hooklink away from the lead, which reduces tangles during the cast. Even in strong winds or on longer casts, the Roonie tends to land neatly.
Versatile for Different Baits
Works well with pop-ups, boilies, wafters, and even soft baits This makes it flexible depending on the lake conditions and the carp’s feeding behavior.
(Fish-Friendly Hooking)
Unlike some heavier bolt rigs, the Roonie is less likely to hook the carp deeply, especially when used correctly. This makes it great for catch-and-release fishing without compromising on performance.
Improved Bite Detection
Carp can nibble, and the Roonie still signals clearly that there’s a fish interested.
Adjustable Lengths
You can tweak the boom length depending on whether you’re using pop-ups or bottom baits.
This adaptability means it can be fine-tuned for nearly any situation.
In short: the Roonie Rig is reliable, versatile, carp-friendly, and increases your chances of a solid hook-up without spooking the fish. That’s why it’s often a go-to rig in modern carp fishing.
The spinner rig: one rig. Three systems.
The spinner rig is so effective because the hook section never changes. All you’re doing is matching the lead system to the right situation in front of you.
Fish it right, and it’ll catch everywhere.
Spinner rig on a helicopter setup:
when the bottom is unknown
I’ve found this set up best as no matter what it lands over it always settles clean, that’s because the hook section can slide up the leader, letting the bait sit perfectly above silt, weed or debris.
Built for distance
It’s best set up for long casting, very stable in flight. And gets you to them hard spots.
reliable hookholds
the spinner mechanics still kick in instantly, even when fish feed cautiously.
Spinner rig on a lead clip
your everyday, anywhere setup
works on most lake beds like firm silt, gravel, light weed - this is the go to when conditions are "normal."
safety first
if a fish powers into weed, the lead can eject, helping land more fish safely.
strong bolt effect
Enough resistance to make the hook turn fast and stay in.
Spinner rig on a inline lead
when hooking efficiency meters most.
Instant resistance
everything’s in line, so the moment a carp moves, the hook does its job, so once it’s in its not coming back out.
perfect for clean spots.
ideal for tight baiting or solid pva bag fishing.
simple and deadly
fewer components, fewer problems - just consistent results.
InTheReeds Rule
don’t change a rig that works.
change the lead system to suit the swim your fishing.
same spinner rig
different solutions.
more carp on the mat.
Products I use myself
DM me for carp questions or advice — happy to help fellow anglers!