IT’S CHOD RIG SEASON…The spring is the perfect time to use the chod rig. Especially if you’re starting new syndicates, or fishing a lake for the very first time.
In this complete Guide to the chod rig, Trakker backed carp angler Alex Shorrock is at Etang Rapide. Where he shows you how to tie and set up his favourite pop up rig for catching carp in the spring, the chod rig.
In this detailed tutorial, Alex Shorrock shows you how to tie the chod rig and how to set up a leadcore leader for the chod rig. He also provides you with some useful tips, tactics and tricks to get the most out of this fantastic spring carp fishing rig.
Due to its ability to present itself over a variety of lake beds including deep silt, soft clay and low lying weed, the chod rig lends itself to spring fishing as it gives you confidence that you’re presented when casting at showing fish. As long as you get a drop, you know you’re fishing!
His version of the chod rig uses our wide gape hooks. Which give great hook holds, and can be used in the UK or overseas to catch big carp. When set up this way, it’s the perfect carp rig for fishing a single hook bait in the early spring, or over a wide spread of boilies.
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