Is the Ronnie rig any good?
Without a doubt, the Ronnie Rig has become the ‘must use’ rig in recent years and with good reason. Comprising of either a stiff or semi-stiff boom, it presents perfectly every time, is tangle free and will re-set itself if picked-up by birds or nuisance species.
Why is the Ronnie rig so good?
The Ronnie (spinner) rig is a low-lying pop-up rig, meaning that your hook bait will be presented just off the lakebed This makes it the perfect rig for fishing over small amounts of weed or detritus.
What’s the
best hook
for a Ronnie rig?
Hook Link Material: IQ2 is the perfect hook link material for this rig , it offers plenty of stiffness to keep the rig lying straight. I try to keep the rig around 6 inches in length, especially when the
water temperature
is still cold.
Can you use a Ronnie rig in a
pva bag
?
The Solid PVA Bag Ronnie Rig is created with a very short Fluorocarbon hooklink to allow it to be added into a PVA bag The short length allows the rig to fly into the
carps mouth
and quickly tighten against the lead and cause a bolt effect. The in-turned eye on the hook takes away the need for an aligner or kicker.
What’s needed for a Ronnie rig?
- Hooks.
- Spinner swivels.
- Kickers.
-
hook ring swivels
. - Hook beads.
- Hooklink material.
- Crimps and crimping tool if using the Boom material.
- Hooklink sleeve.
Can you fish a Wafter on a Ronnie rig?
It’s an all-out winner for my style of angling.” Do you ever fish a wafter or bottom bait with a Ronnie, or is an out-and-out pop-up rig in your eyes? “ No, I only ever use this rig with pop-ups I know some people like to use wafters and bottom baits and that they work well too.
Why is it called a Ronnie rig?
The original rig, devised by Ronnie and the Apache on Elstow , utilised a very strong/heavy braid to tie the hook to the swivel together and to form a slip-D style loop of braid to mount the hookbait onto.
Are Ronnie rigs just for popups?
1. Just like many other pop-up rigs, the Ronnie really needs a decent pop-up – and personally I have found they work best with a small pop-up. The lovely little pink 12mm Caviar and Cranberry pop-ups I use are the perfect buoyancy – and require a small amount of putty.
Is a spinner rig a Ronnie rig?
The Spinner Rig, or Ronnie Rig has definitely been the breakthrough set-up of the last couple of years, and its popularity stems from a number of aspects of its design. Firstly, much like the Multi Rig, you can change your hook without having to destroy the whole hooklink.
Is the 360 rig the same as a Ronnie rig?
Perhaps not quite as well known as the Ronnie Rig, the 360 rig is nevertheless an extremely effective carp-catching tool. It has similar properties to the Ronnie in that it can rotate freely, though it is arguably slightly more agile, hence its name.
Is a spinner rig and a Ronnie rig the same?
The Ronnie or Spinner Rig as it’s referred to has become a popular specimen rig to use due to hook being free to spin 360 offering a neat low-lying presentation, especially favoured for use with popups / baits with cork inserts.
Can you use Ronnie rig with lead clip?
Lead arrangement I use an Adjustable Lead Clip for all my Ronnie Rig fishing If I am fishing a weedy or snaggy water I will cut the end of the lead clip back so there are less ribs under the tail rubber; this will ensure the lead is ejected every time.
What’s the best rig for carp fishing?
- ESP, TRIG-HAMMER RONNIE RIGS
- GARDNER, RONNIE RIG KIT, BARBED ALL SIZES
- NASH, CHOD RIG
- KORDA, BASIX HAIR RIGS WIDE GAPE
- CARP SPIRIT, HINGED STIFF RIGS
- KORDA, MULTI READY TIED RIG
- CARP SPIRIT, BLOW BACK RIGS
- PB PRODUCTS, RONNIE RIG. BEST FOR HEAVYWEIGHTS.
What’s the best carp rig for weedy lakes?
The rig I use for most of my fishing in weed is the 360 rig I believe it is the most efficient rig out there and have used it for many years. There is a lot of negativity surrounding the rig, but there are a few things that you can do to ensure that it doesn’t create any problems.
Can you use a Wafter on a spinner rig?
You can use a wafter or pop-up style hook bait with this rig If you are new to the SPINNER, then our READY TIED SPINNER RIGS will give you instant confidence.
Do helicopter rigs tangle?
I’m with Yonny, helicopter rigs can still tangle I won’t use quicklinks, preferring to go back to tying my hooklink onto the swivel, which I think actually helps reduce tangles as it is slightly more rigid than a loop to quicklink.
What is a snowman rig in fishing?
A snowman rig is a 2 boilie setup with a standard boilie at the bottom and a smaller pop up at the top It makes the presentation standup odd at the bottom and looks just like a snowman, hence the name.
What is a blowback rig?
Blow back rigs essentially utilise a hair that’s held loosely in position with a shank mounted rig ring Obviously, this arrangement has been used extremely successfully for many years now.
Do carp like cold water?
Are Carp Active in Cold Water? While being generally less active in lower temperatures, carp will continue to feed even in cold water conditions They will however not feed as excessively as they do during the onset of autumn when the water is still warmer.
Can you use a Ronnie rig in a solid bag?
Unfortunately, though, a Ronnie isn’t suitable for fishing solid PVA bags … or is it? I’ll explain further… I’ve spent quite a few years filming match anglers and have always had an interest in the elasticated Method rigs they use.
Where are carp when its cold?
Open water in the middle of the lake can sometimes be a great winter spot, especially if the fish are pressured as there isn’t that much line to harass them. They can be on the deck or up in the water, and in the middle of the lake they are very often close to the surface, even in cold conditions.
What bait does Terry Hearn use?
Tel has helped develop several of our top baits including his latest boilie, CompleX-T as well as classics such as The Source and The Crave baits Terry is well known for his target fish exploits having caught numerous famous fish including more recently ‘The Parrot’ at 63lb.
What rig is best for a Wafter?
D-Rig A stiff rig designed for use with wafters or bottom baits can come in very handy if you find yourself fishing over firm areas like compacted silt or gravel, and a D rig tied with fluorocarbon is the natural choice.
What’s the difference between Wafters and pop ups?
A pop-up boilie will ensure your hookbait is easy for the fish to find if there is any debris or light weed. Wafters are in between a bottom bait and a popup and are just buoyant enough to counteract the weight of the hook.
Are bait screws good?
In conclusion the Avid bait screws are revolutionary, making changing hook baits on rigs such as chod rig so easy and reliable to know that your hook bait will never come off So what are you waiting for, if you haven’t used them before then give them a try.
Will carp bite lures?
Don’t exclude lures when you’re fishing for carp! Most people don’t even think to try lures when fishing for carp. The fact is, carp, even smaller ones, eat minnows at certain times of the year This is especially true in the early fall season.
Can u use a bottom bait on a Spinner Rig?
Been using German/spinner/360 all with bottom baits or with toppers, works fine.
Sources
https://www.carpsmart.com/ronnie-rig-everything-you-need-to-know/