The German Rig is a Fantastic rig for use in winter - it works similarly to the Widely used D rig but is much easier to tie!
The rig is tied with a Curve Style hook in a larger size, the shape of the hook gives the rig plenty of grip into the Carp's mouth. The straight point should penetrate the flesh cleanly and maintain a good hold throughout the fight. The hooklink material should always be slightly stiff either monofilament or fluorocarbon and it can be attached to a lead clip or Helicopter setup with added extras Quick-Change Anti Tangle Sleeve and Swivel. The bait is attached using a Micro Hook Swivel or Hook Ring Swivel, which is stopped by Hookbeads on the shank. The bait is allowed to slide effortlessly up the shank of the hook.How to tie the German Rig
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| Start by tying a simple knotless knot in a semi stiff monofilament hooklink material and trim off the tag end | Slide a Micro Hook Swivel onto the hook like so |
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| Next thread on a Hook Stop Bead carefully teasing it over the barb to maintain its grip | Position the Hook Stop Bead so the swivel sits on the hook shank as shown (opposite the barb) |
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| Tie a figure of eight loop knot in the end of the hooklink. A hooklink length of 6-7 inches (15-18cm) is most effective | Use a wafter or snowman hookbait and mount the hookbait with the swivel embedded neatly in the base like this |
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| An easy way of attaching the hookbait is to pull through a piece of dental floss and blob it with a lighter | Finally, steam the hooklink to ensure it sits straight and to set the position of the hook in alignment with the hooklink |
