How To Tie A Solid Bag Rig

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How To Tie A Solid Bag Rig

The ultimate short, supple rig Solid Bag Rig, that will catch you carp anywhere! Follow these steps and give it a go for yourself.

You will need:

Super Natural Braid

Krank Hook

Silicone Tubing (Small)

Shrink Tube (Small)

Size 8 Swivel

Razorblade Scissors

Splicing Needle

Step 1

Take 6-7 inches of Supernatural off of the Spool

How To Tie A Solid Bag Rig
Step 2

Grab yourself a Krank Hook

We opt to use a size 6 to match up with a smaller than normal hookbait

How To Tie A Solid Bag Rig
Step 3

You will then need some Silicone Tubing

The small tubing is the perfect size to ensure it grips the shank well.

How To Tie A Solid Bag Rig
Step 4

In one end of your Supernatural, for a small overhand hair loop

How To Tie A Solid Bag Rig
Step 5

Trim off a small section of tubing

How To Tie A Solid Bag Rig
Step 6

Pass the section of Silicone onto the hair via a splicing needle

How To Tie A Solid Bag Rig
Step 7

Pass your hookpoint through your silicone

ensuring you don't snag any of your hooklink in the process

How To Tie A Solid Bag Rig
Step 8

Then pass your hooklink tag end through the back of the eye

How To Tie A Solid Bag Rig
Step 9

Tie a 6 turn Knotless Knot and pass the hook through the back of the eye

How To Tie A Solid Bag Rig
Step 10

Tighten down, this is your knot complete

How To Tie A Solid Bag Rig
Step 11

Next, cut a small section of Shrink Tube

How To Tie A Solid Bag Rig
Step 12

Position your Shrink Tube to the position shown

How To Tie A Solid Bag Rig
Step 13

At the other end of your rig, tie a Fig.8 Loop knot

We advise setting your rig at about 3-4 inches in length

How To Tie A Solid Bag Rig
Step 14

Being careful, steam down your Shrink Tube over a Kettle

How To Tie A Solid Bag Rig
Step 15

Taking a size 8 Swivel, pass your loop through the eye, like so

How To Tie A Solid Bag Rig
Step 16

Then continue to pass the loop over your hook

How To Tie A Solid Bag Rig
Step 17

Tighten down, securing your hooklink to your swivel

How To Tie A Solid Bag Rig
Step 18

Your rig is now complete, ready for your chosen hookbait and solid bag!

How To Tie A Solid Bag Rig