Want to catch carp in the winter? Then this is the rig you’re going to need. With the carp having a reduced metabolism and appetite, now is not the time to pile in mountains of boilies, yet a carefully presented pile of ‘wrigglers’ can soon get your bobbins dancing.
As far as maggot rigs go, the mag aligner really does takes some beating. By using a large PVA mesh bag of maggots tied to a big rig ring by the lead, the mag aligner is virtually tangle-proof on the cast.
What’s more, using a fake maggot as a line aligner over the hook makes the rig extremely hard for the carp to deal with, leading to reel-churning runs in even the coldest weather
A) TERMINAL SET-UP
Use a lead clip rig or a helicopter set-up.
B) LARGE RIG RING
Leave a tag end on the PVA bag knot and tie it to a large rig ring.
C) ANCHOR POINT
Nick the hook into the bag before casting to help prevent tangles.
HOW TO MAKE A MAG ALIGNER
- Pierce the underside of the fat end of a fake maggot with a baiting needle and run it along the base until it exits the pointed end.
- Tie a hook on to the end of your hooklink using a grinner knot. Grab the hooklink with the baiting needle and thread on the fake maggot.
- When complete it should look like this. The hooklink should exit the maggot from the underside. This helps the hook to flip over.
