If you are fishing a lake that is less than 15ft deep then a fixed Zig Rig will be fine to use. However, should you wish to fish lakes any deeper, then casting and playing hooked carp with rigs over 15ft long can be a real nightmare. In this situation you would then need to change over to using a Zig Float to create what we call an Adjustable Zig Rig. An Adjustable Zig works on the same mechanics as a marker float, in that you can take line off of the reel and wind line onto the reel to move the float up and down through the water column. The float, however unlike a marker is fished ‘inline style’ with your Zig Rig hooklink (3ft long) exiting the top of the float. A great benefit of using a Zig Float is that you can adjust the depth at which your Zig Aligna hookbait is sat at without having to reel in and tie a new rig. This saves lots of time and keeps disturbance to a minimum, which is a big edge! When constructing the Adjustable Zig Rig, try using the Mini Halo Zig Float Kit, which works with leads as light as 2oz. The Mini Halo comes with different coloured tops allowing you to see the float when it rises to the surface even at long range and in poor light conditions.
HOW TO TIE AN ADJUSTABLE ZIG RIG 1
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Start by threading the lead Next, thread the Mini boom from the kit onto Halo Zig Float onto your your main line, like so. main line, thin end first.
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Now attach the lead of your choice to the bottom of the lead boom.
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The hooklink and anti-tangle sleeve are attached to the swivel.
Simply add line to or take off line from the reel to adjust the height your hookbait is fishing at.
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Tie a Quick Change Swivel to the end of the main line with a Palomar Knot.
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The Adjustable Zig Rig is now complete and ready for action.
Andre Akkermans has experienced lots of success on Adjustable Zig Rigs.
The Mini Halo Adjustable Zig Float allows you to change the depth your Zig is fishing at without tying a new rig or recasting.
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