Zigs can be lethal during the spring and going into the summer months, especially when targeting carp. In this How-To Guide, we will show you 3 ways to make your zig rigs even more effective on the bank this spring and summer!
What is a Zig Rig for Fishing?
In essence, a zig rig is a floating hook bait suspended from a lengthy hook link. They are best used when fish such as carp are hugging the lakebed.
What Do I Need To Enhance A Zig Rig?
Before we show you the steps to enhancing a zig fishing rig, there are a few items you may need to add to your shopping basket to make this amazing rig.
Cygnet Fishing Bait Floss 20m
Guru Rig Scissors
Hinders Betalin Spray 50ml
Korda Goo
Baiting Needle
Maggots
Hookbait
3 Ways To Enhance Your Zig Rigs
So here are 3 simple effective ways to enhance your zigs, increasing your chances of catching even more, with simple single hook baits.
Option 1: Attaching Maggtos to a Zig Rig
1. Select your bait floss and scissors
2. Trim approximately 20cm of bait floss
3. Select your bait needle and maggots
4. Threat your bait floss onto the zig
5. Thread 5-6 maggots onto the baiting needle
6. Transfer maggots onto the bait floss and move up to the zig
7. Tie two overhand knots to secure the maggots
8. Trim the tag ends of the bait floss
Option 2: Adding Goo to your pop up zigs
1. Select your favourite goo bait
2. Apply generously to your zig
Option 3: Liquid Sprays
