Carp anglers love the Claw Rig as it is perfect for fishing with bottom baits. A deadly rig on commercials up and down the country, a claw rig can be tied following the steps in our Quickbite How to Guide.
What is a Claw Rig for Fishing?
The overall premise of the rig is a piece of silicon positioning the Hair around the shank of the hook, coupled with the shrink tubing makes the rig turn and catch hold every time.
Before we show you the steps to tying a claw fishing rig, there are a few items you may need to add to your shopping basket to make this amazing rig.
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How To Tie The Claw Rig Step by Step
1. First select your coated braid and scissors
2. Trim off 40cm of braid
3. Select your stripper tool
4. Strip off 10-15cm of coating
5. Tie a small loop in the end for the hair
6. Select your silicone tubing
7. Trim a small section
8. Thread it down the hooklink
9. Select your hook
10. Slide it down the hooklink
11. Carefully thread the tubing over the hook point
12. Now tie a knotless knot to secure the hook
13. Select your shrink tubing
14. Trim a small piece and thread down the hooklink
15. Secure it over the hook eye
16. Now select your anti-tangle sleeve
17. Thread it down the hooklink
18. Now tie a figure 8 loop knot
19. Pull the sleeve over the knot
20. Carefully stream the shrink tubing and rig
21. Attach your favourite bottom bait
You're now ready to fish!