How To Tie The Claw Rig – Carp Fishing Quickbite

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How To Tie The Claw Rig – Carp Fishing Quickbite

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.

See the items all in our dedicated ADTV shopping list at Angling Direct online! 

 

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!

 

For a closer look at how to tie this rig, watch the video below.

For more carp fishing rigs, view our How to Make Carp Fishing Rigs Guide on the Angling Direct Blog, or follow ADTV on Youtube.

 

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