Best Carp Rig (how to tie a hair rig for carp fishing)

How to tie the best carp rig for carp fishing beginners. This is called a hair rig tied using a knotless knot.
When searching for carp fishing rigs, you will find hundreds or options. This easy carp rig has been tested for years, and is a sure fire way to put big fish on the bank.
To tie this hair rig for carp, you will need a strong, high quality hook in size 2-6. It is extremely important that you use a high quality hook. Carp are very strong and powerful, and have a tendency to straighten out or snap low quality hooks.
Next, you will need braided line, or specialty hook-link material to make the leader section of the rig.
Tie a small loop in one end of a section of braided line/hooklink, and slide the tag end through the back side of the eye of the hook.
Next I show how to tie a knotless knot by wrapping the line around the shank of the hook.
Finally, complete your rig by attaching a strong swivel to the free end of your braided line/hooklink.
I show you how to tie a palomar knot to attach your swivel in the demonstration. The palomar knot is probably the best easy knot to tie when using braided line.
Make sure to use a heavy weight when fishing this carp hair rig. The weight actually helps to hook the fish.
This rig can be used to fish many different carp baits. The best carp bait varies depending on your location, but a good starting point is corn, chick peas, or any type of nut. Pre-made carp boilies are also very effective.
00:11 hook choice
00:32 leader/ hooklink material
00:47 swivel options
00:57 what weights to use
01:27 how to tie a hair rig
01:52 how to tie a knotless knot
02:45 how to tie a palomar knot
03:20 how to make a baiting needle
03:50 putting bait on the hair rig
Hope you enjoyed this video! Let me know what other fishing tutorials and how-tos you want to see!

[@FishingExplained]

This video is intended for beginners of carp fishing. Hope this hair rig tutorial helps you land some big ones!

[@charmainevanrooyen191]

You're very helpfull

[@tatchik77]

Gonna try it in the morning...🤞

[@alexandermoev9395]

Dude I spent so long looking through tutorials this is by far the best one.

[@TermlessHGW]

Was about to say the same thing. This video is so nice and clear compared to the rest that I found.

[@idontstunt2613]

Took me 3 weeks to find a this video been looking for a good video for a minute

[@MileytheJeepV2]

Pro tip if you don't have a baiting needle and dont wanna wreck a hook just slide the corn on the hook on the rig, past the barb, and then put the hair rig against the barb and just slide it off the hook

[@FishingExplained]

That's actually quite genius.

[@MileytheJeepV2]

@@FishingExplained figured why not there's a hook already there and it'll do the same thing as a straightened one

[@CorgiTay]

Or use old hooks dummmy

[@Metal_junk]

Or use a toothpick, or poke it with mono line… literally anything lol

[@MileytheJeepV2]

@@Metal_junk well thats just one easy way to do it with something you’ll definitely be carrying if your fishing lol

[@615JOHNLEE]

Super helpful, way better than the majority of other videos I’ve watched.

[@Eddie-ne8qc]

I think you are great at teaching. Very well done. Thank you young man.

[@gwenrose883]

Excellent video! Simple,clear and concise instructions with good, detailed photos. Well done!

[@nickybeingnicky]

I've used this tutorial every couple of months for over a year. Thank you sir

[@dimplechestnut790]

Great video, I would have never thought of the hook bending thanks!

[@southernexposure123]

Thanks. I watched several carp fishing videos before I found out the name of the hair rig. I appreciate you making this video.

[@carlosbujanda4862]

Thank you sir, excellent tutorial I will be tying this hair rig in the next few days.

[@buddahmayne9273]

Clean and simple ready for some carp fishing 🎣

[@MrWorm-ot5qo]

so far the best and easy-to-use and to learn knots ive seen in a while 😅🎉

[@Metal_junk]

Wow, this was the easiest tutorial I’ve seen and all I need to buy is some braided line. I’m definitely gonna catch that fat pond carp now

[@nivob4076]

Thank you. I hope now i can finally catch some carp 👍

[@AnnaThundergun]

This is the best video! Thank you 🙏

[@ryangelder6517]

I had no clue how to do this made it so simple biddy thanka

[@Andrew10261]

Thank you just went carp fishing for the first time with this caught one about 15

[@atiliosbastard6218]

Best tutorial ever

[@prymb1299]

Thank you so much Broda 🙌 ......

[@jf8468]

Very informative this gives me a fantastic idea

[@billsimmons9358]

That's much better love you videos

[@kneaech405]

Such a great video, thank you for posting.

[@FishingExplained]

Glad it was helpful!

[@securityofficer9483]

GREAT VIDEO! THANKS FOR THE HELP!

[@RondoOfChaos]

what do you recommend for main line weight? does it matter if it's high vis or not?

[@Alonzo5821]

Damb you made it look simple. Thank you

[@j2d4oi]

smaller crochet hooks from the dollar store are great for bait threaders as well

[@Exposingyou]

Thank you!

[@drw5252]

Thank you very much

[@smartin5714]

Thanks for the video help out a lot 👍

[@FishingExplained]

Glad it helped

[@RoryLynott]

Carp Rock!!!

[@malcomgartside9944]

Magic

[@YoitsGoose]

I saw some huge ones in my river today going to the store tomorrow and definitely trying this out

[@FishingExplained]

You'll get em!

[@nav7icula]

Very good and well explained. A++++++

[@muhamadq1744]

Can i use a braid to braid set up or must it be mono or flouro to braid?

[@nickybeingnicky]

That homemade baiting needle is useful for putting line back through catfish worms too.

[@allenkeough2629]

do you put pack bait around your Sinker or is the pink corn the only bait you use

[@nataliakozbial2434]

It's my first time Carp fishing so I'm going to try this rig out! I'll let you know how it goes!

[@Chi_Bears1]

How did the carp fishing go?

[@JaredBillette]

I guess she got busy and didn’t go.

[@davidguerrero8391]

@@JaredBillette I’m watching the video for the first time and wondering how it went lol

[@1100blake]

Been trying this rig for 2 weeks with a method feeder and lots of bites but can't get em hooked

[@1100blake]

Said f it and just balled up my pack bait around my hook and caught one while this rig would just get cleaned off

[@alexleonard2811]

Please tell me the number of the Fox hook...Number 2 seems smaller than the number 2 of other hooks. That's how it is?

[@maddawgzzzz]

I legit just put corn on the hook... works everytime lol. use a catfishrod with a heavty baitcaster, never lost a fish. I use 60-100lb rates swivles aswell. My weight goes on right after the swivel, its simply fixed, and if you snag you can break off at the swivel with your 20lb fluro leader.

[@lannisbellard9843]

How does the firsh get hooked on with out bait on the hook

[@gazwoods7026]

I'd advise you to use components that are camouflaged, it will land you more carp, light green,dark green, black and lighter shaded blacks, and browns would help you land more fish and I'd use fluorocarbon or camouflage monofilament as your mainline, good luck guys 🇬🇧 ✊🏼

[@basicweeb4272]

if you don't wanna mangle a hook or you don't have soft enough hooks to bend you can make a baiting needle out of a toothpick really easy and you can even use the same toothpick as ur baitstop if you really want to

[@michaeltkach8216]

Awesome I want to start fishing for carp! Sorry if this is common knowledge but should my leader line be weaker than my mainline so I dont lose my whole rig? I am going to start using method feeders but I dont want to lose them

[@FishingExplained]

Normally the mainline is monofilament or fluorocarbon in 12-30lb test while the leader is typically 15-50lb braid or hooklink. I think your best bet is to find a cheap source for method feeders since if you go any lighter with the line you risk losing a carp of a lifetime.

[@michaeltkach8216]

@@FishingExplained thank you very much!

[@bidenadministrationischina5091]

While watching this I realized I already knew this like a decade ago and I’m now done relearning the exact same process

[@abdulrahmanelshafey4159]

*I bought these and used them at the river where I get snags often they have done a **enjoyable.fishing** recommend great job of not breaking along with some strong line I purchased as well. They are super durable and easy to use.*

[@JaredBillette]

I have a complete beginner question. Can I put corn or boilies directly on the hook for carp or must I do one of these rigs? Thanks.

[@ethanmann5231]

You can do that however hair rigs have many advantages. Better hook up rate, better hook placement and less likely to get stolen by bluegill.

[@proxonez2574]

Would we pull the swivel into the inline lead?

[@FishingExplained]

Yes, but some people do like running rigs where the weight is free.

[@cr44dy]

Is it possible or worth trying to tie the rig with fluorocarbon and using braid as the main line?

[@rage-_-gamercantfazeme1389]

Mainly people us braid as there rig cause its stronger than normal line

[@rage-_-gamercantfazeme1389]

But would suggest using braid as ur rig and fluorocarbon as main

[@EasyModeFishing]

Is this the rig where they hook themselves??

[@FishingExplained]

Yes.

[@michaelmannucci8585]

Why do you use what looks like braid as the leader? Couldn't you use fluorocarbon, in which case it would be less visible?

[@0100000101001100]

Carp have very sensitive mouths. They go by what they feel. That's why the hair rig is used. They feel only the bait, then swallow the bait and the hook then follows and hooks em. If you put bait on the hook a lot of times they sense it and spit it out. Lots of vids on here that show it.

[@TheShotokan6]

So the weight is only there to help cast? I thought it was supposed to help set the hook?

[@Vermonstered]

This is basically a specialized Carolina rig. The line passes through the weight without taking the weight. The weight is there for keeping the rig still on the bottom of the river/creek and acting as a stop for the leader portion to rest against. Setting the hook is done by rod action and the weight will help set the hook when it's picked up when the slack is taken out of the line.

[@rage-_-gamercantfazeme1389]

That just to help u throw and keep ur rig in the ground so it wont move around

[@Xulxyz]

Очень сильно удивился как ловко из крючка сделал иглу для приманки 😮

[@antonio_o2395]

Does the leader have to be 50lb ?

[@FishingExplained]

16-50lb braid is common for the hook link.

[@antonio_o2395]

@@FishingExplained using this rig I caught my pb carp!! Thank you for the super easy tutorial

[@tclift1670]

You said size 2-6 but the package said 5/0, did you mean 2/0-6/0?

[@sethwallen1153]

That’s a snell knot on that hook 🪝 good knot though nice rig

[@FishingExplained]

Definitely a knotless knot...

[@eligirnet1185]

Can I do this with mono?

[@That_Guyfrfr]

Yes

[@That_Guyfrfr]

Works for me at least

[@joshaldrich3639]

I wanted to know how to Tie the hair rig to the line but u skipped that bit right at the end

[@snakemadness1439]

NOPE A.D.D KICKED IN LOL

[@brigittahovius2143]

ur hands are in the way of the first step

[@gilbertouribe570]

9 cuantribillion likes

[@adventureswithfrodo2721]

This is correct technique but wrong materials.

[@FishingExplained]

Elaborate

[@davetheflashguy]

My damn thumbs are too fat!!