ZIG RIG Fishing for Carp - Underwater Footage

This film we go underwater and see how carp react to my first attempt at zig fishing. On a whim I decided to try zig fishing based on the amount of carp topping in the margins. Pulling together components from my rucksack I managed to tie up a zig and placed it in a weedy section of the margin in approximately 5-6 fow.
Absolutely fascinating results, I could not have been happier seeing Canadian Carp actually interacting with a bait that was not presented on the bottom. We all get caught in that trap of only fishing the bottom when carp spend far more time in the other layers of the water feeding on suspended and emerging insects.
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Song 1: Trinity
Artist: Kia
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Song 2: Bike Box
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[@doubleo8002]

If you had topped that pop up with a few maggots i think you could on induced a bite, plenty of carp in the swim but they seemed wary of the bright pop up and not really interested in taking it.

[@ontcarpn]

Yes I could not agree more. Definitely need to refine my approach and will keep maggots in mind. I appreciate the tip and comment 🍻

[@jamesleiser5240]

Very nice. Seemed like you had several with a bead on it that turned away last second.

[@ontcarpn]

Right!!!! I honestly wasn’t overly confident I would get any interest and was shocked and pleased to see these interactions. If I fine tune my technique with proper components I think I might be able to get one 😁

[@charliesgonefishing5666]

Id try scaling down the hook size a little and also a clear monofilament line 10-15lb as fluro carbon is heavy and sinks quick which could bow your hooklink in the water pulling your hookbait down and not having a tightish hooklink could mean u miss out on bites.😊

[@ontcarpn]

I really appreciate the info. This is a technique I am not confident in and was very surprised I even had interest from the carp. Was really cool to see. Will try what you mention here next time and will hopefully get one to bite on film. Thanks so much for taking time to comment 🍻

[@Antv-no1zn]

Just switch the colour to black and they will have it

[@ontcarpn]

@@Antv-no1zn I will have to give that a go! Thanks for the tip 🍻

[@kennetking1]

That worked then 🤔😂

[@ontcarpn]

Hahaha kinda at least they showed interest 😂

[@rogercude1459]

Try something less in your face colour wise, black would stand out but not so bright as pink.

[@ontcarpn]

Great idea! I will have to try that. Thanks for the tip and for the comment 🍻

[@barrysleafer8347]

After persevering for a few weeks on my club water finally caught my first carp on the zig a mirror just shy of 20lb

[@ontcarpn]

Congrats!!!! I bet that felt good when the zig alarm went off! Well done 🍻