Description
Kaida Ronnie Rig Size 6
The Ronnie rig, also known as the spinner rig, is a versatile carp fishing setup that uses a spinner swivel attached to a hook, allowing the hook to move with 360-degree freedom and present the bait effectively. This rig is popular for use with pop-up baits and is highly effective because it resets itself well, is easy to tie and modify, and creates a strong hook hold. It can be used with both stiff and supple booms depending on the bottom type and is effective in various fishing conditions.
Key features of the Ronnie rig:
- 360-degree motion: The spinner swivel allows the hook to spin freely, ensuring it automatically turns to get a good hold in the carp's mouth.
- Quick-change swivel: This is a key feature, allowing anglers to easily change the hook without re-tying the entire rig.
- Versatile bait presentation: The rig is highly effective with pop-up baits and can also be used with wafters, bottom baits, and other baits.
- Tangle-free: The rig's components help prevent tangles during casting.
- Adaptable to bottom types: A stiff boom is used for hard bottoms, while a supple or soft boom is better for fishing on soft silt, as it allows the bait to lie naturally on the bottom.
- Hook hold mechanics: The combination of the in-turned eye, swept shank, and sharp point of the hook pattern, along with components like hook beads and shrink tubing, creates a fast and aggressive hook-setting mechanism.
How to use the Ronnie rig:
- Assemble the components: A typical rig consists of a hook (often with an in-turned eye), a spinner swivel, a micro rig ring, a hook bead, and a boom section.
Tie the rig: The hook is attached to the spinner swivel, and a boom is created, often using a material like fluorocarbon. - Attach the bait: A pop-up bait is typically attached to the hook ring swivel with bait floss.
- Adjust the presentation: The hook bead's position is adjusted to set the height of the pop-up, and putty can be added to the line to help the rig sit correctly or to pin it down.
- Test and refine: It's good practice to test the rig in the edge to ensure it sits and presents the bait correctly before casting.