My Go-To Rig (Combi-Multi) – Darrell Peck
‘Being able to cast my rig untangled to my chosen spot, regardless of range is of the upmost importance, and is always my primary focus. A rig that tangles, is an ineffective rig that drains confidence. The Multi Combi is almost 100% tangle proof when fished in conjunction with a lead clip system, tail rubber and tungsten tubing.
The second most important thing for me is its low maintenance, and that I’m able to change the hook quickly & easily, without sacrificing the rest of rig. I use sharpened hooks; they need changing regularly so this saves me lot of time.
A strong rig that creates great hook holds is everything when fishing for big carp; you just never know what that next bite might be. For this reason, I use the Wide Gape pattern, and when combined with a multi combi rig I land a very high ratio of what I hook, even if using barbless.
Finally, but equally as important as the above is presentation. The 5” Boom is vital - its inherent stiffness pushes the hookbait away from the lead when it impacts the lakebed. This means that the hook link cannot be looped up off the bottom, and that it will reset in the event of being ejected. The length of the Boom is also critical. Too long and the fish has more time to spit out the hook bait, and too short and you risk edge of the mouth hook holds. There’s a fine line here and I wouldn’t recommend straying too far in either direction.
Foot note - This is a rig designed for slow sinking hook baits only, where the hook will lay flat to the lakebed under the bait. It’s also designed to only be fished over firm hard spots free of debris. (Gravel, sand, mud, clay or firm silt). If barrelled into a softer lakebed there is real potential for the boom to be poking out of the lakebed and presenting horribly.
