In a few posts the chod rig has been mentioned and a few of the newer members being new to carp fishing have asked how certain rigs are tied up, so im going to do some rigs and do a series of photographs to help you follow and what i use materials wise to tie them up.

So the first one is the chod rig.

In the picture below is what i use to tie this rig up.



Step 1

Cut of your length of mouthtrap and thread ...

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