Carp Rigs in Focus – The KD Rig
The KD rig
The KD rig named after its developer Kenny Dorsett, The KD rig is deadly effective. I personally incorporate this rig into my fishing due to its superb hook holds that it generates; whether as fished using a short hair, snowman or long hair.
The hook is tied on at such an aggressive angle that carp struggle to eject after sucked in, due to the way the line sits out of the back of the hook, effectively you are causing the hook point to become heavier allowing it to drop quicker and almost every time without fail nail the unsuspecting fish in the bottom lip.
Personally I have fished the KD rig in several different lakes and different situations and on many occasions have saved me a blank; I like fishing this rig under a sunken tree or close to a snag or even in clear spots in weed, as I need a trust worthy rig capable of hooking the fish quickly and neatly, although I would not fish this in all fishing situations as other rigs come into their own.
How to tie the KD Rig
Tying the KD rig is very simple;
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- form a small overhand knot for the hair rig,
- Thread the selected bait onto the hair, the reason for this is to be able to select your length hair
- Set the hair so there is a 10cm gap between the bait and the hook
- Thread the end of your desired hooklink (I prefer braid for this rig)
- Whip two turns of your hooklink around the shank making sure to whip away from the join in the eye of the hook
- Now let the bait drop and whip a further 3 to 5 turns under the hair
- Thread the tag end as per photo
- Moisten and bed down the knot here
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To ensure that presentation is at its best, it is essential you use a slow-sinking hookbait, this could be purposely made or a neutrally balanced bait or as I like to use it in conjunction with a pop up and a split shot on the hair.
For those who prefer to visualise, here’s a video from Ali:
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In conclusion the KD rig is a deadly piece of kit to have in your arsenal and when used in the right conditions can either save you a blank, or is possible putting several fish on the bank.
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