Ready Made Ronnie Rigs - The Complete Spinner Rig Guide

What Is a Ronnie Rig or Spinner Rig?

A Ronnie Rig is a specialist pop-up presentation that uses a swivel connection between the hook and the hooklink. This allows the hook to rotate freely and respond to movement when a carp picks up the bait.

Unlike some traditional pop-up rigs, the Ronnie Rig can be fished as a relatively low-lying presentation, with the hookbait positioned just above the lakebed.

The rig is commonly constructed using a stiff boom section, which helps the hooklink extend away from the lead and reduces the likelihood of tangles during casting.

Ronnie Rigs can be used with suitable helicopter arrangements, lead clips and inline lead systems, provided the complete setup is safe and appropriate for the fishing conditions.

Explore our ready made Ronnie Rigs to configure your preferred hook pattern, size and components.

What Makes the Ronnie Rig So Effective?

One of the main advantages of the Ronnie Rig is its ability to allow the hook to rotate freely.

The specialised swivel connection allows the hook to turn as the carp takes the bait, helping the hook find a suitable position for taking hold.

Another important feature is the kicker or shrink tubing fitted over the hook and swivel connection. This helps maintain the intended angle and presentation of the hook.

Choosing the Right Kicker Colour

At Ricks Rigz, we offer a range of kicker colours so you can customise your rig to suit your fishing approach.

For a discreet presentation, colours such as Silty Black, Weed Green and Muddy Brown can help the rig blend into its surroundings.

Alternatively, brighter colours such as Sweetcorn Yellow, White, Red, Pink and Orange can create a more visible presentation around the hookbait.

There is no single colour that works best in every situation. Water clarity, lakebed colour, hookbait choice and fish behaviour can all influence your decision.

How to Use and Balance a Ronnie Rig

A Ronnie Rig requires relatively little adjustment, but correctly balancing your pop-up is essential.

Different pop-up hookbaits have different levels of buoyancy, so always test your rig before casting it into the lake.

Step 1 - Attach Your Pop-Up Hookbait

Mount your chosen pop-up using your preferred bait attachment. Common options include:

• Matt black rig ring
• Matt black micro flexi swivel
• Matt black metal bait screw

Step 2 - Test the Rig in Water

Place the completed rig into a clear container of water. A transparent tub makes it easy to inspect the presentation from the side.

Ideally, the boom section should settle along the bottom while the hook and pop-up sit in their intended position above it.

Step 3 - Adjust the Buoyancy

If the pop-up is lifting the boom away from the bottom, add a small amount of tungsten rig putty near the hook end of the boom.

A useful tip is to start with slightly more putty than required and gradually remove small amounts until the presentation settles correctly.

This is often easier than trying to add more putty to a wet rig.

Step 4 - Fine-Tune Your Presentation

Continue testing and adjusting until the boom settles correctly and the hookbait sits at the desired height.

Another option is to carefully trim a larger pop-up to reduce its buoyancy, although this should be done gradually.

Always test the completed rig with the exact hookbait you intend to use.

Can You Use a Ronnie Rig in a Solid PVA Bag?

Yes. A Ronnie Rig can be adapted for solid PVA bag fishing, although the hooklink material should normally be different from a standard stiff-boom Ronnie Rig.

For solid bag fishing, a short supple braided hooklink is generally more suitable because it can be packed neatly inside the bag alongside the lead and free offerings.

Materials such as Korda Dark Matter uncoated braid or other suitable supple hooklink braids can be used for this presentation.

How to Prepare a Solid PVA Bag Ronnie Rig

1. Add a small quantity of pellets or crushed boilies to the bottom of the PVA bag.
2. Position your Ronnie Rig and hookbait inside the bag.
3. Carefully place the lead into the bag using a suitable, fish-safe lead arrangement.
4. Fill the remaining space with your chosen free offerings.
5. Seal the bag securely and check the presentation before casting.

This approach helps keep the rig and feed together during the cast, allowing the hookbait to settle close to a compact area of attraction when the PVA dissolves.

Solid PVA bags can be particularly useful when fishing for a quick bite or presenting a small amount of feed around the hookbait.

Browse our ready made carp rigs for suitable PVA bag presentations and other specialist rigs.

Can Ronnie Rigs Be Customised?

Absolutely. One of the main advantages of choosing Ricks Rigz Ronnie Rigs is the range of available configuration options.

Whether you prefer a particular hook pattern, boom material, bait attachment or kicker colour, you can tailor your rig to suit your fishing requirements.

Standard Ronnie Rig Options

• Rig Length: Choice of hooklink lengths, including shorter options for solid PVA bag fishing.
• Stiff Boom Materials: Clear, Black or Camo Fleck.
• Supple Braids: Options including Korda Super Natural, Korda Dark Matter, Korda Arma Kord, Fox Reflex Camo and suitable camouflaged braids.
• Hook Patterns: Claw, Crank, Wide Gape, Long Shank and Curve Shank.
• Bait Attachments: Matt black rig rings, micro flexi swivels and metal bait screws.
• Kicker Colours: White, Sweetcorn Yellow, Muddy Brown, Silty Black, Weed Green, Red, Pink and Orange.
• Optional Extras: Anti-tangle sleeves for suitable standard rigs and PVA bag stems.

Premium Hook Options for Ronnie Rigs

In addition to our standard hook options, selected premium hook patterns and brands may also be available.

• Korda Kamakura
• Nash Pinpoint
• One More Cast (OMC)
• ESP Trig Hammer
• Gardner Covert Mugga
• Cygnet / Trakker
• Fox

Hook availability and compatible options can vary, so check the current product configuration when ordering.

When Should You Use a Ronnie Rig?

Ronnie Rigs are particularly well suited to pop-up fishing where a low-lying, balanced presentation is required.

They can be effective over clean gravel, firm clay and light silt, provided the complete rig and lead arrangement are appropriate for the lakebed.

For heavier weed or deep debris, it may be worth considering alternative presentations such as a Chod Rig or another suitable pop-up arrangement.

The most important factors are correct rig balance, suitable hookbait buoyancy and safe presentation.

Buy Ready Made Ronnie Rigs from Ricks Rigz

If you're looking for reliable, hand-tied carp rigs , Ricks Rigz offers a range of ready made presentations designed for different fishing conditions.

Our Ronnie and Spinner Rigs are carefully assembled using quality components and can be configured with a range of hook patterns, bait attachments, materials and colours.

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