Tom Dove Style Spinner Rigs

Spinner Rigs – Tom Dove Style Mechanics

Our Spinner Rigs (Tom Dove Style) replicate one of the most successful and versatile big-fish presentations in modern carp fishing. Popularized across the Korda Masterclass films by Tom Dove, Neil Spooner, and Danny Fairbrass, this rig is designed to perform flawlessly whether fished at short distance or cast out to extreme range.

Hand-tied and precision-crimped by Ricks Rigz, these ready made Tom Dove style spinner rigs offer an ultra-clean, anti-tangle presentation that resets perfectly on every cast, giving you total confidence whenever your rig is out on the spot.

Whether you are presenting wafters flush to the lakebed, fishing critically balanced tiger nuts, or popping up over low-lying debris, the stiff boom construction ensures the hookbait is kicked cleanly away from the lead every single time.

The Krank Hook Advantage & Exposed Swivel Dynamics

While standard Ronnie or Turbo German rigs typically use curved shank hooks, the Tom Dove Spinner Rig utilizes an aggressive Krank hook pattern. The off-set hook point and pronounced curve of the shank create a faster turning reaction and superior entry angles, resulting in unmatched hookup ratios and significantly fewer dropped fish.

By removing the large ring from the swivel and applying only a small section of shrink tubing over the hook eye, the barrel of the specialist spinner swivel remains completely exposed. This small tweak gives the hook uninhibited 360-degree rotation and instant reactivity when a carp inhales the bait.

Why Choose Ricks Rigz Tom Dove Style Spinner Rigs?

• Replicates Tom Dove's iconic Masterclass setup for short and extreme-range fishing
• Hand-tied and precision-crimped in the UK for maximum strength and neatness
• Krank hook pattern with off-set point ensures superior entry angles and hook-retention
• Uninhibited 360-degree hook rotation for lightning-fast turning action on intake
• Choice of anti-tangle stiff boom material: 25lb Amnesia or our unique Camo Fleck boom
• Self-resetting architecture that resets automatically following an aborted take
• Customizable kicker color options—choose subtle camouflage or high-visibility triggers
• Versatile design compatible with wafters, pop-ups, and critically balanced natural baits

Every rig is produced with strict bench consistency, giving you tournament-grade terminal mechanics so you can spend less time tying on the bank and more time landing fish.

When and How to Fish Tom Dove Style Spinner Rigs

The Tom Dove Style Spinner Rig is a proven, year-round presentation capable of handling almost any carp fishing scenario.

It is the ideal choice for:

• Long-range casting where total anti-tangle, self-resetting reliability is essential
• Fishing over gravel, clay, hard sand, or light silt substrates
• Presenting wafters, barrel baits, or cork-balanced tiger nuts flush to the bottom
• Cold-water, autumn, and winter campaigns where fast hook engagement is vital
• Lead clip systems or helicopter lead arrangements

Best Hookbaits & Angler Tips for Spinner Rigs

To get the absolute best performance out of your ready made Tom Dove Spinner Rigs, follow these essential bankside tips from our rig-tying bench:

• Lead Arrangements: Pair with a lead clip setup or a helicopter system. On helicopter setups, adjust your top bead to suit the depth of any silt or low debris.
• Wafter Balancing: Always test your rig in the margins prior to casting out. For wafter presentations, the hook should lay completely flat on the lakebed with the bait hovering directly above it to mask the hook. Trim the wafter slightly if its buoyancy lifts the hook bend.
• Pop-Up Counterweighting: When fishing a pop-up, the hook should sit upright. Add a tiny smear of tungsten rig putty around the crimp nearest the hook section to counter-balance the buoyancy and keep the stiff boom laying flat.

Ready Made in the UK by Ricks Rigz

At Ricks Rigz, we take pride in delivering bench-quality terminal tackle trusted by thousands of carp anglers nationwide.

Every single Tom Dove Style Spinner Rig is hand-tied with exact precision, ensuring you receive sharp, dependable, and durable terminal tackle every time you open a pack.

Configure your Tom Dove Style Spinner Rigs above to select your preferred boom material, hook size, pattern, and kicker color options.