The Lock Slip D Rigs

Lock Hook Slip D Rigs – Premium Coated Braid Anti-Eject Mechanics

Our Lock Hook Slip D Rigs offer one of the most consistent, highly effective terminal setups in modern carp fishing. Combining the tangle-free rigidity of premium coated braid with the mechanical movement of a stripped hinge and sliding D-loop, this rig ensures your hookbait is presented flawlessly on almost any lakebed.

Hand-tied and bench-inspected by Ricks Rigz, each rig features the exceptionally strong OMC Lock Hook (available in Micro Barb or Barbless) paired with a line-extending OMC Dazzler Aligner. Stripping back a small section of the outer coating right near the hook creates a supple hinge point, allowing the hook to turn, drop, and grab instantly the moment a carp inhales and attempts to spit out the bait.

Your hookbait—mounted via a rig ring, bait screw, or micro ring swivel—slides smoothly along the Slip D loop during ejection. This sliding action transfers the weight of the bait back toward the eye, making the hook point instantly heavy for aggressive bottom-lip hook holds.

High-Performance Coated Braids & OMC Aligner Options

Choose from a wide variety of industry-leading coated hooklinks and OMC aligner colorways to suit your venue's substrate and baiting strategy:

• Korda Dark Matter (Coated): Tungsten-infused dark camo coated braid that sinks heavily, keeping your entire hooklink pinned flush to the bottom.
• Korda N-Trap Semi-Stiff: Features neutral buoyancy and a semi-stiff outer coating to boost anti-tangle rigidity while sitting naturally over light bottom debris.
• Korda Kamo: Ultra-thin diameter, smooth dark camo coated braid with neutral buoyancy for subtle presentations.
• OMC Blend: High-performance 18lb coated braid from One More Cast, available in stealthy Weedy Green or Muddy Brown.
• ESP Tungsten Loaded: Super-heavy tungsten coating that sinks rapidly, surrounding a soft, supple internal core.
• OMC Aligner Options: Match or contrast your loose feed with Bloodliners (Bloodworm Red), Maggliners (Off-White Maggot), Cornliners (Sweetcorn Yellow), or Wormaliners (Worm Brown).

Why Choose Ricks Rigz Ready Made Lock Hook Slip D Rigs?

• Features ultra-sharp OMC Lock Hooks and gape-widening OMC Dazzler Aligners
• Hand-tied in the UK with exact bench consistency for maximum knot strength and presentation accuracy
• Stripped coated braid hinge provides complete freedom of hook movement and rapid turning
• Sliding Slip D loop mechanics transfer bait weight on ejection to nail carp in the bottom lip
• Stiff outer coating prevents tangles on the cast and pushes the hookbait away from the lead
• Versatile baiting options: Available with Rig Rings, Bait Screws, or Micro Ring Swivels
• Multiple termination options: Size 8 Swivel (Lead Clips), Ring Swivel (Helicopters), or QC Loop

Every rig is tied under strict bench quality control, ensuring exact stripped section lengths, robust knots, and razor-sharp hooks right out of the packet.

When and How to Fish Lock Hook Slip D Rigs

The Lock Hook Slip D Rig is an all-season workhorse presentation designed to perform with pop-ups, wafters, critically balanced baits, or standard bottom baits.

It is the ideal choice for:

• Fishing over gravel, firm silt, sand, or hard clay lakebeds
• All-year campaigns where cautious carp frequently blow out standard hooklinks
• Long-distance casting setups where anti-tangle reliability is critical
• Pairing with Lead Clip systems on flat bottoms or Helicopter setups over silt/debris

Rig Sizing & Bankside Tuning Tips

Follow these expert tuning tips to ensure optimum mechanics on the bank:

• Rig Measurement: Measured accurately from the hook eye to the terminal loop or swivel.
• Pop-Up Balancing: Mold a tiny bead of tungsten rig putty directly over the stripped coating hinge to counterbalance pop-up baits so only the hook lifts.
• Wafter Trimming: Trim wafters down with scissors so the hook lays completely flat on the lakebed with the bait hovering directly above the D-loop.
• PVA Bag Alternative: Looking for a short, supple braid version specifically for solid PVA bags? Click here to view our Lock Solid PVA Bag Slip D Rigs.

Ready Made in the UK by Ricks Rigz

At Ricks Rigz, we produce bench-quality, hand-tied terminal tackle relied upon by thousands of carp anglers across the UK and Europe.

Every single Lock Hook Slip D Rig is tied with precise D-loop dimensions, clean hinge stripping, and dependable knots so you can cast out with complete confidence.

Configure your Lock Hook Slip D Rigs above to select your preferred coated braid, hook size, aligner style, bait mount, and termination option.