Chod Rigs

Chod Rigs – Hand-Tied Ready Made Pop-Up Rigs for Weed and Debris

Our Chod Rigs are purpose-built for the ultimate "go-anywhere" pop-up presentation in carp fishing. Engineered specifically to tackle heavy weed, decaying autumn leaves, and deep silt beds, the Chod rig ensures your hookbait is always presented cleanly above bottom debris, no matter how harsh the lakebed is where your lead lands.

Hand-tied, pre-steamed, and individually quality checked by Ricks Rigz, these premium ready made Chod rigs deliver complete cast-and-forget confidence. You can fire a rig out into open water, clear spots, or thick weed beds knowing your pop-up is sitting in the optimal striking zone every single time.

Whether you are searching for fish in the depths of winter or targeting autumn feeding spells over deep chod, this ultra-reliable presentation ensures the bare hook point is exposed and ready to turn the second a carp inhales your pop-up.

Pre-Steamed Stiff Filament for Instant Flipping Mechanics

The secret to a lethal Chod carp rig lies in the curve of the hook link and the mechanics of the hook itself. We tie these rigs using dedicated out-turned eye Chod hooks paired with a specialized high-memory stiff filament. The out-turned eye keeps the hook gape wide open, giving the hook maximum room to flip and drive deep into the bottom lip instantly.

Every rig is precision-steamed prior to dispatch to create that smooth, aggressive curve required for fast hookholds. Terminated with a smooth-rotating size 11 flexi ring swivel, the rig offers 360-degree rotation whether fished on a leadcore/tubing leader or directly on the mainline as a "naked" Chod setup.

Because the short, stiff material cannot wrap around your line, the Chod rig is virtually 100% anti-tangle on the cast and will seamlessly self-reset if a carp aborts a pickup or a bird wipes you out.

Why Choose Ricks Rigz Ready Made Chod Rigs?

• Engineered specifically for guaranteed presentation over weed, silt, and bottom debris
• Hand tied, pre-steamed, and individually inspected in the UK
• High-memory stiff filament holds its aggressive curve for instant hook-turning speed
• Dedicated Chod hooks with out-turned eyes to preserve maximum hook gape
• Terminated with ultra-smooth flexi ring swivels for total 360-degree rotation
• Virtually 100% anti-tangle and self-resetting under water
• Available in short, medium, and long lengths (1, 2, or 3 inches) to suit your venue
• Fully compatible with leadcore leaders, fused leaders, or naked Chod setups
• Multiple hook sizes and micro-barbed or barbless options available

Every rig is tied with strict bench consistency, saving you the fiddly hassle of tying short stiff filament at the bivvy door so you can spend more time finding fish.

When and How to Fish the Chod Rig

The Chod rig is the ultimate solution when you are casting to showing fish without knowing the exact texture of the lakebed underneath.

It is the ideal choice for:

• Fishing over thick weed, soft silt, decaying autumn leaves, or detritus ("chod")
• Casting to bubbling or showing fish where you don't want to disturb the swim with a feature finder
• All-season pop-up fishing, proving exceptionally effective during Autumn and Winter spells
• Running on Helicopter lead setups, Leadcore/Tubing leaders, or Naked Chod arrangements (using buffer beads)
• Presenting high-attraction, buoyant pop-ups or cork-ball hookbaits flush above the debris

Because the rig slides freely along your leader or mainline, the carp cannot use the heavy lead as leverage to shake the short stiff hooklink loose during ejection.

Best Hookbaits & Angler Tips for Chod Rigs

To get the absolute best performance out of your ready made Chod rigs, follow these bankside tips from our rig-tying bench:

• Hookbait Buoyancy: Always use ultra-buoyant pop-ups (such as cork-ball pop-ups or super-buoyant 12mm-15mm baits) to ensure the rig stays held upright and spins freely on the swivel.
• Counter-Balancing with Rig Putty: Mold a small amount of tungsten rig putty neatly over the barrel of the flexi ring swivel. Adjust the amount until the pop-up sinks very slowly to the lakebed for a delicate, flush presentation.
• Maintaining the Curve: While we steam all rigs before dispatch, long periods in tackle boxes can flatten stiff filament. Give the hooklink a quick stroke between your thumb and index finger (or hold it over a steaming kettle) to restore that perfect aggressive curve before casting out.
• Choosing Your Length: Use 1-inch micro Chods over light debris or clean spots; opt for 2 or 3-inch versions when casting into deeper weed or thick silt.

Ready Made in the UK by Ricks Rigz

At Ricks Rigz, we have supplied UK carp anglers with hundreds of thousands of professionally tied rigs trusted on waters nationwide.

Every single Chod Rig is hand-tied with exact precision, ensuring you receive sharp, dependable, and ultra-effective terminal tackle every time you open a pack.

Configure your Chod Rigs above to select your preferred hook pattern, size, section length (1, 2, or 3 inches), and component options.