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Mugging rig
Rig for tapping in front of cruising carp. Tapping the rig ahead of individual cruising carp, 6 m to 16 m out
The parts, top to bottom
- Soft No.10-12 hollow or hybrid elastic
- Loop to pole tip - Soft No.10-12 hollow or hybrid elastic. Mainline 0.17 mm
- 0.1-0.3 g dibber with a thick tip - For visibility and lift bites
- Bulk tight under the float - Or just above the hook, for a slow or static drop
- 6-8 in hooklength, 0.15 mm
- Size 14 or 16 wide gape - 6 mm hard pellet, corn, meat, a worm head, or a white pop-up or fake corn
Choosing the parts? The guides cover elastic, line, hooks, bait and shotting.
How to fish it
Scan for cruising fish, tap the rig a few inches ahead of their path, never on top of them, and strike on any dip, tilt or lift.
Variations worth knowing
- Heavier float and a longer lash to flick the rig further out.
Questions
What hook does the Mugging use?
Size 14 or 16 wide gape. 6 mm hard pellet, corn, meat, a worm head, or a white pop-up or fake corn.
What float does the Mugging use?
0.1-0.3 g dibber with a thick tip. For visibility and lift bites.
What depth is the Mugging fished at?
Roughly shallow. Tapping the rig ahead of individual cruising carp, 6 m to 16 m out.
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