Rigs
I will not show how to make these, there are way to many youtube videos for this and you can go wrong with any of them. If you do not enjoy making your own rigs then just purchase them.
It is entirely your choice, i limit the types of rigs i use as i like using rig tubing and lead clips as these are generally accepted on all lakes compared to helicopters and use of braids and leaders.
The Hair Rig
This will be the first rig you learn and your safest bet to catch a fish for a long time. Its mainly a bottom bait rig and can be created with a single peice of line and a hook.
You will learn everyone puts extras on to make it more attactive, look better in the rig box or show the the latest bit of plastic to help you catch more
The Stiff Hinge Rig
Season 2023 this is going to be my primary rig as i want to use boyant bait they is close the bottom with a snowman hookbait to make things look more natural in the water
It could go bad for me but i will stick with it as i enjoy making them
Update 2024: Sitff Hinge Rig is my go-to for any venue, i enjoy making these and the presentation is great. my only other choice is a solid bag setup if i have pellets in my bucket to play with.
Zig Rig
so for Zigs and Floats i will user either a chopped down pop-up or some fake bait like dog biscuit
This is really a summer time event, and i will only use the zig and floater setups if i can see the carp on the surface and fancy a fun day trying to get is in their area
Update 2024: I have caught on Zigs but i still tend to have these as a last option when blanking and i want to hunt the different levels of the lake.