Fixed lead, or Bolt rig
Given its name due to the Carp "bolting" once it has picked up the bait. The lead is fixed to the line so that when the Carp picks up the bait and moves off, the hook will prick the fish's bottom lip. This startles the Carp and causes the fish to swim off rapidly. As a result the hook is sunk even deeper. Very few fish manage to throw the hook after they have bolted, making this an ideal rig for fishing at night, allowing the fisherman plenty of time to get out of his bivvy and strike. This method is favoured by the majority of anglers not only for its efficiency but also for the dramatic "run" it produces.
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Semi fixed rig
This rig is a cross between the bolt rig and a running rig and is best used with an in-line lead. Once the carp has picked up the bait and moves off, the weight of the lead sinks the hook. The carp bolts and the lead breaks free almost immediately. Using this method can be an advantage when fishing weedy venues or near to snags as the lead is safely away from the fish and less likely to snag.
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Helicopter rig
The helicopter rig is designed to be cast great distances without tangling.
A tangle usally is caused by the hooklink wrapping around the lead and mainline while in flight. With this setup the the hooklink is allowed to rotate like a helicopter blade, hence its name. The rotating effect allows the hooklink to stay away from the line when casting, making an almost totally tangle proof rig
For this rig you will need a piece of rig tube about 2"; longer than your hooklink. The swivel of the hooklink is slipped over the rig tube and secured with a couple of rubber beads. Next a hard bead and a small length of silcone connector are threaded onto the tubing. Thread your mainline through the tube
and attach your lead to the line (see diagram).
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