There have been a few instances in the media recently where The Multi Rig has been referred to as The Johnny Mac Rig . This is because Jon Macallister has used the rig to good effect, catching some of our most desirable carp. Though he uses it almost exclusively for his fishing, Jon makes no claim to the “invention” of the rig. That honour goes to Mike Kavanagh who also brought us The Stiff Rig . The beauty of the multi rig is that you can change your hook quickly without having to tie a new hooklink. The following step by step guide shows you how tie the Multi Rig.
These are the components that I used to tie the rig.
Step 1
To tie the Multi Rig it is best to use a coated braid in this instance I am using Sufix Camfusion
Step 2
Cut a length of the Camfusion and tie a figure of eight loop knot (see previous blog). The loop should be approximately 45mm long.
Step 2
Thread the loop through the Gardner Longshank Incizor hook
Step 3
Thread one of the small Korda rig rings onto the hookshank. The rig ring on the shank of the hook is to prevent the hooklink catching and possibly parting in the join in the eye of the hook.
Step 4
Thread one of the Rigmarole 4mm Rig Rings onto the loop
Step 5
Thread the hookpoint through the loop
Step 6
Tie a size 8 swivel to the other end of the hooklink with a figure of eight loop knot, moisten and bed down
Step 7
Position the D on the hookshank. A good starting place is midway between the hookpoint and the barb
Step 8
The finished rig
Step 9
Thread on a pop up of your choice, put some tungsten putty on the knot and you’re done.
There you have it The Multi Rig.
