Since Gardner Tackle started producing videos and writing about the Ronnie Rig, it has established itself as a surprisingly effective bass pop-up arrangement. It is a sensationally effective pop-up presentation that will rightly stand the test of time, like other classics such as the Hinged Stiff Rig, Chod Rig, Magaligner, Blow Back etc.

Each pack of ready-tied Ronnie Rigs includes three perfectly constructed ‘hook sections’ that have been built to exacting standards here in the UK and their launch now makes this rig available to everyone!

These Ronnie Rigs use our exquisitely sharp size 4 and size 6 Covert Dark Mugga hooks attached to the new dedicated XT Flexi-Ring Kwik Lok Swivel. Essentially the combination of the Mugga hook’s in-turned eye, swept shank and stunning razor sharp point is particularly effective in getting the most out of these rigs, creating a fast-reacting and aggressive hookset that maintains a firm hook hold. Each end section features a matt finish sliding hidden hook swivel, held in place with a hidden hook catch.

This phenomenal rig has been tried, tested and proven time and time again on big carp waters across the UK and Europe with truly devastating results!

To get started, all you need to do is tie your preferred hooklength material to the Flexi-Ring, tailoring the length and material of the hooklength to the nature of the lake bed you are fishing and the lead arrangement you are using. As a rough guide, we recommend monofilaments such as our highly successful Trick-Link and Invisi-Link Helicopter rigs, and softer hooklengths such as the fantastic Ultra Skin on Covert Lead Clip (or similar) arrangements.

Finally, all you need to do is tie a pop up that is buoyant enough to hold the rig section. You should add a small amount of Critical Mass (Tungsten Putty) moulded around the shrink tube, which holds the XT Swivel in place, so that the rig slowly sinks to the bottom of the lake. If the hookbait is not buoyant enough, the hook will not be able to spin freely and this will reduce the final performance of the rig.

We generally prefer and recommend using a small pop-up. The easiest way to attach ready-made pop-ups is to thread a section of main line or floss over the hook swivel and pull the two tags through the bait. Pull the floss through the bait, pushing the pop up onto the hidden hook swivel eye (which helps keep it in place). Finally, tie a series of knots flush with the outside of the bait, trim the floss to 1cm and pat the tag ends to hold the bait firmly in place.

General features include:

3 Ronnie Rigs per pack.

Available in sizes 4 and 6, in barbless and barbless formats.

Made using Mat Covert components, including the new XT Kwik Lok Flexi-Ring swivels for hook attachment.