Stiff Rig
As its name implies this rig uses a ‘stiff’ heavy monofilament material or ‘Bristle filament’ as apposed to a braided or ‘soft’ hook-length. The Stiff rig has a number of uses but the primary purpose is to make the ejection of the hook very awkward for the carp due to the angle that the hook sits in relation to the actual hook-length. The stiff ‘boom’ also gives direct contact with the lead in a bolt rig situation.

The ‘stiffness’ of the hook-length also has great ‘anti-tangle’ properties that can be experienced with softer hook-lengths when being cast. The stiffer the material, the more of a ‘boom’ effect will be present allowing the hook and bait to fall ‘away’ from the lead when it is cast.