Nigel Sharp on the Clone Rig
There have been many methods and tactics used over the decades, but here’s Nigel Sharp’s top ten which have seemingly dominated the big carp scene for the past 20 years - next up, the Clone Rig.
Dominance started: 2012
Influential anglers:Lewis Read and Nigel Sharp
PB using rig:: 38lb 12oz
You can thank Lewis Read for this rig’s stupid name! Basically it’s just the same as what I’ve written about the Stiff Bottom Bait Rig. All that’s changed is the material used to construct it. Earlier I said that Amnesia was the stiff stuff to use back in the day but nowadays terminal tackle has come on in leaps and bounds so we don’t all have to use the same material. These days we have fluorocarbon – some of these stretch out straight like Rig Marole’s CamH20, whereas other materials need steaming, but one thing they all are is strong, so we all pick and choose what to use with this so-called Clone Rig. Why not call it a Sharp Rig because I’m feeling left out here!