Lock Ronnie / Spinner Rigs For Solid PVA Bags - OMC Dazzlers

The ever popular Ronnie Rigs has just got "locked" This version includes the very popular and reliable OMC the Lock Hooks - unique pattern of hook that has a exceptional hook up ratio and very rarely drops a fish!, The OMC Inturn aligners and Matching Long Distance Hook Beads, complete with a choice of supple braid "boom" section.
The boom is made from a short supple braid like Korda Dark Matter, Korda Super Natural or Fox Reflex Camo, The supple braid ensures that your rig is concealed by the contents of your solid bag. The short length (normally 3 to 4 inches) Is perfect to ensure that as soon as the fish moves its head the lead will help to set the hook for you - The end result is an exceptional hook hold and a savage bite!
The Solid bag rig is simply added inside your solid bag with your free offerings such as crushed boilies etc. When the bag melts in the water you are guaranteed that your hookbait is right in the middle of the loose feed.

The Aligners and hook beads will assist you in concealing your rig (if that is your preferred approach to carp fishing)
The Cornoliners would be perfect for fishing with fake corn over a bed of particles
If there is bloodworm present then you could go for the bloodliners.
Over silt then maybe a wormaliner combination maybe the key to unlock that bite.
Maybe you prefer an approach of the bright kickers and making everything stand out, a approach that was covered in the Korda Masterclass series and proved to be very effective for getting a quick bite!
No matter what your preferred approach, you can customise the specification of these rigs to be unique to you.

Unique features of the Lock Spinner - Ronnie Carp Rig:-

Because the rig is placed inside your solid pva bag, you are guaranteed to be tangle free and optimum presentation.
Suitable for fishing at any range
If you suffer an aborted take the rig will reset itself.
Suitable for use all year round
The short hooklink will require minimal movement from the fish to cause the "bolt" effect

Suitable for:

The Lock Turbo Spinner - Ronnie PVA Bag rig is suitable for fishing over most lake beds, gravel, clay, clear hard patches. The pva bag will prevent the hook biat from sinking in to silt or shallow weed.

Ideal hookbaits:-

The Lock Spinner - Ronnie Solid Bag rig is best used with Pop ups, although wafters can be used very effectively.

Tips for using a Pop up or Buoyant Bait

To ensure your bait is presented correctly it is important to test your rig in a either a tub of water or the margins. Personally I find it easier using a tub with clear sides, this enables you to see exactly how your bait will sit when its fishing. It is important to remember Pop ups will have a different buoyancy from one brand to another and even from one bait to another out of the same tub.

What you are aiming for:

You want your hook to sit up in the water, and your boilie just above it. To achieve this you need to add some rig putty or one of the excellent ESP Balance beads to your rig. The distance you have the putty or bead from the eye of the hook will dictate the height your bait sits off the bottom. Some people will fish with their bait close to the bottom say around a inch however if there is shallow weed you may want your bait 2 inches of the bottom, you can simply reposition your putty or bead close to the lead to increase the amount your bait pop ups.
By using a tub with some water you can drop your baited rig in to it to check it sits right. If you are fishing over a soft silt bottom or weed then you want the rig to fall slowly through the water so it sits on top of the debris, you can add or remove putty as required to achieve this, you just need to ensure that you leave enough weight to counteract the buoyancy of the bait.
With some rigs such as the Ronnie or Spinner rig you would add the putty around the crimp nearest to the hook, this will make the hook sit upright with your bait just above it.

If your Pop up or bait sits hard on the bottom:

This is a little bit more difficult to counteract because you will need to add some buoyancy to your bait, a bit of pop up corn will often give you just enough buoyancy or you can use a bait drill and drill out some of the boilie and add some rig foam or cork to give you the buoyancy you need. Often you will find baits which have been soaked in a goo or glug will often become heavier and not sit correctly. How much buoyancy you will need to add will be trial and error however, taking the time to ensure your bait is presented perfectly will without a doubt get your more success with your fishing.

Tips for using a Wafter or Balanced bait

To ensure your bait is presented correctly it is important to test your rig in a either a tub of water or the margins. Personally I find it easier using a tub with clear sides, this enables you to see exactly how your bait will sit when its fishing. It is important to remember wafters will have a different buoyancy from one brand to another and even from one bait to another out of the same tub.

What you are aiming for:

You want your hook to sit flat, and your bait to barely touch the bottom, any movement of the water should make the bait "waft" this will give you some natural movement to your bait. If you find your wafter or bait is lifting the hook off the bottom you can do several things to achieve the ideal presentation, you can either add a split shot to the hair (if applicable) or you can simply trim your bait down using some scissors. A whittled down bait will often get the fish curious because its going to be a different shape and by taking the hard outer skin of a bait expose the core and more attractants to the water.

If your wafter or bait sits hard on the bottom:

This is a little bit more difficult to counteract because you will need to add some buoyancy to your bait, a bit of pop up corn will often give you just enough buoyancy or you can use a bait drill and drill out some of the boilie and add some rig foam to give you the buoyancy you need. Often you will find baits which have been soaked in a goo or glug will often become heavier and not sit correctly. How much buoyancy you will need to add will be trial and error however, taking the time to ensure your bait is presented perfectly will without a doubt get your more success with your fishing.