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Dave Levy reveals his favoured rigs for three different types of fishing...

Dave ties his pop-ups on using Bait Floss, which prevents absorption and enables them to hold their buoyancy for longer periods of time.
Dave ties his pop-ups on using Bait Floss, which prevents absorption and enables them to hold their buoyancy for longer periods of time.
Before any rig is cast out, Dave always checks them in the margin first.
Before any rig is cast out, Dave always checks them in the margin first.
Hook sharpness is of paramount importance.
Hook sharpness is of paramount importance.

The Chod Rig

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Once all the necessary checks are made, the rig is cast carefully into position.
Once all the necessary checks are made, the rig is cast carefully into position.
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The Stiff Link

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When targeting big carp, you need to use strong and reliable materials.
When targeting big carp, you need to use strong and reliable materials.

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HOW TO TIE THE CHOD RIG

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HOW TO TIE THE STIFF LINK

HOW TO TIE DAVE'S BOTTOM BAIT RIG

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12 Carefully position and then pinch the shot so that it sits inside the bottom of the bait.
12 Carefully position and then pinch the shot so that it sits inside the bottom of the bait.
13 The rig is now complete and ready for use.
13 The rig is now complete and ready for use.

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