Soft Hinge Rig

The Soft Hinge Rig is an elegant and highly responsive presentation designed to deliver flawless performance with pop-up hookbaits. Offering a more fluid movement than its stiffer counterpart, this rig retains the key mechanics of the hinge concept—flexibility at the hook end paired with separation from the lead—while incorporating a softer hooklink material that enhances bait behaviour and hook rotation. It’s a rig that blends subtlety with purpose, giving you the edge when targeting pressured or particularly cautious fish.
 
At its core lies a supple boom section, typically made from coated braid, which allows the rig to settle naturally over uneven ground such as silt, light weed, or marginal contours. The flexibility in this section helps the hookbait move more freely, creating a natural hover above the bottom that's highly enticing to inquisitive carp. The hinged hooklink, a stiff monofilament, promotes excellent turning on pickup—encouraging solid hookholds even during delicate takes.
 
The Soft Hinge Rig is particularly effective when finesse is required without compromising on hooking reliability. Its low-resistance movement and adaptable posture on the lakebed make it ideal for presenting over light debris or in situations where fish have become wary of stiff presentations. Whether you’re fishing single pop-ups or presenting over scattered bait, this rig brings a smooth, understated power to your setup—resetting effortlessly, hooking decisively, and maintaining a natural bait profile from cast to take.
 
Made with a R-CSR, R-Circle Chod, R-Square Chod or CSR hook, Bait Screw, RigorLink Chod Filament and Peel Coated Hooklink.
 
The end of the rig will be left untouched so you can either tie direct to a swivel or tie a loop.
 
Price includes UK delivery.

A small delivery charge may apply for International Shipping.
 
PLEASE NOTE, all rigs are made to order so lead time may vary depending on demand
 
This item is also non-refundable or exchangeable.