Bottom-Bait Rigs: Hair, KD, Blowback, Combi, Slipped D
Bottom-bait rigs are your bread-and-butter: boilies, particles, wafters. The goal is a clean presentation and a rig that turns and holds without drama.
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Quick Picks
- Simple + deadly: Hair Rig
- Better hooking: KD Rig or Blowback Rig
- When you want a stiffer approach: Combi Rig
- When you want a D-style option: Slipped D Rig
When Bottom-Bait Rigs Shine
- Clean gravel/sand/clay
- Light silt (with a balanced bait if needed)
- Particle fishing and baited spots
Match the Rig to the Bottom
- Clean bottom: keep it simple (Hair/KD/Blowback)
- Light debris/silt: balanced bait helps the hookbait sit right
- Messy bottom: don’t force a bottom bait—switch to a pop-up/chod approach
Safety Near Snags
Bottom-bait fishing near wood, rocks, and mussels demands abrasion resistance and snag-safe systems.
Next Steps
Start with Hair Rig + KD (or Blowback). Add Combi/Slipped D only when you’ve got a reason.
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