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I cant really answer your main question but as far as the chod goes u could fish a naked chod ie straight on to the main line.

Yes maybe i have been missing the point all together. Maybe the ' go anywere' rig is a simple knotless knot tweaked for different situations. Moorsey what is the rig u have used for the past 45 years? Rob

Yeh that's what I want to be able to do, have a pretty simple rig I can adjust easily ie length, hair size and so on.

Salokcinnodrog that thread that you attached is very informative and has gave me many things to think about. A simple knotless knot rig is as simple as you can get and I have caught many fish with this basic rig but I started carp fishing to develop as an angler, and sticking to a basic rig all the time is IMO, not making me a better angler. I will continue to use a basic knotless knot rig when in certain situations but I do want to develop my skills. Also I'm not one for following trends and using the latest rig because it is IMO a way of making money from people who have too much money As far as always using a chod rig Emmcee I think this will always be a rig I use but in the right situation. I want a rig I can get a quick bite on as time is limited and a rig I can use many different baits on. Maybe the humble knotless knot is the answer, but maybe this isn't making me a better angler Or is it?

Hiya Recentley I've been doing a lot of research and messing about with a rig I can pretty much take anywhere and cast out in the knowledge that it is going to be well presented in most situations. I do a lot of quick day sessions and time is very limited so getting the lines out quickly is paramount and giving me the best chance of bagging fairley quick . I need a rig I can also present many different types of baits, for example bottom baits, smaller particals and popups depending on the situation. I know there is obviousley exceptions when other rigs will come into play ie chods etc I've came to a conclusion that a kd style rig is some thing that could be the answer. I can use it in conjunction with popups single bottom baits and even smaller particles when critically balanced. Also they are very quick to tie with not many components and I can attach a small pva stick for anti tangle. I can alter the lengths to the desired length which is usually 8 inches as a starting off point If any one has a ' go anywhere rig' that may be a better answer to mine that would be great because ATM I'm not 100 percent on this. Many thanks Rob