Ugly Stik
1.98m
7–28 g · 8–17 lb
Rig
Method feeder rig
A feeder packed with groundbait lands the hook bait inside a cloud of free food.
The numbers match the parts list. The drawing is stylised, not to scale.
How it works
The feeder cage is packed with groundbait and the hook bait is pressed into it. When it lands, the groundbait breaks down around the hook, which draws fish in and keeps them feeding close to your bait.
- Best for
- Carp and kurper in a fishery or a dam margin, where you want to bring fish in.
- Conditions
- Still water, margins and a defined swim.
Parts list
- 1
Main line. 10 to 15 lb mono.
- 2
Swivel. Connects the feeder to the line.
- 3
Method feeder. A cage packed with groundbait.
- 4
Hooklink. A short, 10 cm length.
- 5
Hook and bait. Corn, a pellet or a small boilie.
Build it
- 1
Slide the feeder onto the line and tie on a swivel.
- 2
Tie a short hooklink to the swivel and a hook to the hooklink.
- 3
Pack the feeder with groundbait around the hook bait.
- 4
Cast to the spot and let it sit.
- 5
Re-cast every 15 to 20 minutes to keep the groundbait fresh.
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
- Brings fish to the hook
- Short hooklink is easy to tie
Watch out for
- Needs frequent recasting
- Messy
Draws fish in fast, but the feeder must be re-packed often and casts shorter than a plain lead.
Knots and hooks
Hook sizes 6/0 to 10/0 suit this rig. See the hook guide.
Rig and hook recommendations are pending review by a local angler. Check bag limits and gear rules for your area before you fish.
Gear
Gear that suits this rig
Ugly Stik
1.98m
5–21 g · 6–14 lb
Okuma
2.13m
5–21 g · 6–12 lb
Shimano
3.66m
56–140 g · 10–15 lb
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