Gardner Tackle Rigga Hooks

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The Rigga Hook project was initiated in 2013 with the ultimate aim to bring two rand new hook patterns to the highly discerning 'carp' hook market.

After long term rigorous testing the radical / aggressive curved shank ‘CVR’ pattern was approved after phenomenal results on a number of waters, as was the extremely strong, super sharp and reliable beaked point ‘BCR’ Chod hook pattern.

The elongated points, micro barbs and extra strong double tempered forged high carbon steel used across the hook range, means that they are suitable for all types of carp angling both in the UK and large continental waters whatever approach the angler is using.

Both patterns share some amazing features:
Rigga CVR Hooks:

The CVR pattern is the ultimate evolution of the curved shank hook principle.

The unique shape ensures that the hook twists aggressively the instant the hook bait is taken and once the super sharp long tapered point takes hold the shape ensures that hook holds are amazing, thanks to the alignment between the hook point and the in-turned hook eye. The shape and alignment of the point with the eye also means that these CVR’s excel as a ‘barbless only’ pattern, as the hook holds stay firmly in position in a similar way to a beaked point.

The length of the shank was dictated by the shape of the bend and the final position of the eye. Essentially, it’s long enough to maintain that all important working gape as the hook flips and takes hold, without being so elongated that the hook acts as a lever. Similarly, practical experience showed that a stronger wire is vital on curved shank hooks to maintain reliability across the most demanding angling situations, and also in terms of the wires rigidity as flexing hooks can create problems in terms of hook movement within the fish’s mouth. Think of it like this, the strong wire and unique shape locks the hook solidly in place and keeps it there.

The resulting CVR pattern has proven itself REMARKABLE during long term testing. Whether combined with conventional rigs like blow back rigs, or on specialist rigs like the German and Ronnie the CVR’s design offers genuine mechanical advantages in terms of initial pricking and maintenance of the strongest possible hook hold. There is no other hook pattern quite like the CVR – which is the ultimate expression of curved shank hook mechanics.

These CVR Rigga hooks feature:
Rigga BCR Hooks:

BCR Rigga hooks are the perfect beaked point Chod/Stiff/Multi/D-rig hook pattern. The gently sweeping beaked point ensures that the hook can penetrate effectively, so that more ‘pick ups’ are converted into fish in the net.

BCR hooks feature a deliciously long tapered, gently sweeping beaked hook point that has an awesome razor sharp chemically etched point. The beak points profile maintained the basic mechanical benefits of improved penetration through a positive angle of drawer and then a positive gripping effect once buried giving really secure hook holds.

The pattern is also incredibly strong, having been made from extra strong top grade high carbon steel that is both forged and double tempered meaning these are ‘man enough’ for the most testing carp fishing situations. Additionally, we have taken the opportunity introduced a larger diameter eye simply to make this hook user friendly to anglers that prefer to use knotless knots rather than complex whipping knots like the Snell or Domhoff. The larger eyes make it easier to pass high diameter stiff hooklink materials, like Tripwire, through twice and still fit the tag through to form a ‘D’.

Finally, the angle of drawer is dictated by the direction the hook point faces – and in the case of the BCR this has been optimised by tailoring the length of the shank and the angle of the eye so the hook buries deeply, quickly and securely when a fish is hooked. In fact, results during testing proved they give superb hook holds and have been spot on when used on all sorts of Chod, D-Rig and Hinged Stiff style presentations.

These BCR Rigga hooks feature:
Size CVR BCR Barbed Barbless Pack Qty
2 Yes N/A CVR N/A 10
4 Yes Yes CVR / BCR CVR / BCR 10
5 N/A Yes BCR BCR 10
6 Yes Yes CVR / BCR CVR / BCR 10
8 Yes Yes CVR / BCR CVR / BCR 10
10 Yes N/A BCR BCR 10

Rigga CVR Hook Rotation

Rigga BCR Hook Rotation