My Go-To Hook Pattern – Alan Stagg

Alan Stagg

My go-to hook pattern for 95% of my Carp fishing is without a doubt, the Mugga. For me, it’s the GOAT of all hook patterns…

Big Carp fishing is all about confidence and I most certainly have that in these hooks. The Mugga is incredibly versatile and works perfectly with a wide range of presentations, including Ronnie’s, German Rigs, Blow-Back Rigs, Slip-D Rigs, and they make an excellent Zig hook too.
Whenever possible, I’ll fish a size 4, tied Slip-D style with a supple braided hook link and a balanced bottom bait. I’ve found this approach really comes into its own on pressured big fish venues.

…Reliable and proven — it’s a hook pattern that I always have in my tackle box.

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