Preston Innovations Des Shipp Carp Pellet Rig

Des Shipp Carp Pellet Commercial Pole Rig

Presenting a pellet naturally on modern commercial fisheries while maintaining the structural strength required to land hard-fighting carp demands an elite, balanced setup. The Des Shipp Carp Pellet Pole Rig is a premium, professionally tied commercial rig engineered precisely to the exact specifications of England international legend Des Shipp. Built from the absolute finest terminal components, this rig completely eliminates bankside guesswork, allowing you to unwrap it from the windboard and fish with total confidence straight out of the packet.

The mechanical centerpiece of this rig is the specialized Carp Pellet pole float, featuring a highly visible 2.0mm hollow bristle and an advanced Flexible NiTi wire stem. The NiTi wire provides incredible stability in shifting surface currents and snaps right back into shape if bent, while the hollow tip supports the weight of large hook baits without sinking. To ensure the float can withstand the brutal strain of bagging carp, it is built with Preston’s revolutionary Dura Side Eye. This heavy-duty eye is molecularly anchored deep into the float body, making it infinitely stronger than standard glued side eyes without altering the delicate balance of the float. Tied using the world-renowned, low-diameter Reflo Power line and finished with an ultra-reliable GPM-B barbless hook, this rig is an absolute commercial powerhouse.

Detailed Specifications

• Product Type: Professionally pre-tied commercial pole fishing rig.

• Float Pattern: Des Shipp Slim’s Carp Pellet (Optimized for hard and expander pellet presentation).

• Float Tip: 2.0mm high-visibility hollow plastic bristle.

• Float Stem: Flexible NiTi wire stem for instantaneous self-righting and durability.

• Chassis Strength: Integrated Dura Side Eye to prevent the line from ripping out of the float body under heavy loads.

• Line Material: Premium, high-tensile Preston Reflo Power (Used for both mainline and hooklength).

• Hook Pattern: Size 14 Preston GPM-B (An exceptional, extra-strong all-round barbless hook pattern).

• Bait Compatibility: Size 14 hook is perfectly tailored for 4mm to 8mm hard/expander pellets, cubed luncheon meat, and natural sweetcorn.

• Shotting Architecture: Precision-weighted using Preston Stotz in a specialized, strung-bulk shotting configuration.

Examples of Where to Use

• Commercial Carp & F1 In-Your-Face Pellet Tactics: The absolute number one choice when targeting big match carp and F1s on commercial venues during spring, summer, and autumn. The rig excels when fishing down the shelf or out in open water over a steady bed of loose-fed 4mm or 6mm pellets.

• Flicking Meat or Corn into Margin Lines: Perfect for shipping your pole down the margins into shallow water next to reeds or overhanging bushes later in the day. The robust size 14 GPM-B hook holds large pieces of corn or punched meat flawlessly.

• Open-Water Silt Track Fishing: Ideal for working the deep water tracks of commercial lakes where fish are feeding warily on a bed of micro pellets. The strung shotting pattern allows you to intercept browsing carp that are feeding just inches off the bottom.

Gerry’s Pro Tip

Pro Tip: Pay close attention to how this rig behaves as it settles! Des Shipp has deliberately shotted this rig with a strung-bulk pattern of Stotz rather than one solid block of lead. This means your Stotz are spaced out slightly down the line, causing your pellet to fall through the final two feet of water in a slow, highly realistic arc. Keep a hawk-eye on that 2.0mm hollow tip the split-second your float enters the water; carp will frequently intercept the pellet as it falls, causing the float to suddenly “hang” or lift up. If the tip does anything unusual before fully settling, strike instantly—it’s a fish!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the main advantage of a NiTi wire stem over carbon or wire?

A: NiTi is a state-of-the-art Nickel-Titanium “shape memory” alloy. Traditional steel wire stems can kink permanently if a carp thrashes in the landing net, ruining the float. Carbon stems are light but can take a moment to settle in a breeze. NiTi wire gives you the instant, heavy stability of wire so your float cocks the split-second it hits the water, but it can be bent double and will instantly spring back dead straight every single time.

Q: Can I shorten this rig to fish in shallower water?

A: Yes, easily. These rigs are tied to a generous full length to accommodate standard deep-water commercial pegs. If you wish to fish a shallower line, simply unroll the rig, slide your float up the mainline to your desired working depth, trim the excess mainline from the top end, and tie a fresh figure-of-eight loop knot to attach to your pole elastic connector.

Q: Why are Stotz used on this rig instead of standard round split shot?

A: Stotz are revolutionary, elongated lead weights designed with a wide, deep groove. Unlike round shot that can pinch tightly and damage or weaken low-diameter lines like Reflo Power, Stotz grip the line across a larger surface area. This completely prevents line grazing and allows you to slide the weights up or down the line to alter your shotting pattern without compromising line strength.