Browse rig boxes, rig safes and rig pouches that keep pre tied carp rigs straight, sharp and ready to clip on, with prices kept current across reputable online tackle shops.
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About Rig Storage
Rig storage is a box, case or pouch with a foam board, pins and a hook bar that holds tied rigs tangle free until you need them at the swim.
Most buyers are carp anglers who tie rigs at home before a weekend session, or who carry a mix of bottom bait, chod and zig rigs to every swim. Capacity across the range runs from 10 chod or zig rigs on winders to more than 100 rigs on a twin board box.
Rig length is the choice that matters most, because a case sized for 8 inch rigs will not take a 12 inch combi or a long zig. Check the longest rig you tie against the board length before you look at capacity.
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How to Choose a Rig Box
Hard boxes in rigid plastic protect hook points from knocks in a packed bag and often shut with a magnetic lid. Pouches with a stiff case open flat on the bank, and some add pockets for leads and end tackle.
Standard cases take rigs up to about 8 inches, while long cases are built for rigs of 12 inches or more. The pouch boards here take links of up to 11 inches or 30cm.
Compact boxes hold about 20 to 40 rigs, mid size cases around 60 and the largest boards more than 100. Count the spares you want of each rig type across a full session before you choose.
A ridged aluminium bar holds each hook so the points stay sharp and the links stay apart. Pins at the other end hold the swivel or loop and keep each link straight.
Double pins grip a hooklink that has not been finished yet. That lets you tie off the final length on the bank once you know the spot.
Chod and zig rigs do not sit well on a flat board, so some boxes use EVA winders instead, ten to a box. Long zig links wind on without kinks and stay ready to clip on.
Combi boxes add snap shut compartments for boilie stops, beads, swivels and shrink tube, from 4 up to 21 spaces. That keeps a whole rig kit in one case.
Slim boxes measure about 24.5cm by 13cm, while the larger board boxes are around 33cm by 18cm and weigh about 585g. Check the case fits the pocket of your rucksack or carryall before you buy.
Many boxes carry a ruler on the lid or inside, marked to 20cm or up to 12 inches. That makes it easy to tie a set of rigs to the same length.
Magnetic lids and clip tabs stop a box opening in transit, and magnets are easier to open with cold, wet hands. Waterproof cases and wipe clean bases keep rigs dry on a damp bank.
How Much to Spend on a Rig Box
Leaving out the ready tied rigs that sit in the range, the top priced item costs about seven times the entry box across reputable online tackle shops. Small chod and zig boxes sit at the low end, with full pouches and end tackle pockets at the top.
More money buys a bigger board, a magnetic lid, a hook bar that guards the points and room for leads and components. A compact box suits a day session, while long weekends often justify the bigger case.
Each box, board and wallet links through to its own page with the sizes and layout. Larger boxes and complete storage systems are compared in our best fishing tackle boxes guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a rig box?
A rig box is a hard case with a foam board, pins and a hook bar for storing pre tied rigs. It keeps them straight, sharp and free of tangles.
How many rigs does a rig box hold?
Anything from about 10 on a chod and zig winder box to more than 100 on a large twin board case. Most compact boxes take 20 to 60.
What size rig box do you need?
Choose by the longest rig you tie first, then by capacity. Rigs of 12 inches or more need a long case.
How do you store chod and zig rigs?
Store them on EVA winders in a dedicated box, so stiff chod sections and long zig links do not kink. Some boxes take ten winders.
What are double pins in a rig box for?
Double pins hold a hooklink that has no swivel or loop yet. You can then tie it to the exact length on the bank.
Do rig boxes keep hooks sharp?
Boxes with a ridged hook bar hold each point clear of the board and the other hooks. That protects the point between tying and casting.
Is a rig wallet or a rig box better?
A rig wallet or pouch is lighter and often holds end tackle too, while a hard box protects rigs better in a packed bag. Choose the pouch for a light kit and the box for a full session bag.
Are magnetic rig boxes worth it?
Magnetic lids stay shut in transit and open easily with cold or wet hands. There are no latches to fiddle with on the bank.
Can you tie rigs on a rig board?
Yes, many pouches open flat to give a tying surface, and boxes often have a ruler on the lid. That helps you match rig lengths.