Putting aside that the fact there is NO ultimate rig NOR ultimate bait , still i would always have to go for location ,location , location , as stated in other threads carp will pick anything up if they want to investigate {no hands ?}, food or not ..... so aslong as you have a basic rig and sumthing to interest the carp ..{not just bait , look at the plastic fantastic} it will pick up your rig ....
smokey