Here's a few well
recognised basic rigs for reference including a brief description of
the best situation for each. Click on the rig type below for details or scroll through the selection.
RIG
7 - RUNNING LEDGER RIG This
rig is a simple one hook rig with sliding weight and is often
prefered by the beginner as it is an easy rig to tie. However,
it certainly has its place in more professional fishing when
seeking species such as Conger and Tope.
Step 1
Thread your main line through a sliding boom which offers
a central attachment link. Tie your lead to this link using
a Centauri knot.
Step 2
Next, thread a bead onto the main line of the rig and attach
the end of the line to a swivel. The bead will protect your
knot from being worn by the sliding boom.
Step 3
Then take your hook length trace and attach it to this swivel
with a Uni knot.
Step 4
Finally, attach the other end of your hook length trace to
your chosen hook.
RIG
8 - SLIDER RIG An
excellent secondary fishing rig for when you have set your
main rig for bottom fishing, this slider rig can be allowed
to slide slowly along your main line to attract fish at other
levels.
Step 1
Tie a swivel to the end of your hook length trace.
Step 2
Slide on a cannonball lead followed by a crimp to keep the
lead from sliding any further down the line.
Step 3
Attach your chosen hook to the end of this line with a Uni
or Centauri knot.
Step 4
Finally, slide your main line through the swivel at the top
of your slider rig before then attaching your main rig to
the end of your main line.
RIG
9 - PULLEY RIG The
pulley rig is great for larger fish which live close to the
bottom such as Cod. This being for the reason that when the
fish takes the bait and pulls away from the rig, the hook
length is pulled through the pulley system until the lead
is jammed up against the top swivel thus lifting the lead
from any rough ground on the bottom and out of a situation
where it may become snagged whilst you concentrate on landing
the fish.
Step
1
Attach a swivel to the end of your main line.
Step 2
Take a length of line about 3 feet long which will take the
lead and tie a loop in the end using a Blood Bight knot. Attach
a short length of weaker line to the loop and the other end
to the lead.
Step 3
From the other end of the line, slide on a bead and then pass
the line through the swivel which is attached to the end of
your main line.
Step 4
Thread on another bead and tie the end to a swivel using a
Uni knot.
Step 5
Take your hook length trace and attach it to this swivel as
shown and attach the other end to your chosen hook using a
Uni knot.
Boat
