Getting there is half
the fun they say. Indeed the process of setting up the whole scene
with fishing equipment with the boats, rods, lures, reels, baits etc
is as enjoyable as catching a fish with it. To make this process
enjoyable you must have some basic fishing instruments and loads of
fun loving attitude to really enjoy this awesome sport. We will
discuss some basic patters of alignments of fishing equipment.
LEDGERS
Ledgers are often used for deep water fishing. The bait does not
hand mid water but rests peacefully on the water bed. This set up
being a little delicate tends to snap easily and sometimes if the
snood is broken then entire rigs can be lost to the sea. Connect the
snood by a head knot or double 4 folded blood knot, a bead stops it
from descending past the rotator or the lead.
WISHBONE RIG
This design attaches two hooks in parallel to each other. This way
is used very often to compare the baits caught. But if you are
moving along in the boat then this might be problematic at the drag
will be increased. Safe with the line use of 20 pounds or more.
WISHBONE RIG MARK II
Basic idea is the same as wishbone rig; its main advantage is that
it can catch with two baits close to one another. It can be used
best on flat sea beds but has problems when it comes to rocky beds.
PATERNOSTERS:
The thing to get right is the bait touching the bed of the sea.
Other minor adjustments are a matter of personal choice like
attachment of the snood, use of the swivel etc. You can check if you
are doing well by tilting the rig a little. The swivel may help the
rig to go in between holes and gullies easily. With the choice of
the snood you must know that short ones help entangle fish easily
but long one may appear one with nature and provide that little edge
to the bait. Some people therefore use many snoods but they may get
entangled in themselves. One solution is to use booms to avoid
entangling, but you may have to sacrifice the naturalness of the
whole idea.
KILLER COD RIG
This design has 2 hooks. The bottom one is only slightly under the
upper one and is attached at an angle, a kind of shape that your
legs make when you run. This can catch many different sizes of fish
like flounders, whiting, peelers, squids and mussel.
PENNEL RIG
This is less of an actual rig and more of two carefully aligned
hooks one below the other. The bottom hook is bigger and the upper
one is smaller
FLOAT RIG
As the name suggests it is used for higher levels and mid levels of
water. The knots should be attached carefully to avoid slipping.
PULLEY RIG
This is a very innovative technique that safely takes the lead out
of harm’s way. The fish do not feel any tuck of the bait and easily
approach and snap at it.
ROUGH GROUND RIGS
These rely on sinkers with the main line by using a shorter line. It
involves a lot of complex knots so if you are a greenhorn then not
recommended. When it hits the water the loop will fall away leaving
the sinker and the weak line.
By Valerie Garner – Visit Best Fish Washington for tips and advice on great fishing in Washington state. Drop by Garner Stock Photos also for digital stock photography specializing in Washington state.
