James RickardA two hook rig
February 18th 2011 01:43
I'm not sure what this rig is really called. I just call to a two hook rig for obvious reasons.
This is a good set up for anything you find at the bottom of a body of water. I have fairly large hooks here because I was last using this rig for catfish. It's also a good rig for panfish. You must realize this is NOT a casting rig. Drop the rig right over the edge of your boat or even fish right off of a boat dock. The only stipulation I use as far as depth is concerned is make sure you can't see the bottom and you're probably good to go. If water is murky, this may mean you're fishing in two or three feet of water so I try to make it five feet or better.
My only other rule with this rig is to use fluorocarbon line. Fish that hang out on the bottom may be easily spooked and a line they can't see my be just the ticket.
As is often the case, I was fishing the river and encountering a little current so, I tied on a weight. Sometimes you can get by without the bottom sinker if your bait is fairly heavy. If that's the case, feel free to cut the line at the bottom hook.
The beauty of this rig is that I've found no hard and fast rules about it. I like to give myself about a foot of line between the bottom hook and sinker and the hooks are usually about a foot apart. I've seen guys have the hooks closer together and I've also heard of guys moving them about two feet apart. I find that a little awkward and since this is working...
Two hooks, a weight, and some fluorocarbon line is all it takes!
My only other rule with this rig is to use fluorocarbon line. Fish that hang out on the bottom may be easily spooked and a line they can't see my be just the ticket.
As is often the case, I was fishing the river and encountering a little current so, I tied on a weight. Sometimes you can get by without the bottom sinker if your bait is fairly heavy. If that's the case, feel free to cut the line at the bottom hook.
The beauty of this rig is that I've found no hard and fast rules about it. I like to give myself about a foot of line between the bottom hook and sinker and the hooks are usually about a foot apart. I've seen guys have the hooks closer together and I've also heard of guys moving them about two feet apart. I find that a little awkward and since this is working...
Remember to take the hooks outta yer pocket before ya sit down!
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