Fishing Rigs

Considered one of the most basic fishing rigs for saltwater, the two-hook bottom rig is probably the most versatile of all saltwater rigs. You can use a two-hook bottom rig to catch everything from pan fish to giant grouper.

Fishing rigs are the combination of hooks, sinkers, snaps and swivels that you add to the end of your fishing line. You can also add a bobber or cork, or in some cases, a second hook. Learn more the different types of rigs.

Freshwater fishing rigs with natural baits work best. But jigs, lures and artificial flies in your drift fishing rig will produce good results too. You can drift fish on ponds, lakes, rivers and streams any time of the day and year.

The dominant time that most people will throw an Alabama Rig is in the winter. But it really starts getting good in the fall. One reason is because baitfish are small and migrate a lot in the fall and the bass get really keyed in on baitfish movement in the fall.

The running sinker rig is popular among fishers because it’s a versatile rig. This rig can be used in both freshwater fishing and ocean fishing. It’s also commonly used because it can catch various fish such as trout, cod, bream, snapper, flathead, and golden breach.

Two-hook dropper rig (beads optional) is basic still fishing rigs for pompano, drum, whiting and other shellfish feeders; shrimp or sand flea common baits. The bottom rig is the fundamental rig for pier fishing. It is valuable in all three zones of the pier: the end, the middle, and the wash nearest the beach.