What is a clip down rig?
This rig is designed to achieve maximum casting distance over clean and snag-free marks making it ideal for sandy beaches where long distances need to be reached to put a bait among the feeding fish.
How does a clip down rig work?
The one-hook clipped down cod rig is also designed to be fished solely with a release wire lead weight. As the fish swims uptide and takes the bait, it then turns back in to the tide, the power of the fish and the turbo effect of the tidal current gives the fish enough speed to lift the lead out of the seabed.
How does a Pennel rig work?
A pennel rig is not a main rig body designed to support separate hook lengths. It refers to a system of tying two hooks close together at the end of a normal hook trace. This allows you to present one hook at the base of bait and another towards the middle or top of the bait.
How do you catch rays from the shore?
Fish baits such as mackerel fillet, bluey, sandeel or herring are good baits for ray, while in spring peeler crabs can have the most success. Later in the year combinations of rag, lugworm and squid can all catch this species.
How much does a clip down pulley rig cost?
Clip Down Pulley Rigs Model Description Cost MPRIG Clip Down Pulley Rig 4/0 Kahle Hook $4.99 PRIG1 Clip Down Pulley Rig 12/0 Circle Hook $4.99 PRIG2 Clip Down Pulley Rig 5/0 Circle Hook $4.99 PRIG1P Clip Down Pulley Rig 12/0 Circle Hook wi $6.39
How do you attach a lead to a pulley rig?
Use the main trace line to attach the lead link and the bait clip. Then thread a bead on along with a swivel or the swivel bead. Add the second bead and then tie a swivel to the free end.
How to build a clipped down pennel pulley Cod rig?
A step by step guide to building a clipped down pennel pulley cod rig. 1. Begin with a 30-inch length of 80lb Rig Body line. Tie on a Gemini lead clip link at the base. 2. Slide on a 5mm bead, a size 4 rolling swivel, or better still a Pulley Rig Bead, and another 5mm bead.
Can a pulley rig be used for surf fishing?
A pulley rig is a great option when surf fishing. The video above will go into detail on the exact way to construct your pulley rig. If you want to save time, Breakaway makes a great pre-made pulley rig which you can check out down below. Use the main trace line to attach the lead link and the bait clip.