A fishing rig is a term that refers to how you tie together your bait, lures, swivels, hooks, sinker, leaders or anything else you decide to include on your fishing line, according to Take Me Fishing. Fishing rigs come in a variety of combinations and don't have to be overly complicated to be effective. Specific rigs usually are designed to catch specific fish.
Float Fishing Rig
Step 1
Pull about 20 inches of line out of your reel, then add a stop knot to prevent it from getting back in. Slide a small piece of electrical tubing over the line to act as a stop knot.
Step 2
Slide a free-flowing plastic bead onto the line, followed by a free-flowing float, then another free-flowing bead. The beads will act as a buffer between moving parts of your rig, and sometimes help it to float.
Step 3
Tie a swivel to the fishing line to act as a connector between the main line and bait or lure.
Step 4
Cut another 10 to 20 inches of line. Tie one end to the swivel and the other to the hook.
Pulley Rig
Step 1
Use a pulley rig to fish rocky areas to prevent your line from getting snagged. Cut 20 inches of fishing line.
Step 2
Tie a swivel to one end, then slide another swivel to hang freely on the line.
Step 3
Slide a bead on the line to move freely, then tie on another swivel with a weight clip on one side of the line and your hook on the other.
Tips and Warnings
- Feel free to be creative with fishing rigs. Follow guides, then add or remove elements if you want to experiment.
Things You'll Need
- Fishing line
- Swivels
- Beads
- Hooks
- Sinker
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