Kevin.S wrote: I like to pre tie my rigs and keep a good supply on the boat in ziplock bags. I have Mustad fastach clips on most of my rods so can clip a rig straight on and be fishing very quickly. Works especially well if I'm having to sort out rigs for everyone else as well, which I usually am. Although I do carry everything I need to make up rigs in the tackle bag on board, just in case I need something that I haven't got pre tied. Quite a few years ago I tried using a jig as a sinker, but gave up very quickly after I lost a few getting them hooked on the bottom. Seemed like a good idea at the time, but I never made it work for me. |
Kandrew wrote:
|
smudge wrote:
Reminds me of a thing Lethal (RIP) used to say, jigs only have treble hooks to sell more jigs. Of course that was back in the day when jigs had trebles. IMHO, ledger rigs are the most basic of things, while I pay particular attention to those I tie for gurnard and a couple of other fish I don't target often I think given a few basic tips it is hard to not catch a decent haul of pannies (30 to 70cm) on a ledger - especially out of Auckland's west coast where I hang out. Want to catch bigger? Try something different. |
Steps wrote: Should have added , the only time I use jigs as sinker is where just flat sand.. Drifting over reefs rocks is strayline, correct weight, as light as possble , reef sinker on the main line clip and tidy baits so do not spin the trace. At all times in touch with the sinker bouncing it so just touches the bottom, rocks , reef what ever. |
smudge wrote: IMHO, ledger rigs are the most basic of things, while I pay particular attention to those I tie for gurnard and a couple of other fish I don't target often I think given a few basic tips it is hard to not catch a decent haul of pannies (30 to 70cm) on a ledger - especially out of Auckland's west coast where I hang out. Want to catch bigger? Try something different. |
Tasman and Golden Bay snapper still running hot We are not far away from daylight... Read More >
Variety is the spice of life On one recent trip, the plan was to spend a... Read More >
Fish where the fish are! Catching fish or just going fishing? I tackle this issue... Read More >
Thoughtful tactics required for better fish Over the course of each year the fishing varies,... Read More >