How to Tie a Surfcast Pulley Rig
Pulley rigs are a must-have for keen surfcasters. They give extra distance to casts because the bait is clipped down, allowing a streamlined flight. The bait is released from the clip upon impact with the water, allowing the bait to waft enticingly in the surge and current.
Although there are many pre-tied examples available for purchase, the pulley rig is not too complicated to make yourself. Check out the video below:
Want to read more?
Unlock this article & all NZ Fishing News Premium content by subscribing for only
$9.99 every 3 months
Latest Premium Articles
Targeting Searun & Landlocked Salmon in NZ
November 2026Canterbury is a province that offers high-quality fishing, hunting, and bird shooting. When I lived in Christchurch for a number of years, I found myself soon... Read More >
Boat Names: The History & How to Choose Yours
November 2026Sometimes a boat’s name says more than its captain ever will. A name is the first clue to a personality, maybe a whisper of history, a... Read More >
Fishing From the Rocks & the Beach in NZ
October 2026You don’t necessarily need a boat to access some of New Zealand’s best inshore fishing. In fact, with the price of fuel and the wider cost-of-living... Read More >
Crayfish & Clam Linguine
October 2026I have always enjoyed putting combinations together that are kind of yin and yang price-wise. It’s a way of serving something special while not blowing the... Read More >
New Zealand Trevally
October 2026Our New Zealand silver trevally have recently been identified as being a little bit unique to our shores. They are still very much part of the... Read More >
Monster South Island Canal Trout
September 2026Okay, I agree, some of the Mackenzie Country canal brown and rainbow beasts are grossly overweight and lack attractive symmetry, having tiny bullet heads, barrel-like bodies,... Read More >