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Crappie Fishing Rigs Technique

Crappies are a freshwater fish of which there are two popular kinds- white crappie and black crappie. White crappie have spines and usually prefer cloudier water, whereas black crappie enjoy clear water. They are very common and found in most large bodies of freshwater. Crappie usually enjoy smaller fish that are slower or unable to react quickly-- therefore… read more
How to Tie a Surf Fishing Rig

Surf fishing is a great alternative to going out on the open seas--and it's much cheaper. But setting up a surf fishing rig is a little different than preparing a line and bait for freshwater fishing. Part of that is in anticipation of more aggressive fish, and another consideration is the surf itself and the tension the line will endure because of both the… read more
How to Tie a Fishing Rig

Fishing rigs involve the use of terminal tackle such as hooks, leaders, swivels and weights. Anglers assemble the various terminal components into a rig to help present bait in a particular manner or at a determined depth. Freshwater and saltwater anglers use many different rigs, but most rigs have similar ways of attaching the various components. With a bas… read more
How to Tighten a Fishing Rig

Fishing rigs typically consist of fishing line and various terminal tackle that anglers combine to present baits and lures in a variety of ways. Depending on the species of fish, a fishing rig can consist of a simple rig with a few components, such as a hook and weight. Other types of fishing can involve rigs with swivels, beads, weights, various knots and h… read more
How to Make a Bottom Fishing Rig With Multiple Hooks

Multiple-hook bottom fishing rigs are just the ticket for many surf anglers. A variety of saltwater game fish from drum to whiting can often be caught using a simple but effective bottom rig. A basic bottom rig is designed to get the bait down where the fish can find it. Also known as a high-low rig or puppy drum rig, these multiple-hook rigs are widely avai… read more

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Fly Fishing Line Rigging Instructions

Fly fishing is one of the best ways to enjoy the outdoors, and it can be done almost anywhere there is water with fish. Fly fishing offers you the chance to enjoy both the peaceful, serene and graceful casting stroke that is so often a… read more
How to Use a Fishing Rig at the Beach

One of the best advantages a beach fisher has is the strong current, which can take away a rig into the surf much farther than a fisher can cast. On the beach, you also have the advantage of using some of the tide-pool life as bait, ma… read more
How to use a Lindy Fishing Rig

The Lindy Rig revolutionized walleye fishing when the technique was first pioneered in the 1960s. It enables a fisherman to naturally present live bait on the lake bottom using a special walking slip sinker. This sliding sinker, combin… read more
How to Rig Fishing Swivels

Swivels are pieces of terminal tackle that make all kinds of fishing rigs possible. From freshwater drop shots to bottom-searching surf rigs, swivels are used to connect two or more lengths of line together. Swivels typically feature t… read more
How to Tie a Double Trailing Fishing Rig

Many anglers enjoy fishing a double bait rig, also known as a double trailing rig, when allowed by local fishing regulations. The primary purpose of this rig is to present more than one bait, or lure, on a single fishing line to waitin… read more
Homemade Fishing Rig for Kayaks

Kayaks are a great way to get on the water and take in the fresh air, sunshine and scenery along a shore or coast. In addition to paddling, many people enjoy using their kayak as a platform for fishing. Often able to access areas where… read more
Top Carp Fishing Rig Secrets

Carp are believed to consume a lot of pond vegetation. However, this statement is not completely true. Carp only consume a very limited amount of pond vegetation. Carp also are believed to eat the spawn of other fish, which is not true… read more
How to Rig Your Fishing Line Kentucky Rig Style

Many people are familiar with Carolina, Texas and fish finder rigs. However, one you may not be totally familiar with is the Kentucky rig. Typically used by catfish anglers, this is a weighted bottom rig with double dropper lines desig… read more
How to Catch Big Catfish With a Fishing Rig

Catching a big catfish can be a thrilling experience. Blue and flathead, or shovelhead, catfish can weigh over 100 lbs. with routine catches in the 50-lb. range. Channel catfish are often caught in the 30- to 40-lb. range. To catch big… read more
How to Make a Fishing Rig Hook

Fishing can be a relaxing sport or a basic means of surviving. Angling without a rod, reel and tackle does present challenges. When confronted by a survival situation when a stream, river, lake or pond is nearby, it is possible to make… read more
How to Man an Alaska Salmon Fishing Rig

Fishing for Alaska salmon takes place in both beautiful and ever-changing conditions. The streams and rivers many anglers fish in Alaska in pursuit of salmon can easily rise several feet as the result of torrential downpours. Rather th… read more
How to Down Rig for Fishing

One way to down rig entails a setup that pros call the "Down Shot," which relies heavily on presentation. Using a specific type of hook and a cast-and-retrieve technique designed especially for bottom fishing near weeds and sticks, the… read more
How to Make a Pier Fishing Rig

Pier fishing is a great way to experience the fun of saltwater fishing without the expense commonly associated with deeper-water saltwater angling. Requiring minimal gear including a rod and spooled reel, rig and bait, pier fishing is… read more
How to Tie a Texas Fishing Rig

Anglers faced with thick vegetation in the water, brush, logs, downed trees and bottoms littered with rocks and boulders worry about their plastic baits snagging. The best way to avoid this problem is to use the Texas rig for your soft… read more
How to Make a Kite Fishing Rig

One of the best ways to drive your fishing line further away from the shore and to deeper water depths regardless of weather conditions or break line strength is with a kite fishing rig. The rig is relatively easy to set up; however, t… read more

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