Rig Fishing Line Articles & Videos

• How to Rig Your Line for Shore Fishing

  When you fish from shore, your setup needs to maximize line and bait. You set the rig to have more than one hook off the main fishing line so you can use various forms of bait at the same time. The idea behind this technique is to give you… read more

• How to Rig Your Line for Freshwater Fishing

  Ponds, lakes and rivers are home to large game fish such as salmon, trout and pike. When fishing in freshwater, opt for freshwater tackle, which is designed specifically for freshwater applications. Bait, hooks, sinkers and other fre… read more

• How to Rig Fishing Line Using Frozen Anchovies

  You can find anchovy bait at bait and tackle stores, large fisherman stores and sporting good stores across the U.S. Live and frozen varieties are commonly sold in multiple packs. Although anchovies are sold whole, you can easily cut them i… read more

• How to Properly Rig a Fishing Line

  Whether you're fishing in a local stream for small catfish or out of a gulf port in search of large game fish, it's important to properly rig a fishing reel with fishing line, hooks, bait and weights. A properly rigged fishing reel can deli… read more

• How to Rig Fishing Beads

  Used by both saltwater and freshwater anglers, fishing beads are commonly made of plastic, metal or glass. Available in popular sizes ranging from 4 mm to 8 mm in diameter, fishing beads are made in a variety of colors, including green, whi… read more

• How to Rig a Fishing Line for Saltwater Fishing

  Rigging a fishing line for saltwater applications requires appropriate tackle. Instead of purchasing a generic saltwater fishing kit, available at fishing superstores and tackle stores, rig your fishing pole with saltwater fishing tackle fo… read more

• How to Rig Your Fishing Line for Freshwater Panfishing

  "Panfish" is a broad term that takes in several different types of small fish including yellow perch, crappie, and sunfish. Panfish are commonly found in ponds, lakes and slower-moving rivers and are often a favorite target of younger angle… 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 "Dow… 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 designed t… read more

• How to Rig Trolling Lures

  Trolling is a technique whereby fishing lines are baited with lures and pulled through the water. When trolling for musky, stripers, bull reds and peacock bass, you'll want to use a lure that can rip through the water and catch the eye of l… read more

• How to Rig Herring for Sturgeon Fishing

  Sturgeon are a genus of fish ranging all over the world, from the Caspian Sea to the Great Lakes. They are huge, bony fish with exceptionally long life spans. The white sturgeon, which is a common North American species, can grow 20 feet lo… read more

• How to Attach Hooks on a Dropper Rig

  Whether you are after fresh or saltwater fish species, chances are you may have run across a dropper rig or two. A dropper rig allows an angler to present two or more baits at a time while fishing. The only problem is that some dropper rigs… read more

• How to Use an Umbrella Rig for Stripers

  Umbrella rigs are complex contraptions using multiple jigs or lures to help simulate the movement of a school of baitfish. Because stripers frequently prey on the type of baitfish that travel in small schools, umbrella rigs are frequently u… read more

• How to Rig the Lure to the Line in Fishing

  Any experienced fisherman will tell you that rigging lure to line is a skill every angler should master. Fortunately, learning to tie a simple and secure knot that is suitable for attaching hooks, lures and flies takes only a few minutes. C… read more

• How to Rig a Fishing Line Using a Bobber

  Rigging a fishing line with a bobber is typically done to present the bait at a depth where fish are thought to be actively feeding. Bobbers are made from different materials including plastic, wood and cork. Bobbers are usually painted bri… read more

• How to Rig Flounder Fishing Line

  Fishing for flounder is done using a spot or locator rig. The purpose of the rig is to get an attractor or lure down to the depth where flounder feed and hold a position for a period of time. As flounder are bottom feeders, flounder rigs ar… read more

• How to Rig a Jug Line for Bass Fishing

  Jug fishing is a way of fishing that uses multiple hooks and bait in order to have the best chance at catching a lot of fish. A standard jug fishing setup will have a large number of baited hooks with floats above them, all connected by a f… read more

• How to Rig a Fishing Line With a Sliding Sinker

  A sliding sinker rig is an effective way to fish bait off the bottom, both from shore and while drifting in a boat. This setup is also versatile, allowing the fishermen to make quick and easy switches of his hooks by simply swapping them ou… read more

• How to Rig Fishing Line Using Anchovies for Freshwater Striper

  Going after freshwater striper bass typically requires baitfish or lures resembling bait. And few natural baits will entice stripers the way anchovies lure these brutes to your hook. You'll need a boat to get out on deep water where striper… read more

• How to Rig a Fishing Line for Pier Fishing

  Many types of fish can be caught from a pier, and there are many ways to target them. Snapper, sea trout, sheepshead and more can be caught with the free line rig we'll talk about here. read more

• How to Rig Downriggers

  Downriggers are the most effective way to control the way your lures will be presented to fish at certain depths. It does take a few steps to get a downrigger properly rigged, so read on for these valuable tips. read more

• Bass Rigging Tips

  The astute angler knows different rigs that will help him to hook and catch bass. Some of these rigs such as the Texas rig and the Carolina rig involve plastic worms. Others involve lures such as in-line spinners and what line to use as a l… read more

• How to Make Equipment for Jug Fishing

  Catching catfish with a jug is fun and productive. Jug fishing allows you to cover a large area with many hooks. Simply throw out your jugs and leave. Check your lines later in the day for fish. Equipment for jug fishing can be easily made… read more

• How to Tie a Carolina Rig Fishing Line

  Used to make a plastic worm move almost like a baitfish, the Carolina rig has elements of the Texas rig but is more complicated. The Carolina rig is an excellent choice when you're fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass. Follow these st… read more

• How Do I Rig a Fishing Line?

  Several methods exist to rig a fishing line, depending on the method of fishing. Suspending live bait such as a minnow, shiner or night crawler below the top of the water requires a different rig than allowing the bait to sit on the bottom.… read more

• How to Make a Texas Rig Fishing Line

  Anglers faced with trying to get a plastic worm through cover such as heavy grass, weeds, lily pads or brush do have a viable option. Making the rig "weedless" with a Texas rig fishing line will help prevent a snagged hook. read more

• How to Rig a Fishing Line

  Depending on the kind of fishing you do there are different ways to rig your fishing line. In freshwater fishing, an angler may decide to suspend the bait off the bottom using a fishing float, fish along the bottom using sinkers or employ s… read more