Remember the chase is better than the catch. As much as you would show off having caught rare variety of fish, it is sport worth playing anyway. The classic tussle between man and nature is a process worth enjoying by itself. The designing of the proper type of rigs is important to suit your fishing needs. Here are some important explanations:

LONG CAST RIG

Going with the flow efficiently is whole objective of this designing. Long cast rigs are primarily aimed towards lowering their resistance to water flow and cutting in with speed and effect. The same as the purpose of the jet design in air.

The lead line must be adjusted to as low in diameter as would insurable for safety. Even the bait should be streamlined. Use of clips to tighten the baits in common as otherwise they would dangle in water freely.

SPINNING RIGS

If you tend to use rubber lures then you know that they don’t hold down very far because of their low weights. In this design there are two swivels attached with one addition of a link swivel. You may explore the design with adjusting the trace length of the lure. The weight is provided by a bullet which can be drilled through or you can slip up something on the lead line.

CONGER FISHING RIG

Conger eels are rare species but experts may tell you if they are worth a shot in some areas nearby. This uses traces of wire on which the hook is attached. You can find such readymade wires in any good place.

PATERNOSTERS

This is a very common rig used in most places. One suggestion in design is stick the swivel in the 2 beads. If the conventional swivel and another link swivel seem too much then you may just replace it with a link. Be careful about the use of too many snoods as it may cause them to jam in with each other, which is a troublesome affair to repair.

PENNEL RIG

This is a fairly simple way of attaching two hooks in vertical ascendance. Smaller hook is attached on the top and larger at the bottom. The proportion is based on the understanding that hook size should be based on the bait size which in turn is based on expected fish catching. But the hooks meant for cods cannot catch whiting and other fishes of different size. Therefore the second hook is used to solve this problem. In case the larger fish fail to bite on the smaller hooks, the larger hooks prove useful.

RUNNING LEDGERS

Many of the fish varieties are rather shy and they will literally shy away from the bait if they feel any external resistance on the line. Running ledgers can handle this problem. These rigs are great at catching hold of the fish firmly once the bite on is made. If you intend to catch conger or tope varieties of fish then you may want to replace the snood with a wire for strength.

DROPPER RIGS

This particular type of rig is best used with kites and on clear beaches with lots of space and winds. It can be used to suit your personal needs and is very changeable for different conditions and fish varieties.

Macks Lure has introduced a new ‘hybrid spinner’ call hummbait. The unique lure is designed to attract fish with noise, vibration & appearance. This lure can be used for several different fishing techniques from casting, to buzzbait or even trolling.

HummBaits comes in three different sizes: 1/4 oz. (Minnow), 3/8 oz. (Smelts), and 1/2 oz. (Shad). Prices range from $3.29 to $3.99. You can pick them up at MacksLure.com or perhaps even find a deal at ebay

In April, the Speckle Trout move to shallower waters for reproduction and feeding.    They will be in large schools at this point in the year.  Speckle Trout generally hang out near drop-offs, near the safe haven of deeper waters.  They also use any kind of cover, such as bridges, rock piles and even docked boats.   A quiet approach is needed so as to not spook the fish, but it is rare that you spot them before they spot you.  The best way to hook a Speckle Trout is to wadefish, as a boat makes too much noise.  A long cast will keep the distance between you and the fish, making you harder for the fish to detect.  Employ slow retrieve tactics to bring your fish in. As a general rule, big trout are a lazy bunch.  Use big bait with medium shrimp being the best option as they stay active on the hook a while longer than the larger varieties.  Loud surface lures are a good option as well, as the more noise your bait makes, the more trout will be attracted. Once hooked, a great deal of care is needed when handling the Speckle Trout.  They are much less tolerant on the catch and release then their redfish counterparts.  Wet your hands before handling your catch, and use a de-hooking device if at all possible.  Touch them as little as possible to make your release successful. Good luck and good fishing!

This is one of the hottest jigs on the market.

The Stanley Platinum Hot Flash has the same great design and quality of the Rattlin Flat Eye Jig with the addition of bright red weed guards and eight new BloodSpot skirt colors. It virtually eliminates snags and reduces abrasion near the knot.

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This high quality Bucktail jig is designed with a special collar tie, that enables it to displace more water, attracting more fish! This jig is molded with a Black Nickle Mustad Round Bend, Needle Point Hook, with a 90 degree offset eye.

The Arkie Ball Head Jig is available in 1/4oz and 3/8oz. sizes.

The price is $1.95 each. Not too shabby for a rock solid jig.

For years the Boone Baits Co. – Dave Workman, Jr. Pro Series Tout Jigs have been famous for producing fish. New and improved with a holographic finish that adds extra flash. These jigs are perfect to combine with your favorite soft plastic or natural bait.

It is designed with a red colored body and a silver belly. The lure has a huge eye on it, giving it a natural look. It weighs 3/8 oz and is made with an extra strong 4/0 Mustad hook.

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This is a lure that works GREAT on Bluefish, Striped Bass, and Codfish. It’s a hammered jig with a large single mustad #3407 hook on it.

The hammered finish to the lure gives it a little more action on the fall.

The best thing about the Hammered Diamond Jig is its versatility. You can cast this lure if you want to. Or you can troll it or bounce it off the bottom. It truly is an all-in-one fishing jig.

It comes in 4 different sizes, and four different prices ranging from $2.85-$4.15 each.

Do you ever get tired reeling in those heavy jigs with no catch on them? If so, then the Abyss Speed Jib 100-Blue by Williamson Lures (one of the top manufacturers of Saltwater lures) is the lure for you.

Speed jigs are a new addition to the Williamson line of lures. Its unique slender shape with a potbelly in the middle allows you to get your jig to the deep water at a faster rate then most jigs. The Speed Jig is best run on 100 lb test. It comes with a new age blue glow color tint and computer designed gil plates. The fish deep down won’t miss this jig. It comes pre-rigged with a single assist hook for easy landing.

The Abyss Speed Jig is priced at $6.49 a piece. That’s a cheap price for a deep water lure.