How long should a paternoster rig be?

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How long should a paternoster rig be?

When chasing leatherjackets in the estuaries the main thing I found when using this rig is that you need to keep the overall length of the rig to about half the length of the rod you are using and that the distance that the hook (number 8 to 12 long shanked hook) is away from the main line is no more than 12cm.

What is a flapper rig?

One of the greatest sea fishing rigs, the 2 Hook Flapper is a solid all-rounder rig. The name flapper refers to the hook snoods hanging loose, causing a flap during the cast. This rig is ideal for middle-range casts but incredibly versatile when it comes to species.

What is the best rig for rock fishing?

Running Sinker Rig Running Sinker rigs are simple rigs that anyone can learn, and often the simple rigs are the best. This rig is ideal for chasing salmon and tailor with light to medium outfits. The size of the sinker depends on how rough the water is that you are fishing.

How far should the weight be from the hook?

Attach 1 or 2 sinkers, 6 to 12 inches above the hook. This weight will keep your bait or lure down in the water and will help swing it away from shore.

Is the FG knot the best?

The FG Knot is a popular leader knot with sport fishing skippers in Australia and around the world. It is very strong and once learned it is also an easy and fast method of connecting a leader to your main line. It is absolutely reliable in all classes of line and can be used with mono, braid and fluorocarbon.

How to tie a dropper to a paternoster rig?

Tie Paternoster Fishing Rig Knots Dropper Loop Bottom Rig Step by Step Knots Hi Lo .A Paternoster Rig is Simalor to a Flasher rig but with out the Lure Parts , Tie these knots while fishing on your Boat or pier .Land Based .

Can a flasher rig be used for Paternoster fishing?

I normal fish Flasher rigs but Last week i was out fishing and forgot My Reedy’s Rigz . so i used this Style of Paternoster Rig to get the Bottom . Below this video Is the Diagram Of the Paternoster Rig & information About the Set up. Paternoster fishing rig Can be fished from Boat piers & land based ideally you rig the tackle on heavy line.

When to use the Paternoster red snapper rig?

This rig is used when in emergency out on the water , its very simple to rig and can be fished for many types of fish , such as reef fish & red snapper , bottom bouncing offshore baits and more.

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