Tying Up a New Short Rig and Replenishing the Supply

[sasquatch]

Was thinking that too Steve.

Shoot ... my uni knot at the 40/80 connection seems to be the worst collection point for me when it comes to grass and kelp

I too have the 3way Tom linked. No complaints ... yet ..

Yeah Dave, that main-leader knot is a big collection point, but I suppose it could keep the actual bait a little cleaner.

[WheresMyBeer]

You guys ever mess around with a 2 hook trap rig? Paul's worked pretty well.

Just curious if you've experimented and reasons why not.

[raychavez91]

That's actually what l've bin using the last month or so, I use an octopus hook with the eye bent outward and have it free sliding above my other hook, really helps with baitstealers as of late and I feel I've bin hardly missing any bites, I also add bait thread to keep a nice profile

[Pinoyfisher]

I've also been using the 2 hook rig. Landed my last 2 big surf bats on it. I like it. I keep it short to prevent hooking anything too deep, but if whatever is hooked decides to swallow the bait, then keeping it short won't matter.

[sasquatch]

Not really my style. I feel like it would be prone to gut hooking.

More interested in something that will eat the whole bait, not just part of it.

[Latimeria]

I just tied up another dozen since i have totally organized all of my fishing gear. Sasquatch is going to have a good trip this week.