Killer Tangle Free Cod Rig

[Leif]

Thanks for mentioning that one Tin Squid (Pollock are Prince's but Cod is King)and good luck with the rig making Nukeman.

Leif

[Leif]

Forgot to mention. Tropics on the board makes a great rig so if you are not too good at rig making you might check with him. He has helped me out in the past. Traps1(Sam has the sinkers) No better deal! Also "Harlee Rod" has all the materials at really good prices. (Especially the swivels and leader) Good luck....

Leif

[wilboy]

nice rig but why the swivel on the hook and how do u put it on

[Leif]

Originally Posted by wilboy

nice rig but why the swivel on the hook and how do u put it on

wilboy,
Thanks for the question and interest. The swivel allows the baited hook to rotate if needed in the current. In doing this the rig will not twist up. When a fish is hooked it helps as well for the same reason.

To add a swivel to the hook:
I use a pair of pliers or Vise Grips to clamp on the eye of the hook and bend it open.(pushing on the hook) Same method to bend it back after the swivel is in place.

This does not work with the Hardened Gamakatsu type hooks. The metal is too hard and the eye will snap.(Unless you heat the eye with a torch, but this is another story.)

Hope this helps,

Leif

[wilboy]

thanks leif that sould help nicly rigs do tend too tang when the line spins

[Codguy]

Very nice rig Leif. Never thought of adding that extra swivel. I was just curious, I have rarely used the cod grubs here in NJ, mostly up North. Do you think they work as good down here? I seem to have better success with a small bright pink or glow barefoot squid down here, and score better with grubs up there.

[Leif]

Originally Posted by Codguy

Very nice rig Leif. Never thought of adding that extra swivel. I was just curious, I have rarely used the cod grubs here in NJ, mostly up North. Do you think they work as good down here? I seem to have better success with a small bright pink or glow barefoot squid down here, and score better with grubs up there.

Hey Codguy,
I have caught Cod using both the grubs and squid up North and in New Jersey. I have caught more Cod overall up North on these type of rigs.

One observation I have in NJ is that over the past few years it seems that the shorter dropper(6in or so) with some type of attractor, whether it be a pink grub, squid skirt or squid in white, pink or glow is more effective than a "traditional" NJ rig.

I would say it is hard to tell which is better because there is just not a volume of fish in this area. Cod as you know are generally not to shy when it comes to eating. It seems like if you are the one with something substantial and enticing on the hook before and after the bergals get to it you may be at an advantage. I hope I get the opportunity to gather further data to give a better answer.

Leif

[tropics]

Thanks Leif The help you provide to all its a pleasure to give you some

Richie