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United States fishing rigs

Canonical rig diagrams with regional terminology used by anglers in United States.

Realistic High-Low Rig fishing rig setup
High-Low Rig
Also known as: Dropper Loop Rig
surf · pier · jetty · boat
Realistic Fish-Finder Rig fishing rig setup
Fish-Finder Rig
surf · pier · jetty · boat · river · lake
Realistic Carolina Rig fishing rig setup
Carolina Rig
Also known as: Lindy Rig, Slip-Sinker Live Bait Rig
boat · kayak · jetty · lake
Realistic Dropshot Rig fishing rig setup
Dropshot Rig
boat · kayak · jetty · lake · river
Realistic Pyramid Sinker Surf Rig fishing rig setup
Pyramid Sinker Surf Rig
surf
Realistic Fireball Rig fishing rig setup
Fireball Rig
surf · pier
Realistic Freeline Rig fishing rig setup
Freeline Rig
Also known as: Fly-Line Rig
surf · pier · jetty · boat · kayak
Realistic Slip Bobber Rig fishing rig setup
Slip Bobber Rig
Also known as: Slip Float Rig
pier · jetty · boat · kayak
Realistic Sabiki Rig fishing rig setup
Sabiki Rig
pier · jetty · boat
Realistic Float Rig fishing rig setup
Float Rig
pier · jetty · boat · kayak · river · lake
Realistic Wire Leader Rig fishing rig setup
Wire Leader Rig
pier · jetty · boat
Realistic Leadhead Jig Rig fishing rig setup
Leadhead Jig Rig
boat · kayak · jetty
Main lineBullet weight (slides)EWG hookpoint buriedWeedless soft plastic
Texas Rig
lake · river · boat · kayak
Braid or light monoLeader knotLeaderJig head 1/16 - 1/2ozHook point upSoft plastic grub
Light Jig Head Rig
Also known as: Jig and Grub
lake · river · boat · kayak · pier · jetty
Main line to the bendWeightedwire armSnapSpinner blade, beads3-6ft harness, 2 hooksBottom
Bottom Bouncer Rig
boat · lake · river
Main lineThree-way swivelDropper6-18inBank sinkerLeader 24-48inHook
Three-Way Rig
Also known as: Three-Way Swivel Rig
river · boat · kayak · lake
Main lineEgg sinkerSwivelLeader 18-24inPeg floatCircle hook, cut bait
Santee Cooper Rig
Also known as: Santee Rig
river · lake · boat
Main lineCupped corkWire, clacker beadsSurfaceLeader 18-36inLive shrimp
Popping Cork Rig
pier · jetty · boat · kayak
Main lineLead clipFixed lead 2-3.5ozBraid hook linkHookHairBoilie on the hair
Hair Rig
lake · river
Main line from outriggerBall-bearing swivelWind-on leader 12-20ftCrimpSkirted lureHookTowed at 6-9 knots
Offshore Lure Trolling Rig
boat
Downrigger cableCannonballFishing lineRelease clipSetback 10-50ftFlasherHoochie
Downrigger Trolling Rig
boat · lake
Main lineBanana sinkerLeader 6-9ftCut plugTwo tandem hooks, herring
Mooching Rig
boat · kayak
Heavy main lineSwivel or wind-onLeader60-200 lbCircle hookLive bait, floss bridlethrough the nose or eye sockets
Heavy Live Bait Rig
Also known as: Bridled Live Bait Rig
boat · kayak · pier · jetty
Fishing kiteKite lineRelease clipFishing lineStop beadLive bait at surface
Kite Rig
boat
Main lineSmall swivelWire leaderLead hook in noseTreble stingerLive bait, slow-trolled
King Mackerel Stinger Rig
Also known as: Kingfish Stinger Rig
boat · pier
PierAnchor lineGrapnel sinkerFighting lineTrolley clipLive bait
Pier Trolley Rig
Also known as: Trolley Rig
pier
Braid 65-130 lbHeavy mono rig bodyCircle hookson droppers3-4ft apart2-6lb weight
Deep-Drop Rig
boat
Main lineSwivelWire trace 18-24inTwo treblesDeadbait, strike early
Quick-Strike Rig
lake · river · boat
BraidTrace 50-80 lbMuppet teasersPirk 8-16ozTreble
Pirk and Muppet Rig
boat
Braid 30-80 lbFG knotFluorocarbon leaderSolid ringAssist hooksMetal jig100-400g
Vertical Metal Jig Rig
Also known as: Speed Jig Rig
boat · kayak