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Seven Casts Academy

LEARN ONE THING.
USE IT ON THE WATER.

Short lessons from the guides you already have. Understand the setup, check what you learned, then practice.

The high-low bottom rig

Two short hook droppers above a sinker keep small baits off the bottom. It is a useful setup for learning bait checks, light bites and line control.

High-low rig: two hook droppers above the sinkerMain line joins a top swivel. A leader runs down through two short, separate hook droppers to a sinker at its bottom end. The hooks are spaced so they cannot reach one another.Main lineTop swivelLeaderUpperhook loopLowerhook loopKeep apartBottomsinker
Read the layout
  • Connect the main line to the top swivel; the leader continues below it.
  • Keep both hook loops short and separated so the hooks cannot touch.
  • Attach the sinker at the bottom. The hook droppers stay above it.

Not to scale; knots and tackle sizes are not specified by the drawing. Follow the written steps, match the load to your outfit, and keep sharp hooks clear of hands while checking connections.

Rigging reference: Take Me Fishing · saltwater rig layouts

Build the rig

  1. Tie two short dropper loops in the leader, leaving space at the top and bottom for the swivel and sinker.
  2. Attach a hook to each dropper using the hook maker’s appropriate loop method; the two hooks should not reach each other.
  3. Attach the top swivel and bottom sinker connection; inspect and pull-test all knots.
  4. Add small pieces of bait with hook points exposed. A pre-tied generic rig is a valid alternative while learning knots.

Fish it with control

  • Lower from a permitted pier space or cast gently into a safe surf lane.
  • Take up slack until you can feel the sinker; keep the rig from sweeping into nearby anglers.
  • Check bait after several taps or a quiet spell. Start with one rod so you can learn what the line is doing.

Spot and other small bottom feeders are seasonal opportunities. Follow facility limits on hooks and rods, and current species rules.

Full guide and sources

Check your understanding

How should the two hook droppers be spaced?
What determines the sinker you can cast?

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