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Fish-finder rig: a sliding sinker carrier before the swivelMain line passes through a sliding carrier with a sinker clipped to its side. A bead protects the knot before the swivel. A leader runs from the swivel to one non-offset circle hook.Beginner · bait fishing / Free lesson

The fish-finder rig

A sliding sinker connection lets line move through the weight while the bait rests near the bottom. Learn the rig with modest surf and tackle matched to the target.

Learn this rigHigh-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.Beginner · pier & light surf / Free lesson

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.

Learn this rigPaddle-tail jig: plan the hook exit, then rig the body straightFirst hold the bare jighead beside the lure to locate the hook exit. Then feed the hook through the center of the lure’s nose, bring the point out through its back, and seat the straight body against the jighead. The hook point is exposed and the tail is free.Beginner · active lure fishing / Free lesson

The paddle-tail jig

One jighead and a soft plastic teach depth, current and retrieve. The goal is to keep the lure swimming where fish can find it, with enough feel to know what it is doing.

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The first skill is paying attention.

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