How to Build My Own Water Rig

Rigs are used for fishing in saltwater and freshwater environments, with different types of rigs tied to reflect the type of fishing taking place. Different types of rigs include still fishing rigs, which are tied to bridges, piers and anchored boats with the hook, weights and line left to drift as the water moves around them. Rigs can also be tied to a boat that drifts with the currents or wind and have a hook at the end to catch the fish on. A two hook bottom rig is one of the most common rigs for fishing in saltwater environments.

Things You'll Need

  • 3-feet 50-pound monofilament fishing line
  • Sinker
  • Two hooks
  • Knife
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Instructions

    • 1

      At each end of the cut monofilament line, tie about a 3-inch loop in the line. At intervals of 3 inches, tie two loops in the monofilament line of between 2 inches to 3 inches.

    • 2

      Attach a hook to the each of the two loops tied in the middle of the line. At what will become the bottom of the rig attach a weighted sinker to the loop.

    • 3

      Attach the loop at what will become the top of the rig to the main line that will be used with the rig.

    • 4

      Dress the hooks on the rig with beads, spinners or floats to attract fish to the hooks.