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United Kingdom fishing rigs

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

Realistic High-Low Rig fishing rig setup
High-Low Rig
Also known as: Paternoster Rig, Two-Hook Flapper
surf · pier · jetty · boat
Realistic Fish-Finder Rig fishing rig setup
Fish-Finder Rig
Also known as: Running Ledger
surf · pier · jetty · boat · river · lake
Realistic Carolina Rig fishing rig setup
Carolina 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
surf · pier · jetty · boat · kayak
Realistic Slip Bobber Rig fishing rig setup
Slip Bobber Rig
Also known as: Sliding Float Rig
pier · jetty · boat · kayak
Realistic Sabiki Rig fishing rig setup
Sabiki Rig
Also known as: Mackerel Feathers
pier · jetty · boat
Realistic Float Rig fishing rig setup
Float Rig
Also known as: Waggler Rig, Stick Float Rig
pier · jetty · boat · kayak · river · lake
Realistic Wire Leader Rig fishing rig setup
Wire Leader Rig
Also known as: Wire Trace Rig
pier · jetty · boat
Realistic Leadhead Jig Rig fishing rig setup
Leadhead Jig Rig
boat · kayak · jetty
Braid or light monoLeader knotLeaderJig head 1/16 - 1/2ozHook point upSoft plastic grub
Light Jig Head Rig
lake · river · boat · kayak · pier · jetty
Main lineFlat method feederlead in base, feed moulded onGroundbait or pellets3-4in hooklength, pellet
Method Feeder Rig
Also known as: Method Rig, Flatbed Feeder Rig
lake · river
Main lineCage feederon running linkBead, swivelHook length12-36inSmall hook
Feeder Rig
Also known as: Swimfeeder Rig, Cage Feeder Rig
lake · river
Main lineLead clipFixed lead 2-3.5ozBraid hook linkHookHairBoilie on the hair
Hair Rig
Also known as: Bolt Rig
lake · river
Main linePulley swivel slidesalong the rig bodyRig body 60-80 lbSnood swivelHook snoodBait clipped downGrip lead
Pulley Rig
Also known as: Pulley Pennell Rig
surf · jetty · pier
Main line 20-30 lbSwivelHook snoodWeak link, 6-10 lbbreaks before the main lineOld weightRock and kelp
Rotten-Bottom Rig
Also known as: Weak-Link Rig
jetty · pier · boat
Main line from outriggerBall-bearing swivelWind-on leader 12-20ftCrimpSkirted lureHookTowed at 6-9 knots
Offshore Lure Trolling Rig
boat
Heavy main lineSwivel or wind-onLeader60-200 lbCircle hookLive bait, floss bridlethrough the nose or eye sockets
Heavy Live Bait Rig
boat · kayak · pier · jetty
Main lineSwivelWire trace 18-24inTwo treblesDeadbait, strike early
Quick-Strike Rig
Also known as: Snap Tackle
lake · river · boat
BraidTrace 50-80 lbMuppet teasersPirk 8-16ozTreble
Pirk and Muppet Rig
boat
Main lineBoomLead 4-12ozLong trace 10-20ftSoft eel lureWreck or reef
Flying Collar Rig
boat
Braid 30-80 lbFG knotFluorocarbon leaderSolid ringAssist hooksMetal jig100-400g
Vertical Metal Jig Rig
boat · kayak