Fireball Rig Diagram & Gear List
A high-low rig with a bright float threaded above the hook, lifting bait slightly off the bottom and adding visibility in murky surf. A small tweak that helps on stained-water days.
- Where to use it
- surf, pier
- Difficulty
- beginner
Gear List
- main Line12-15 lb monofilament
- leader15 lb fluorocarbon
- leader Length6-8in from swivel to hook
- hook Range#4 - #1 baitholder
- weight TypePyramid sinker, 2-4oz
- sinker Drop Length4-6in from bottom swivel to sinker
- swivelBarrel swivel, size 3-5
- extrasPainted foam or bead float, 1/2in
How to tie the Fireball Rig
- Build a high-low rig body: main line to a barrel swivel, dropper loops, sinker at the bottom.
- Thread a 1/2in painted foam float or bead onto each hook leader before tying on the hook.
- Tie a #4 - #1 baitholder to each 6-8in leader; the float rides just above the hook.
- Clip on a 2-4oz pyramid sinker 4-6in below the lower hook.
When and where it works best
Stained or murky surf and piers where a little color and lift helps fish find the bait.
Is the Fireball Rig good for beginners?
Yes. It is rated beginner: quick to tie and forgiving to fish. Practice the connections in the knot guide, and see the Surf Rod for a matching rod.
What fish is the Fireball Rig good for?
Related Rigs
Common Questions
What do I need to tie a Fireball Rig?
A 12-15 lb monofilament main line, a 15 lb fluorocarbon leader (6-8in from swivel to hook), a #4 - #1 baitholder hook, and a Pyramid sinker, 2-4oz. Full gear list is above.
What is a Fireball Rig best for?
The Fireball Rig works best for surf, pier fishing, and is a recommended setup for Yellowfin Croaker, Florida Pompano. Difficulty: beginner.
Is the Fireball Rig hard to tie?
It is rated beginner. The knot guide covers the terminal connections used across RigMyFish rigs, so you can practice each connection separately before building the full setup.