GUACOMOLE RIG UPDATE.....VID

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[BTH284]

Rigging info for the newer members.

Great rigging technique here folks.

[JimmyC]

This is a circle hook rig. Since we will be going to circle hooks next year it would be a good idea to start practicing it now.

[PurpleCedarPlug]

Great Vid..

Quick question?

Are you snelling your circle hook or crimping it to your leader.

Whats the best way to make the connection with stealth in mind..

Thanks

[BTH284]

80 lb test-100 lb test on this rig (I use 60 lb on all my nakeds) you can crimp. I would suggest not going over 80. This a naked rig and needs to be stealthy and natural looking. You can use a J hook on this too. Just takes some time to find one that works. I would crimp the J hook no matter what lb test.

If you use 60 lb or 80 you can snell the hook. A circle works better when snelled as it keeps it stiff to the line and allows it to roll in place. The smaller diameter/snell combo keeps it stiff but allows it to not fight the line and swim properly.

[PurpleCedarPlug]

Thank you Sir..

[Bert Rodgers]

80 lb test-100 lb test on this rig (I use 60 lb on all my nakeds) you can crimp. I would suggest not going over 80. This a naked rig and needs to be stealthy and natural looking. You can use a J hook on this too. Just takes some time to find one that works. I would crimp the J hook no matter what lb test.

If you use 60 lb or 80 you can snell the hook. A circle works better when snelled as it keeps it stiff to the line and allows it to roll in place. The smaller diameter/snell combo keeps it stiff but allows it to not fight the line and swim properly.

Jimmy K posted a vid last year of a variation without a swivel. Simply make a haywire twist loop in the monel that sticks out in the same place as the swivel. Then you can just twist any hook (6/0 gorilla) you want on it.

Bert