pin rigs

[OCtuna]

Hey guys I was wondering if anyone could share some information on Ballyhoo pin rigs like what size hook to use and the other materials for the rig?

[C-Duck]

What are you fishing for??? There are numerous variations an versions. The traditional rig uses wire, a rubberband, or rigging spring to attach your ballyhoo. We typically would only use a "pin rig" if we were strictly tuna or dolphin fishing and NOT marlin fishing...the pins bother them. We typically use 6/0 to 9/0 short shank J hooks on 100# mono with Billfisher copper sleeves one size larger than you would use for 100# mono...#1.3. I think rubber bands work best, but have used wire and rigging springs when I have had them as well.

Unfortunately, I do not have any pictures for you.

Good luck. I am sure others will post with some pictures.

Curtis Campbell
Reel Estate Sportfishing
Ocean City, Maryland

[Bert Rodgers]

Mustad7731 7/0.

[WAHOONBOX]

I AM NOT IGNORING THIS THREAD...AND WILL ADD MY 3 CENTS WORTH TO THIS WITH A SHORT VID SOON...I MUST FINISH MY YARD WORK FIRST

I HOPE EVERYONE WILL CHIP SHOT IN ON THIS ONE AS WELL

[clt_capt]

Here is a great little rigging tip - this one will save you a few fish, when toothy critters are in the area...

2007 Offshore Rigging Tip #1

[WAHOONBOX]

THANKS FRED....YOU JUST SAVED ME SOME WORK AND CREATED SOME COUCH TIME!


GREAT TIP BY O-SEA-D

[calebw]

I like a medium ballyhoo with a 8/0 Mustad 7961 with 1/2 or 1/4 ounce chin weight (depends on size of sea witch) with a short piece of wire running through the hook, chin weight, and crimp. Right now I am using rubber bands instead of monel wire because rubber bands are much quicker to rig. The monel is better because it attaches the ballyhoo tighter to the rig.

[Ponce]

I use the exact same rigging and set-up as O-Sea-D, I like Monel better I feel I can rig that better. I just rig a few extra and when we get a fish put the new rig on, and re-rig the one you have.

[Sea Witch]

Sounds right but I like 8/0 7692 hook! Good Luck