Rig
Sabiki Rig
Catching multiple baitfish at once for live bait
beginner2 components3 steps to tie
What this rig is for
Catching multiple baitfish at once for live bait
Where to fish it: Near pier pilings or anywhere baitfish are schooling
Terminal tackle
What you need
Buy this once and you can tie the rig on the pier in a couple of minutes.
| Component | What it does | Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Sabiki Rig (pre-made) | String of 4 to 6 small hooks with flashy material | Size 6 to 10 hooks, gold or silver |
| Small Sinker | Weight at the bottom to get the rig down | 1/2 to 1 oz bank or diamond sinker |
Assembly
Tying the sabiki rig
Wet every knot before you cinch it down. Dry mono cuts itself as it tightens.
Tie the top swivel of the Sabiki rig to your main line.
Attach a small sinker to the bottom snap of the rig.
That is it. Sabiki rigs come pre-tied and ready to fish.
Knots this rig calls for
Knots for the pier
The steps above do not name a specific knot. These are the ones worth knowing on a pier.