Thread: Best tight line rig

3 and 4, like the minner to be able to move around a little bit.

Can I choose None of the above, I understand the thinking behind double hook rigs. But, I don't like the hassle and extra problems they cause me. I use a 1/2oz. or heavier up to 1oz in wind: on main line barrel swivel then @ 2' leader to either a bare hook or 1/32oz jighead where I attach a grub or skirt. only one hook doesn't get hung as often In brush or the net, also you don't loose as many minnows either.

Originally Posted by stumpjumper

Can I choose None of the above, I understand the thinking behind double hook rigs. But, I don't like the hassle and extra problems they cause me. I use a 1/2oz. on main line barrel swivel then @ 2' leader to either a bare hook or 1/32oz jighead where I attach a grub or skirt. only one hook doesn't get hung as often In brush or the net, also you don't loose as many minnows either.

x2 thats the same setup I use.

I used to use double hook rigs all the time, but got tired of using more minnows and dealing with the tangles. A few times I caught two crappie at once, but it was seldom. The biggest advantage was covering the different depths. There were days when I followed fish up and down in the water column based on which hooks were getting bit. Back then I only ran 4 rods tightlining. Now I run 8-10 so I just vary my depths slightly on the extra poles. I rarely ever set all my poles to one depth. If I'm running 8 poles. I generally have 4-5 set to a depth where I'm catching the most. The remainder get set higher and lower. Those outlier rods are generally where my big fish bites come from.

Oh, and #4 is the double hook rig I always used. Like Rees said, it allowed my minners to swim free top and bottom.

Brett, we use the #4 and just a drop shot, 1 or 1.5 oz. if it is windy. But the secret is the blue attack minnows.
Also: One hook only above the drop shot. We fish the same way that SeaRay mentioned in his post. Now is the time to be out there. We catch a lot of fish in the windy conditions this time of year. Crappies are on the move and eggs are forming. It won't be long and they will be heading to the banks.

I use #2 but a 1/2 oz sinker.

I prefer #3 with only one hook tied on about a 2" loop knot. Weight can vary from 1/2 to 1 oz.

#4 for me, can use minnows are jigs.