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. It can be assembled of one or more lines, hooks, sinkers, bobbers, swivels, lures, beads, and other fishing tackle. A rig might be held by a rod, by hand, or attached to a boat or

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. Some rigs are designed to float near the surface of the water, others are designed to sink to the bottom. Some rigs are designed for

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. Many rigs are designed especially for catching a single species of fish, but will work well for many different species.

Types of rigs

North America

* milton rig * Chod rig * Hair rig * Texas rig *

Carolina rig The Carolina rig is a fishing rig similar to the Texas rig, but with the sinker weight fixed above the hook instead of sliding down to it. The Carolina rig is suitable for beginning fishers, and this specific rig is designed to help fishermen c ...

Oceania

* Paternoster rig * Running sinker rig * Quill float rig * Bob float rig

References

Combat-Fishing - Useful Fishing Rigs

All Fishing Gear - Fishing Rigs
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