Simple Scratching Rig

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#1 Post by **countryjimbo** » Thu May 03, 2007 2:09 pm

I'd like some advise on making a simple scratching rig to be used from a beach. I'm looking for something to keep a young fella occupied and get him into fishing.

I'm new to rig making so need to know what are good size hooks / snoods to use? I intend to bait with Mac / Peeler.

Appreciate any help.

thanks,
James.

#2 Post by **beachcaster** » Thu May 03, 2007 2:46 pm

size 4 or 6 hooks likes of kamazan b940 will do,snoods should be very light maybe even lighter than 10lb.or make the trace from flourocarbon ,invisible in water.or a three hook boom rig with short snoods ,it really all depends on what species you hope to catch.hope this helps.cheers john

#3 Post by **MAC** » Thu May 03, 2007 2:55 pm

Hey Jimbo,

I would advide a simple 2 hook flapper. Make sure the bottom hook is below the lead as this can work a bit better when fishing in close.

Use 40/50lb clear mono for the rig body. Tie on the lead clip. Then put these bit on in the correct order. You rig should look a little like it's typed below

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bead
small swivel------------------------------HOOK<')))><
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crimp
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Crimp
bead
small swivel--------------------------------HOOK<')))><

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crimp
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Lead Clip
LEAD

Just remember to crimp this rig so that the top hook is a couple if inches away from the bottom small swivel.

For hooks I would use size 2 Kamasan B940's, If fishing in close as you have a chance of catching the smaller fish and for the kids any fish counts. Use 15lb Amnesia mono for the mono link between the small swivel and hook. If you don't have it, don't worry, any clear or light coloured mono will do. Try keep it to 15lb or a little heavier as it's less likely to tangle, which will mean that the little fella will not be too much hard work :wink: :roll: For calm or very calm days you might want to use lighter mono to the hook and maybe size 4 or even size 6 hooks.

If you have any questions post away.

Kev

#4 Post by **Adam S** » Thu May 03, 2007 3:19 pm

nice rig text/diagram, kev.

try and make me a pulley pennel version. go on its a challenge, if you can i will bring ya out for another trout and roach session and will make sure you get a 2 pounder this time :D

#5 Post by **countryjimbo** » Thu May 03, 2007 3:27 pm

John, Kev, thanks for the advise. Now I got to choose booms / no booms !!

It is a good way to show the rig makeup, with this its very easy to see whats required. I'd be interested in seeing the Pulley rig one too!!

Rockhopper · #6 Post by **Rockhopper** » Thu May 03, 2007 3:59 pm

Hey Kev....great diagram...never seen one done like that before, so easy to follow IMO.

Why not go further ----------Hook<')))>< end result :lol:

nice one 8)

Tom.

#7 Post by **EoinMag** » Thu May 03, 2007 4:08 pm

Adam S wrote:nice rig text/diagram, kev.

try and make me a pulley pennel version. go on its a challenge, if you can i will bring ya out for another trout and roach session and will make sure you get a 2 pounder this time :D

Pulley Pennel is easy if you get the right beads, being fox pulley beads which you can get in Southside angling here in Dublin, they're expensive though. It's a very simple rig with the right equipment.

I prefer to use Pulley beads as they don't damage the line when you hoof it out whereas the swivels I find can not to mention if you really whack it out, you can snap the line.

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Fox Pulley bead
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Gemini 3001 Genie Rig Clip
Lead

The simplest way by far is with the pulley bead and this rig assumes that you are using a high poundage line straight through. This particular gemini genie rig clip has the lip on it for clipping baits down, it's the only application that I've found for them so far.
http://www.summerlands.co.uk/Gemini_Gen ... _Clips.htm
It's the second one on that page that you're looking for.
If you can't get the beads then you should change it slightly

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80lbSwivel
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Gemini 3001 Genie Rig Clip
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#8 Post by **MAC** » Thu May 03, 2007 6:44 pm

Edited just for you Tom........

Adam, looks like you got a version of the pulley rig.... Are we still on for that trout session...... Monday would be a good day for an aul session.

Kev

#9 Post by **countryjimbo** » Fri May 04, 2007 9:46 am

I have all the other bits just need to figure out how to get this last one <')))>< :) None in my rig making box :?