RIG #1 • STRIPER / BASS
95% Efficiency
Upper Bay Swimbait Rig
1. Mainline: 20 lb Braid (Moss Green)
2. Leader Connection: FG Knot or Alberto Knot
3. Leader Line: 20 lb Fluorocarbon (24 to 36 inches)
4. Terminal Tie: Palomar Knot to 1/2 oz Jighead with 5" Paddletail
RIG #2 • SNAKEHEAD
Direct Braid Tie
Potomac Weedless Frog Rig
1. Mainline: 30–50 lb Heavy Cover Braid (Hi-Vis Yellow)
2. Leader: Direct Braid Tie (No Mono/FC Leader in Heavy Grass)
3. Terminal Tie: Palomar Knot directly to 1/2 oz Hollow-Body Frog
4. Hook Tuning: Bend double-hook points 2mm outward for higher hookup ratio
RIG #3 • PERCH / CROAKER
Bottom Bait Rig
Chesapeake Bottom Rig
1. Mainline: 15 lb Braid or 12 lb Monofilament
2. Rig Wire: 12" Nylon-coated wire dropper arm frame
3. Hooks: Size 4 Baitholder Hooks tipped with Bloodworms / Cut Bait
4. Sinker: 1 to 3 oz Pyramid or Bank Sinker snapped to bottom loop
RIG #4 • DELAWARE BAY FLUKE
Teaser Tandem
Delaware Bay Fluke Teaser Rig
1. Mainline: 20 lb Braid
2. Leader Line: 25 lb Fluorocarbon Leader (40 inches)
3. Teaser Arm: Dropper Loop 12" above main jig with 3/0 Fly Teaser
4. Main Jig: 2 oz Heavy Bucktail Jig tipped with Gulp! Strip