Fishing Tackle Tip: Best Fishing Rigs for Saltwater

Saltwater fishing is full of surprises and lots of fun. It's something that you can do when you're out with your buddies or when you're spending the day with your family. It's a sport that you can spend a lot of money on or just a little depending on what your budget will allow and still have a great time. This makes it a sport that anyone can enjoy from the very young to the elderly.

All anglers should have a few fishing rigs tucked away in their tackle box somewhere. These are simple to setup and easy to use. There are different types of rigs that can be used for different types of fish. For this reason, it's recommended that you have some idea of which species you want to fish. This way, you can make sure you have the best rig for the job with you when you go fishing.

The different rigs are also designed to be used for different fishing techniques so you'll need to make sure you have the right one for the method that you plan to use. In other words, if you're trolling use the saltwater fishing rig designed for trolling and so forth. Using the wrong rig for the job can hinder your fishing instead of increasing the number of bites you get.

A few of the saltwater rigs available for you to choose from include the Ledger Rigs, Ballyhoo Rig, Floating Bead Traces, Kingfish Rig, Snapper Rig and the Two Hook Pilchard rig. You'll find that some fishing rigs are more complicated than others to use but they all seem to get excellent results. Three of the easiest rigs to use that work great are discussed below.

The three best fishing rigs for saltwater fishing and how to set them up:

1. The Circle Hook Rig - This is a very simple saltwater rig that requires you to attach a circle hook, an egg sinker and a swivel onto a 12 pound test line. Place the egg sinker between the swivel and the hook leaving enough space between them for the egg sinker to move up and down on the line freely. You can also add some beads to the setup and this will attract the fish even more.

2. The Dropper Rig - This rig lets you fish with two different baits at the same time and that doubles your odds of getting a bite. Attach a lightweight buoyant fly to the leader line. Next, tie a weighted dropper line through the eye or hook of the bend where the clinch knot is located. Choose the length of the dropper line and the fly used based on the type of species you're seeking out.

3. The Sliding Sinker Rig - This rig requires you to tie an egg sinker, swivel and bend hook to the leader line. The weight of the egg sinker will depend on how strong the tides are when you go fishing. Use heavier sinkers when the waves are rough.
After you setup your rig or choose the pre-made one that you want to use all you have to do is attach it to the end of the leader line. This is when you'll need to add the weight and bobber if you want to use them and bait your hook. Now you're ready to enjoy some great fishing.

Dan Eggertsen is a fishing researcher and enthusiast who is committed to providing the best salt water fishing information possible. Go to http://www.asksaltwaterfishing.com/editorials/rigs-for-saltwater.html for more information on salt water fishing.