boat rigs please

[codfather911]

best rigs i was wondering if you lot could help me on what would be the best rigs for rough ground fishing on a boat and a good wreck please help much appreciated cheers

[SIXFOOTSTEVE]

Over rough ground you can't beat a flowing trace mate ,about 6feet long with a minimum of 60lb breaking strain as Ling have nasty sharp choppers .
As far as wreck rigs go ,well there are so many ,flowing traces baited with mackerel strip work well ,also RoyD lures are great ,orange muppets ,pirks ,feathers .....the list is endless .

[codfather911]

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cheers m8 wat size weights and that also does the weight need to have a weaker strain line on as u can tell i have no idea what im doing of a boat im manly a shore angler but wanted to give boat fishing ago

[The Great Wallsendo]

Depends on the class of rod you're going to use with regards to weights

For fear of making a sweeping statement I would say the "norm" around these parts is generally a 20lb class rod - with that I generally tend to use 10-12oz leads

As to a rottom bottom rig then I suppose if you're using mono as a mainline then it may be a good idea - but if you're going to use braid then the rig is generally considered to be the weak link

Have heard a few comments from people just starting off that they seem to be losing lots of gear and that it puts them off coz of the cost etc - unfortunately that is the nature of the beast and if you're not getting snagged then you're not where the fish are...you don't ALWAYS lose gear anyway

Amount of rigs for session: 30+...not because you'll lose them, but it'll give you options

Amount of leads: a minimum of 15 or as many as you can comfortably carry is what I take with me on every trip

As to the rigs themselves like Steve says the list is endless, some days the fish'll take anything and other days they seem very particular - which goes back to taking 30+ rigs of all sorts to give yourself options

[Norman]

There can be only one (and steve mentioned it)

[mick dunn]

Cod father i am relatively new to boat fishing.
Came back to it about three years ago and amazed by the changes. I started off with a 50lb rod bought new off e-bay and my old 7000 loaded with 30lb mono.
As time went on i improved my tackle. I bought a 10-20lb rod and new Diawa multiplyer with level wind. I have put 30lb braid on this and a mono leader of 30lb.
As to wieghts and rigs-i bought a 10oz mould off flea bay and make my own. Generally take 10 on a trip plus a couple of jiggers. My weak link to the wieght is either paperclips or an elastic band. As to rigs you can buy them made up from any angling shop or even flea bay. Hockeyes are as good a start as any. 3 hook hockeye set ups cast about a quid each. I usually take 6-7 packs. Also some made up rigs-i can make my own but tend to buy ready made ones out of laziness. Lizard rigs on e-bay or art tackle have a good selection. Bait. Well i tend to but 3 mackeral from Morrisons and a box of squid from my tackle shop-cost for both fiver. Worms are a good back up in case fishing is flat - like yesterday at Whitby. Its easy to pack everything except the kitchen sink when you go on a boat but only take what you need or you will be tripping over stuff.
I also take a few shads.
Mick.

[wildcard]

Tubi booms are my preferred boat rigs because they give limitless options and don't tangle. I can fish shads or any other kind of lures, or change end traces and fish live or dead baits. In all instances, whatever snags the rig I always get the boom back ;

Wildcard Charters - Tackle

Alan

[Topfly]

Sound advice Wildcard, And they are so easy to make with stiff boomtube and link swivels. great for the shads, or on the bottom with a long trace. you can also use a rotten bottom mono between the link and the lead, and as you say the rig nearly always comes back, hopefully with a fish on the end.