The Most Versatile Rig of All
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rofessional anglers have a way of complicating fishing. We create and name nuances so we can verbalize them, split hairs for the sake of defining minute details, and otherwise find ways to spew “pro talk” so that we can justify our jobs. And to be honest, most of that stuff will in fact make us better catchers if for no other reason than we participate more; we spend more time on the water than most folks. But it doesn’t have to be that way. What if I said you can catch basically any fish in fresh water - plus fish ponds, lakes, rivers and streams - with only one rig and a few variances thereof? Would you believe me? Given the number of people that send me some version of that very question every year, I bet you’d at least entertain the idea. There is such a rig and it ain’t fancy. In fact, I almost guarantee that you already have it on hand. Furthermore, you probably learned to fish with it. And
Chad LaChance
PYBUS POINT LODGE the funniest part is that we professionals rarely use it. What’s the miracle rig called, you ask? The ol’ hook, line and sinker. A bass derby pro might call it a split shot rig, Powerbaiters live by it, and northern walleye guys use it to drown leeches, eh. Regardless, it’s simply an appropriately sized hook (most often meaning a small one), a small pinch-on weight, light line, and a forgiving rod. Since I am, after all, a professional angler and feel the need to demonstrate my worth, I’m going to complicate it, define some nuances and split hairs. The versatility is derived from the infinite number of baits that can be skewered onto the hook. Since I live in the Mountain West where trout rule and Powerbait is sold at
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the rate of 5,000 jars a day - literally - it’s the most obvious choice. Want to split hairs? Fine, it could be Powerbait free form dough, eggs, or a wide variety of small shapes. Furthermore, you could choose Gulp!, also in a huge range of smallish shapes and sizes and sold in those prolific little jars. And at this point, I’m only referencing bait dunking for trout; just wait until I get into Powerbait, MaxScent and/or Gulp! soft plastics; but let’s not skip ahead.
