Forth Specimen Hunters S.A.C.
Rigs and tips.
Competitive anglers across the globe can be forgiven for their unwillingness to share some of the skills, tips and essential knowledge.
I'm sure we have all been on either side of this argument at one time or another whether unwinding down the local after a hard session on the shore when nothing seemed to work and you were unable to get a bite or you were the angler on the shore that seemed to be unable to put a lead out of position and sport was thick and fast.
At Forth Specimen Hunters S.A.C we have gathered decades of experience amongst our ranks and recognise the first steps for all anglers is to get the basics down first so we have put together this page which will be updated frequently with some of these "fundimentals" whether that be rig designs, preferred knots and reading the water.
There is no quick way to success but some hard work, understanding, patience and persistence coupled with asking the right questions and of course practice will inevitably bring success.
Clip Down Pulley Rig
This is a great rig for fishing any venue, but comes into its own when fishing over hard ground or areas that are covered in kelp. (Shown with pennel hook)
The three hook flapper rig is without doubt one of the most widely used rigs in sea angling. Its simple to make and it allows you to have three different baits in close proximity to each other maximising scent.
Three Hook Flapper
The grinner is an excellent fishing knot for tying line to swivels or hooks and is arguably the most reliable knot for big fish uses if it is tied properly.