Knots & Rigging Guide

Tying lures, hooks, and swivels to monofilament or fluorocarbon line

Braided line to hooks, lures, and jig heads — the strongest simple knot

Versatile all-purpose knot — hooks, lures, swivels, and even line-to-line connections

Joining two lines — braid to fluorocarbon leader, main line to leader

Tying line directly to hook shanks — best for bait fishing and worm harnesses

Giving lures maximum action — crankbaits, jerkbaits, topwater, and swimbaits

Texas Rig

The most popular weedless soft plastic rig. A bullet weight slides freely on the line above a worm hook with the point buried in the bait.

Drop Shot Rig

A finesse presentation where the hook is tied above the weight, suspending the bait at a precise depth off the bottom. Deadly for pressured fish.

Carolina Rig

A bottom-fishing rig that lets the bait float freely behind a weight. Covers water quickly and is excellent for locating fish over large flats.

Slip Bobber Rig

A float rig that lets you set the exact depth. The bobber slides on the line and is stopped by a small knot, allowing you to cast even at deep settings.

Jigging Rig

The most versatile freshwater presentation — a weighted jig head tied direct to the line, dressed with a soft plastic, live minnow, or hair/feather. Works vertically, on the cast, and through the ice.