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Porgy Rigs Plain Jane or Bells and Whistles?
When I started fishing with serious fishermen, I learned how to snell hooks and tie knots.
Snelled hook leaders can be shortened to whatever lengths you desire so mine start at 12" and get adjusted depending on the area I'm fishing and conditions. If I'm in a rush, I secure hooks using half hitches. If time permits, grand banks knot.
None of this applies to blackfish as I tie different rigs with different knots.....(Watch Geoff on OE tie rigs and you'll know what I mean)
Dropper loops work but if you want to be a better fisherman, learn to snell hooks and tie rigs.
Snelled hook leaders can be shortened to whatever lengths you desire so mine start at 12" and get adjusted depending on the area I'm fishing and conditions. If I'm in a rush, I secure hooks using half hitches. If time permits, grand banks knot.
None of this applies to blackfish as I tie different rigs with different knots.....(Watch Geoff on OE tie rigs and you'll know what I mean)
Dropper loops work but if you want to be a better fisherman, learn to snell hooks and tie rigs.
"Chance only favors the prepared mind" - Pasteur
Captain4,161 postsSince 2021
Pack of 50 hooks $7
30 yards of 40lb leader another $8
Pack of 50 barrel swivels $5
I’m a DIY kinda guy
Catching fish on my own rigs I tied in the garage….. Priceless??
the times i head out for scup isn’t worth the effort for tying my own..
but all my 5/0 - 9/0 are home tied with wire or 100# mono leader…
was wondering , are ya lead weights homemade too… cellie…
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... sand under my bare feet is better than subway steps with steel toe boots on... cellfish...
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... sand under my bare feet is better than subway steps with steel toe boots on... cellfish...
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CommodoreOriginal Crew18,289 postsSince 2019
When I started fishing with serious fishermen, I learned how to snell hooks and tie knots.
Snelled hook leaders can be shortened to whatever lengths you desire so mine start at 12" and get adjusted depending on the area I'm fishing and conditions. If I'm in a rush, I secure hooks using half hitches. If time permits, grand banks knot.
None of this applies to blackfish as I tie different rigs with different knots.....(Watch Geoff on OE tie rigs and you'll know what I mean)
Dropper loops work but if you want to be a better fisherman, learn to snell hooks and tie rigs.
However I'm specifically talking porgy rigs here 😀
I can't recall a day that we didn't come home with as many porgies as we cared to take because of rig/hook failure...
At least I'm enjoyin' the ride.....
CommodoreOriginal Crew7,065 postsSince 2018
I totally get it and appreciate the input!👍
However I'm specifically talking porgy rigs here 😀
I can't recall a day that we didn't come with as many porgies as we cared to take because of rig/hook failure...
CommodoreOriginal Crew12,530 postsSince 2018
Do you fish Montauk for the porgys?
We take a few trips a year from Shinnecock thru the locks and into Peconic
3-4 trips a year is enough to fill the smoker multiple times and load up the freezer😎
At least I'm enjoyin' the ride.....
CommodoreOriginal Crew7,065 postsSince 2018
The porgys have been thick in recent years. Good news for the party boats and charters that do them. I believe it's because the commercial pressure on them is way down. They don't pay enough to cover your overhead.
Anyway in Montauk down the south side in like 10 ft of water among the boulders....GIANT PORGYS......Obviously ya gotta be careful.
Guy I know bought his house in Montauk porgy fishing. Quit tin knocking in the 60s and never looked back. John Rade was the best for quantity but not quality. He got his quota either way. Amazing guy
Anyway in Montauk down the south side in like 10 ft of water among the boulders....GIANT PORGYS......Obviously ya gotta be careful.
Guy I know bought his house in Montauk porgy fishing. Quit tin knocking in the 60s and never looked back. John Rade was the best for quantity but not quality. He got his quota either way. Amazing guy
CommodoreOriginal Crew12,530 postsSince 2018
MOJOE....Women (and some men) want him and fish fear him
CommodoreOriginal Crew12,530 postsSince 2018
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