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Bottom Rigs

Fish-finder, high-low, three-way and the other anchors of bait fishing. Hold bait near the bottom, let the sinker take the current, keep the line free to signal the bite.

Bottom Rigs

6 in this group - part of the full rigs guide.

Fish Finder Rig Beginner

Fish Finder Rig

Surf casting's standard
Hi-Lo Rig Beginner

Hi-Lo Rig

Party-boat bottom standard
Three-Way Rig Intermediate

Three-Way Rig

Bait swims, weight walks
Santee Cooper Rig Beginner

Santee Cooper Rig

Bait lifted off the muck
Bottom Bouncer Rig Beginner

Bottom Bouncer Rig

Wire leg walks the weight
Slip Sinker Rig Beginner

Slip Sinker Rig

Fish takes line, feels nothing

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