Fishing rig beads on a dock

Hooks & Terminal Tackle

Rig beads

A small buffer between a sliding sinker and swivel on a Fish Finder Rig.

Use the bead only where the rig calls for it. It should not change the rig layout.

Why use it?

Use the bead only where the rig calls for it. It should not change the rig layout.

When to use it

Use it for Bridge structure and pilings, Beach troughs and surf cuts when the rig calls for it.

Size, weight, or test

Refine size, strength, finish, and optional hardware without changing accepted rig geometry.

Good starting point

Match the rig first and keep the component count small.

Fine-tune the setup

Refine size, strength, finish, and optional hardware without changing accepted rig geometry.

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Used in these rigs

Good for these species

Grounded situations

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