Home made minnow rigs

[Jwater]

I've always used the double minnow rigs purchased at Grizzly Jig, but for those who make their own, what pound line do you use? What determines line poundage? What brand of line as well? I just keep a swivel on my main lines and attach the minnow rigs once I get to the lake. Is that pretty typical?

[CrappiePappy]

I don't make minnow rigs ... but I do make jig/leader rigs. (I "push" jigs)

12-18" of 6lb test mono is what I use, since my main lines are 10-30lb test.

My trolling weight (barrel sinker) is on the main line and a duolock snap is tied on the end ... so the leader line & jig are sacrificial if I get hung up too bad to get loose. The leader has a loop knot on the other end, and that slips into the duolock snap ... quick & easy change out.

I determine line poundage to use based on the heavier pound test of my main line ... so that just the jig is lost.

I use several different brands of line for my leaders. Just use brand names and you'll be OK.

Yes, it is fairly typical to add the "setups" to your line, once you get on the water ... and it's certainly a lot easier, smarter, and safer than going thru the hassle of trying to wind them around your rods for travel or storage ... especially when you're talking about double rigs !!

You could probably do with a "pool noodle" ... cut it in sections & use it to wrap your rigs around. A lot less hassle than putting them in a ziplock bag and having to untangle them when you get them out.

[Jwater]

Stupid question, but what is a duolock??? Do you make up rigs with jig heads instead of a bare hook?

[scrat]

Here is what a duolock looks like. The minnow rig would be made the same way as CrappiePappy's jig rig like you said with bare hooks instead of jig heads.The duolocks are great for changing out hooks and jig heads and you may want to try using both minnows and jigs on a rig together.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/VMC-D...AP/2074704.uts

[Jwater]

Alright, great, thanks for the help. Thinking about putting a jig head on bottom with a bare hook on top.

[Cane Pole]

I don't make minnow rigs ... but I do make jig/leader rigs. (I "push" jigs)

12-18" of 6lb test mono is what I use, since my main lines are 10-30lb test.

My trolling weight (barrel sinker) is on the main line and a duolock snap is tied on the end ... so the leader line & jig are sacrificial if I get hung up too bad to get loose. The leader has a loop knot on the other end, and that slips into the duolock snap ... quick & easy change out.

You could probably do with a "pool noodle" ... cut it in sections & use it to wrap your rigs around. A lot less hassle than putting them in a ziplock bag and having to untangle them when you get them out.

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