Rigs designated "Tournament Trophy"™ use Offshore “Big Game” components. Tthe terminal end will NOT break because of the combination of the crimped Aluminum Sleeve and the Shock & Anti-Chafe Spring Loop Protector.
I only use Momoi Hi-Catch® Monofilament because of its superior tensile strength & elongation properties plus it's slicker, supple, crystal clear & holds a knot better than other monos or leader materials. One 5 Lb spool of 60 Lb Momoi Hi-Catch® makes 2,750 rigs High Low Rigs.
The hook is the most important part of a rig or lure. Gamakatsu hooks are standard on Trophy Rigs because they are super sharp, highly rust resistant & extremely strong. Details... On FishFinder and Slap Shot Slider rigs the hook is attached by a traditional, FULL Snell knot.
DID YOU KNOW? The Pacific Black Marlin, is the fastest fish in the world, it can reach speeds of 80 miles per hour! (BBC Worldwide Video) The IGFA world record is 1,560 Lbs. Atlantic Bluefin Tuna have been “clocked” at 40 to 50 MPH while the top speed of a Striped Bass is a mere 20 MPH.
Customer Testimonials: A collection of unsolicited messages spanning nine years from very satisfied customers.
Hook Type & Size Charts Detailed information on various hook types plus length and gap measurements.
Rig Specifications Chart: Specifications & Characteristics of each type of rig aplicable to various fishing methods and conditions.
Rig Selection by Fish Species: 47 different fish listed and the rig(s) to use for each. Includes pictures with IGFA World Record weights.
International Game Fish Association
The IGFA is a not-for-profit organization committed to the conservation of game fish and the promotion of responsible, ethical angling practices through science, education, rule making and record keeping. www.igfa.org
The RFA is a not-for-profit organization. It's mission is to safeguard the rights of saltwater anglers, protect marine, boat and tackle industry jobs, and ensure the long-term sustainability of our Nation's saltwater fisheries. www.joinrfa.org
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The Single "Slap Shot" is designed for quickly setting the hook. It is especially good when fishing with your rod "spiked" in a rod holder. This is an ideal rig for Stripers, Redfish or Black Drum or any fish "grubbing and rooting" the bottom for food.
Made with dual leaders, the top leader is 24 inchws (61 cm) long, 80 pound (36.3 kg) test Momoi® Hi-Catch Monofilament. A Fish Finder slide and beads is pre-mounted on the leader which is tied with Palomar knots to two 150 pound (68 kg) test Trophy™ Crane Barrel Swivels. The second (bottom) leader for the snelled hook uses 60 pound (27.2 kg) test Momoi® Hi-Catch Monofilament and is available in 6, 9 or 12 inch length (15.2cm, 22.9 cm, 30.5 cm). Six inch is best for Drum.
The Double “Slap Shot” has one “high” hook attached via a Dropper Loop on the 30 inch long, 80 pound test Momoi® Hi-Catch Monofilament top leader which also includes a pre-mounted Fish Finder slide. 150 pound test Trophy™ Crane Barrel Swivels are attached to each end of the top leader with Palomar knots. The second (bottom) leader with the snelled second (2nd) hook uses 60 pound test Momoi® Hi-Catch Monofilament and is available in 6, 9 or 12 inch length (15.2cm, 22.9 cm, 30.5 cm). This design permits a fish to either hit on the top hook or take the bait from the bottom hook without feeling the lead weight.
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The type and size of the hook is dependent on the type of fishing and the species of fish you will be targeting.
Circle hooks are ideal when fishing from a boat or a fixed position such as the surf or a jetty. Do not immediately set the hook when a pickup is detected. Allow fish a short run before applying full pressure. In order for a circle hook to work properly the fish must pick up the bait and make a turn away. Circle hooks set themselves over fish's lip through the jaw (picture). Do not bury the hook's point and barb in your bait, it must be exposed (refer to Circle Hooks "Centripetal Acceleration" on StriperSurf.com for more information).
Octopus and Baitholder hooks: The choice between these "J" type hooks is dependent on your bait. Baitholders are ideal for small baits such as clams, crabs, squid and worms. Octopus hooks are good for large chunks.
Hook Plating (Color): All hooks have NS Black plating. Occasionally, we may supply hooks with Red plating. There is really nothing special about red since it is the first color of the spectrum to disappear underwater. Anything you may read about red hooks being superior is just marketing hype.
Hook Sizes: Most people use smaller hooks than they should. The following are the basic recommended sizes for Striped Bass, Bluefish, Black or Red Drum.
| Saltwater or Freshwater Hook Type |
Size | Saltwater Hook Type |
Size | Freshwater Hook Type |
Size | Black or Red Drum Type |
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| Baitholder | 5/0 | Circle (Boat) | 8/0 | Circle (Boat) | 6/0 or 7/0 | Circle | 8/0 |
| Octopus | 7/0 | Circle (Fixed) | 7/0 | Circle (Fixed) | 6/0 | Octopus | 8/0, 9/0, 10/0 |
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SINGLE HOOK “SLAP SHOT” BAIT RIGS$17.49 / Set of Three (3) Rigs: Integrated dual leader rig with pre-attached HD Fish Finder slide: 24" Top leader holds the fish finder slide, joined at middle barrel swivel to 6," 9" or 12" leader with a snelled hook. |
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| GAMAKATSU BAITHOLDER HOOKS
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| Set of Three (3) Rigs - with same size BAITHOLDER hooks |
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| Set of Three (3) Rigs with 4/0, 5/0 & 6/0 Baitholder Hooks |
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| GAMAKATSU CIRCLE HOOKS
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| Set of Three (3) Rigs - with same size CIRCLE hooks |
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| Set of Three (3) Rigs - with selected sizes of CIRCLE hooks |
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| GAMAKATSU OCTOPUS HOOKS
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| Set of Three (3) Rigs - with same size OCTOPUS hooks |
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| Set of Three (3) Rigs - with selected size OCTOPUS hooks |
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| SINGLE RIG: $6.25 Each |
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| K | SLAP SHOT - Mixed Hook Set K ( 1 Rig: 5/0 Baitholder, 1 Rig 7/0 Octopus, 1 Rig 7/0 Circle ) |
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| L | SLAP SHOT - Mixed Hook Set L ( 1 Rig 6/0 Baitholder, 1 Rig 8/0 Octopus, 1 Rig 8/0 Circle ) |
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| M | SLAP SHOT - Mixed Hook Set M ( 1 Rig: 4/0 Baitholder, 1 Rig 6/0 Octopus, 1 Rig - 6/0 Circle) |
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| N | SLAP SHOT - Mixed Hook Set N ( 1 Rig 8/0 Octopus, 1 Rig 9/0 Octopus - 1 Rig 8/0 Circle ) |
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DOUBLE HOOK “SLAP SHOT” BAIT RIGS$19.49 / Set of Three (3) Rigs: Integrated dual leader rig with pre-attached HD Fish Finder slide: 30" 80 Lb Test, Top leader with one hook on dropper loop, & fish finder slide, joined at middle barrel swivel to 6," 9" or 12" leader with a snelled hook. |
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| GAMAKATSU BAITHOLDER HOOKS
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| DOUBLE SLAP SHOT Set of Three (3) Rigs - with same size BAITHOLDER hooks |
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| DOUBLE SLAP SHOT Set of Three (3) Rigs with 4/0, 5/0 & 6/0 Baitholder Hooks |
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| GAMAKATSU CIRCLE HOOKS
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| DOUBLE SLAP SHOT Set of Three (3) Rigs - with same size CIRCLE hooks |
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| DOUBLE SLAP SHOT Set of Three (3) Rigs - with selected sizes of CIRCLE hooks |
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| GAMAKATSU OCTOPUS HOOKS
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| DOUBLE SLAP SHOT Set of Three (3) Rigs - with same size OCTOPUS hooks |
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| DOUBLE SLAP SHOT Set of Three (3) Rigs - with selected size OCTOPUS hooks |
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| DOUBLE SLAP SHOT SINGLE RIG: $7.25 Each |
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| O | DOUBLE SLAP SHOT - Mixed Hook Set O ( 1 Rig: 5/0 Baitholder, 1 Rig 7/0 Octopus, 1 Rig 7/0 Circle ) |
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| P | DOUBLE SLAP SHOT - Mixed Hook Set P ( 1 Rig 6/0 Baitholder, 1 Rig 8/0 Octopus, 1 Rig 8/0 Circle ) |
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| Q | DOUBLE SLAP SHOT - Mixed Hook Set Q ( 1 Rig: 4/0 Baitholder, 1 Rig 6/0 Octopus, 1 Rig - 6/0 Circle) |
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| R | DOUBLE SLAP SHOT - Mixed Hook Set R ( 1 Rig 8/0 Octopus, 1 Rig 9/0 Octopus - 1 Rig 8/0 Circle ) |
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“Touch'em All” 100% Guarantee
Trophy Rigs™ are 100% custom tied — every inch of leader material, every swivel, every hook, every snap, swage, sleeve and every knot is handled and inspected prior to final packaging. That permits me to warrant that each new rig and its components are 100% free from defects in Materials and Workmanship. Since beginning online sales in 2003 not one rig has been returned because of Failure or Defects, Not One! Please be sure to read our "Touch'em All" 100% Guarantee.
IGFA Rule Compliance
Trophy Rigs™ are used to catch many different fish species, therefore one important consideration is that ALL Trophy™ Rigs conform to International Game Fishing Association (IGFA) International Angling Rules for both saltwater and freshwater fishing. (Basic Rule Chart) Join the IGFA
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