Portland Rig

Category:Boat -> Bait

Bass and General Purpose Rig

Excellent for drifting with live sandeel or mackerel

Rig Components -

Main Body

3 x Trace Swivels
2 x Beads
Approx 300 to 500 mm length 30-50lb BS clear main line
Line for rotten bottom

Snood

900 to 2700 mm 10-30lb BS clear nylon or fluorcarbon
1 x 2/0 - 5/0 hook; a treble can be substituted for live mackerel

The Rig Body

1. Tie on the swivel to the bottom of the trace length and thread on a bead / swivel / bead

2. Tie the final swivel to the top of the trace.

3. Tie the snood to the running swivel and then the hook to the end .

4. Tie on the rotten bottom.

5. This rig is also effective when used with shads, redgills or plastic worms.

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