WOW i have been using pickerel rigs wrong

[fishnut9]

I never use pickerel rigs because i thought that the sinker had to be floating off the bottom. So i thought you had to keep adjusting the stopper bead so the weight wouldnt touch the bottom. I JUST found out that the weight is supposed to be on the bottom but the hooks shouldnt be. Lol im so dumb well ill use it next time ill go.

[luckyme]

not really fishnut,the way you used it could be more productive rather than what is pickerel rig intended to.it's trial and error isn't it while we try to find pattern.was it productive though?

[Fishfinder]

Originally Posted by luckyme

not really fishnut,the way you used it could be more productive rather than what is pickerel rig intended to.it's trial and error isn't it while we try to find pattern.was it productive though?

Agreed. U can change up the rig in many different ways. Generally yes, the weight is meant to sit on the bottom, with the yummy bait sitting 1 and 2 ft off bottom. Can definently mix it up though....ie...change weight set up to above hook, change hooks, add whatever "eyepleasers" u like (beads), adjust current beads, add a hook, take off a hook....
For sure, trial n error. Depends what ur fishn for?

[gatorhunter]

There are no right ways to use p.rigs! They are

[Fishfinder]

Fishnut...

Ignore the P-rig haters. There is a time and place for P-rigs and they work gr8! Jus a different style of fishn. I like to use when settin' up camp or startin' a fire, or tossing the stick around to keep the dawgs entertained. Gives me a chance to walk away from the rod for a bit, but not to far, and generally not for to long either. And despite what many will say, they do not harm fish any more than any other rig
My 2 sense.
Cheers n GL!

[fishnut9]

Originally Posted by Fishfinder

Fishnut...

Ignore the P-rig haters. There is a time and place for P-rigs and they work gr8! Jus a different style of fishn. I like to use when settin' up camp or startin' a fire, or tossing the stick around to keep the dawgs entertained. Gives me a chance to walk away from the rod for a bit, but not to far, and generally not for to long either. And despite what many will say, they do not harm fish any more than any other rig
My 2 sense.
Cheers n GL!

Dont mean to sound like a sadistic ***** here but it doesnt matter to me if the fish is mortally injured or not. I am neutral if my hook doesnt injure the fish yay i let it go and catch it again some day. If the fish is mortally wounded more food for me.

[Fishfinder]

Originally Posted by fishnut9

Dont mean to sound like a sadistic ***** here but it doesnt matter to me if the fish is mortally injured or not. I am neutral if my hook doesnt injure the fish yay i let it go and catch it again some day. If the fish is mortally wounded more food for me.

Not really what I was implying. My thoughts on my xp is all. I am not one to say "you" but I will here. "you" SHOULD CARE about the mortality of fish u wrangle. Regardless of if u plan to eat em er not.

B good to nature. Nature will B good to u.

[fishnut9]

Originally Posted by Fishfinder

Not really what I was implying. My thoughts on my xp is all. I am not one to say "you" but I will here. "you" SHOULD CARE about the mortality of fish u wrangle. Regardless of if u plan to eat em er not.

B good to nature. Nature will B good to u.

Its not like im intending to kill the fish. I dont get why it matters considering im catch and release unless i see blood coming out of their gills then i keep and eat. I mean if the fish is fine im not gonna kill it for no reason. I just dont get the point of people on this board that put p rigs down because it kills fish yet 50% of the people here kill the fish for food anyways. Its just kinda redundant being so careful with something that you will put to use. Its not like im killing the fish and letting it rot. And you misread my post. I said i dont care about their mortality from the hook. I care alot about handling them with care once the hook is out though. 2 totally different things.

[braxxtonn]

pickeral rigs are the ****!!!!!!! when i go fish the rivers I have a p- rig out ,
and cast lures with another rod
and 9 times out of ten that pickeral rig will catch more than what im casting

[Nerdapres']

^^^ Well lets just hope the CO confiscates both rods when he catches ya.

[fishnut9]

Originally Posted by braxxtonn

pickeral rigs are the ****!!!!!!! when i go fish the rivers I have a p- rig out ,
and cast lures with another rod
and 9 times out of ten that pickeral rig will catch more than what im casting

Come on now i dont agree with all the rules but thats just wrong. Although i have always wondered why you can use 2 rods in ice fishing but only 1 in normal fishing.

[mulecrazy]

I used to use p-rigs all the time. I got tired of the tangly mess they frequently end up in. For bottom fishing I now only use one hook on a 10" line. I attach that to a leader or swivel and put the weight there. Very simple, cheap, effective, with none of the tangles and knots. When trout fishing I can use the same type of bait as the next guy with a p-rig and catch more fish. I laugh at the guys who put the third hook off of where the weight at the bottom is attached. half the time they are messing with knots. plus when you catch a fish all of the bait on the other hooks are usually lost so you go through more bait.

to each his own though, use them if ya want.

oh yeah, Braxxtonn... pretty dumb comment. its guys like you and the guy I reported last weekend that pi$$ me off. I bet you are one of those who go out and keep your limit every day. Many don't realize that your daily limit is also your possession limit. If you keep 5 fish friday and eat one that night, the next day you can only keep 1 trout.

[fishnut9]

Originally Posted by mulecrazy

I used to use p-rigs all the time. I got tired of the tangly mess they frequently end up in. For bottom fishing I now only use one hook on a 10" line. I attach that to a leader or swivel and put the weight there. Very simple, cheap, effective, with none of the tangles and knots. When trout fishing I can use the same type of bait as the next guy with a p-rig and catch more fish. I laugh at the guys who put the third hook off of where the weight at the bottom is attached. half the time they are messing with knots. plus when you catch a fish all of the bait on the other hooks are usually lost so you go through more bait.

to each his own though, use them if ya want.

oh yeah, Braxxtonn... pretty dumb comment. its guys like you and the guy I reported last weekend that pi$$ me off. I bet you are one of those who go out and keep your limit every day. Many don't realize that your daily limit is also your possession limit. If you keep 5 fish friday and eat one that night, the next day you can only keep 1 trout.

Are talking about like a prig design except with 1 hook only. I cant picture what you say. Your right though i dont like how many worms you can go through.

[Paul C]

Originally Posted by fishnut9

I never use pickerel rigs because i thought that the sinker had to be floating off the bottom. So i thought you had to keep adjusting the stopper bead so the weight wouldnt touch the bottom. I JUST found out that the weight is supposed to be on the bottom but the hooks shouldnt be. Lol im so dumb well ill use it next time ill go.

I would blame the beer for this mess or baileys in coffee.

[Fishfinder]

Originally Posted by mulecrazy

I used to use p-rigs all the time. I got tired of the tangly mess they frequently end up in. For bottom fishing I now only use one hook on a 10" line. I attach that to a leader or swivel and put the weight there. Very simple, cheap, effective, with none of the tangles and knots. When trout fishing I can use the same type of bait as the next guy with a p-rig and catch more fish. I laugh at the guys who put the third hook off of where the weight at the bottom is attached. half the time they are messing with knots. plus when you catch a fish all of the bait on the other hooks are usually lost so you go through more bait.

to each his own though, use them if ya want.

oh yeah, Braxxtonn... pretty dumb comment. its guys like you and the guy I reported last weekend that pi$$ me off. I bet you are one of those who go out and keep your limit every day. Many don't realize that your daily limit is also your possession limit. If you keep 5 fish friday and eat one that night, the next day you can only keep 1 trout.

Good points. Will give ur riv technique a try next time out. Cheers

And Braxton,....Shame On You.

[braxxtonn]

lol sorry guys i knew i would get some sh it for posting that comment , but when i go fishing i uasully have my 4 year old boy with me and it's his rod that i use the pickerall rig on and he does a good job of watching the rod
I was just playing , I like to follow all the rules cause i love fishing!!

[braxxtonn]

Originally Posted by mulecrazy

I used to use p-rigs all the time. I got tired of the tangly mess they frequently end up in. For bottom fishing I now only use one hook on a 10" line. I attach that to a leader or swivel and put the weight there. Very simple, cheap, effective, with none of the tangles and knots. When trout fishing I can use the same type of bait as the next guy with a p-rig and catch more fish. I laugh at the guys who put the third hook off of where the weight at the bottom is attached. half the time they are messing with knots. plus when you catch a fish all of the bait on the other hooks are usually lost so you go through more bait.

to each his own though, use them if ya want.

oh yeah, Braxxtonn... pretty dumb comment. its guys like you and the guy I reported last weekend that pi$$ me off. I bet you are one of those who go out and keep your limit every day. Many don't realize that your daily limit is also your possession limit. If you keep 5 fish friday and eat one that night, the next day you can only keep 1 trout.

I don't like trout so i don't keep em

[mulecrazy]

Originally Posted by fishnut9

Are talking about like a prig design except with 1 hook only. I cant picture what you say. Your right though i dont like how many worms you can go through.

Pretty much. Like I said I hate the tangle mess and extra bait waisted. I have found I still catch as much with one less hook. I usually have a leader on the line and attach a wieght and a single snelled hook(the ones you buy with the line already attached to the plain hook) to the leader. another issue with the P-rigs you buy is their hooks are garbage. I have lost several fish because the hook breaks or bends.

[fishnut9]

Originally Posted by mulecrazy

Pretty much. Like I said I hate the tangle mess and extra bait waisted. I have found I still catch as much with one less hook. I usually have a leader on the line and attach a wieght and a single snelled hook(the ones you buy with the line already attached to the plain hook) to the leader. another issue with the P-rigs you buy is their hooks are garbage. I have lost several fish because the hook breaks or bends.

So you put the weight on the end of the metal leader and put the snelled hook on the same end the line is on? Or is the snelled hook put on the same end the weight is on.

[lanebond]

since you are allowed to run up to 3 hooks in alberta, i generally run a jig head with a rubber or bait at the bottom point, it adds weight and a bit of a different presentation... just make sure to take the snap off and tie on direct so you get a horizontal appearance. might as well go all out if your heavin that sh!t out there. tight lines y'all

[braxxtonn]

hmmmm didn't know u couldony have 3hooks in the water sometimes i put 2 pickeral rigs together and have 4 or 5 minnows on there,,, that work pretty good to to dial in the big ones

[Geezle]

Originally Posted by braxxtonn

hmmmm didn't know u couldony have 3hooks in the water sometimes i put 2 pickeral rigs together and have 4 or 5 minnows on there,,, that work pretty good to to dial in the big ones

Would you like a shovel to help you dig that hole?

[gunner72]

Originally Posted by braxxtonn

hmmmm didn't know u couldony have 3hooks in the water sometimes i put 2 pickeral rigs together and have 4 or 5 minnows on there,,, that work pretty good to to dial in the big ones

I think your just up to no good here.Maybe your just doin a bit a trolin. Pretty funny though!lol

[fishnut9]

Originally Posted by braxxtonn

hmmmm didn't know u couldony have 3hooks in the water sometimes i put 2 pickeral rigs together and have 4 or 5 minnows on there,,, that work pretty good to to dial in the big ones

lol i would like to introduce you to the 2010 alberta fishing regulations

[braxxtonn]

Originally Posted by fishnut9

lol i would like to introduce you to the 2010 alberta fishing regulations

hahaha just playing

[pecker]

Originally Posted by braxxtonn

pickeral rigs are the ****!!!!!!! when i go fish the rivers I have a p- rig out ,
and cast lures with another rod
and 9 times out of ten that pickeral rig will catch more than what im casting

try a third or forth line out with a bobber & worms .