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Shore fishing rigs

How to use a up-and-over rig

Understand where it fits, how it presents a bait and when a different rig may be more suitable.

Up-and-over rig
Best suited todistance fishing over clean ground
Common targets
rayssmoothhound

How it works

Designed to carry a long hooklength and substantial bait in a streamlined form.

Where to use it

Distance fishing over clean ground. The useful version of any rig depends on ground, tide run, bait size and casting requirement.

Typical target species

Rays, smoothhound. These are common associations rather than an exclusive list.

Choosing components

Match hooks, swivels, clips, trace material and lead arrangement to the intended casting load and target fish. Inspect knots and metal components before fishing.

Rig safety

Use purpose-made sea-fishing components rated for the casting weight, include an appropriate shock leader when power casting, and keep hooks controlled while casting and moving around the mark.

Species commonly associated with this rig

Locations with compatible ground

These marks are linked by ground type only; the best rig still depends on tide, target species, casting distance and local conditions.

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