Rig · Independent
Two-hook surfcasting
The bait is cast just beyond the first bar; the grapnel sinker holds despite the swell and the snoods present two baits.
| Level | Independent |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Beaches, surf bar |
| Target fish | 7 species |
| Knots used | The dropper loop, The Palomar knot, The surgeon's knot, Double uni knot |
Tackle and starting setup
Rod of 4 to 4.5 m, 100 to 200 g; 8000 reel; nylon 0.35 mm or braid with a shock leader; grapnel sinker of 100 to 150 g; leader 0.50 to 0.60 mm (V13, Part III, chapter 2). Big threadfin: rod 4.20 to 4.80 m, fluorocarbon leader 60 to 100 lb, hook 3/0 to 6/0 (species sheet 70).
The rig step by step
- Tie the shock leader (a stronger length at the head of the line) to the main line
- Tie on the swivel and the leader
- Tie two dropper loops and their snoods
- Tie the grapnel sinker at the end
- Bait the hook, cast beyond the first bar, set the rod on a rest and tighten
Bait: Marine worm, crab, shrimp, sardinella.
Setting and technique: Rising tide at dusk and for two hours after nightfall.
Which fish
Grand capitaine (Giant African threadfin) 70Petit capitaine (Lesser African threadfin) 71Cassava croaker 75Otolithe nanka (Longneck croaker) 76Grogneur sompat (Sompat grunt) 42Grogneur de Roger (Pigsnout grunt) 43Grogneur métis (Bastard grunt) 44