What rigs are you using for porgies?

[saltysurfman]

I did a little bit of experimenting on a trip that I went on with the Osprey a few weeks ago and thought I would share my findings. I decided to try something different than a 2 or 3 hook dropper loop high low rig and made a kind of "Snafu" rig with which I attached the dropper loop to a 3-way swivel. One eye of the 3-way had the rig, another had a #54 duolock, and the 3rd eye was connected to my top-shot. I made this rig with Gami Octopus #1, 1/0 and 3/0 hooks to experiment with the different sizes and I also used Fin Strike premium Nylon leader in 30# and 40#.

Due to the abundance of small seabass around, I opted to use both the #1 and 1/0 rigs and didn't get a chance to try out the 3/0. I wanted to see what the catch ratio was and felt that with the 3/0, I wouldn't know what was tapping on the end and if I was actually missing porgies or small seabass. I really liked the choice of leader material because even though it is somewhat supple, it kept the hooks spread apart pretty well with virtually no tangles.

The rig seemed to work very well and I had many double header seabass and quite a few porgies, plus there was the odd bluefish mixed in. I don't think I was able to put together any double header porgies though. All in all the rig worked pretty well, but I think it needs more testing than one trip.

So what are you guys using for porgy rigs?

[CodJay]

I snell the hook. (Size 2-4). Then I get a 40lb leader line. I make a "Grand Banks Knot" That is all she wrote. Fast and easy to do. I used this knot for all bottom fishing with the exception of Blackfishing. See pic below: