🎣 Up and Over Rig – Long Distance Sea Fishing Rig

The Up and Over Rig is a streamlined, long-distance casting rig designed for targeting powerful predatory species. Built using strong components and heavy mono, it delivers reliability, casting performance, and solid hook-ups.

Ideal for anglers fishing clean or mixed ground where distance matters.

🔧 Rig Specifications

🧵 70lb mono mainline body
🪝 30lb snood line
🔗 175lb Crane swivel (top swivel)
🔩 100lb stainless steel swivel to snood
🎣 Hooks: 3/0 Koike Wide Mouth Extra or Sakuma Manta Extra

This combination creates a strong, dependable rig capable of handling hard-fighting fish.

🚀 Why Use an Up and Over Rig?

• Streamlined for long-distance casting

• Reduces tangles during flight

• Secure bait clipping system

• Strong components for bigger fish

• Ideal for rough weather and tide movement

🐟 Target Species

Perfect for targeting:

• Rays (Blonde & Thornback)

• Bass

• Smoothhounds

• Bull Huss

• Cod

• Other predatory sea fish

🦑 Recommended Baits

Pair this rig with:

• Solent Baits Squid

• Blueys (Pacific Saury)

• Sandeel

• Peeler Crabs

• Mackerel

⚙ How the Rig Works

1️⃣ Bait up your hook.
2️⃣ Clip the snood up over the Hangover Clip.
3️⃣ Secure the bottom hook into the bait clip.
4️⃣ You’re ready to cast.

The clipped-down system keeps the rig aerodynamic in flight, helping you achieve greater distance while reducing tangles.