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Rigging Ballyhoo Aussie Style

Ballyhoo is the go to bait for offshore fishing. Sure, there are others baits for specific fish, but the ballyhoo is the standard for sailfish, marlin, swordfish, dolphin, wahoo and dredge baits. You can fish them naked, skirted and rigged multiple ways. We have ballyhoo rigging videos that will show 8 or more ways to rig them. For this bait rigging video, Australian fisherman and mate Chris Rushford is going to take you step-by-step through rigging ballyhoo for sailfish. This is a quick and simple rig, that with practice should take you no more the a couple minutes. Chris will share the wax thread, hooks, the crimps and pliers, compacts skirts and rigging needle he uses. He will also show you how he makes his snub leader that attaches to his main leader. See the stitches he makes in the ballyhoo to create a harness and solid connection point for the hook. You get to see it all step-by-step. Chris is very meticulous in his rigging and in his explanations of what he is doing. Once he has the the bait sewn up, see how the skirt goes on and the knot used to snugged the hook up to the ballyhoo. This ballyhoo rigging video is concise in presentation. Take your time and learn the technique. If you spend anytime offshore fishing, you should try to master at least one good rigging method for ballyhoo. Always be prepared. Go with knowledge and get the upper hand on your fishing.
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Rigging Ballyhoo 10 Ways for Offshore Fishing

Rigged ballyhoo may be the most widely used bait for offshore fishing. You can troll them, pitch them, add them to dredges, run them naked, skirt them and hook them a variety of ways. The key to a good rigged ballyhoo is how you prepare them and your rigging technique. Learn about the tools, how to select the best baits, the rigging processes for multiple applications. In The Spread will give you all the information you need to rig ballyhoo like a pro. Whether you are fishing for dolphin, kingfish, sailfish, marlin, tuna, grouper, wahoo or almost any other species, ballyhoo produce. These baits can be found in the bait boxes of the best offshore fishing teams around the world. There is a reason why. Don't run the risk of fishing junk baits. Rig the right way. This In The Spread fishing video will show you how to rig the following ballyhoo baits: The Swivel Rig, The O-Ring ballyhoo rig, The Floss Rig, Circle Hook ballyhoo with Mylar Rig, Hooker Style Rig, Split Bill Ballyhoo, Wire Rig Ballyhoo and the Double Hook Ballyhoo Pin Rig. Watch now and go with the knowledge that will make you an even better fisherman. Fish smarter and catch more now.
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