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Running Ledger rig

Free-running lead and a flowing trace for clean-ground bottom fishing. Simple bottom rig. The lead runs free so the fish feels no resistance on the take

1Mainline 15-18 lb mono or30 lb braid23-5 oz grip or bomb lead ona running boom or clip3Bead4Strong barrel swivel,stops the lead slidingdown to the hook53-5 ft flowing trace,15-25 lb mono6Size 2/0-4/0, lugworm,squid strip or mackerel
Simple bottom rig. The lead runs free so the fish feels no resistance on the take

The parts, top to bottom

  1. Mainline 15-18 lb mono or 30 lb braid - Shockleader 50-60 lb for casting heavy leads
  2. 3-5 oz grip or bomb lead on a running boom or clip - Grip wires hold in a tide run
  3. Bead
  4. Strong barrel swivel, stops the lead sliding down to the hook
  5. 3-5 ft flowing trace, 15-25 lb mono
  6. Size 2/0-4/0, lugworm, squid strip or mackerel

Choosing the parts? The guides cover line, hooks and bait.

How to fish it

Bass, rays and flatfish over clean ground. Let the tide move the bait.

Variations worth knowing

  • Pennell: a second hook slid up the trace for a big whole bait.

Questions

What hook does the Running Ledger use?
Size 2/0-4/0, lugworm, squid strip or mackerel.
What line does the Running Ledger use?
Mainline 15-18 lb mono or 30 lb braid. Shockleader 50-60 lb for casting heavy leads.

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