Another great how to video!!! U guys should also check out the snafu rig he’s tied!!! Many a blackfish lost their lives to it 😁😁
I really liked how quickly you could tie this, how clean it is, simple. I tried with different test line, tried adding another turn to the knot, tried going crazy pulling it tight. I must have tested it 20 times. When i simulated a fish and pulled from the hook the knot slipped everytime. I tried multiple times with 40lb mono thinking it was me but couldn't get more than 12lbs of pressure before it slipped. It didn't matter what test mono or flouro i used, it slipped. To compare, with a basic 6 turn dropper loop i get 30lbs of realistic pressure before it slips.
I really wanted to like this rig but I don't think im making a mistake tying it and its just not fishable for me.
I use a spring scale to measure. Machines are useful but i don't think they give you real life numbers. I get 95%+ with a 5 turn uni knot using 40lb mono on the machine. In real life it's more like 80-85%.
I use a Orvis tippet knot instead. Solves the hook wrapping issue and usually around 85%~90% strength for me.
Nice instructional vid! I may have missed it mentioned but do you use flouro to tie these or regular mono leader material?
Excelente tutorial. Truly appreciate the blackfish lesson!!!
I noticed in the opening pictures of the tutorial a Diawa coastal reel. Do you recommend this reel and what model is it? Thank you again
I love my costal. I use it for fluke, seabass, porgy and Evan had blackfish on it
Awesome video!!! Now i know how to tie a good stand off rig, i need to get a spool of 80# leader lol
Thanks I started using this last season but sometimes the line with the hook wraps itself around the main line though.
love it ty but shouldnt the hook be facing the opposite way ? you had the gap facing inward .
Yes. If you see the thumbnail image , that’s the way I like it. I look through camera screen so sometimes it’s hard to see when tying. Just please hook the right way before tying the knot and it will fall perfectly.
I have a quick question, I am going on my first deep sea fishing charter for fluke and sea bass and I have a conventional reel with 50lb fluorocarbon. For this standoff rig, can I use a Berkeley gulp soft plastic minnow using this rig or is this rig meant for natural baits like squid etc?
I would definitely put a gulp bait on here. It actually may help with the action.
One question about that rig. Do you think it matters if the hook point is facing the mainline or away from it? I always tie mine with the hook point facing out. Just curious
Hey wise guy thanks from OC maryland !! Lol for real love ny I am from Long Island my old man is still there anywhonhsve s good one thanks for the vid
Hey how ya doin’ what part of LI your pops from? Thank you for watching.
Question: is this rig better for blackfish than the blackfish jigs? Im ALWAYS getting snagged on the rocks at the jetty. I will be using green crab. Thanks!
I absolutely love the black fish jig. Probably one of the best ways to fish for blackfish. This really works well to keep the crab suspended. I would give it a whirl on the jetties and see how it goes. I’ve never fished the jetties for blackfish. But the less you move the weight or jigs around, the less you will get snagged.
@@FishingLongIsland thanks...i will definitely try. So where do you usually fish for blackfish if not on the jettys?
So, what lbs line would you use for black fish?
I like 50 pound leader n 50 pound braid. On my spinners I use 30 pound
What bait would you use ???
All depends what you’re fishing for blackfish I would go with crabs or clam
Why a perfection loop for the sinker? Is there a reason or you just like that knot? You could also make a large dropper for the hook or do a cut dropper. I like to use the cut on the top bucktail for fluke.
I like the knot and use it for everything. Very easy to tie and don’t need to much line.
Hey bro would this rig work well for fluke jigging?
I have to be honest I never tried it for that but thinking about it now I think it will work really good. It will cause the gulp to snap like an injured fish. Definitely going to give it a try
No it wouldn't unless you are just dragging a bait.. fluke are looking for action on the bait
Maybe work for boat fishing where you can let fish run abit. I fish from shore and this knot will not hold it. Where i fish the drag will be lock because fish will run for the rock and wont come out, this knot broke on big fish because of frictions. Only uni knot for the swivel and loop knot for the hook can handle the tog power. Tight line.
Thank you for the input. I would have to agree about shore fishing is a different game.
@@davidparker667this is MUCH weaker than a dropper loop. I literally tested both yesterday. Been trying blackfish rigs for an upcoming trip so figured I'd try this and it's the weakest rig I've personally seen. A 40lb line, 6 turn dropper loop slipped at 27-30lbs over multiple attempts. I couldn't get this knot over 12lbs using the same line. I tried and tried and tried but tying a separate piece of mono onto another like this just can't hold up to much.
This knot/rig is unfishable to me. I have caught a lot of very nice fish on a dropper loop. Whether you're going straight hook on a longer dropper loop or attaching a leader to a small dropper loop, it is strong enough to catch big fish.
Why is the hook facing inward seems like it would be in a better position to strike facing outwards
If you look at the thumbnail picture after I corrected it that’s what it should look like
Your sinker sitting on the bottom how far should your hook be away from the sinker
Is that sinker loop adjustable?
SeaREX no it is not. Once tied it’s locked. You can tie it closer or further from the hook if needed.
Have you tried this rig tying white jigs on instead of hooks? Also, what do you use for bait? squid? Thanks for the tutorial.
Yes you can use jigs. On this rig I use clam fir seabass & porgies but crabs for blackfish
I can use that same rig for seabass and porgies to?
Larry Bledsoe You sure can. For the Seabass I would do two and make it a hi low chicken rig
Can I use this rig for 20lb test? ... For river fishing
Wow thanks that's fast ...
1 another question. Can it catch red snapper?
@@cindylougranada8375 red snapper you better use more then 20# lol. Those little bastards pull hard.
why why did you make that so easy? you gotta make them harder next time! lol this was super easy i was have issues trying knots due to my disabilities and this worked.
I wouldn’t use that rig ,the loop for the sinker looks like it won’t pull out if it gets hung up .
If you are worried about that just do an over hand knot between the sinker n hook. It drops the breaking strength by 50%.
I thought u were using 80lb for demonstration purposes 🤔
Yes I was so you can see it better. Just like you said for demonstration only.
The one guy I share a photo of in my video was in fact using 80 on the boat and had a 12 plus pounder on that day
if you conveniently also included how to tie that hook into the line, you would've gotten more likes and views.
There are many other videos on my page showing how to snell the hook. But you could also do this rig with a store-bought hook that’s already snelled and rigged for you
i had such a hard time building a mackerel rig but found this way easier, thanks a bunch! 🎏
Glad I could help! Thank you for watching.