Improve Your Catch Rate with the versatile 1 Up 1 Down Rig
The 1 up 1 down rig is a highly effective and versatile setup for beach fishing, designed to target fish species that feed at different depths in the water column. This rig is ideal for surf or sandy shorelines where fish often feed at various levels, such as whiting and bream. The rig consists of two hooks: one positioned higher on the line (the “one up”) and the other positioned lower (the “one down”
Here’s why and when you’d use a 1 Up 2 Down Rig:
- Varied Depths: This rig is best used when fish are expected to be spread across different depths in the water.
- The Versatility of Two Hooks: The two hooks allow you to cover both the bottom and mid-water potentially with different baits.
- .Stability: The sinker ensures the bait stays near the bottom, while the upper hook can drift with the current at a higher level, attracting a range of fish.
- Positioning: It is particularly useful in surf fishing, where waves and currents can make it difficult to keep your bait in the right spot.
- Multiple Species: If you’re unsure of the depth fish are feeding at, the one up, one down rig gives you the advantage of presenting two baited hooks at different levels.
Essentials of a 1 Up 1 Down Rig
Easy to make the One Up One Down rig is useful in many beach fishing situations. This rig is ideal for targeting multiple fish at once in surfcasting situations.
How to make a 1 Up 1 Down Rig
Take a 6-8 ft length of Powerflex 50lb Clear for the rig body. Attach a rolling swivel to one end.
Cut two snood lengths (about 12-18 inches each). Attach one snood with a hook about 1-2 feet above the other using a swivel. This creates the “up” hook and “down” hook configuration.
Add a long shank Aberdeen hook at the end of each leader using a Grinner knot. Attach your lead to the bottom using the lead clip.
Make sure the hooks are securely tied and positioned correctly on the rig.
What you need
1 x Size 2 Swivel
Body 50lb Powerflex Clear.
2 x Size 6 Swivels
Snood 25lb Memor-X Clear.
3 x 4mm Clear Beads.
3 x Crimps 1.2mm
2 x Aberdeen Hooks.
1 x Lead Link.
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