The 2 Up 1 Down Rig: How to make it work effectively

Improve Your Catch Rate with the versatile 2 Up 1 Down Rig

The 2 Up 1 Down Rig also known as a Two Up One Down Rig is a versatile and effective rig used in beach fishing, especially when you want to increase your chances of hooking a fish by presenting multiple hooks to them. This rig consists of two hooks placed above a single hook, creating a varied and attractive bait presentation. Here’s why and when to use the 2 Up 1 Down Rig:

  • Increased Hooking Opportunities: The two hooks above and one below provide multiple opportunities to hook a fish.
  • Different Target Fish: The 2 Up 1 Down Rig can be used to target a wide range of species. The two hooks above the main hook allow you to present different bait types, making it ideal for mixed-species fishing.
  • Natural Bait Presentation: The rig helps keep the bait naturally positioned in the water. The hooks above and below allow the bait to remain more stable and present the bait in a way that looks attractive to a variety of fish.
  • Improved Presentation in Moderate Surf: This rig performs well in moderate surf and current conditions, where the bait presentation remains stable. The hooks allow the bait to move naturally with the surf, giving it a more lifelike appearance.
  • Ideal for Mixed Baiting: If you’re targeting multiple species at once, the 2 Up 1 Down Rig is perfect for presenting a variety of baits. For example, you can place a smaller bait on the top hooks (e.g., worms) to attract smaller fish and a larger bait (e.g., squid or fish fillet) on the bottom hook to attract bigger fish.

Essentials of a 2 Up 1 Down Rig

Easy to make the Two Up One Down rig is useful in many beach fishing situation particularly for presenting multiple baits to attract different fish species.

How to make a 2 Up 1 Down Rig

Take a 6-8 ft length of Powerflex Clear 50lb and attach a rolling swivel to one end using a Grinner knot.

Cut three snood lengths each about 12-18 inches using MemorX Clear. Tie two of them to the swivel for the “up” hooks. One should be positioned above the other, about 6 – 12 inches apart.

Attach the third snood for the “down” hook at the bottom of the rig body using a snap swivel or another small swivel.

Use long shank Aberdeen hooks for each leader, tying them securely with a Half Blood or Grinner Knot. Attach your lead to the bottom using the Lead clip.

What you need

1 x Size 2 Swivel.
Body 50lb Powerflex Clear.
3 x Size 6 Swivel.
Snood 25lb Clear MemorX.
6 x 4mm Clear Beads.
6 x 1.2mm Crimps.
3 x Aberdeen Hooks
1 x Lead link.

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