Need Perch Tips

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I am a rejuvenated lake erie fisherman after a 18 year layoff. I stopped by Netcraft to get some stuff to make perch rigs sloch24 was talking about. They acted like they did not know what I was talking about no prints for the rig, just wanted to sell me some tight line rigs. sloch24 could you post a print of your perch rig?

[sloch24]

I am a rejuvenated lake erie fisherman after a 18 year layoff. I stopped by Netcraft to get some stuff to make perch rigs sloch24 was talking about. They acted like they did not know what I was talking about no prints for the rig, just wanted to sell me some tight line rigs. sloch24 could you post a print of your perch rig?

That surprises me. It's been a couple of years since I got the paper from them, but they pulled it from behind the counter like it was something they always have. I'll post a copy of it here, and a picture of a finished rig when I get the chance. I'm hoping to go out on the lake tonight (after work), so it probably won't be today.

I have been using these rigs for about 5 years now, but I switched to using crimp sleeves a few years back. I bought them, the tru-turn hooks and the crimp tool all from Netcraft. I probably have a dozen of them already made up and stored on a tackle-tamer.

Now I feel bad. I never guessed that they wouldn't have that information for you.

[sloch24]

The pictures are pretty self explanatory. Make the bottom loop big enough to go through the eye of your sinker, around the bottom, and then sinch it tight.

The top loop is attached to your line with a good quality crankbait snap.

I just used Heavy monofiliment. I'm sure a good quality Fluorocarbon would work very good also.

I also snell my hooks to the line. I do this before I crimp them. Pass the line through the eye with about 1/2" of the tag below the eye. Hold the tag to the shank. Then take the line above the eye, and start wrapping below the eye (about 10 wraps). Last, bring the loose end of the line through the front of the eye, and pull tight. It's that easy. If that's too hard, look up a Palomer knot. It works well too, or you can just use another crimp sleeve, but that seems like a waste to me.

Any questions, feel free to ask! I picked up some perch with the rig in the picture last night.

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Thanks sloch24. I made up some of my own to use Saturday, just tied up some with two hook drop loops like I use surf fishing in Florida. Worked ok did not like the hook presentation. Snelling will keep the hook hanging outward. I will make some of your for the next trip.