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Knocker Rig
An egg sinker riding right down to the hook eye. The weight 'knocks' at the hook, getting bait to the bottom fast and pulling fish straight up out of structure.
When to use it
- Snapper/grouper around reefs and wrecks
- Getting bait down quickly in current
- Structure fishing
Strengths
- Fast, direct drop to the bottom
- Immediate pulling power out of structure
- Simple
Weaknesses
- Fish feel the weight (less subtle)
- Not for finicky, wary fish
Key facts
Best species: Mangrove/red snapper, grouper
Common mistakes
- Too light a weight to hold bottom in current
- Using it where fish want a free-lined bait