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Sabiki Rig
A string of tiny tinsel/flash hooks used to catch live baitfish (pilchards, cigar minnows, sardines) fast. A bait-catching tool, not a game-fish rig.
When to use it
- Catching live bait
- Loading the livewell before a trip
- Bait schools around piers/structure
Strengths
- Catches multiple baits per drop
- Essential for live-bait fishing
Weaknesses
- Many small hooks = tangles and stuck fingers
- Fragile — replace often
Key facts
Best use: Catch pilchards, cigar minnows, sardines, herring
Common mistakes
- Not using a sabiki rod/tube (tangles)
- Yanking and pulling baits off