Blowback Rig
This rig usually incorporates the use of a longer ‘shanked’ hook and a supple braid-type material for the hook-length / hair part of the rig. The bait is mounted on a hair that is tied to a sliding ring on the shank of the hook. The supple braid allows independent freedom of movement of the bait from the hook. If a fish ingests the bait and then ‘blows’ it back to reject it for any reason the bait will travel independently of the hook therefore allowing the hook to stay within the fish’s mouth. Used when fish mouth or ‘blow’ baits. Great for both Bottom and ‘Popped – Up’ baits.