New Bait rigging method, have fun.

[Rich G]

Hi everyone, I conceived this rig and have fished this rig over the past twenty or more years. You will be amazed at all the things this rigging method accomplishes. Smooth powerful hook-sets, a bait that is locked in position and will not slide down or up your hook, Your bait will easily slide by and through weeds, structure, one bait will last a very, very, very long time, a simple bullet weight used in the front of the protective cap makes for the best rattle you could ever imagine for deep water fishing. I have pretty much kept this rigging method a secret except for a couple companies that I did not have much luck with, they wanted to make a fortune while I would make peanuts, so I got to thinking I might as well let the secret out so everyone can make there own and enjoy a new level of fishing soft plastics. I guess a quick explanation of the photo and how to make them would be a good idea. I named the rig Bait Armor. Basically I used to like Bic black pen caps when they had a nice point on them, they stopped making them with the nice point about ten or more years ago. Now the Elmer's ColorSlicks soft crayon caps work the best. Be careful when making these caps, you will be using a exacto knife, a lighter, a short piece of steel rod the OD of the hook you will choose to complete the rig. A piece of heavy spinnerbait wire cut off or straightened out will work also. OK, First carefully cut off and remove the clip extensions piece from the pen cap, it is easier to do if you leave the cap on the pen, whittle it down to be smooth with the cap surface. Next cut the cap to the desired length by carefully turning the pen with the exacto blade held at the length you want the Bait Armor cap, try and get a nice square cut for the cap base, and be careful not to cut yourself when the cap is cut through. Next heat up the end of a piece of wire and use it quickly melt a hole through the point of the cap, use the wire in the same way to put a hole about three sixteenths of a inch up from the caps base. You should have a hole through the tip and a hole just up from the base end of the cap. Now with the exacto knife make a slit from the outside of the base into the hole that you made just up from the cap base. The slit you just made allows you to push the hook into the base hole and the hook will be held in place. Carefully remove any plastic that is not smooth to the surface with the exacto knife. When rigging this Bait Armor cap, slide the cap on your line, tie your hook to the line. ( A large offset worm type hook without the Z bend works best, the bend just makes the cap unstable) Rig your bait the way you usually would Texas rig I guess, then wet the end of your bait and slide it into the cap until the hook is locked in the hole at the base of the cap. I guess that should about do it. Have fun and please practice catch and release, I say this because I know how well this rig works and how easy it is to over fish small ponds, have a great day, Rich Gassman, Colorado.

[Rich G]

Hi, I just want to say I hope I did not sound uppity with my post. I would like to hear comments or questions if you should have any. I have fished this way for twenty plus years so I know I can answer any question you may have. I do believe this easy to make bait cap takes soft plastic baits to a new level for fish-ability, if that is a word. Anyway I hope I did not come off wrong, I would appreciate any feedback comments if you decide to make a few and give them a try, have a great day, Rich.

[grimlin]

wow,that's really close to a florida rig...with a rattle...very cool.Might have to try that one day if i get bored.

[BassHunter69]

interesting post i might try this as well

[Rich G]

Hi  grimlin,  I think you will find that it is actually pretty much different than a Florida rig and can be fished weighted or unweighted. Here is a drawing that is easier to understand the rig. Have a great day, Rich.

[BassHunter69]

thanks for the drawing thats a nice idea im looking for other methods of rigging also