John F’s DIY: Bottom fish release rig

[John F]

After the discussion on the release of red steenbras (http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?topic=12175.msg209392#msg209392), I realized that I do love to fish for bottoms and a few areas we visit (e.g. Baixo Danae) has a large population of potato bass - I have caught a potato bass there once with a deep diving lure!

So, I decided to make a bottom fish release rig based on the design that was published in the Jan/Feb issue of Ski-Boat magazine by Bruce Mann and Stuart Dunlop.

This took me about 30 min to make and went straight to the boat.

What I started with:
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Then, I filed the barb off to make the release smoother...
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After that I wrapped the hook and s/s rod with electrical tape and then with old 30 Lb nylon. BTW, that's a 300 gr sinker. 
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Took some more s/s wire and made a wide and round clip, so it will accommodate several sinkers if needed (depending on the size of the fish).
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Tied a cork to the rig to make it safer when not in use.
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Sinkers attached, it's ready to use.
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[Fritz]

  Nice one Marcos, That will work a charm! Thanks.

[Gregf]

Great rig, thank you John. Corks can you make two please, one for k&f and one for Fodfather

[Corks]

Sure you going to need on Greg, need to catch fish before you releace them I've got just the right size lead as well, 32oz will do the trick.  Nice rig there Johnf

[REEFMAN]

Another great article Marcos! 

[deezynking]

 
Brilliant tut...  4 sharing 

[John F]

Thanks! It is very easy/cheap to make... Hope it inspires people

[Gregf]

It has, well done

Thanks! It is very easy/cheap to make... Hope it inspires people

[shagnrelease]

Nice one Marcos!!
I have decided also to make one, mine is slightly modified.

[Gregf]

Funny looking Darado that, That be the one form the Amazon

Nice one Marcos!!
I have decided also to make one, mine is slightly modified.

[peterblace]

Funny looking Darado that, That be the one form the Amazon

Nice one Marcos!!
I have decided also to make one, mine is slightly modified.

indeed in Portugal and Spain that fish is called Dorada
when I first heard of dorado I thought of the Iberian version...fortunately it's a better looking one this  version

[Gregf]

 

Funny looking Darado that, That be the one form the Amazon

Nice one Marcos!!
I have decided also to make one, mine is slightly modified.

indeed in Portugal and Spain that fish is called Dorada
when I first heard of dorado I thought of the Iberian version...fortunately it's a better looking one this  version

[John F]

all you need there shag is a bit of Dona Rachida chili sauce and you'll be flying!

[Nikao]

Very good rig.... def going to make one for the boat!

[eric cotton]

Sure you going to need on Greg, need to catch fish before you release them I've got just the right size lead as well, 32oz will do the trick.  Nice rig there Johnf

ouch Cork, cant let your skipper down like that
 

Nice John,

[FishStyx]

That's a great piece of handiwork. Release of cave dwellers is the reason I do very little jigging. I've seen far too many bass and others not make it back down. It always breaks my heart to see them floating listlessly on the surface. Good one bro.