How To Tie an EASY Stand Off Rig for Bottom Fish , Blackfish , Seabass

[@THE12D1E4]

i had such a hard time building a mackerel rig but found this way easier, thanks a bunch! 🎏

[@FishingLongIsland]

Glad I could help! Thank you for watching.

[@gm1937]

It would have been lovely if you used a darker backdrop as opposed to a surface that matches the color of the line, but perhaps I am asking for too much.

[@FishingLongIsland]

Normally I use red line but could not find it. But I agree 100%

[@SimonLi89]

Thank you! Very easy to follow

[@FishingLongIsland]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@xueliangfang]

I really like this! Easy and strong rig.

[@FishingLongIsland]

Thank you

[@edbernhardi2814]

Looks simple and easy to tie

[@FishingLongIsland]

It is! Very easy knot.

[@jenrothleggio7741]

Nice one Joey. Another very informative tutorial.

[@FishingLongIsland]

❤️❤️

[@renealbaladejo3698]

Excelente tutorial. Thank you!!!

[@FishingLongIsland]

Thank you for watching

[@anthonyocchiogrosso5519]

Thanks I started using this last season but sometimes the line with the hook wraps itself around the main line though.

[@FishingLongIsland]

Yeah that can be a pain. Maybe go to bottom slower??

[@JeffSmith-eq3kc]

I really liked how quickly you could tie this, how clean it is, simple. I tried with different test line, tried adding another turn to the knot, tried going crazy pulling it tight. I must have tested it 20 times. When i simulated a fish and pulled from the hook the knot slipped everytime. I tried multiple times with 40lb mono thinking it was me but couldn't get more than 12lbs of pressure before it slipped. It didn't matter what test mono or flouro i used, it slipped. To compare, with a basic 6 turn dropper loop i get 30lbs of realistic pressure before it slips. I really wanted to like this rig but I don't think im making a mistake tying it and its just not fishable for me. I use a spring scale to measure. Machines are useful but i don't think they give you real life numbers. I get 95%+ with a 5 turn uni knot using 40lb mono on the machine. In real life it's more like 80-85%.

[@FishingLongIsland]

Thank you for this info.

[@1rust6789]

I use a Orvis tippet knot instead. Solves the hook wrapping issue and usually around 85%~90% strength for me.

[@FishingLongIsland]

Thank you I will look this up

[@davidk4062]

Another great how to video!!! U guys should also check out the snafu rig he’s tied!!! Many a blackfish lost their lives to it 😁😁

[@FishingLongIsland]

David K truth.

[@renealbaladejo3698]

Excelente tutorial. Truly appreciate the blackfish lesson!!! I noticed in the opening pictures of the tutorial a Diawa coastal reel. Do you recommend this reel and what model is it? Thank you again

[@FishingLongIsland]

I love my costal. I use it for fluke, seabass, porgy and Evan had blackfish on it

[@JigEmUp]

Great video and beautiful release at the end!

[@FishingLongIsland]

Thank you

[@deezn5778]

love it ty but shouldnt the hook be facing the opposite way ? you had the gap facing inward .

[@FishingLongIsland]

Yes. If you see the thumbnail image , that’s the way I like it. I look through camera screen so sometimes it’s hard to see when tying. Just please hook the right way before tying the knot and it will fall perfectly.

[@JigEmUp]

One question about that rig. Do you think it matters if the hook point is facing the mainline or away from it? I always tie mine with the hook point facing out. Just curious

[@FishingLongIsland]

I like facing out like the thumbnail shows

[@RafSowiOutdoors]

Cool, will try this rig out.

[@FishingLongIsland]

💯🤙🏻

[@honkeytonkjohnnygumbo1137]

Question: is this rig better for blackfish than the blackfish jigs? Im ALWAYS getting snagged on the rocks at the jetty. I will be using green crab. Thanks!

[@FishingLongIsland]

I absolutely love the black fish jig. Probably one of the best ways to fish for blackfish. This really works well to keep the crab suspended. I would give it a whirl on the jetties and see how it goes. I’ve never fished the jetties for blackfish. But the less you move the weight or jigs around, the less you will get snagged.

[@honkeytonkjohnnygumbo1137]

@@FishingLongIsland thanks...i will definitely try. So where do you usually fish for blackfish if not on the jettys?

[@FishingLongIsland]

@@honkeytonkjohnnygumbo1137 on the wrecks n reefs on the boat

[@Team30thirty]

Thanks

[@FishingLongIsland]

Thank you 🙏🏼 and your welcome

[@Dcat142]

I have a quick question, I am going on my first deep sea fishing charter for fluke and sea bass and I have a conventional reel with 50lb fluorocarbon. For this standoff rig, can I use a Berkeley gulp soft plastic minnow using this rig or is this rig meant for natural baits like squid etc?

[@FishingLongIsland]

I would definitely put a gulp bait on here. It actually may help with the action.

[@Dcat142]

@@FishingLongIsland okay, Thank you! 🎣

[@edwardcantillo7243]

What bait would you use ???

[@FishingLongIsland]

All depends what you’re fishing for blackfish I would go with crabs or clam

[@rtorres3442]

Nice instructional vid! I may have missed it mentioned but do you use flouro to tie these or regular mono leader material?

[@FishingLongIsland]

You can use either

[@albertwanner2764]

So, what lbs line would you use for black fish?

[@FishingLongIsland]

I like 50 pound leader n 50 pound braid. On my spinners I use 30 pound

[@seanwilsusen1567]

Great video. Nice work, Joey.

[@FishingLongIsland]

Sean Wilsusen thank you. Now let’s get out.

[@fredholland5723]

Your sinker sitting on the bottom how far should your hook be away from the sinker

[@FishingLongIsland]

Like to keep it right above or just touching is ok as well

[@fredholland5723]

Ok thanks and keep up the good work

[@FishingLongIsland]

@@fredholland5723 thank you and also thank you for watching

[@grc7231]

Great vid. Thank you.

[@FishingLongIsland]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@MTSLINY]

Hey bro would this rig work well for fluke jigging?

[@FishingLongIsland]

I have to be honest I never tried it for that but thinking about it now I think it will work really good. It will cause the gulp to snap like an injured fish. Definitely going to give it a try

[@mathewdessureault3365]

No it wouldn't unless you are just dragging a bait.. fluke are looking for action on the bait

[@4747-u2r]

Hey wise guy thanks from OC maryland !! Lol for real love ny I am from Long Island my old man is still there anywhonhsve s good one thanks for the vid

[@FishingLongIsland]

Hey how ya doin’ what part of LI your pops from? Thank you for watching.

[@TheSjh196]

Why is the hook facing inward seems like it would be in a better position to strike facing outwards

[@FishingLongIsland]

It is better outwards in my opinion.

[@FishingLongIsland]

If you look at the thumbnail picture after I corrected it that’s what it should look like

[@TheSjh196]

@@FishingLongIsland oh nice

[@angeldejesus2797]

Can you use this rig for a worm ball for striper fishing?

[@FishingLongIsland]

I never tried. Give a shot n send me a video clip.

[@anthonyfasulo4690]

Like the rig making videos

[@FishingLongIsland]

Thank you Anthony

[@DM_CS_DM_HCM]

Maybe work for boat fishing where you can let fish run abit. I fish from shore and this knot will not hold it. Where i fish the drag will be lock because fish will run for the rock and wont come out, this knot broke on big fish because of frictions. Only uni knot for the swivel and loop knot for the hook can handle the tog power. Tight line.

[@FishingLongIsland]

Thank you for the input. I would have to agree about shore fishing is a different game.

[@JeffSmith-eq3kc]

​@@davidparker667this is MUCH weaker than a dropper loop. I literally tested both yesterday. Been trying blackfish rigs for an upcoming trip so figured I'd try this and it's the weakest rig I've personally seen. A 40lb line, 6 turn dropper loop slipped at 27-30lbs over multiple attempts. I couldn't get this knot over 12lbs using the same line. I tried and tried and tried but tying a separate piece of mono onto another like this just can't hold up to much. This knot/rig is unfishable to me. I have caught a lot of very nice fish on a dropper loop. Whether you're going straight hook on a longer dropper loop or attaching a leader to a small dropper loop, it is strong enough to catch big fish.

[@SDEBOP-]

Thanks that was simple

[@FishingLongIsland]

Thank you for watching.

[@bman2549]

Why a perfection loop for the sinker? Is there a reason or you just like that knot? You could also make a large dropper for the hook or do a cut dropper. I like to use the cut on the top bucktail for fluke.

[@FishingLongIsland]

I like the knot and use it for everything. Very easy to tie and don’t need to much line.

[@coachlarry62]

That was awesome 👏

[@FishingLongIsland]

🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@wilvertperez]

Nice rig you are amazing

[@FishingLongIsland]

❤️🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@bobbymalta73]

Thank You.

[@FishingLongIsland]

You are very welcome

[@searex2268]

Is that sinker loop adjustable?

[@FishingLongIsland]

SeaREX no it is not. Once tied it’s locked. You can tie it closer or further from the hook if needed.

[@searex2268]

@@FishingLongIsland thank you

[@ReelinWithCarolyn]

Awesome video!!! Now i know how to tie a good stand off rig, i need to get a spool of 80# leader lol

[@FishingLongIsland]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@timoconnor2180]

What lb test do you actually use for the rig?

[@FishingLongIsland]

Tim O'Connor what’s shaking tim. I like 50#

[@surfrookie1]

At least 50 lbs. Leader

[@timchokas2540]

Have you tried this rig tying white jigs on instead of hooks? Also, what do you use for bait? squid? Thanks for the tutorial.

[@FishingLongIsland]

Yes you can use jigs. On this rig I use clam fir seabass & porgies but crabs for blackfish

[@cindylougranada8375]

Can I use this rig for 20lb test? ... For river fishing

[@FishingLongIsland]

Yes you can.

[@cindylougranada8375]

Wow thanks that's fast ... 1 another question. Can it catch red snapper?

[@cindylougranada8375]

Is this not ez to tangled?

[@FishingLongIsland]

@@cindylougranada8375 red snapper you better use more then 20# lol. Those little bastards pull hard.

[@FishingLongIsland]

@@cindylougranada8375 it stands off pretty well

[@coastal_memories_fishing9366]

Nice info dude

[@FishingLongIsland]

I thank you

[@josevelazquez8218]

Gracias

[@FishingLongIsland]

🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@coachlarry62]

I can use that same rig for seabass and porgies to?

[@FishingLongIsland]

Larry Bledsoe You sure can. For the Seabass I would do two and make it a hi low chicken rig

[@paulieb1979]

Why not just use a dropper loop

[@FishingLongIsland]

I use both. This allows hook to stand out a little

[@gennerobootz6490]

What size hook should I use for black fish

[@FishingLongIsland]

I use 4/0 gami

[@Cryptony1975]

Whats a gami hook?

[@FishingLongIsland]

@@Cryptony1975 4/0 Gamakatsu octopus hook

[@josephtripptree1828]

Good Shit

[@FishingLongIsland]

I thank you for your comment

[@Cryptony1975]

Most people use mustad Virginia hook 4/0

[@FishingLongIsland]

I have them as well. That’s the original rig hook

[@bjmoral9738]

Ok sogod 👌

[@FishingLongIsland]

Thank you for watching

[@mathewdessureault3365]

Much easier way to do this

[@FishingLongIsland]

🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@robertlosasso4222]

I wouldn’t use that rig ,the loop for the sinker looks like it won’t pull out if it gets hung up .

[@FishingLongIsland]

If you are worried about that just do an over hand knot between the sinker n hook. It drops the breaking strength by 50%.

[@albertwanner2764]

I thought u were using 80lb for demonstration purposes 🤔

[@FishingLongIsland]

Yes I was so you can see it better. Just like you said for demonstration only.

[@FishingLongIsland]

The one guy I share a photo of in my video was in fact using 80 on the boat and had a 12 plus pounder on that day

[@jinsu0504]

if you conveniently also included how to tie that hook into the line, you would've gotten more likes and views.

[@FishingLongIsland]

There are many other videos on my page showing how to snell the hook. But you could also do this rig with a store-bought hook that’s already snelled and rigged for you

[@jihlnabaat6329]

why why did you make that so easy? you gotta make them harder next time! lol this was super easy i was have issues trying knots due to my disabilities and this worked.

[@FishingLongIsland]

Awesome I am happy to hear it worked out for you.