Is This Rig Better Than The Drop Shot AND The Texas Rig? Free Rig Breakdown!

[@짐짝맨-r7h]

Free rig was made in KOREA🇰🇷

[@heatholderinc4961]

My uncle & his henchmen been throwing the free rig with live shiners my whole life

[@jamie.777]

My uncle threw this in 1989.. he lived in USA 🇺🇸.... so I disagree

[@guts1005]

Well it definitely wasn’t invented in the usa lol.

[@swedishfish2543]

​@@jamie.777 this aint a texas rig son

[@bassproshop-z3c]

do wikipedia on free rig invention, it says a pro in South Korea made it.

[@raymondpaik4324]

Thanks for giving us great tackle info and I always enjoy them! For your info, Free rig originated from Andong, South Kore some 15 years ago unlike other finnese rigs gaining popularities followng uses on US tour circuits. It has been gaining popularities amongst Japanese anglers in recent years though. It was deveoped in Andong by some bass anglers who fished the lake Andong heavily due to the unique structural character which required fast sinking rig for bass suspended in deep waters there. Top Japanese pros like Namiki Toshinari and hot Japanese youtuber like Hata Takuma also introduced the origin of the rig recently on their channels.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Thank you for the info. I’m aware of the origin, but I consider this a Japanese technique, since it is the most popular finesse technique in Japan and it drives the JDM finesse industry, and that’s what US anglers are interested in 👍.

[@4g63power1]

sure we all know its originated from korea but japanese pros put a lot of emphasis on it and made it popular in recent years. lets be honest, a lot of anglers in korea dont even understand what free rig does different, they just use it everywhere cause its what they all use and work.

[@raymondpaik4324]

@@4g63power1 I am not sure what it is that made my note led to your comment. I have not denounced sophistication of free rig being made by Japanese pros but pointed out the origin.

[@myungkim861]

@@raymondpaik4324 anglerjjung on youtube uses this rig all the time! and she explains why and how it works so I dont know what that dude is talkin bout

[@myungkim861]

@@thehookuptackle_usa that's like a very messed up thing to say bro. For example, what if some Oklahoma pro angler used the Texas rig extensively? Would you call it the Oklahoma rig?

[@smbonna]

We have been fishing this rig for over 30 years in the river. The only difference is we use bell sinkers. You start adding beads and bobber stops and soon you will have a dozen slight modifications for different situations.

[@sweynforkbeard8857]

I was thinking that you could add a swivel and make a Carolina rig with this. Ever tried that?

[@DustyTheDog]

huh, I have been using this for a long time. I have very little money and I usually don't buy different types of weights. Usually I get a couple different sizes of lead swivel sinkers, casting sinkers I think they are also called. I use this rig with all types of soft plastic lures and have success. Flukes, ribbon tail worms, craws, stick baits, and large grubs are what I use the most with this rig. Works well for me here in central/south east Colorado.

[@chick1860]

Thaks for the info im now using this free rig for my perch fishing in Scotland🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 & its doing very well as its a nice change from T&C rig thanks again great video & info👌😁

[@bypassscreenshares5380]

Please more underwater footage of lures. Love seeing how they look in the water. Can’t wait to receive my order

[@seanodell5133]

Thank you for showing the baits in the tank. I was having trouble visualizing it. Great stuff as always

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Thank you for watching!

[@jimrichards1798]

Gotta compliment you guys on your shipping speed. Fasted order to door in the business even at the busiest time of the year.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Thank you for your business! Merry Christmas!

[@jddarby007]

Mainly why I've started ordering from them..... Very fast

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

@@jddarby007 thank you for your business!

[@p3teytran]

Good to know. Thanks for mentioning this. Im always looking other businesses to support other than amazon

[@MrPhoenix1800]

so happy that you guys made a youtube channel. I come to your shop all the time, spend to much money. keep up the good work! just bought my new Vibe sheerwater 125 kayak so i am super excited to finally get on the water instead of always having to be on the bank.

[@Incoductic]

Tank during tank footage. Brilliant.

[@jasonmoffitt4113]

I just want to say I always appreciate your videos - you guys seem like real people that love fishing! Not over the top ...just fisherman to fisherman sharing into - thank you.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Thank you for watching man! That’s exactly our hope, just share what we know and learn what we don’t! 👊

[@cpk2GIRL]

Free rig is perfect for any true Floating Worm! Great video. Thank you!

[@woefman9467]

Just learned about this rig yesterday, and of course you guys already been on cutting edge....thanks Ben

[@jamesadkins864]

Thanks for the detailed info!

[@AlIsUpOutdoors]

This is really popular in South Korea. When I was stationed there, one of my local friends slayed with this rig but I never caught anything with it there.

[@iljooha1538]

It was originally developed by a Korean pro bass angler Sun-pil Kim. It's widespread in Korea simply because it's cheap and simple but very effective.

[@김승훈-c7p]

Yep it's definitely true..

[@Chris728Grand]

Love your videos! I have learned so much. Thank you and have a great holiday season.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Thank you for watching!

[@kern_yak_angler]

COWBOY BEBOP BACKGROUND MUSIC LOVE IT

[@paulmontes4943]

See you guys tomorrow for the free rig equipment dude.

[@kurthimmen4578]

Finally! I've been waiting for this vid to drop. Thanks Ben.

[@jordanlee4279]

I was at that store 1 year ago, I came from Hawaii to see it... I eneded up opening a new credit line to be able to buy all the gear I wanted. Great store awesome lures.

[@justintung7981]

Much better than opening a credit line to buy those luxury hand bags on "discount" during Black Friday or whatever

[@jordanlee4279]

@@justintung7981 indeed

[@lets_fish_already_9345]

Thia rig has been around for a long time in the U.S. it was mostly used when guys around where I live ran out of bullet weights and were too lazy to fo buy more but they used bell sinkers.

[@mastermouaable]

Been fishing like this with different styles of weight on for years. It has a time and day when it works. Nice job on the clip.

[@강창명-u7y]

Free rig was developed in Korea

[@dragoninja13]

Music was the best part great video very helpful tips gonna try that out in my arsenal

[@dustinwalker8152]

This rig but on heavier line is one of the best punching techniques there is, especially with the D-Style Truster.

[@joseywells9616]

They only bite twice a day once before I get there... and once again after I leave 🇺🇸🐾👽👀

[@chrismanning2103]

😆👍🏻

[@hookum]

Thanks brother really like what yall put out you are personally a very good teacher you just gave me another rig to use this is a no brainer rig like it thanks again

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Awesome man! Thank you for watching!

[@JoseMartinez-dq4km]

Looks like an interesting rig will try this summer

[@SneakersAnonymousMatt]

I like this rig an when I watch the Japanese fisherman I see on KZbin this rig works really well an makes baits that are finesse work real well an give an nice action

[@liltoasty]

Dammit Ben. You are giving away all my secrets. I hope you aren’t planning on sharing other Japanese techniques. LMBO. Using a game changer lure is one of the best for this technique. You happy now Ben!!🤣😂

[@liltoasty]

くそーベン。 あなたは私のすべての秘密を明かしています。 他の日本のテクニックを共有する予定がないことを願っています。 LMBO。 ゲームチェンジャールアーを使用することは、このテクニックに最適なものの1つです。 あなたは今幸せですベン!!🤣😂

[@Shurmash]

It's more than just for finesse applications. You can definitely use it on a baitcaster with heavier line. It might be one of the best fishing rigs ever because of the way the lure is presented.

[@backlashpro830]

The cowboy bebop background music was a nice touch to the bait tank footage

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Good catch 👊

[@Unsensitive]

Tank! for the tank :)

[@RogerFordSuperRog]

Great explanation! Now I need more plastics and weights.

[@youtubzkoz]

Carolina rig meets Gika rig!

[@SuaSponte75]

I like to use a large bobber stop above my knot at 1-2 inches to keep the weight from catching on the knot. Just ensures the weight to free fall away from the bait.

[@shawnz4270]

I use a modified version of this. I add a bobber stop between the knot and the weight to keep the weight from constantly smasing into my knot. Great finesse technique.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

I’ve played with different stops/beads too. There’s endless possibilities!

[@geomardomingo1672]

Howl's Moving Castle playing in the background?? aight i see you.

[@MrMeek79]

Never heard of this but looks good.will be trying this in Spring

[@amusingfishing]

Thanks for sharing another awesome informative video

[@mickeybrowne6207]

Bellows gill and spiron are great too

[@xavierperez9277]

So damn effective! Ryugi FTW!

[@ConservativeSanDiegan]

Definitely gonna try this this summer🔥🔥🔥

[@김민호-w7f]

The Free-League is called the national league in Korea. If Japan has a Down-shot League, Korea is a Free-League. The reason the Free-League is hot in Japan right now is that it is being used later than Korea. You may have used the Free-League before. This is very easy and fast to set up. Korea also uses the Texas League and Alabama League a lot. So is this made in Korea? Every league knows that anyone can use it. But don't touch its origins. If you are an expert, you need to pass the right knowledge on to people.

[@퍼피-u9g]

한국은 20 년전 부터 썼다고 좀 해주세요 ㅎㅎ

[@김민호-w7f]

@@퍼피-u9g 장문의 글을 쓰려다가 말았습니다. 이제서야 일본은 쓰고 있으니 답나오는거죠 ㅎㅎ 저희만 잊지말고 있으면 됩니다~

[@dragoninja13]

This is probly my favorite video from you guys because i love the free rig and "Tank" is the background music on the demo video (cowboy bebop for life!). My tip would be to try some floating plastics like the floating craw by xcite baits or some of the Zman plastics, adds a unique suspending look to the free rig!

[@rexduvall7097]

I've never used these types of weights, time to pick some up!

[@dankjankings7339]

You have by far the best instructional videos I have seen. I think Typigpatrol is the best fisherman on youtube, as far a breaking down the rigs and how to fish them....you got it.

[@김희섭-e3w]

Is the Free Rig really your favorite? The invention of the Free Rig is not Japan, but Korea. If it is your favorite Rig, let's know exactly and broadcast.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

While the invention may be from Korea, Japan is responsible for driving the technique. Our customers are big on JDM gear, and this technique is driving a lot of innovation in finesse fishing in Japan, this the point of the video 👍

[@ReelAZMatt]

Didn't he just do that with this video????

[@myungkim861]

@@thehookuptackle_usa but you should still mention it's origin if you were aware of it.

[@lannyseals2084]

Do we really need to know where fishing was invented also before we go out to the lake?

[@myungkim861]

@@lannyseals2084 Did he need to give out false information just to appeal to an audience as well?

[@MrDonohuea]

Going back and watching this again after my first year with the free rig. Everything is true about this technique. I put it through hell, kayak river fishing for smallies. No stopping, just hit and run every wood pile on the river. If you want to find out how snagless a technique is... river fishing is the truth. Out of thousands of casts I might have lost a dozen, maybe. I used it finesse with tiny worms on a 1/32 or 1/16 ounce weight. Its one year later and hundreds of fish caught...time to stock up for next season.

[@Colem94]

Hey so I’m looking at doing the same river smaille fishin with the free rig, but I have a lot of chunk rock and boulders in my rivers, do you think the free rig can handle it? Drop shots get snapped too much and a lot of other finesse presentations don’t work too well.

[@rhodesianhunter9360]

@@Colem94 Absolutely!! I'm in a kayak all of the time and the main river I fish is nothing but rock and boulders. It will stick some of the time but, 95% I get it back. Look for wieghts that are cylindrical, and not tear drop shaped. Because mostly if they went into a crack they'll come back out. Where as a tear drop shape can wedge into rock.

[@oscarquintana495]

Thanks! Cool riging video.. Ive seen all your vídeos.. make More riging vídeos pleasee

[@김승훈-c7p]

In fact ,this rig had been invented by a professional bass angler , Lee sang woo in South Korea around 30years ago ..and it's named free jig rig...I don't wanna explain about the originality but just for being informative as much as possible,,especially if your fishing stances should be quite related to Japanese company on the other hand and I don't think this rig is just a part of fishing and not be seriously considered unnecessarily. By the way it's nice video man..lol

[@ferndel4]

Sweet, been waiting on this!

[@mikebeddingfield2144]

Humm interesting i think a stop of some sort for the wight to keep it from venturing to far back on your line would be a good addition to this rig

[@marcuslucarelli2329]

The cowboy bebop theme in the tank was a nice touch. Real ones know.

[@MetatronsCube23]

that rig has been in the great lakes region for 50+ years. Works even better on walleye. It's just a swivel-less lindy rig. Use a floating jig head and you can jig from the bottom at distance without having to recast. You can even pull the bait to the sinker, and let out the amount of line to jig at very specific depths.

[@porreca30]

just placed a decent order, you guys really need an updated site, so much stuff said in stock and would not add to cart lol, i still love yas though! thanks for taking my money, and making the awesome vids!

[@shanewiley9190]

Agreed. There website is pretty bad. I was actually turned off by it at first. Almost did not order from them because the experience was not good.

[@porreca30]

@@shanewiley9190 it is, from the quality of the videos and stuff, the site should be better in my opinion. Its good in a way for my pockets i would of easily spent much more if the stuff added lol.

[@AndrewFishman]

Prone to hanging up on rocky bottoms, but one of my go to rigs for bream, whiting and flathead on the Aussie saltwater sand flats and weed beds. Been using this rig and a variations of it for decades. Funnily enough, I shower a leader variation of this last week on a couple of my videos. Using a bomb sinker free running on the main line, to a small brass ring, and an 18 inch leader. Works great for redfin perch and yellowbelly, but, like I say, prone to hanging up in rocks.

[@geocatching9382]

Try using egg sinkers, known as a Carolina rig.

[@AndrewFishman]

I use the Carolina a fair bit. I also do one with small ball sinkers. Depends on what I am fishing.

[@dant8213]

I love fishing that in current but haven't really tried it in any other situations. Ill have to put it to the test a little more this year

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

I think you’ll love it in still water too!

[@BigBass-xf5yi]

Great concept. Been doin it for stripers, weakfish and fluke since the 80s. Never knew it had a name tho. Lol

[@k-mparker]

Kinda mirrors a texas rig without the sinker pegged. I throw my texas rig with the bullet not pegged 95% of the time except when punching. Had a buddy I grew up with that did this with an egg sinker when we ran outta bullet weights. Still caught fish. I’m definately gonna try it, no doubt, but can’t really see the difference in the texas rig unpegged based on the tank test. Would love to bear tour response and 2 cents on it. Thanx!!! Gooood video!!! 👍😃🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@joshhudgins3540]

I smashed them on that exact set up yesterday!! Need more 1/4oz weights though!!

[@tomselick6983]

I can see this rig paired with a blue gill profile being dynamite during the spawn. Thanks for sharing 👍👍

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Thank you for watching!

[@fikretmericaydin133]

Thanks for info

[@mrfisker]

this was intressting!:)

[@PARK60264]

Free-rig is officially used by Korean bass professional 'Kim Sun Pil(fil)' in 2006. I understand Japan has a powerful fishing industry so ppl usually presume 'a new rig' is invented by Japanese. (Also, no one cares. Asian = from Japan. lol), but I had to address it's origin.

[@mradamkirby]

Beans FTW 🙌 Such a great product

[@서영국-e7t]

Free rig is not from Japan. It is from Korea. Your thumbnail has wrong information. You need to provide subscribers with proper information.

[@fishlearnrepeat]

Carolina rig vs free rig. I’d love to see some long cast deep water pool footage.

[@jeffreyminney1758]

Me too, been reading about this. Trying to actually see the difference between the free rig and the Texas rig.

[@spotlightinspect5540]

Why do you have to drop a new video right after I’ve made an order?! 😂

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

I was waiting for this exact moment 😜

[@Suk830.0]

Invented in South Korea and then became very popular in Japan.

[@bypassscreenshares5380]

Just made a 58 dollar purchase and can’t wait to make more in the near future. Way more unique colors etc than tackle warehouse

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Thank you for your business!

[@Roboworm99]

Great job Ben. It’s definitely a fun and versatile technique

[@fishncook23]

I’m going to try the Hazedong Shads and Spark Shads with this technique!!

[@geocatching9382]

So, a Carolina rig with a different sinker! Wow, so completely different it's amazing.

[@nickcosta88]

Hmmm deff goin to have to try it in the spring...

[@AndrewFishman]

I have been using my own variations for 30 years. Works fantastically on Australian inshore species and freshwater species, but watch out on rocky bottoms. The weight gets caught in any nook or cranny.

[@leafysfishing]

Are floating baits better than normal? With the weight of the hook I'm guessing it would sink slow ?.. I'm gonna give this rig a go

[@user-vs6hq2kt2g]

free rig is from korea! made in korea

[@richshackelford5793]

Thanks for sharing

[@dennishodson990]

You just picked up a new customer!!

[@stevestory8483]

Can use dipsy sinkers too for super cheap

[@shlemekian]

Huh, didn’t know this was an established rig. Felt like a ding dong once throwing a Texas rig with a teardrop weight instead of a bullet weight, which I left at home. Little did I know!

[@samhartwig4640]

Free rig here I come bro

[@hancriss322]

You have taste for playing howels moving castle

[@DavidBronstein1961]

Great video as always, thanks for the detailed explanation of the benefits of this technique. But you’re out of stock on a LOT of the stuff listed below. So, not sure I get the idea of promoting a technique we can’t buy components for.

[@igotnothing2657]

When your favorite jdm tackle place keeps saying round eye and you can't help but laugh 😂😂😂

[@PROutdoors94]

Glad I’m not the only one who thought this ahaha😂

[@igotnothing2657]

@@PROutdoors94 I'm a prick that's why I fish hahaha

[@brucesmith7437]

So funny.

[@gongot8928]

Not rig made in japan rig made by Korean pro player Kim Sun-pil.

[@edwingroot4751]

how do you determine the correct weight?

[@gethookedmagicbaits]

I would like you all to check out the get hooked magic baits to add there 😉

[@christophercook723]

The weight in England is called an Aresley Bomb developed by the late great Richard( Dick) Walker in the 1950s

[@mitchgarcia4591]

I have the windbuster, what size weight is best to use ? Thanks

[@bigredbass7898]

Hey who you callin a round eye?😂 Great stuff. I like that rig but i need to practice more.

[@CompassAngler]

Free rig has been popular for years, secrets out

[@AlexPerez-ps5jy]

I’ve never seen anyone use this tho

[@CompassAngler]

@@AlexPerez-ps5jy Really only popular in Japan but catching on other places, I saw a video in it years ago and have been using it ever since. I hear ya though, not really mainstream yet....👊🏽

[@AlexPerez-ps5jy]

@@CompassAngler drop shot in Cali is like what 120% of what ppl use here but how good does that rig work

[@CompassAngler]

@@AlexPerez-ps5jy Rig works very well, deep or shallow but shines in the shallow cover. Drop shot is proven no doubt, tight lines to you sir 👊🏽

[@AlexPerez-ps5jy]

@@CompassAngler do you just use a heavier drop shot weight for deeper water then? I’m tryna get it down like 40 feet

[@ryanlogan9546]

Shhhshhh. Can’t tell everyone about this rig. WTF. JK. You guys always are cutting edge and like to share knowledge to help caughtem. Well put together videos. 👊🏼

[@Blueowldents23]

This seems like an unpegged Texas rig with a drop shot weight instead of a bullet weight. I’m trying to see the difference or point of this

[@Justin.Hawkins]

Was thinking the same thing.

[@pabassfisherman]

Yep thought the same thing!

[@bryceblankenship3525]

Correct and a Texas rig with a drop shot weight is called a free rig

[@Justin.Hawkins]

@@bryceblankenship3525 but how then is Texas rigged bait with an unpegged drop shot weight aka free rig “better than” a Texas rigged bait with an unpegged bullet weight?

[@bryceblankenship3525]

@@Justin.Hawkins Because the free rig gives a more vertical up-and-down presentation when you bounce it it’s also a little more snug free and rocks like rip rap as opposed to the vertical presentation of the Texas rig witch I love but I think it’s gonna start hitting the scene hard with free rig weights being sold in the next six months

[@Mavejar520]

What line do recommend

[@oldtoad76]

Why dont you cover the eye of the hook with the plastic?

[@larryhahn5413]

Can I throw the free rig using a BFS setup

[@rodneygreen9968]

This looks like a great active bait under water. I'll try it out. Thanks for the Information.

[@grantelkin2510]

Greetings from across the pond in the UK, I have a question regarding baits for this rig. Can you use a buoyant bait ie Z-MAN?

[@MrRourk]

Yes but use a 1/80 or 1/100 jig so it doesn't float up to fast. You want it to rise but slowly. It will look like it just died to the fish.

[@reelsickfishing2227]

Yeah that action in the tank look a hell of a lot better than a normal texas rig Could you get away throwing in on a bait caster???

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

100%!!

[@sonofafisherman743]

Awesome 🔥🎣👍