The Essential Guide to Crafting a Deep Drop Rig | Local Knowledge Fishing Show

Ali Hussainy demonstrates his preferred method of building deep drop fishing rigs including step by step demonstration and explanation of the tackle used.
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[@redbaron8989]

Thank you sir! I love your precision approach. Are you using double barrel crimps? Or just single hole crimps? Youdaman!!

[@FISHH00KS]

Thank you for taking the time to publish this video. I use to make these exact same rigs when I was a kid - 50 years ago living in Alaska. We would routinely fish in 800 and sometimes 1500 fathom water. We first tried those old 16/0 Penn's, but replaced them with some home made contraption, made from a hose reel, when we often ran out of line - we used (Dacron back in those days). I'm sure glad we got rid of those Penn's - I don't know if you've ever tried - but you should reel in a 120 lb halibut from 5,000 feet only to lose it right before you get it on the boat. 50 years later I still remember it like yesterday......

[@LocalKnowledge]

Good times!

[@aleenabeel8232]

we have sea depth of 25-30 meter max will it work .?

[@LocalKnowledge]

Absolutely.

[@TheMachoGabacho]

Great video. With my shallower rock cod rigs, I use 30lb fluoro for the main rig and 20lb mono going down to the sinker, so I don’t lose the whole rig if the sinker sticks in the rocks. Is there a reason you’re using full strength line for your sinker?

[@LocalKnowledge]

We like the heavier line because it doesn't twist and tangle as much. YOu can tie a 3 turn clinch knot to your sinker and it will release way before the mainline breaks.

[@TheMachoGabacho]

@@LocalKnowledge I’ll try that knot. I usually use a dropper loop or a snap swivel for my sinker so I can quickly change weights based on conditions.

[@mikeeslinger4879]

Like the previous response, I usually just tie a couple of overhand knots that will slip/break if the sinker gets stuck. Also, you can use a weak or small snap swivel that will open up or bend out fairly easy.

[@StrippedOno]

great vid, very pretty rig. You might consider using dredge swivel-sleeves (makes for less connections), use a heavier main line & 2x wire hooks. What the about the disco light Ollie?

[@LocalKnowledge]

We have used the dredge sleeves but they chew away at the mainline after time so we switched to this set up. We like a Gem light above the swivel on the mainline for sure.

[@dennishinckley6326]

This is the hard way to make a deep drop rig. They make in line swivels that slide on to the main line and crimp them where you want them. Your rig has to many crimps.

[@LocalKnowledge]

THose crimp on 3 way swivels chafe the line eventually and cut it. You're $20 goes with it. We have tried both and think this is the way to go. You just set up an assembly line and you can knock out 20 of them in a little over an hour. Good luck.

[@rayroberson7653]

How about a thank you for the video instead of a stupid comment

[@redbaron8989]

Exactly 👍. This is the best video out there on the topic. Hands down. Fish on brah

[@MrTunaChaser]

Like you I grew up deep dropping back in the 60’s. Now I’m in my 60”s and want to get back into it. Hopefully the Cordelia bank is back open😊

[@LocalKnowledge]

Let's goooooo!

[@joedennehy386]

Rather than a swinging hook crimped, if you snelled that hook on, its stronger, and you will get a much better hook up rate

[@LocalKnowledge]

Maybe, but we make these 25 at a time. Crimps are fast and easy and work.

[@WildBillTap]

Dude you’re an awesome human being! I watch y’all’s show all the time. F’n love you guys. Thanks for taking the time to do this video. I just bought a Tanacom 1200 reel setup. Excited to use it.

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thanks so much. Go catch some Tacos!

[@ultimatejay]

I recommend using lower pound test leader that goes to the weight in case it gets snagged you only loose the weight instead of the entire rig.

[@LocalKnowledge]

Yeah. We do that for really craggy areas.

[@bobfleury]

Awesome rig I’m gonna try this with down sized line for my ground fishing in New Hampshire Jeffery’s ledge

[@LocalKnowledge]

Let us know how it works!

[@ricardoallende2597]

Do you think fluoro makes a difference for deep drops to the bottom?

[@LocalKnowledge]

Not for getting bites but for abrasion resistance.

[@JavierHernandez-hx7vc]

Best fishing channel

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thanks!

[@iamremy-kl3xm]

Great info

[@LocalKnowledge]

Glad you think so!

[@nashjones157]

Nice work thank you

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thank you too!

[@donaldthornton3531]

Great video

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thank you!

[@Drundel]

Have you tried the sleeve swivel crimps for your deep drop rigs?

[@LocalKnowledge]

I have. They end up cutting the line after a while. These last better.

[@electrickflame353]

Nice

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thanks!

[@RockJMY]

What is the size of crimps with what the line thickness?

[@LocalKnowledge]

130# line and a 1.17 or I size crimp.

[@johndulay9141]

Awesome tip

[@LocalKnowledge]

Thanks. Hope it catches them for ya!