How To Tie The Donkey Rig (AKA Double Leprechaun Rig Or The Tandem Rig)

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[@bertmorales7736]

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[@brettwhitmire1131]

I have used this for years in highly pressured bass fishing lakes and this will literally outfish just about anything. I use weightless EWG worm hooks and pearl white Zoom flukes.

[@Saltstrong]

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[@jacobchandler3443]

I’ve always wondered how to tie a loop knot. Awesome.

[@Saltstrong]

That's just 1 of many loop knots.

[@MrTalmaguer]

Adding a barrel swivel to the loop to connect your main line to could avoid having your main line cut the loop in half.

[@comfortablynumb9342]

Yeah I use a modified Albright like tying on a leader but the second lure goes on the tag end. So there's no loop and it's the same knot I've always used for tying on leaders.

[@dtffishingmi]

I think the Alberto knot would be great for tying the completed rig to your main line

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for the tip!

[@leerussel2033]

Salt strong is the best. This is a great video. I learn every time I watch one of there post. Thank you

[@davidallen4736]

Ty for your video - rigged just like you described - trolled in local river that opens to bay and did very well with the Specs - no tangles worked great!

[@Saltstrong]

Glad we could help!

[@randyjones1311]

Looks like they would twist up when not using swivels. Also I make these double rigs up and put them in quart size zip lock bags there ready when I want to change in the water. Enjoy your vedios.

[@llshamelessll]

Thats the easiest loop knot Ive seen. Thanks

[@Saltstrong]

Glad to see that you enjoyed this video.

[@johnkozuch1769]

I usually have 2 different color baits to start off when fishing this rig to see what color the fish are keying in on that day.

[@williamelliott4444]

Looks to me an Alberto knot would well work really tying onto the rig.

[@patrickcotter945]

Looks good for shallow flounder too

[@Saltstrong]

Most definitely!!

[@kennethlocke4213]

Makes me want to rig shrimp tipped buck tail jigs the same way.

[@Saltstrong]

Give it a try and let us know how you do!

[@Rockhead81]

Quick tip for yall before you tie your surgens knot Loop hook the hooks on your guide closes to the length you want the lures and then tie your surgens knot and you'll have somewhere to hook them so they don't get tangled you do it once then it clicks in your head and your like o wow I coulda been doing that the whole time Tight Lines 😅 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@Saltstrong]

Great idea!

[@comfortablynumb9342]

I remember being happy that my tandem jigs just worked out like that by accident 😂

[@Rockhead81]

@comfortablynumb9342 1 outa 5 might have worked like that but yea your right ✌🏽🤣

[@treymendez4826]

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[@yakoobjunior9631]

Beautifully presented and thank you for sharing 👍🏼

[@Saltstrong]

Welcome - thanks for checking it out!

[@bertmorales7736]

I just rigged up a 1/2 dozen. Going for flounder in Virginia Beach if the storms stay away. Stay tuned...

[@comfortablynumb9342]

How did you do? I live in Newport News and I fish a lot around town or in my kayak. And I really want to catch flounder before they leave for the winter.

[@michaelhornung7266]

Thanks for the great information and tying of the rug

[@Saltstrong]

Our pleasure! Thanks for making time to leave the nice comment.

[@Prone-Ski_BX]

Man you guys information has been on point and has really uped my fishing game. Panama City Beach FL, memorial Day weekend, here I come $$$$.

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@ivanjovanovic4502]

From your experience,do you suggest swivel to connect rig with main line

[@keithsanders6881]

I wonder if paddle tails would work?

[@comfortablynumb9342]

Absolutely. When I was a kid growing up fishin' in Sarasota we bought Love's Lures tandem jig rigs that had a grub with a flat tail or curly tail. The Salt Strong guys have mentioned them too. People made tandem Cotee Jig rigs too. Both were deadly for trout in the 80s. It really doesn't matter much what kind of tail you put on your jig heads, whatever catches fish. The tandem jig rigs have been used for a long time with lots of combinations of lures.

[@taiwallace8074]

Thanks for all your YT videos. I am HOOKED. I only get 5 or 6 trips a year to fish and you guys have been an invaluable resource. Do you guys do any charters? Links to some salt strong captains who would?

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for making time to leave the nice comment Tai! We do not do any charters.

[@davidhoward8951]

How do you keep them from getting tangled that's my biggest thing can you use a three-way setup like your line going to the top like a bass rigs use and two lines going out it's like a keep some separated it's called a three-way

[@rogergleason]

What would be the best way to tie a swivel in after you have tied the baits to the line? Instead of using the surgeon knot? Thx

[@SaltyyDogg]

You could Palomar onto a swivel

[@josiahchoong6040]

Wont the two lines twist together in the water?

[@Saltstrong]

Nope!

[@jelly_fishing]

Looks like a nice rig

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks Pablo!

[@TridentDriver]

3/16th is heavier than 1/8

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@bigkahuna7955]

based on my experience and fishing similar rigs for different species, I think I'll try this out. The adjustments I'm going to experiment w/ are tying a 3-way swivel & using different color baits...this is how we hunted for Crappie and Small Mouth when trolling, so I assume it would apply to salt as well. Additionally, we used deeper divers in the front, which will cause the rear bait to drop lower, yes it's still independent, but that seemed to work well, based on experience. Curious if Luke has any thoughts 1 year after this video?

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for your question! Make sure to ask this over on the actual blog or in the Community where the coaches spend their time. The blog can be found here: www.saltstrong.com/articles/donkey-rig-tandem-leprechaun/?

[@davidvaughan782]

3/16 is heavier than 1/8

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@comfortablynumb9342]

Why not try using a 3/16 or so weighted weedless hook on one bait and a weightless hook on the other? If you use a Z Man soft plastic on the weightless one it should ride way higher than a weighted one and it might have a good action. I'll have to try when my packs of jerk shads gets here from y'all. I've always tied tandem jigs on my main line with the same knot I use for tying on a regular leader but I don't cut the tag end, it gets the second lure. It's not something I've used a lot but it seems to work. It's a little cleaner because you don't have that loop to tie the main line to. I've wondered about hooking big fish with the lure tied on the tag end and haven't caught anything big enough to test it. Maybe the loop method is better. I remember Love's Lures tandem rigs having a swivel but I don't see how it helps.

[@Saltstrong]

That could work! Just be careful the lines don't get crossed up that will affect the action on the lures

[@slickmouf879]

How can I get my free pack of Alabama leprechaun? I went to the website I don’t understand please help.

[@gottadutch]

Can't find the link to the free pack of leprechaun baits mentioned towards the end of the video. I've tried the paddle tail minnows and liked them and would love to try out these jerk baits. I clicked all the links in the description, but can't find the free offer...

[@Jonhuntandfish]

Would this work with paddle tails?

[@Lees920]

Yes, and especially well with grub tails and curly tails. A former St. Petersburg company called Love's Lures did it from the '70s through about 10 years ago when the original owners died. They had sold the company to another person who sold it again, but they are no longer in business.

[@Jonhuntandfish]

@@Lees920 nice I'll have to try it. Thanks for the info

[@rubiconfpv6175]

At 1:20 did you mean to say 1/4oz. You said the light one was 3/16 and the heavier was 1/8. Are they 1/8(light) and 3/16(heavy) or 3/16(light) and 1/4(heavy). Could you verify those weights and hook sizes? I can't find 3/16 3/0 so I'm thinking maybe it's 1/8 3/0 and 3/16 4/0. Would this be a good rig for OBX up through VA coast near the bay? Thanks!

[@Saltstrong]

I meant to say 1/16th oz... both hooks sizes are 3/0, and the light one has a 1/16th oz weight while the heavier one has a 1/8th oz weight. Yes, this rig should work up there too.

[@groverwoody9464]

Graet video!

[@robertwright7969]

How well does this rig cast?

[@dx132]

I don’t think I can do that where I’m at. Might be considered an extra hook :(

[@paulcarpenter8152]

i gotta say i really dont recommend weighted hooks, unless your fishing deep. if your rig your flukes right you wont have the helicopter problem, and the presentation is more natural looking, especially when your jerking and working, and then just kill it, they suspend right in the water and most times your strike will come then

[@BacklashBaits]

How or when would this be better than a double fluke rig?

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for the question! Please visit the full blog on our website and post your question there. That way, our Coaches can provide their input directly to you. You can find it here: www.saltstrong.com/articles/donkey-rig-tandem-leprechaun/

[@tonyreed1727]

Instead of tying a surgeon's night directly to the main line why wouldn't you use a swivel I'm mainly a bass guy and we tie the double fluke rig or donkey rig most of the time I've always seen people use a swivel is there a reason you don't like the swivel

[@Saltstrong]

The swivel method works too. I just prefer this one because it's quicker to tie and requires less equipment.

[@brettwhitmire1131]

Careful using swivels in saltwater. There are some toothy critters that see that flash of the swivel and will hit it and cut you off.

[@Lees920]

@@brettwhitmire1131 true, that's why you should use either a black or coffee-colored swivel.

[@cobywilliams8056]

Can you tie braid to the loop?

[@Saltstrong]

Yes, I tie the braid to the loop as if it were a hook eye using the uni knot.

[@chuckkelso4638]

Has anyone tried this under a popping cork?

[@Saltstrong]

Not sure...seems like that would add some extra resistance. However, check out the full blog on our website and post your question there. That way, Luke can respond back directly with his input. You can find that here: www.saltstrong.com/articles/donkey-rig-tandem-leprechaun/

[@murphyspell7125]

Same as an H&H "Speck Rig" or "Redfish Rig." They work under a popping cork. Split ring a snap to the bottom of your popping cork(4Horsemen style) so you can quickly connect the double rig.

[@markwallace1251]

Yucatan Knot 🤔

[@jasonhauser748]

Too much weight. I dont weight my hooks at all, i will stick a small finish nail into one fluke so they sink at a different rate.

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@InshoreMafiaCaptainMarvinZ]

This is just a plain tandem rig or spec rig. This is not a donkey rig.