A tackle box, fishing rod, and bait bucket set up on a pier
Category image

Rigs & tackle setups

No hook, line, or sinker size here is “the” correct one — every rig says size depends on conditions, not a fixed number. Two of these rigs also carry an actual legal requirement (circle hooks for striped bass and sharks) — those are called out explicitly, not blended into general tips. Looking for what to put on the hook? See the bait & lures guide.

Best in
8 of 8 rigs shown