Posts for: 123FishingRigs
Oct 15, 2023 13:15:39 #
(Main)
Here's a video of what the attractor looks like underwater using monofilament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhi60zXaKvU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhi60zXaKvU
Oct 14, 2023 12:11:51 #
(Main)
scaledown72 wrote:
Thanks for the photos. I studied your bottom rigs... (show quote)
Yes, it's pretty elaborate, one hook with the attractor will normally do just fine.
https://123fishingrigs.com/High-Low-30-inch-double-threat-mono.html
If you're just looking for an attractor only, this may be an option. It's 100% adjustable without tying any knots. You can position it as high or as low as you want.
https://123fishingrigs.com/DIY-mainline-rig-flag-chartreuse.html
If you want to adjust the position of your bait as well, here is an adjustable bait arm without the attraction features.
https://123fishingrigs.com/DIY-mainline-bait-arm-no-swivel.html#TopCurrentPage
Oct 12, 2023 22:04:57 #
(Main)
Temps were suppose to be in the mid 70's today so I decided to go fishing. Turned out to be a great day! I put my boat in near Cobb Island, just trying to see what's biting near the end of the season. I used bloodworm and Spot strips for bait and for tackle I used my own 123FishingRigs. Initially I had a hard time finding fish until I saw an "Oystermen" harvesting oysters in about eight feet of water. Started drift fishing down current from him and began catching fish right away. Stayed there for a few hours and caught about 50 Perch but also a few Spot and some undersized throwback Croaker. All of the fish caught were cleaned and donated. Hopefully I'll get a few more days to fish before the season ends. I plan to go to Morgantown Bar and Point Lookout next. At Point Lookout I'll be looking for the flocks of Sea Gulls that travel above the schools of Rockfish feeding on bait fish.
Oct 10, 2023 18:34:02 #
(Main)
You are 100% correct. I only caught three and wasn't in the mood to clean them. If I caught a lot of them I would've kept them.
Oct 9, 2023 14:57:27 #
(Main)
Bottom fished Solomon's Island in Maryland. Used bloodworm and fishbites for bait and 123FishingRigs for tackle. Caught Spot, Croaker, Puffer Fish, Sea Bass, Mullet and a big ugly Toad Fish. Only kept the Spot for a fish dinner.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEJY0GV19hs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEJY0GV19hs
Norfolk Spot
Apr 28, 2023 14:23:23 #
(Main)
John c wrote:
Where can I buy blaes for flounder rigs so I can build my own
Hi John, I have some on clearance depending on the size and style you are looking for. The only catch is that they are steel, which means you'll have to rinse them after using them in saltwater to prevent rusting. Here's the link: https://123fishingrigs.com/Ten-Cent-Fishing-Sale.html
Nov 1, 2022 22:37:43 #
(Main)
Wow, it's been 5 months since I preserved a batch of bloodworm by soaking it in EverClear grain alcohol and storing it in the refrigerator. Amazingly, as of Oct 27th it's still catching fish. I will never throw away old bloodworm again.
Oct 16, 2022 22:27:57 #
(Main)
Sport1 wrote:
Excellent catch! What is that float called in pic #2? Is that a corky?
No it's not a corky, just an adjustable styrofoam float that allows you change the height of the bait presentation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V79btIkTEwo
Oct 15, 2022 18:16:49 #
(Main)
You are correct UncleRob. The bridge has been completed and is now open for traffic. The old bridge was just one lane each way and the new one is two lanes each way. There's also good fishing for Rockfish and Catfish in that area. The old bridge is scheduled for demolition within 2 years. Hopefully that will bring more structure for an even better fishing habitat.
Oct 15, 2022 18:07:43 #
(Main)
plumbob wrote:
Well done 123FR. Where is this new bridge on 301 located? I used to travel up and down 95 & 301 on my way to NC.
Hey Plumbob, the new bridge was built right next to the old bridge that connected Maryland and Virginia. If you traveled on route 301 to go to NC you probably went across the old bridge. I believe the new name is the Nice/Middleton Bridge.
Oct 15, 2022 14:13:39 #
(Main)
Caught these beauties bottom fishing with a custom rig near the 301 bridge in Maryland. For bait I was using 3 month old bloodworm preserved in EverClear Grain Alcohol.
Jul 11, 2022 22:10:27 #
(Main)
123FishingRigs wrote:
Fresh bloodworm is the go to bait for fishing in t... (show quote)
Here is an updated video showing what the bloodworm looks like after being stored in EverClear in the refrigerator for 2 months. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eV5Bv1dR8o
Jun 21, 2022 15:15:25 #
(Main)
Kerry Hansen wrote:
I didn't notice the "hairy" sides.
No worries, the video was pretty quick.
Jun 20, 2022 10:54:24 #
(Main)
123FishingRigs wrote:
They are actually the same, the video may not have captured the detail. I'll see if I can take a picture of the worms used in the video because I still have them. In reference to where they are harvested, I really don't know. I remember seeing an Episode of "Dirties Jobs" and they showed some being harvested in Maine if my memory serves me correctly.
As promised, here is a picture of one of the actual worms shown in the video.
Jun 19, 2022 22:10:40 #
(Main)
123FishingRigs wrote:
They are actually the same, the video may not have captured the detail. I'll see if I can take a picture of the worms used in the video because I still have them. In reference to where they are harvested, I really don't know. I remember seeing an Episode of "Dirties Jobs" and they showed some being harvested in Maine if my memory serves me correctly.
Couldn't find the episode of "Dirties Jobs" but here is another video showing them being harvested in Maine. The second video is National Geographic excerpt.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwmpk3Ie9xI
https://youtu.be/2_MY5Ork-ss?t=59