fish finder?

[fishsmith]

I've seen the term fish finder used before, most recently with some of the rigs Plum Island has questioned about, now I'm pretty sure no one is tying on a fathometer to there rig, but I'm not familar with what a fish finder is on a rig is. If anyone could shed some light on this for me I'd appreciate it. I can take all the sarcasm you've got too, we don't want to be too serious.

[jettyjockey18]

Originally posted by fishsmith
now I'm pretty sure no one is tying on a fathometer to there rig

yes we are...its connected to my gps reciever concealed in the handle of my nautil...

ok, now that the sarcasm is outta the way, a fishfinder rig is simply a plastic sleeve with a metal loop to hang a sinker from. the sleeve is able to slide up and down on the line until it reaches a swivel. from the swivel you can have 1 to 2 feet of line connected to your hook. theoretically a fish can pick up your bait on the bottom and pull the line through the fish finder without feeling the weight of the sinker...

[fishsmith]

I've got some of those things, they're in the compartment of my tackle box labeled "un-named fishing shi*".
Thanks for the info Jetty!!!

[STEVE IN MASS]

I used to use fish finders all the time. They are okay from a boat or from a pier or bridge with current to carry the bait away from you. However, on open beaches, I prefer a hi-lo rig, or the same type deal with a single hook. It is more streamilined and casts a whole lot better.

[eelman]

Seagull's work well as do ganets and turns

[fishsmith]

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I had what must of been a 25 lb seagull on a mackeral chunk last year that threw the hook just feet from the boat. If you lay flat on your back when bringing those guys in, it's just like fishing.