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Great rigs for specimen fi sh


The mag-align


Maggot fi shing can be a deadly tactic when trying to outwit specimen fi sh – mainly because


they love eating them! Several diff erent rigs can be used to successfully present maggots


but, in my opinion, none come close to the mag-aligner. The rig was devised by two


Here’s how to tie a mag-aligner rig


Tie a size 11 or 12 Mugga hook on with a knotless knot and, if you prefer to, ‘blob’ the tag end with a lighter.


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Using a sewing needle, pierce the rubber grub...


Test it’s lined up correctly by gently drawing the hook link over your fi nger. The hook should fl ip over like this.


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Either tie to a swivel or tie a loop with a fi gure of 8 (or 16) loop knot.


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