Hey guys!
I thought I would share this rigging tip on Jet Divers that I learned when I lived and guided in Alaska. We would use this set up trolling and drifting the Kenai River for salmon.
As they come on the package, they have a Crosslock snap on the top of the diver, and another Crosslock snap with a swivel on the bottom side...
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I take the snap off the top of diver, and replace it with the snap AND swivel from the bottom. I put my MAIN line through the swivel, add a bead (to protect my knot) and another QUALITY snap swivel, attatching my leader with my Pet Spoon, grub, crankbait, etc. to it with a regular barrell swivel for easy change outs.
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This rig serves a dual purpose-
First, there is NO mechanical connection between the diver and the fish. When a fish strikes the lure, the fish's weight and resistance swings the diver up and out of the way...
Secondly, if your lure gets hung on the bottom, simply maneuver over the Jet Diver, and it will float to the surface on your main line, allowing you to re-rig and save money.
I'm sure quite a few of y'all know and probably utilize this rig, but because everyone was so gracious in helping me, I thought I could put back a little for everyone else.
Thanks again and I hope to see y'all on the water!!!!!!
I thought I would share this rigging tip on Jet Divers that I learned when I lived and guided in Alaska. We would use this set up trolling and drifting the Kenai River for salmon.
As they come on the package, they have a Crosslock snap on the top of the diver, and another Crosslock snap with a swivel on the bottom side...
I take the snap off the top of diver, and replace it with the snap AND swivel from the bottom. I put my MAIN line through the swivel, add a bead (to protect my knot) and another QUALITY snap swivel, attatching my leader with my Pet Spoon, grub, crankbait, etc. to it with a regular barrell swivel for easy change outs.
This rig serves a dual purpose-
First, there is NO mechanical connection between the diver and the fish. When a fish strikes the lure, the fish's weight and resistance swings the diver up and out of the way...
Secondly, if your lure gets hung on the bottom, simply maneuver over the Jet Diver, and it will float to the surface on your main line, allowing you to re-rig and save money.
I'm sure quite a few of y'all know and probably utilize this rig, but because everyone was so gracious in helping me, I thought I could put back a little for everyone else.
Thanks again and I hope to see y'all on the water!!!!!!
