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Heavy duty/Big Alabama rig

Post by Obz » Tue Feb 28, 2017 11:16 am

Looking for a model that is designed for big baits or in your opinion has the beffiest components. I'm going to try targeting musky with them. I could swap out the snap swivels to musky grade easily. I'm trying to avoid making my own. Thanks for the suggestions :big grin:

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Re: Heavy duty/Big Alabama rig

Post by ChargerV195 » Tue Feb 28, 2017 12:37 pm

I would not use snap swivels. Attach lures with "musky grade" split rings. Make sure bottom 2 swimbaits are heavier than the rest.

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Re: Heavy duty/Big Alabama rig

Post by KlingerNOK » Tue Feb 28, 2017 10:19 pm

For years umbrella rigs were beefy wire and large jigs used for stripers, so I'd be looking into a striper umbrella rig, not the smaller, lighter "Bama rigs.

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Re: Heavy duty/Big Alabama rig

Post by bronzefly » Tue Feb 28, 2017 10:39 pm

Hog Farmer makes the toughest, best built umbrella rigs I've used. I've caught quite a few good sized striped bass on them, and a few decent musky. I haven't had them break one yet.

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Re: Heavy duty/Big Alabama rig

Post by Mike and Pike » Wed Mar 01, 2017 12:22 am

I make the heaviest duty I have seen or used. At least 0.051 stainless. All solid brass beads, Wolverine rings, VMC high carbon 5/0 hooks , Lazer Sharp swivels, etc.
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Re: Heavy duty/Big Alabama rig

Post by bronzefly » Wed Mar 01, 2017 12:31 am

Mike and Pike wrote:I make the heaviest duty I have seen or used. At least 0.051 stainless. All solid brass beads, Wolverine rings, VMC high carbon 5/0 hooks , Lazer Sharp swivels, etc.
Those look great!!
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Re: Heavy duty/Big Alabama rig

Post by Mike and Pike » Wed Mar 01, 2017 12:35 am

Thank you sir. Means a lot coming from you.

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Re: Heavy duty/Big Alabama rig

Post by Obz » Wed Mar 01, 2017 4:11 am

That was pretty slick, thanks guys. I sent you a pm mike

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Re: Heavy duty/Big Alabama rig

Post by bronzefly » Wed Mar 01, 2017 9:53 am

Mike and Pike wrote:Thank you sir. Means a lot coming from you.
You're welcome! If my goal was to tackle big toothy critters, I'd be happy to have one of those tied on for sure!
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