So I'm working on this new sharkin rig.....

[esoxangler]

I have an idea on a new rig that may help in casting. My idea is to put the weight on the end of the leader. Then put a sleeve and crimp about 6 or 8 inches up from the weight. Now slide a hook on the wire. Just run the wire thru the eye of the hook. Now the swivel and then to the running line as usual. I figure that while casting the weight will be heading out first and the hook/bait won't be swinging around and it may result in more distance. More streamlined anyway.

What I would really like to come up with is an idea with a bigger bait and further distance. Suppose everyone is looking for this too.

Am I crazy or do you guys think this will work????

[Steve]

Sounds like a FF setup for the hook instead of the weight.
I've tried that and had a problem with helicoptering.
But give it a whirl, you can always adjust as needed.

[esoxangler]

well Steve my hope was that the weight would kinda keep the bait from spinning, also with the hook fastened on the main line with no leader I thought it would fly better. Gonna try it out and see....