We have found that both single and double (180 degree) hook rigs work well with all the Azure range of lures. This allows good action and good hook up rates. This is only a guide to what has worked best for us. We realise that everyone has different styles of fishing and lure rigging is no exception. If everyone fished the same it
would be boring.
Rigging gear requirements.
Crimping pliers
Crimps (matched to your mono gauge)
Length of mono
Hook/hook rig
Lengths protective tubing/spring armour
waxed whipping tape
Insulation tape/heat shrink tubing.
Lighter.
NB. Hooks require filing to reduce barb size and to create a sharp
point.
1) Thread the nylon through the lure head from the front.
Recommended hook sizes
Single hook rigs.
(Closed gape hooks)
Mirage 10/0 -11/0
Gaza 11/0 -12/0
Hayleys Comet 11/0 - 12/0
Psycho 12/0
The Cape 10/0 - 11/0
Runaway 11/0 - 12/0
Pisces 10/0 - 11/0
Slooth 8/0 - 10/0
2)Place/thread the two crimps, then one piece of tubing and then the hook onto the mono end behind the lure skirt.
3)Place the tag end back through the first crimp, allowing enough length to approximately match the length of the skirts and pull up tight, forming a loop, with the tubing ends sitting snugly against the crimp.
4)Twist the tag end around the main line back towards the lure head and place into the second crimp.
5)Measure the twisted section for correct length by easing the mono forward until the second crimp is sitting against the back of the lure head. The point of the hook should be sitting only slightly inside, or just at the tail of the lure skirt.
6) Once you’ve got the right length, secure the crimps in place. Ensure the twisted nylon is snug, this will prevent the skirts from becoming entangled in the mono. Also ensure the tag end doesn’t sit proud of the crimp behind the lure head. If it is proud it will tend to kink the main line at the crimp joint. On lures without rubber hook locks, only crimp the front crimp twice to leave a flat section of crimp sitting against the back of the lure head. If rubber hook locks are used the front crimp can be crimped right along (usually three times) which will allow it to easily snug into the lock.
7)Determine the length of trace required (will vary but no longer than 4.57m/15ft up to and including 10 kg line class and 9.14m/30ft for line classes to 60 kg). Using another crimp and tubing/spring armour section, form a loop to attach to your snap swivel. You can melt the mono on the end of the tag length using a lighter to further provide added grip before snugging up and crimping if so desired.
8)Hold the back of the hook or place it around an anchor point. Put tension on the trace so the point of the hook sits parallel to the trace. Wrap insulation tape tightly around the top end of the hook shank over the eye and most of the way along the crimp. You may need a few wraps to get a nice finish. The tape serves two purposes. First of all it places the point of the hook in the best position for a good hook up and secondly it prevents the hook from being rolled in the tubing during a strike. You can also use heat shrink tubing to achieve the same result.
9) (For lures without rubber hook locks fitted). Using tight half hitches, secure Whipping tape in front of the crimp behind the lure head. You may need to use a double layer to get a snug but not too tight fit. The dental floss only needs to be about 10-15 mm long. The floss enables the hook to be secured in one position.
10)With the dental floss whipped in place, pull the trace forward from the front of the lure head and snug the hook in place. When using rubber hook locks the front crimp can easily be snugged into the hook lock at the correct position. The hook should sit with the point sitting directly in line with the longest part of the lure head (cut face lures). With double hook rigs the front hook should be sitting in the upright position and the trailing hook downwards. Having the hook sitting with the point in line with the longest part of the lure head will keel the lure, providing a consistent action and pop. It also places the point(s) in the best position for a strike. Generally marlin will sweep across and down.
11)If you wish you can also place the same whipping at the swivel clip end of the trace. This will jam the lure head when the water pressure forces the lure up the trace when the fish runs.
YOUR LURE RIGGING IS NOW COMPLETE, HAPPY FISHING.
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Double hook rigs.
Mirage 10/0 180 degree
Gaza 11/0 - 121/0 180 degree
Hayleys Comet 11/0 - 12/0 180 degree
Psycho 12/0 180 degree
The Cape 10/0 180 degree
Runaway 11/0 - 12/0 180 degree
Pisces 10/0 180 degree
Double hook rigs
Whipped front crimp for lures without rubber hook locks
Taped single hook in position
Single hook completed rig
Rubber hook lock with crimp ready to be snugged in
Double hook rig positioning (side)
Single hook rig positioning (side)
Single hook positioning (top)
Melted tag end ready to be snugged up
Crimped loop
Measured double length ready to be crimped up
Front crimp with whipping to allow a flat fit to back of lure head (non rubber hook lock)
Crimped loop to hook
1)Place nylon through front of the lure head.
2)Place the desired crimp and section of tubing/spring armour onto the mono, followed by the double hook rig.
3) Place tag end back through the crimp and melt a small knob using the lighter.
4) Snug up the tag end until the tubing/spring armour forms a snug loop around the hook and crimp in place. If you have lures without rubber hook locks you will have to place a whipping in front of the trace to allow the rig to be set in the right position as per 9) under single hook rigs.
Crimped loop to double hook rig
Completed double hook rig ready for positioning in lure
5) See sections 7), 10) and 11) under single hook rigs to complete your lure rigging.
Single hook rigs.
RUNNING TIP
Most of the Azure lure range will run well in most positions, except the shorts.
Generally the short lures will require a lower tow point than the rod tip to get a better swimming action. This can be achieved by using a roller troller or simply a rubber band break away connected to the reel handle.
