rig round-up
Several manufacturers now produce castable umbrella rigs, in many different sizes, shapes, and styles. Here are a few:
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Chubby Chaser Calabama Rig
Jerry Rago Bait Ball
Manns Slick Lures Alabama Rig
PackMan Bama Rig
PackMan Elite Closer
Picasso School-E-Rig
Sworming Hornet’s “The Swarm”
Team Johnson’s Workingman Schooler Rig
Yum Yumbrella Rig
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3/8 oz.
¾ oz.
3/8 oz.
3/8 oz.
3/8 oz.
½ oz.
3/8 oz.
3/8 oz.
½ oz.
Each wire features a willow leaf blade.
Incorporates a larger, molded plastic head than other rigs.
Paul Elias’ winning bait. Heavy gauge wires and hardware.
5 available colors, value priced. 3D eyes, molded head.
Injected Resin Head, 5 colors, 3D eyes, Custom Colors
Impact-resistant, plastic head. Lead-free design.
Lighter gauge wire and hardware. Utilizes the Sworming Hornet’s distinctive head design.
Removable arms, light- and heavy-gauge wires. Large- and small-head versions. 3D eyes.
Rattle molded in head, 3D eyes.
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