How to tie your own bottom rig (hi lo rig) EASY!! PIER, SURF, and BRIDGE FISHING RIG DIY!

The hi-lo rig - or high low rig, bottom rig, dropper loop knot rig (it's all the same) is one of the most fundamental pier, surf, and bridge fishing rigs for saltwater fishing. It's so easy and it's one of the most effective for beginners and avid anglers! This quick tutorial gives you the breakdown on how to tie your own to get you hooked up on all types of gamefish. This is super effective for any saltwater fish that is near or around bridges, surf, or piers!

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[andyjame]

*Awesome product! Great quality feel **enjoyable.fishing** recommend it’s light yet extremely sturdy and well built. Will definitely recommend. Already placing a second order!*

[RomanovDA]

(!) Beware, this knot seriously weakens your rig. If line breaks it always does it on this knot. I think its strength something like 50% of your line strength. Just pull and you'll see. The other bad thing that when using it with heavy weights, like you do for surf fishing, you have to replace this rig regularly. With a number of casts it weakens your line even more and at some point the line just breaks (at this knot, as always)

This knot is quick and convenient, but 3 way swivel with uni knots is MUCH more durable and longer lasting replacement.

Please up-vote so people see this.

[mikencrew]

Thank you Charity. Going fishing tomorrow and wanted to try this for the first time. You made it super easy to follow. I appreciate yours and Jeff’s teaching. It has helped me tremendously!

[victorcruz]

I always like to make my own rigs but I've never tired a hi lo rig I'll definitely be trying it this weekend

[musicmaster]

Great video I’ve tried fishing at a few piers and haven’t caught anything will definitely try this😃😃😃

[brendaroberts]

That looks nice, but my only question is, with a hook on a double line, is it not twice as easy for the fish to see the line? I have seen some people cut the loops and then tie on a hook. I would think that the less line visible, the better?? Thanks

[monicakeehn]

I dunno how you got the first two loops to stay, they just undo themselves if I keep pulling

[hawkesbaysurfcasting]

I use these rigs in NZ. They work for nearly all species.

[fishpiana]

I use this rig on the beaches of oxnard/ventura west coast. Very good

[howardmenkes]

Very interesting. In Brooklyn we tie loops with 6 twists. Merry Christmas.

[yarrumelyod]

too fast and not clear on how to make the loops

[louieleos]

Is the loop suppose to slip or am I doing something wrong ?

[kpper]

Thanks! Caught good blue and whiting with this rig on the OBX this weekend using circle hooks and cut bait. Everyone else was using way too complicated store bought steel leader rigs and the fish wouldn't touch them.

[agentlemensport]

I catch all kinds of fish on this rig, whiting, red drum, even flounder before

[stroke]

Thanks, headed down for some black drum tomorrow. This will save me an easy $30 per trip. Plus I have some awesome hooks Ive been wanting to try, and of course the store rigs don't have the hooks I want.

[georgewilson]

Thank you dearly for sharing. I slowed down the YouTube to get a good look. I had my lady to give it a try. She had never tied on a hook and she mastered this on the first try and tied multiple loops in minutes. Lady power 😂❤

[pamelaweichmann]

Also, love your hat! Where did you get that?

[Motojoe_joe]

Literally the easiest instruction I could possibly receive regarding tying this rig, great job. I’ve been modifying/adapting my own version of this and using three hooks and even four for pier fishing

[HardHittaz]

I was fishing in the same spot today also! Maybe I'll run in to y'all one of these days lol.

[betachannelfishing]

Thank you for your sharing bottom fishing rig