🎣 Blackfish Hi-Lo Rigs – Hand Tied Tautog Fishing Rig
Catch more tautog with professionally tied blackfish hi-lo rigs built for fishing heavy structure. Designed for wrecks, rock piles, reefs, and jetties, these rigs give you the strength and presentation needed to pull tog out of structure.
⚡ Why These Blackfish Rigs Work
-
Dual Octopus Hooks – Strong, sharp, and perfect for crab baits
-
Hi-Lo Rig Design – Keeps bait tight to structure where tog feed
-
Heavy-Duty Leader – Built to handle abrasion from rocks and wrecks
-
High Carbon Steel Hooks – Strength and corrosion resistance in saltwater
-
Chemically Sharpened Points – Better penetration on tough-mouthed fish
-
Hand-Tied in USA – Built by real anglers for real conditions
📏 Rig Specs
- Setup: Hi-Lo (double hook)
- Quantity: 3 rigs per pack
- Hook Style: Octopus hooks
- Includes: Swivel + dropper loops
- Designed for bottom fishing structure
🎯 Best Use Cases
- Blackfish (tautog) fishing
- Wreck and reef fishing
- Rock piles and jetty fishing
- Boat fishing structure
🧠 How to Fish a Blackfish Rig
- Tie your main line to the top swivel
- Add sinker to the bottom
- Bait hooks with green crab, Asian crab, or fiddler crab
- Drop straight down into structure
- Feel the bite and set the hook quickly
🔥 Pro Tip
Blackfish bite light—stay tight to the structure and be ready to set the hook fast. Use just enough weight to hold bottom without dragging.
🧨 Want to Catch Bigger Tautog?
For targeting larger fish and improving hookup ratios, many anglers also use snafu rigs. Learn when and how to use them here:
Mastering the Blackfish Snafu Rig – The Secret to Landing Double-Digit Tautog
🧨 Why Asalt Fishing Blackfish Rigs
Our blackfish rigs are built for the toughest conditions in the Northeast. Designed to handle abrasion, hold bait securely, and increase hook-up ratios, these rigs are trusted by serious tog anglers.
🔗 Learn More
❓ FAQ – Blackfish (Tautog) Rigs
What is the best rig for blackfish?
Hi-lo rigs with strong octopus hooks are one of the most effective setups for tautog fishing.
What bait is best for blackfish?
Green crabs, Asian crabs, and fiddler crabs are the most effective baits for tautog.
Where do blackfish live?
Blackfish live around structure such as rocks, wrecks, reefs, and jetties.
Do blackfish rigs work from shore?
Yes, they work well from jetties, piers, and rocky shorelines.
Our Blackfish (Tautog) Hi-Lo rigs are hand tied in the USA by fishermen for fishermen. They feature dual Octopus hooks (black nickel coated) available in various hook sizes. Each rig has dropper loops, sinker loop, and complete with swivel.
