Umbrella Rig
ExpertAdvancedFresh & salt
A multi-arm wire frame carrying several small swimbaits or jig heads at once, built to imitate an entire school of baitfish rather than a single one. A heavy-tackle technique mainly used for striper and bass keyed in on schooling forage.
Profile
- Depth: 5/10
- Speed: 6/10
- Murky Water: 6/10
- Snag Resist.: 1/10
- Castability: 2/10
- Noise: 5/10
Conditions
RetrieveSteady
DepthMid-Water
WaterAny
CoverOpen Water
Works well for
Recommended Knots
Technique tips
- Step up to a heavy rod and reel built for it — the multiple arms and baits add serious weight and casting resistance.
- Save it for fish actively feeding on schooling baitfish — the whole point is mimicking a school, not a single meal.
- Fish it in open water away from heavy cover — the multiple arms hang up easily in grass or brush.
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