"Sacrificial" 3-Way Rig

[Frank81]

(02-08-2012 10:08 PM)MichaelAngelo Wrote:  I was just thinking about snag avoidance and an idea popped into my head along with 3-way swivels. Did some googling and this guy does a good job explaining it for beginners

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zd5y1B9rT1c

Basically, it's your regular 3-way rig with a weak sinker connection. By using a weaker line attaching your sinker, you're guaranteed to be able to pull off of snags by snapping the sinker off. I'd rather lose a sinker than a lure, so this is a cool method for snag-heavy areas!



Mike

That is a great setup and one that I have luck when fishing for Channel cats, especially since they are usually in areas with lots of downed trees and ridiculous areas for getting snagged.
I also find using those pencil weights as a way to avoid you're sinker getting caught up on anything. Minsdyou sometimes moving river water can put you in situations beyond you're control until you figure out how much weight you need.

Great little video though for people who don't typically use three ways.