Tackle Profiles

Rig setup fields explained

When building a specimen tackle profile, you'll see fields specific to rig fishing — here's what each one means.

Rod & Reel

  • Rod brand / model — the rod you're fishing
  • Reel brand / model — the reel on that rod
  • Test curve — rod test curve in lb (e.g. 2.5lb, 3lb, 3.5lb)
  • Rod length — in feet

Main Line

  • Line name — brand and product name of your mainline
  • Line strength — breaking strain in lb

Rig

  • Rig type — Chod, Hinged Stiff, Hair, Ronnie/Spinner, Naked, Running, Fixed
  • Lead arrangement — Inline, Helicopter, Safety Clip, Running Rig, Chod
  • Hook link material — Fluorocarbon, Coated Braid, Uncoated Braid, Mono, Stiff Link
  • Hook link length — in inches
  • Hook link strength — breaking strain in lb
  • Hook type / brand — e.g. Curve Shank, Wide Gape, Longshank / Korda, Nash, Fox
  • Hook size — size number

Bait

  • Bait name — the hook bait being used on this rig

Advanced fields

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  • Fishing depth — Surface, Shallow, Midwater, Bottom, On the Deck
  • Notes — any other rig notes worth recording

Last updated: 29 June 2026

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