{"product_id":"slide-bait-live-bait-rig-kit-complete-3x-50lb-leaders-with-8-0-hook","title":"Slide Bait Live Bait Rig Kit Complete– 3x 50lb Leaders with 8\/0 Hook","description":"\u003cp\u003eSend live baits beyond normal casting range with the \u003cstrong\u003eReproBaits Slide Bait Live Bait Rig Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e built for Australian land-based anglers targeting snapper, kingfish, mulloway and other predators that feed on live bait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach kit contains a \u003cstrong\u003ereusable slide bait mechanism with sinker\/weight ring plus three pre-tied 1 metre live bait leaders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each made from \u003cstrong\u003e50lb monofilament and fitted with a single 8\/0 hook for live bait presentation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe single-hook leader is designed for presenting live \u003cstrong\u003eyakka, mullet and other baitfish\u003c\/strong\u003e while allowing the bait plenty of freedom to swim naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of casting the live bait itself the angler casts the weighted main rig first. The slide mechanism is then attached to the main line and the bait is worked down towards the anchored sinker. It can't come back up by design. The bait slides and swims toward the sinker naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes slide baiting particularly useful from Australian beaches, rock ledges and headlands where larger live baits would otherwise be difficult to cast effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pack contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 × reusable slide bait mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 × sinker \/ weight attachment ring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 × pre-tied live bait leaders\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach Leader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 metre leader length per rig\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50lb monofilament leader\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 × 8\/0 hook per leader\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eslide mechanism can be reused\u003c\/strong\u003e while the three supplied hook leaders give you replacement traces ready to fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigned for Australian live bait fishing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ReproBaits Slide Bait Rig is suited for live baitfish such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYakka \/ yellowtail scad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMullet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlimy mackerel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall live baitfish like garfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther suitable locally caught live baits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimary target species include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnapper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYellowtail kingfish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulloway\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 Metrey Flatty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMackerel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalmon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther nearshore predators that take live bait\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor toothy species such as tailor and larger sharks, a suitable wire bite trace may be required rather than the supplied mono leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy use a slide bait rig?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main advantage of slide bait fishing is that you do not have to cast the live bait together with the sinker. More delicate baits like garfish can be put out there as far as you can cast without getting bashed and beaten when it hits the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis has several benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeep live bait in better condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCasting a yakka or mullet together with a heavy surf sinker can injure or kill the bait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a slide rig the sinker is cast first and then the bait is sent down the line afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse larger live baits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause you are not trying to aerodynamically cast the bait, larger yakkas, mullet and similar baitfish can be presented naturally. Even large slimey mackerel can be slipped out on a sliding bait rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReach deeper water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlide baiting can be particularly useful from beaches, rocks and headlands where deeper water lies beyond the normal live-bait casting zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural presentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe single 8\/0 hook and 1 metre leader give the live bait room to move without the bulk of a complicated multi-hook rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRig specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eReproBaits Slide Bait Rig\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlide mechanisms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 reusable slide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSinker connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight \/ sinker ring included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-tied leaders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeader length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 metre each\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeader material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50lb monofilament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHooks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 × 8\/0 per leader\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHook configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle live-bait hook\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended bait\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYakka, yellowtail, mullet, slimies and similar baitfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTarget species\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSnapper, kingfish, mulloway and other live-bait predators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFishing style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlide baiting \/ land-based live bait fishing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypical locations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeaches, rocks, headlands and coastal shore fishing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eHow to use a slide bait rig\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Cast your sinker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet up your main line with the included ring stopper. Tie on a short loop of weaker monofilament and attach that to the ring and the other end to your sinker. This is a rotten bottom or sacrificial weak link in case your weight gets snagged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCast the sinker into your chosen fishing area and allow it to anchor securely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Tighten the main line\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWind up the slack so there is a reasonably direct line between your rod tip and sinker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gives the slide mechanism a path down towards the water and sinker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Attach the slide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttach the reusable ReproBaits slide mechanism to the main line. Simply open up the snap and thread the line through the winding and close it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Attach a pre-tied leader\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect one of the supplied \u003cstrong\u003e50lb, 1 metre live bait leaders\u003c\/strong\u003e to the slide. There's an easy as snap swivel to connect or change leades quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5. Rig your live bait\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHook your yakka, mullet or other live bait using the 8\/0 hook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHook placement will depend on how you want the bait to swim and the conditions being fished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon positions include around the shoulder\/back or through a suitable area near the nose provided the bait can still breathe and swim effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e6. Send the bait down the line\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet the rig go and let it slide out towards your sinker. Wave, current, or the livebait will work the bait slide progressively down the taut main line until it reaches the final fishing position. You are fishing the entire way out with a livie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain appropriate line tension and ensure the slide has travelled down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy 50lb leader?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied \u003cstrong\u003e50lb monofilament leader\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a useful balance between strength and bait presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is heavy enough for many Australian land-based snapper, kingfish and mulloway situations while remaining manageable enough for live yakkas and mullet to swim naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor exceptionally large tailor or other toothy fish anglers may choose to replace the supplied leader with a wire trace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is another advantage of this kit: \u003cstrong\u003ethe slide mechanism is reusable\u003c\/strong\u003e so anglers can attach different leaders according to the species and conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy a single 8\/0 hook?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe single-hook design keeps the leader simple and gives the live bait maximum freedom. It is a more natural presentation than double hooked dead cut bait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/0 hook\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the gape required for commonly used live baits such as yakkas and mullet while remaining suitable for larger predators including snapper, kingfish and mulloway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also avoids unnecessarily loading a live bait with multiple hooks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ReproBaits Tackle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46469800722489,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/reprobaits.com.au\/products\/slide-bait-live-bait-rig-kit-complete-3x-50lb-leaders-with-8-0-hook","provider":"ReproBaits Tackle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}