How to Rig a Fishing Pole

If you're just getting into fishing, you might be intimidated by the number of choices you have.  There are a plethora of ways to tie a knot and rig a pole.  There are rigs for bass, carp, catfish, crappie, and the list goes on.

Take a deep breath, my friend.  You only need one knot - the fisherman's knot.  It can be used to tie a basic rig that will catch all of the fish I listed above and them some.  The rig consists of a weight (any shape) tied on your line and a hook on that same line, about 6 inches below your weight.

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Fisherman's Knot

Simple Fishing Pole Rig