controlling spin with Duster rigs

nagibson1 · 07-11-2009, 10:25 PM

I'm new to kingfish. I went today and tried using a duster rig with dead cigar minnows behind a plainer. It really looked like they were spinning pretty bad. I used three different minnows. Is there a trick to this, or do they all spin or what? We caught three on plugs and spoons, but I know this method is supposed to be very productive.

We were moving between 3-6 MPH mostly 5-6.2 ish. Any hints that you could give me? We fish out of Panama City.

Feeding Frenzy · 09-23-2009, 09:23 AM

You are going to have an extremely hard time getting that dead bait to "Swim", especially on the Planer combo.
Try using a large Ballyhoo with a stinger hook set far back, near the tail instead, with a skirt over top of it.

floridadeckie · 09-23-2009, 11:08 PM

without seeing a photo of your rig, the only thing I can presume is that you're leading hook is not totally lined up with the centerline of the bait. if its off center, it will spin. also if you are running a stinger hook, make sure there is enough slack in the trace to not bind up the bait and let it paddle naturally.

07-11-2009, 10:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
nagibson1 Grunt Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 2	controlling spin with Duster rigs I'm new to kingfish. I went today and tried using a duster rig with dead cigar minnows behind a plainer. It really looked like they were spinning pretty bad. I used three different minnows. Is there a trick to this, or do they all spin or what? We caught three on plugs and spoons, but I know this method is supposed to be very productive. We were moving between 3-6 MPH mostly 5-6.2 ish. Any hints that you could give me? We fish out of Panama City.

09-23-2009, 09:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Feeding Frenzy Lines In Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southwest Florida Boat: Mako 282, Twin 4-Strokes Best Catch: Guiding someone to their first marlin Occupation: Owner, Professional Sportfishing Academy Posts: 24	You are going to have an extremely hard time getting that dead bait to "Swim", especially on the Planer combo. Try using a large Ballyhoo with a stinger hook set far back, near the tail instead, with a skirt over top of it. __________________ Captain Kevin M. Deiter "Feeding Frenzy Sportfishing Academy and Consulting, LLC" (941) 234-2041 www.feedingfrenzysac.com kevin@feedingfrenzysac.com

09-23-2009, 11:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
floridadeckie Lines In Join Date: May 2009 Location: Big Bend, Fl and Key Largo Boat: depends on the ride Occupation: Deckhand Posts: 10	without seeing a photo of your rig, the only thing I can presume is that you're leading hook is not totally lined up with the centerline of the bait. if its off center, it will spin. also if you are running a stinger hook, make sure there is enough slack in the trace to not bind up the bait and let it paddle naturally. __________________ SALTWATER COWBOY OUTFITTERS Serving the Big Bend, South Florida,Keys, and Bahamas for all your deckhand, rigging, and seminar needs. www.saltwatercowboyoutfitters.com

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