Sabiki rigs - catching alewife

[GAMBLER]

What size Sabiki rigs are you guys using to catch alewife on Lake Ontario?  

[Sk8man]

Brian these may work (size #8) and will work with smelt as well but I would suggest #10-12's if you can find them. i got mine while at the Kittery Trading Post in Maine. They may have them on their website if not give them a call. The woman that runs the sporting goods section is very knowledgeable. Most come with 6 hooks so need to trim one off to comply with NYS regs.

Edited January 15, 2021 by Sk8man

[Neo1945]

https://www.kingfishzone.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=4445

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gcoVxOcRcM

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6BSBr0m1aI

 

https://www.blackedoutsabikis.com/collections/scented-sabiki-size-8-squid/products/scented-sabiki-size-8-squid

 

I only see them in sizes 8 / 6 / 4 tho.

Edited January 15, 2021 by Neo1945

[GAMBLER]

1 hour ago, Neo1945 said:

https://www.kingfishzone.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=4445

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gcoVxOcRcM

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6BSBr0m1aI

 

https://www.blackedoutsabikis.com/collections/scented-sabiki-size-8-squid/products/scented-sabiki-size-8-squid

 

I only see them in sizes 8 / 6 / 4 tho.

I found some in size 10, 12 and 14.  Thanks guys!  

[Neo1945]

Gambler  ..... where?

[GAMBLER]

6 minutes ago, Neo1945 said:

Gambler  ..... where?

They weren't the same ones you posted.  I found them on amazon.  

Edited January 15, 2021 by GAMBLER

[J.D.]

be advised....Japanese hook sizes are a bit different than US sizes...

Edited January 15, 2021 by J.D.

[Neo1945]

 

[Fishsteelers]

Just curious if you guys like to keep the tail section on when you cut the alewife plug?

[bout time]

Just curious if you guys like to keep the tail section on when you cut the alewife plug?

I run tail pieces probably 75% of the time.
Personal preference for me


‘Bout Time
Mike

[Fishsteelers]

Ya, I've been running the tail section too but never see them on the store bought packages.