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#1 Post by **last cast lad** » Mon Mar 21, 2011 8:36 pm

Hi I recently got a lidle sea tackle selection box as it had some usefull tip light-rod attachments, mixed in with the assorted tackle was this little gizmo, I'm presuming its for mounting a rubber shad or small deadbait but any one got more info or directions, in paticular what purpose does the design of the main steel clip with spring serve. I forgot to put a ruler in the picture for perspective. The length of this main steel clip is 60mm and the length of the longer wire holding the treble hook is 45mm.

#2 Post by **stevecrow74** » Mon Mar 21, 2011 8:46 pm

a rough guess would be a dead bait holder for pike

#3 Post by **Jayball10** » Mon Mar 21, 2011 8:59 pm

Yeh think above is right (dead bait not earing

). They're used in France. I got one last year and a good French buddy confirmed. The silver u shaped thing goes into the mouth and down the throat, the copper wire is passed through the gills and over one or both trebles.

#4 Post by **last cast lad** » Mon Mar 21, 2011 9:15 pm

[quote="Jayball10"]Yeh think above is right (dead bait not earing

). They're used in France. I got one last year and a good French buddy confirmed. The silver u shaped thing goes into the mouth and down the throat, the copper wire is passed through the gills and over one or both trebles.[/quote)
Thanks, makes perfect sense, love it when this forum works so well, good advice, dont think I'll chance giving my wife the earrings for her birthday though

#5 Post by **Shambo** » Mon Mar 21, 2011 9:24 pm

Bound to work as a lure, have one from about three years back, must give it a try, could get messy with two trebles all the same, might have to do a bit of snipping!

Tue Mar 22, 2011 7:31 pm

its a double anchor for a barbie boat:mrgreen:

#7 Post by **doggie3131** » Tue Mar 22, 2011 7:52 pm

it looks very similar to a minnow mount that would be used for salmon fishing...you could try it freelining sandeel for bass!

#8 Post by **gearoid mc s.** » Tue Mar 22, 2011 11:34 pm

a fly tied by a blind man?

im a bad person

#9 Post by **The Austrian** » Wed Mar 23, 2011 2:10 pm

It is called a "Drachkovitch Rig". Its a very simple, but deadly deadbait sink and draw rig designed by France's leading predator angler, Albert Drachkovitch, approximately 30 years ago. Can be used with fresh or saltwater angling techniques.

More info and rigging instructions here: http://www.sportfishingmagazine.fi/engl ... system.htm

#10 Post by **Jayball10** » Wed Mar 23, 2011 2:32 pm

The Austrian wrote:It is called a "Drachkovitch Rig". Its a very simple, but deadly deadbait sink and draw rig designed by France's leading predator angler, Albert Drachkovitch, approximately 30 years ago. Can be used with fresh or saltwater angling techniques.

More info and rigging instructions here: http://www.sportfishingmagazine.fi/engl ... system.htm

Excellent link. Cant wait to try mine now I have instructions.

Sea Angling Ireland

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