How To Rig A Tongkol Used Around Singapore
Step 1.
How To Rig A Tongkol Used Around Singapore. Local recipe for your Tongkol rig: 60-80lbs 49-strands wire leader, size 12/0 x3 treble hooks, pliers and cutter.
Step 2.
First, cut about 4-5feet of the leader to make a loop (for the double) of about 2 feet with an overhead knot.
Step 3.
Slide down the treble hook into the double.
Step 4.
Tie the second treble with an overhand knot.
Step 5.
Thread the end of the wire through the fishing gill.
Step 6.
Using a single strand wire, tie the fish's mouth to the wire leader. This is important to prevent the fish from spoiling due to water resistance
during trolling
Step 7.
Straighten the wire and embed the treble hook, one behind the gill and one at the tail. (It can be modified by using single treble hook or just single hook size 4/0 or 5/0. Please note that using treble hook on fish bait is not allowed under IGFA fishing rules)