Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament
Rigging Tips
June 5, 2008
Rigging a Circle Hook The waters are warming up and tournament season is here—do you have your circle hook rigs ready to go?

Now is the time to get ready. Need some rigging tips? Most of the magazines are covering rigging options complete with step by step pictures.

NOAA has produced a video we have available to our participants and the discussion boards are loaded with links to videos and tackle tips. Now is the time to try them out!

Here are links to some rigging tips from major magazines:
  • Marlin: Circle Hook Lure/Bait Combo by Capt. Brad Philipps
  • Sport Fishing: Building a Better Ballyhoo by Doug Olander
  • Saltwater Sportsman: Circle the Wagons by George Poveromo

If you would like a copy of the NOAA video call Paula Owen at 757.652.8409 or email paula@vbbt.com.