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How does the sabiki assembly work?
The principle of the sabiki rig is extremely simple. Simply lower the rig into the water column to the depth of the bank, then gently animate the rod by moving the rig up and down.
The various fish present are attracted by the small school effect and the movement of the shiny, decorated hooks.
When a touchdown comes, just pull up gently so as not to unhook the fish and start again.
What's it for?
The sabiki rig is mainly used for fast fishing for larger fish such as denti or pike-perch.
It is also used directly for fishing small pelagics at sea (mackerel, horse mackerel, allache, sardines, etc.), either from the shore or from a boat.
Depending on the model, it can be used near the bottom, between two waters or even on the surface.
In practice
A classic sabiki rig generally comprises 3 to 5 hooks, sometimes more depending on the model.
The weight of the lead is chosen according to the current, so that the assembly remains vertical and presents the bait correctly.
Note that smooth, regular animations often give better results than abrupt gestures.
Useful vocabulary
In the Mediterranean, many fishermen use the term mitraillette to describe a sabiki rig. You may also hear the term "feather train" used, especially for multi-stack rigs designed to track forage fish.
In short, it's a simple, quick and highly effective way of filling a livewell or catching small sea fish while having fun. Of course, it's important not to take more fish than necessary to preserve the resource.
