Sport anglers stopped using these types of rigs long ago because it was felt they gave the sportsman an unfair advantage. Now that the sport of angling has been corrupted by big bucks I think many feel the end justifies the means. Not too long ago most anglers would have stuck their nose in the air if someone suggested using such a rig. "The 'umbrella' rig!? That's for sustenance fishermen in the ocean." Today the Alabama rig (umbrella rig) is one of the "newest" fishing techniques and a big seller. I believe that some of these fisherman and manufacturers promoting this rig have forgotten where they came from.
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