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Originally Posted by Jonas Pilot
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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Agreed. The post caught my eye because just last week a friend down here sent me some links about the rig, saying that he was getting some of the gear. I didn't like the concept, and so dismissed it, and didn't think about it again until seeing it posted here. I think the idea is to put
less pressure on the fisheries, and provide the fish finder-/bass boat-toting angler with any more advantages! And I say this as a lifelong angler.
Your mileage may vary.