Red Flasher Rig 5/0 Two Hook Hand-Tied Nylon Surfcasting Rig with Swivel

For Bait Fishing in NZ

This red flasher rig is a hand-tied two hook rig designed for bait fishing from beaches, rocks, wharves and boats. The bright red flasher skirts, green beads and reflective material add movement and colour around your bait, helping attract fish in surf, current, deeper water and lower light conditions.

Key Features

• Hand-tied red flasher rig with two 5/0 octopus style hooks.
• Red flasher skirts add movement, colour and visual attraction around the bait.
• Nylon line construction with a total rig length of 160cm.
• Approximately 50cm between hooks to help separate bait presentations.
• High carbon steel hooks with black nickel coating for strength and rust resistance.
• Barrel swivel snap connector helps reduce line twist when fishing in current.
• End loop allows a sinker to be attached to the bottom of the rig.

Specifications

• Product type: Red flasher rig.
• Hook size: 5/0.
• Dimensions of hook: 3.9cm long/ 2cm wide.
• Hook style: Octopus or beak style.
• Number of hooks: 2.
• Total rig length: 160cm.
• Distance between hooks: Approximately 50cm.
• Hook material: High carbon steel.
• Hook coating: Black nickel.
• Line material: Nylon.
• Colour: Red flasher skirt with green bead detail.
• Pack contents: 1 rig set with 2 hooks, 1 barrel swivel snap connector and 1 end loop.

Benefits of Using this Red Flasher Rig

1. Good for larger bait presentations: The 5/0 hook size suits bigger baits used for snapper, kahawai, trevally, blue cod and similar NZ species.
2. Useful in surf and current: The flasher material adds movement around the bait, which can help fish locate it when visibility is reduced.
3. Works from several fishing spots: Use it from beaches, rocks, wharves or boats when bait fishing with a sinker.
4. Easy to rig: Attach your main line to the swivel end, bait the hooks, then attach a sinker to the bottom loop.
5. Best matched with a breakaway sinker: For general NZ surfcasting, start with a 4oz breakaway sinker. Move to 6oz when fishing rougher surf, stronger sweep or deeper water.

Sinker Recommendation

For most general beach fishing, pair this red flasher rig with a 4oz breakaway sinker. Choose a 6oz breakaway sinker when you need more grip in stronger surf, heavier current or windy conditions. The sinker attaches to the empty loop at the bottom of the rig.

View suitable sinkers here: Breakaway sinkers

Common Questions

• Q: When should I use a red flasher rig?
  A: Use a red flasher rig when bait fishing and you want extra colour, flash and movement around the bait. It is useful in surf, current, deeper water and low light.
• Q: What fish can this 5/0 red flasher rig catch?
  A: The 5/0 hooks suit larger bait presentations for snapper, kahawai, trevally, blue cod and other medium to larger NZ bait fishing species.
• Q: Is a 5/0 hook too large for small fish?
  A: A 5/0 hook is better for larger baits and fish with bigger mouths. For small tarakihi or very cautious fish, a smaller hook may be easier to use.
• Q: Which sinker should I add to the end of the rig?
  A: Start with a 4oz breakaway sinker for general surfcasting. Use a 6oz breakaway sinker when you need extra holding power in rougher surf or stronger current.
• Q: How do I set up the rig?
  A: Tie your main line to the swivel end, bait both hooks, then attach your sinker to the bottom loop before casting.

Summary

This red flasher rig is a practical two hook bait rig for NZ fishing where extra colour and movement may help attract fish. The 5/0 hook size makes it a good choice for larger baits aimed at snapper, kahawai, trevally, blue cod and similar species, especially when paired with a suitable breakaway sinker.