SALT Strike Point Sabiki Red Eye

Overview

The Shakespeare SALT Strike Point Sabiki Red Eye is a mini sabiki sea-fishing rig built for anglers targeting smaller species around the UK coast. Each rig comes complete with six size 8 hooks dressed with small sabiki-style lures, supplied as one complete rig per pack.

The lure pattern combines a red head with a holographic/flash body, a silver flash tail and a distinctive red-dot detail in the centre, designed to resemble an injured baitfish. This flashing, baitfish-style presentation is what makes the rig effective for drawing in smaller shoaling species.

The rig is tied on a 30lb mainline with 20lb droppers, giving it a lighter build than traditional mackerel feather rigs. This lighter construction is a deliberate design choice suited to finesse-style sea fishing rather than heavy-duty beachcasting setups.

Perfect For

This Sabiki Red Eye rig is particularly recommended for catching sandeel, launce and herring, including when targeting small fish for use as bait. The size 8 hooks and mini-sabiki pattern make it well suited to this lighter style of sea fishing rather than general mackerel feathering.

Small pieces of bait can be added to the hooks and the rig fished nearer the bottom to increase the variety of smaller species caught. It works from a boat with lighter tackle, and from the shore it can be cast on a light lure or bass-type outfit, particularly when mackerel or herring are feeding on very small fry.

Technical Insight

The use of six small sabiki-style lures rather than large traditional feathers means the rig mimics a shoal of tiny baitfish rather than a single larger target, which suits species like sandeel and launce that feed on small prey.

The 30lb mainline and 20lb droppers keep the rig light and responsive in the water, but this same lighter construction means it isn't intended for use with a heavier beach rod. Anglers should pair it with light lure, bass-style or lighter boat tackle to get the best results and avoid overloading the rig's breaking strains.