SALT Uptide Cod Pennel RigSize 4/0

Overview

The Shakespeare SALT Uptide Cod Pennel Rig is a ready-tied, two-hook sea fishing rig developed specifically for targeting cod using uptide fishing techniques. It features two size 4/0 hooks arranged in a pennel configuration, combined with a 60lb mainline and a 40lb hooklength.

This setup gives anglers a convenient, pre-assembled option for presenting larger natural baits when fishing from a boat, removing the need to tie a complete rig before heading out. One complete rig is supplied per pack.

Part of Shakespeare's SALT range, the rig is also described by a retailer as incorporating a boom and lead clip, although the exact boom type, material and dimensions have not been established.

Perfect For

This rig is suited to boat uptiding for cod, where the pennel arrangement allows two hooks to be positioned along a single bait rather than relying on just one hook. This makes it particularly well suited to presenting longer or bulkier natural baits.

Mackerel, worms and squid are identified as suitable bait options, giving anglers flexibility to adapt their presentation to feeding conditions on the day. The rig is designed for fishing in moving water, presenting natural baits on or near the seabed.

Technical Insight

The pennel hook arrangement differs from a conventional two-hook flapper rig, which normally uses separate hooklengths for each hook. Here, both 4/0 hooks work together along the same bait, helping to keep larger baits secured and presented naturally in the tide.

The 60lb mainline and 40lb hooklength are stated breaking strains rather than measured diameters, giving the rig the strength needed for boat fishing while maintaining a hooklength suited to natural presentation. The rig is supplied ready-tied, saving preparation time at the boat side.