Shakespeare SALT 2-Hook Flapper Rigs

Overview

The Shakespeare SALT 2-Hook Flapper Rig is a ready-tied shore fishing rig built to present two separate baits on a single cast. It comes in a choice of 2-Up or 1-Up/1-Down hook configurations, giving anglers flexibility over how their baits sit in the water column. Each rig is supplied completely ready tied, removing the need to construct your own rig at the waterside.

Available in Size 2 and Size 1/0 hook options, the rig is tied on a 60 lb rig body/mainline throughout, with the hooklength strength stepping up according to hook size. Size 2 rigs use a 20 lb hooklength, while the larger Size 1/0 rigs use a 30 lb hooklength to handle bigger baits. As an unclipped flapper rig, it prioritises simple, reliable bait presentation over the streamlined casting of a clipped-down rig.

Perfect For

The 2-Up configuration positions both hook snoods above the lead, giving two separate bait presentations held up off the seabed — a conventional approach for general UK shore fishing. The 1-Up/1-Down configuration instead places one hook above the lead and one below it, letting anglers fish one bait hard on the bottom while the second works higher in the water at the same time.

This versatility suits mixed-species shore fishing, where covering more than one depth or presentation style in a single cast can improve hook-up rates. The Size 2 version, with its lighter 20 lb hooklength, suits smaller bait presentations, while the Size 1/0 version's 30 lb hooklength and larger hook size step things up for anglers wanting a more substantial bait presentation from the beach.

Technical Insight

Because the rig body and mainline remain a consistent 60 lb across both hook sizes, anglers get a sturdy core regardless of which configuration or hook size they choose, with the hooklength strength matched specifically to the hook size in use. This keeps the terminal tackle balanced — lighter hooklengths for smaller hooks and baits, heavier hooklengths for bigger hooks and bulkier baits.

Being an unclipped flapper design rather than a clipped-down rig, the SALT 2-Hook Flapper Rig focuses on easy, fuss-free bait presentation rather than maximum casting distance, making it a straightforward choice for anglers who want a reliable, ready-to-fish rig straight from the pack.