Shakespeare SALT Flatfish Pro Rig

Overview

The Shakespeare SALT Flatfish Pro Rig is a ready-tied 3-hook shore rig built specifically for flatfish fishing from UK beaches. It forms part of Shakespeare's SALT range, developed with sea anglers for saltwater fishing.

Each rig is constructed with a 30lb rig body and 20lb snoods, giving a practical balance of overall rig strength and lighter hooklengths suited to flatfish presentations. The standout feature is the set of long red booms, which hold the three snoods away from the main rig body.

Luminous beads are also incorporated for additional attraction around each bait. The rig is available in three hook sizes — 2, 4 and 6 — each with its own Shakespeare SKU, so anglers can pick the option that best suits their bait and conditions.

Perfect For

This rig is aimed squarely at flatfish fishing from beaches and other shore marks, giving anglers a ready-made 3-hook option for presenting multiple baits at once.

It suits anglers targeting plaice, flounder and dab, with sole also mentioned in relation to this rig. Practical bait choices for these species include lugworm, ragworm, peeler crab, fish strips and small squid strips, depending on the mark and target fish.

The three available hook sizes give flexibility across different bait presentations: size 6 suits smaller baits and finer presentations, size 4 works as a general-purpose flatfish size, and size 2 offers more room for larger bait presentations.

Technical Insight

The long red booms are the key design feature of this rig. By holding the three snoods away from the main rig body, they help separate the hooklengths and reduce their tendency to tangle or wrap around the main line — a common issue with simpler flapper-style rigs.

This separation also allows three distinct baits to be presented along the trace at once, increasing the chances of attracting flatfish feeding across different areas of the seabed. Combined with the luminous beads for added visual attraction, the rig is designed to maximise bait presentation and bite opportunities on a single cast.