Tokyo Rig

[Pokie Pa]

OK so these things are out of stock everywhere... Can't be that hard to make..... RIGHT?
What size is the down wire....do you think? I have all the supplies to make them, but
just curious what size down wire and length. I have S/B shaft wire in .024, .028 and .036 to use.
I am thinking 8 inches long wire with .036 S/S wire. Size 1 barrel swivel, # 2 or #3 split ring S/S.

[Nova Kaw 650]

Couldn't you just tie a piece of line to the eye, and hang a weight on it?

[Pokie Pa]

Couldn't you just tie a piece of line to the eye, and hang a weight on it?

I was thinking stiffer than just line..... If I'd use just line, it would be like a drop shot... I have not seen a VMC tokyo rig in person to
find out what components they actually use.

[Nova Kaw 650]

I can see it being awesome for dragging, the weight will kick up the dirt and mud, and the jig will look like a small fish chasing whatever is causing the disturbance.

[21XDC]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/25411935812...m=254119358125

[Pokie Pa]

I knew you would be along, Mike. That is perfect and will work for what I want

[21XDC]

I try and stay ahead of the game....

[detroit1]

Could someone please explain to me why / when this rig can work better than a ds? Seems to me to be too much "hardware" for a slow moving bait. I see no advantage....

[21XDC]

The only advantage to me is the direct contact up and down with the weight rigid... I'm not sure there is any other benefit. I'm actually not a fan of these. Lots of metal for this technique.

Basically an extended Jika Rig.

[blue perch]

Thank you sir!

[21XDC]

I dont know why you need a swivel on top... I would think these wire shafts would work just as well....

https://www.barlowstackle.com/Straig...fts--P905.aspx

Stock Number	Wire Diameter	Length in Inches
430193	0.026	4"
430194	0.031	4"
430195	0.031	6"
430191	0.035	6"
430192	0.040	6"
430196	0.035	8"
430197	0.040	8"
430198	0.051	8"

[Munkin]

Seems like a whole lot of hardware for no reason to me?

Allen

[ACRon]

I agree with 21XDC. I don't see the purpose of the swivel. I understand why the solid wire (to add some lift). I have been using the finesse drop shot weight on a Jika Rig to add a little lift off the bottom.

I got a few of the long tail swivels off eBay to experiment with and found the wire diameter to heavy for my liking.

[21XDC]

I agree with 21XDC. I don't see the purpose of the swivel. I understand why the solid wire (to add some lift). I have been using the finesse drop shot weight on a Jika Rig to add a little lift off the bottom.

I got a few of the long tail swivels off eBay to experiment with and found the wire diameter to heavy for my liking.

These might be what you bought….They are too thick. >>> https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LONG-TAIL...-/163255925726

[ACRon]

That is them.

[21XDC]

I'm going to make something similar... But a weighted bait on the bottom of the wire, and a non weighted/floating bait above. Kind of like an A-Rig Jig, thing-a-mabob.

[21XDC]

Another option >>> https://www.ebay.com/itm/Decoy-SN-10...3VXe:rk:2:pf:0

[Pokie Pa]

I saw those duck decoy swivel wires. I agree about the swivel at the top of the wire. I am going to make one to try with m S/B wire.

[mysuzytoo]

I know I'm not supposed to buy anything there, but I found some at BPS (on sale - $3.29). I'm gonna' give it a try, what the heck?

[ranger6192000]

I made one of these this morning, the thing I did different was twisted an eye with .035 wire. I wish I knew how to load a picture!! But you can see it on” Do-It mold tackle crafters FB page.
brian