A very effective rig is becoming more common along the Atlantic coast for
catching tuna and other offshore fish - the wind-on rig. There are many
variations, depending on the species and conditions. In situations where the
bite is slow and fish seem finicky, special wind-on rigs can literally be
the difference between catching fish or going home without a bite.
The lightest variant uses no lure, only a naked ballyhoo rigged using 20 feet
of #80 mono, a 7/0 hook and a small swivel that can pass thru the rod tip. The
rig uses a chin weight like the basic rig, and a rubber band or piece of monel
to secure the bait.