The Rig Clinic - Skimmer Rig

The Rig Clinic - Skimmer Rig Advanced

In this Rig Clinic, you'll learn how to tie Matt Godfrey's go-to winter skimmer rig. Designed for deep commercial waters of 6 feet or more, it offers excellent stability and bait presentation during the colder months. Whether targeting skimmers, roach, or F1s, this rig ensures precise bait delivery and optimal bite detection.

Items Required

0.13lb N-Gauge

Guru Rig Scissors

Skimmer Wire Float 0.75g

Pole Float Silicon

Loop Tyer Medium

Guru Shot Pliers

Micro Shot No.8 & No.9

Micro Cubes No.13

In this video, you'll learn how to tie Matt Godfrey's trusted winter skimmer rig. It covers everything you need to know, from selecting durable 0.13 N-Gauge to using skimmer wire floats for windy conditions. He also covers shotting patterns, the importance of soft silicone for float stability, and tips for marking shot placements for consistency So, you can fish confidently in deep commercial waters during the colder months.

The Rig Clinic - Skimmer Rig Video Tutorial

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