Jetty Fishing Rigs That ACTUALLY Work (Full Setup Breakdown)
- By: Luke Simonds
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Hey Salt Strong Nation,
If you’ve ever fished the jetties, you know how tough it can be on your gear — heavy current, sharp structure, and big fish ready to break you off. But the right rigs and setups can make all the difference.
That’s why we teamed up with Captain Sharky from Outcast Charters to walk you through the exact rigs, knots, and gear he trusts to consistently land sheepshead, redfish, drum, jacks, and even sharks.
Whether you’re fishing Texas jetties or rocky shorelines anywhere, these simple setups will help you fish smarter and avoid frustration.
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What’s Inside This Video:
✅ How to tie the “old fisherman’s knot” — strong, simple, and reliable
✅ A clever rigging trick to swap hooks fast without cutting your line
✅ The light tackle setup Sharky uses for slot-sized fish
✅ His go-to heavy setup for battling bull reds and big predators
✅ Recommended rod lengths for fishing around the boat
✅ Ideal reel sizes for comfort and power
✅ The magic line strength for fishing heavy structure
✅ Why pyramid sinkers work better than teardrop weights in current
Conclusion:
Jetty fishing is no place for weak knots, cheap gear, or guesswork.
Captain Sharky keeps it simple — just like we do here at Salt Strong. With a smart setup and a little preparation, those intimidating jetty rocks suddenly become fish magnets.
Want to take it a step further? Combine this rigging knowledge with Smart Fishing Spots, and you’ll have the structure, depth changes, and ambush zones mapped out before you even launch.
Tight Lines!
Luke Simonds
Salt Strong
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Do what the “SMART ANGLERS” are doing and join the Insider Club.
Here’s what you’ll receive today when you join:
- Weekly fishing reports and TRENDS revealing exactly where you should fish every trip
- Weekly “spot dissection” videos that walk you through all the best spots in your area
- Exclusive fishing tips from the PROS you can’t find anywhere else
- Everything you need to start catching fish more consistently (regardless if you fish out of a boat, kayak, or land).
I learn so much from you guys it’s awesome thanks for the tips
Good and as well
Good presentation too …. !
I would have liked to see how he recommended attaching the 25 lb fluorocarbon and 30lb braid together
I use the fg knot
Is the rig shown for jetty fishing also appropriate for bridge fishing?
I learn a lot from all the information from other Fishers
Great information.. Love his energy!
The best rigging combos I’ve ever seen plenty of tips to use thank you
more great tips……what knot used to braid/leader?
Granny knot? Left over right, and once more, left over right, that’s a granny knot. What I saw was a modified surgeon’s knot for fishing.
Great video!