Tide Rite R854 Bluefish Surf Float Rig

A Wire-Leader Float Rig for Surf Bluefish

The Tide Rite R854 Bluefish Surf Float Rig is hand-tied with Mustad hooks and a wire leader to help protect against bluefish teeth. Its float helps keep your bait off the bottom, giving you a bait-fishing option for targeting bluefish from the surf.

Rig Details

• Model: R854
• Target species: Bluefish
• Style: Surf float rig
• Hooks: Mustad
• Leader: Wire for added protection against teeth
• Float: Helps lift bait off the bottom
• Hand-tied construction

How to Fish It

Connect the rig to your main line and use a suitable sinker for the surf and current, keeping the total casting weight within your rod's rating. Secure your chosen bait to the hook without covering the point, and leave the float free to lift the bait away from the bottom.

Cast under control, allow the sinker to settle, and take up slack so you can watch for bites. Check the bait regularly and inspect the wire leader and connections after each fish. Replace the rig if the wire becomes kinked, frayed, or otherwise damaged; wire offers added tooth protection, not a guarantee against bite-offs.