Make Your Own Umbrella Rig

The most amazing thing about the ever popular Alabama Rig, or A-rig as we shall call it, is the fact that it is extraordinarily easy to manufacture. Nothing more than a glorified umbrella rig, the A-rig consists of little more than wire, swivels, and snaps. It is merely a new means to present old baits. As the next installment in my series of articles on the A-rig, Alabama Rig Manifesto, this "How To" article will put the power of the A-rig in your hands for a mere fraction of the cost. In my humble opinion, the store bought, professionally manufactured A-rigs offer no advantages

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Find a bunch of old tennis ball tubes. They are the perfect size for Alabama rigs.

using quality components will help save on the costs, but trying to cheep out will only result in head aches. Other problems like the rig breaking with the fish still on may be a very valid problem.