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Title: Tokyo Rig
Post by: Curt on September 11, 2018, 10:02:47 AM
I've been hearing a lot recently about the Tokyo Rig. I have also heard of it being used for "Punch Shotting".

Anyone have any experience with it or feedback on it?
Title: Re: Tokyo Rig
Post by: JackJ on September 11, 2018, 02:26:11 PM
Interesting, I can see that working pretty well on the rock walls too that I fish.
Looks easy enough to make them yourself, so I may try to rig some up.
Title: Re: Tokyo Rig
Post by: bullet20dc on September 11, 2018, 06:35:29 PM
never heard of it   pic please
Title: Re: Tokyo Rig
Post by: Curt on September 11, 2018, 10:21:07 PM
never heard of it   pic please


@bullet20dc

(https://www.westernbass.com/shared/managedfiles/articles/attached/the_new_vmc_tokyo_rig.jpg)
Title: Re: Tokyo Rig
Post by: Curt on September 11, 2018, 10:22:59 PM
https://youtu.be/TAEpUQJ3g4o
Title: Re: Tokyo Rig
Post by: Curt on September 11, 2018, 10:23:40 PM
I haven't had a chance to watch the whole video yet, but figured I'd post it for more info.
Title: Re: Tokyo Rig
Post by: bullet20dc on September 12, 2018, 05:48:55 AM
Oh OK I didnt know what it was called   I saw Ike at the sportsman show demonstrating it with a fluke type bait   I bought a 50 pack of the wires and split rings  and made a bunch of setups over the winter.  I tried the rig a few times and did catch a few but the wire only came in 6 inch lenghts. kept dredging up grass. Im looking for a 12 inch wire but cant find them.   
Title: Re: Tokyo Rig
Post by: bullet20dc on September 12, 2018, 07:36:43 AM
heres the wire i used

https://www.ebay.com/itm/153147113862


i found his whole selection  gonna get some longer ones

https://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_ssn=edgara1106salguero&_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=25+PCS.+LOOPED+STAINLESS+STEEL+LURE+SHAFT+WIRE+&_sacat=0


Title: Re: Tokyo Rig
Post by: Jig Man on September 12, 2018, 07:59:10 AM
Does it have to be a stainless wire?  Couldn't you get some like 20 ga galvanized wire from a Hdw store and make your own very easily?  That way you could have any length you want.
Title: Re: Tokyo Rig
Post by: Jig Man on September 12, 2018, 08:41:01 AM
I just made one with 22 ga galvanized wire.  It took less then 30 seconds and cost maybe a penny or two.  I'll try to post a pic when I get back from the farm this pm.
Title: Re: Tokyo Rig
Post by: Jig Man on September 12, 2018, 03:45:44 PM
Here is my elcheapo.  I'm going to try it out tomorrow.

(https://www.bassboatboards.com/gallery/105-120918154210.jpeg)
Title: Re: Tokyo Rig
Post by: bullet20dc on September 12, 2018, 05:48:19 PM
i see u left off some crital things like that split ring and swivel.  I found with out the split ring and swivel  I got really bad line twist and threw out more line then the swivel and ring would have cost   just saying. 
  I used the ss only because it wont rust in my box and I dont like galvenized anything   I think I made 1 rig for around 2.25 and the hook was the big expense
   .30 for wire
   .20. split ring
   .75 swivel
  1.00 hook

plus it gave me something to do when the snow was falling
Title: Re: Tokyo Rig
Post by: Curt on September 12, 2018, 07:53:21 PM
I'm not sure if the stiffness of the wire matters at all, but I'm guessing that the galvanized wire will be more prone to bending in unwanted ways. Again, not sure f that matters at all, but it's the first thing that came to my mind.

And I believe @bullet20dc is right when it comes to the hardware missing. The swivel, etc. are critical from what I understand, to prevent nasty line twist problems.

On another note, some people are starting to use this rig for punching grass beds and other dense weeds with great success.
Title: Re: Tokyo Rig
Post by: Jig Man on September 12, 2018, 10:06:38 PM
Well I have always thought that less was more when it came to rigging baits.  I'll know more after tomorrow.  I know it will bend easier but forming stainless steel wire is a pain the butt.  I hate working with it.  If this doesn't work, I have hundreds of split ring and swivels from making under spins and A rigs.
Title: Re: Tokyo Rig
Post by: Curt on September 12, 2018, 10:42:31 PM
Quote
forming stainless steel wire is a pain the butt

Uh huh!  (yes) (giggle)
Title: Re: Tokyo Rig
Post by: Jig Man on September 13, 2018, 04:45:04 PM
Well I fished it today.  I got some bites but no hookups.  I fished it around timber and in rocks.  It wasn't bad to hang up.  There wasn't any line twist.  I think that there may be a place for this but just not sure on a real slow day.
Title: Re: Tokyo Rig
Post by: Curt on September 13, 2018, 07:05:52 PM
Glad the first trial went OK for you. You had a few bites, so that's a positive sign. Slow days are always tough for testing new stuff. Unless the testing turns a slow day into a great day!  :nod:
Title: Re: Tokyo Rig
Post by: Jig Man on September 24, 2018, 12:26:05 PM
Well I tried it again yesterday.  I got no bites but still no line twist and it came free when hung up even in heavy rocks and ledges.
Title: Re: Tokyo Rig
Post by: Nightmare on September 24, 2018, 01:10:00 PM
Makes me think of a glorified drop shot    (shrug)
Title: Re: Tokyo Rig
Post by: bullet20dc on September 24, 2018, 04:32:26 PM
a drop shot will drop the bait to the bottom if not held just right  this rig by nature of the wire keeps it off the bottom.  I finally found some 12 inch wire with the eye already twisted in
https://www.ebay.com/itm/25-PCS-LOOPED-STAINLESS-STEEL-LURE-SHAFT-WIRE-FORM-035-X-12-MAKE-SPINNERS/163268894382?hash=item2603959eae:g:eAEAAOSwENxXnFLT
Title: Re: Tokyo Rig
Post by: Curt on September 26, 2018, 02:05:00 PM
Well I tried it again yesterday.  I got no bites but still no line twist and it came free when hung up even in heavy rocks and ledges.

It's interesting to find that you've had no trouble with line twist. I would have thought that it would be a major problem without the swivel, etc.

Now if only you could catch some fish on it!
Title: Re: Tokyo Rig
Post by: Curt on September 26, 2018, 02:06:24 PM
I finally found some 12 inch wire with the eye already twisted in
https://www.ebay.com/itm/25-PCS-LOOPED-STAINLESS-STEEL-LURE-SHAFT-WIRE-FORM-035-X-12-MAKE-SPINNERS/163268894382?hash=item2603959eae:g:eAEAAOSwENxXnFLT

@bullet20dc Thanks for the link! Great to know that these are available in this length with the twist already made.  :nod:
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