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Spin-N-Glo Drift Rig

A river drift rig with a buoyant, winged Spin-N-Glo body ahead of a baited hook. The wings spin in the current, the body floats the bait up, and a light weight bounces the bottom.

Best forTrout, steelhead, catfish
WhereRivers, runs, current seams
MethodDrift fishing
DifficultyModerate
Spin-N-Glo Drift Rig — BigJoe rig illustration
Main lineSlinky / pencil weightSwivelLeaderSpin-N-Glo + beadsHook + bait

Rig diagram (component order)

Spin-N-Glo Drift Rig: Main line, Slinky / pencil weight, Swivel, Leader, Spin-N-Glo + beads, Hook + bait

Step-by-step how-to

Spin-N-Glo Drift Rig — BigJoe step-by-step graphic
BigJoe step-by-step graphic

Step-by-step build instructions

  1. 1

    Put a slinky or pencil weight on a slider on the main line.

  2. 2

    Tie on a small swivel below it.

  3. 3

    Tie an 18–36 in leader to the swivel.

  4. 4

    Thread the Spin-N-Glo and 1–2 beads onto the leader.

  5. 5

    Tie the hook and add a small bait.

  6. 6

    Cast across and let it drift down, ticking the bottom.

BigJoe Tips

  • Adjust the weight until it ticks, not drags, the bottom.
  • Bright colors in stained water.
  • Follow the drift with the rod tip.
  • Beads keep the body from jamming on the knot.

Variations

  • Use it under a float in slow pools.
  • Run it behind a three-way for catfish.
  • Corky floats instead of a Spin-N-Glo.
  • Scent on the yarn.

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Target Species

Channel catfishIctalurus punctatusMountain mulletDajaus monticolaBigmouth sleeperGobiomorus dormitor