Hapuka Tarakihi Dropper Rig

Meet the Hapuka Tarakihi Dropper Rig—a purpose-built multi-bait setup crafted for serious offshore anglers targeting big bottom fish. This rig features three back bones, three puka snoods, and three tarakihi snoods, giving you versatile, repeatable bait presentation and effortless customization on the water. All snoods clip on and off, and everything stores neatly in a washable mesh bag for quick drying and easy transport.

Why this dropper rig excels

• Triple-bait versatility: Present three puka snoods and tarakihi snoods across the rig to attract multiple species at once or tailor to current conditions.
• Clip-on, clip-off snoods: Swap snoods in seconds to adjust bait size, species targeting, or depth without retying the whole rig.
• Three back bones for consistent spacing: Keeps bait positions evenly distributed and stable for depth-focused presentations.
• Compact, organized storage: Packed in a washable mesh bag that aids cleaning and drying after a trip.

How to use

1. Attach your main line to the rig’s top connection and set your desired depth using the back bones as reference points.
2. Choose your snood configuration: line up to three puka snoods for hapuka targeting, mix tarakihi snoods for tarakihi, or combine both to cover more ground.
3. Rig bait or lures on each snood, then deploy to your preferred bottom or mid-water depth.
4. After fishing, rinse with fresh water and store in the mesh bag to dry thoroughly before your next trip.

Ideal for

This Hapuka Tarakihi Dropper Rig is ideal for offshore bottom fishing enthusiasts, charter trips, and serious anglers who want a reliable, adjustable multi-bait setup that attracts both hapuka (groper) and tarakihi. It shines when current or structure makes a single-bait presentation less effective—you can adapt on the fly by adding or removing snoods.