NGT 2-Hook Flapper Sea Rig (Size 1/0 Hooks)

The NGT 2-Hook Flapper Sea Rig is a true staple of UK sea angling. Designed for general shore, pier, and estuary fishing, this double-hook flapper trace allows you to present two distinct baits at different water depths, doubling your chances of attracting hungry bottom-feeders and predatory fish.

Constructed with a heavy-duty 80lb rig body for safety during casting and supple 25lb snoods for natural bait movement, this ready-to-fish rig delivers dependable strength and excellent tangling resistance in flowing tides.

Key Performance Features

Dual-Bait Versatility

Featuring two independent snoods branching off the main rig body, you can experiment with different bait combinations on every cast—such as pairing a lugworm/ragworm cocktail on the bottom hook with a fresh mackerel or squid strip on the top hook.

Strong 80lb Rig Body

The 80lb monofilament spine absorbs the immense force generated during distance casting with lead weights up to 6oz, acting as a built-in shock leader section for total peace of mind on the beach.

Supple 25lb Snoods

The 25lb snood line provides the perfect balance: flexible enough to allow your baits to dance naturally in the current, yet stiff enough to minimize wrapping around the main line. It also offers solid abrasion resistance against rough ground and sharp seabed debris.

Size 1/0 High-Carbon Hooks

The size 1/0 sea hooks are fine-wire yet incredibly forged and sharp, making them ideal for a wide variety of fish sizes—from delicate bites from flatfish to aggressive strikes from codling, bass, and whiting.

Technical Specifications

Best Places & Situations to Use

• Sandy Beaches & Surf: The classic venue for a flapper rig. Keeps two tempting baits settling right in the surf line where flatfish and bass hunt.

• Piers, Jetties & Breakwaters: Great for fishing vertically off harbour walls or casting short distances into clean water channels.

• Estuaries & Mudflats: Perfect for holding ragworm or crab baits in gentle-to-moderate tidal flows for flounder, bass, and school silver eels.

💡 Gerry’s Pro Tip

“When fishing a 2-hook flapper in strong tidal runs, try using slightly different snood lengths if you are building your own, or keep your baits streamlined on this pre-tied setup. Using a thin wrap of bait elastic on your worm or squid baits prevents them from sliding down into a ball on the bend of the 1/0 hook, ensuring the hook point stays exposed and ready to pin any fish that nips at the bait!”

Frequently Asked Questions

What lead weights work best with this rig?

Depending on tide and venue, plain or grip leads from 3oz to 6oz work brilliantly. The 80lb main body line easily handles power casts with standard beachcasting leads.

What are the best baits to use on size 1/0 hooks?

Size 1/0 hooks are extremely versatile. Great bait choices include lugworm, ragworm, peeler crab, small strips of mackerel, squid ribbons, or tipping worms with a sliver of fresh fish.

Is this rig suitable for rough ground fishing?

While the 80lb body line is tough, flapper rigs carry two bottom-resting hooks that can catch on heavy kelp or sharp rocks. For pure rough ground, a single-hook pulley rig is usually preferred, but for clean to mixed ground (sand, gravel, mud), this 2-hook flapper excels.