Sunset Boat Rig RS Competition Whiting Special / Fluoro

Sunset Boat Rig RS Competition Whiting Special / Fluoro

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Product Details and Uses

Sunset Boat Rig RS Competition | Whiting Special / Fluoro

The Sunset Boat Rig RS Competition Whiting Special is a high-performance, technical trace designed specifically for targeting Gadidae (Whiting, Pouting, and Cod). As part of the prestigious “RS Competition” range, this rig is built to professional standards using 100% fluorocarbon for the snoods. This ensures the rig remains virtually invisible underwater while providing the stiffness required to prevent tangles in the fast-moving currents often found when boat fishing.

At Gerry’s Fishing, we recommend this rig for anglers looking for a competitive edge. The 115cm main body is perfectly balanced to present three baits simultaneously, maximizing your chances of a “full house” when a shoal of Whiting moves under the boat.

Technical Specifications

Feature	Details
Rig Type	3-Hook Boat Trace
Target Species	Whiting, Pouting, Codling, and Haddock
Total Length	115 cm
Snood Material	100% Fluorocarbon
Snood Length	3 x 35 cm
Hook Sizes	Available in Size 4 or Size 2
Main Line	High-strength clear mono
Components	High-speed rolling swivels and micro-beads

Key Features & Construction

100% Fluorocarbon Snoods: Unlike standard monofilament, the 35cm snoods are made of fluorocarbon. This material has a refractive index nearly identical to water, making it invisible to wary fish. It is also more abrasion-resistant and stiffer than mono, which significantly reduces “spin-tangles” caused by twisting fish like Whiting.
RS Competition Hardware: Built with micro-components to reduce drag and weight. The use of high-speed rolling swivels ensures that each hook can rotate 360 degrees freely, preventing the rig from bunching up in strong tides.
Optimized Hook Selection: The hooks are chemically sharpened and featuring a specialized “Whiting” pattern—fine enough to provide excellent bait presentation with squid or mackerel, yet strong enough to handle a bonus Cod or Ray.
3-Hook “Waterfall” Design: The 115cm body allows for three baits to be presented at varying heights just above the seabed, covering more of the “strike zone.”

How to Fish: Pro Recommendations

Recommended Baits: This rig excels when loaded with squid tentacles, baby squid, or thin strips of mackerel/sardine. For Whiting, a “cocktail” of squid and mackerel is often the most effective.
Sinker Choice: Sunset recommends using a colored egg sinker (white or yellow) weighing between 110g and 220g. The color acts as an attractor, drawing inquisitive Gadidae toward your baits, while the weight should be adjusted to keep your line as vertical as possible.
The Technique: Drop the rig to the bottom and “lift and drop” slowly. The stiff fluorocarbon snoods will kick the baits out away from the main line, creating a natural fluttering motion in the current.

The Gerry’s Fishing Verdict

The Whiting Special RS Competition is a “plug-and-play” solution for high-catch-rate boat fishing. The quality of the fluorocarbon and the precision of the knots are far superior to standard pre-tied rigs. If you are fishing a competition or simply want to out-fish everyone else on the boat, this is the trace to use.

Gerry’s Pro Tip: When fishing for Whiting, the “take” is often a rapid rattle. Because this rig uses fluorocarbon, it is very sensitive. Use a rod like the Sunset Dorada Powersense to see these bites clearly. If you are missing fish, try downsizing your bait to just a small “tip” of squid on the hook bend to ensure the fish takes the whole hook in one go