Bassdope Lures

RIP Lean Umbrella Rig

$19.99 - $21.99

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Description

The RIP Lean Umbrella rig is perfect for clear, pressured bodies of water when paired with your favorite combination of paddle tail swimbaits. It features distinctive style, high-quality components, and unparalleled action! Constructed from durable yet flexible wire with 340lbs of breaking strength, the RIP delivers an exceptional baitball action in the water when pumped on retrieve. This design not only enhances the rig's performance but also ensures that it remains streamlined and strong at critical points of pressure. It's specifically engineered to endure the vigorous fight of Hybrid Stripers. The RIP Lean comes equipped with Mustad Demon Snap Swivels and high-quality optional split rings for effortlessly attaching your favorite Smack swimbait jig heads . After landing a catch, take a moment to inspect and if necessary realign any wires that may have shifted during the fight. State Regulations on Umbrella Rigs as of 2022: 1 Hook - MN & ME 2 Hook - IL (2 Pole Restricted Lakes), AZ, HI, IA, KA, MD, MA, NV, ND & VT 3 Hook - CA, CO, DE, IN, MO, OH, OR, RI, SD, TN, UT, WA, WI & WY 5 Hook - *IL, AL, AR, CT, FL, GA, ID, KY, LA, MI, MS, NM, NY, NC, OK, PA, SC, TX, VA & WV Select an option above to tailor your RIP umbrella rig to your state’s regulations. While it's essential for anglers to familiarize themselves with their local fishing restrictions, we have made efforts to ease the purchasing process by providing relevant information about these regulations sourced from the internet. Click Here for the B.A.S.S. official tournament rules concerning umbrella rigs. *Illinois residents—be aware of your state restrictions! In areas where two-pole limits do not apply, five-hook umbrella rigs are legal and can be used. Lake Michigan, most rivers, and Army Corps of Engineer lakes without restrictions are some examples where a 5-hook RIP rig can be used.

Specifications

Category

Umbrella Rigs

Target Species

bass, inshore

Techniques

casting

Water Column

mid-depth

Action

baitball action

Conditions

clear water, open water

Field Notes

Use this umbrella rig in clear, pressured water when fish are keyed on baitballs and multiple small forage items. It is designed to be pumped on the retrieve to create a baitball effect and is especially suited for hybrid stripers and similar schooling predators.

Pros

  • Streamlined wire design with strong 340 lb breaking strength
  • Creates an effective baitball action on retrieve
  • Includes snap swivels and split-ring attachment options

Cons

  • Requires checking and realigning wires after fish fights
  • Must be rigged within local umbrella-rig hook regulations

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