Pre-Made Ballyhoo Pin Rig

The Joe Shute Pre-Made Ballyhoo Pin Rig is the professional's answer to maximizing time in the strike zone. Designed to take the "work" out of offshore fishing, these rigs allow you to deploy a perfectly tuned ballyhoo presentation the second you hit the blue water. Built to withstand the violent strikes of Giant Bluefin, Bigeye, and Wahoo, this rig is a "must-have" for any serious tournament spread.

Tournament-Ready Specifications

Each rig is hand-assembled with premium components that professional mates trust:

• Stealth & Strength: Features 6 feet of 100% 150# Fluorocarbon leader, providing the invisibility needed for line-shy tuna and the abrasion resistance for long battles.

• The "Power" Hook: Equipped with a 9/0 Southern Tuna hook, the industry standard for securing a solid connection in the jaw of a pelagic powerhouse.

• Pro-Rigging Features: Includes a stainless steel pin for easy ballyhoo alignment and a copper rigging wire to lock your bait in place.

• Convenient Storage: Arrives in a reusable mesh lure bag, allowing you to rinse the entire rig with fresh water without removing it from the bag.

Customization & Compatibility

These pin rigs are designed to be the perfect backbone for our keel-weighted heads.

• Crimping Options: If you order this rig with a Joe Shute lure, we can crimp the head directly to the leader for you. Just specify which head you'd like in your order notes.

• Open Loop: If no preference is stated, the rig ships with an open top crimp, giving you the flexibility to add your own head on the fly.

Recommended Pairings for the Pin Rig

The Joe Shute Keel Weighted Ballyhoo Skirt is the most popular choice for this rig. The 1oz or 3oz weights are perfectly balanced to keep a pin-rigged ballyhoo tracking straight and true in any sea state.

For a high-flash presentation that mimics panicked baitfish, the Joe Shute Nickel Series 3oz is an elite pairing. The nickel-plated head adds a strobe effect that draws Tuna and Mahi from a distance.

If you are fishing the "grey hour" at dawn or dusk, pairing the rig with a Joe Shute Glow Trolling Lure 3oz ensures your bait remains the most visible target in the spread.