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29 Umbrella Rigs!

With new variations on the original Alabama Rig coming out almost weekly, it would be impossible to do an exhaustive list of these fish catching contraptions. But we did manage to round up 29 of the more popular ones. Enjoy!

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<p> Since last November, The Alabama Rig - and the myriad others like it - has taken the bass fishing world by storm. Being able to fish multiple baits on one rig has caused weights in many tournaments to skyrocket, thanks in part to the fact that anglers are now better able to tap into suspended bass, a section of fish widely regarded as difficult to catch. Multi-lure rigs have their proponents and opponents, but here's an impartial look at just a slice of the market.</p>
Since last November, The Alabama Rig – and the myriad others like it – has taken the bass fishing world by storm. Being able to fish multiple baits on one rig has caused weights in many tournaments to skyrocket, thanks in part to the fact that anglers are now better able to tap into suspended bass, a section of fish widely regarded as difficult to catch. Multi-lure rigs have their proponents and opponents, but here’s an impartial look at just a slice of the market.
<p> <strong>Mann's The Alabama Rig</strong></p> <p> Mann's The Alabama Rig is what started the umbrella rig craze in bass lakes across America. The original device was made by Andy Poss of Muscle Shoals, Ala., and after Paul Elias won a major event on Lake Guntersville, the phenomenon grew legs and took off. <a href=
Mann’s The Alabama Rig

Mann’s The Alabama Rig is what started the umbrella rig craze in bass lakes across America. The original device was made by Andy Poss of Muscle Shoals, Ala., and after Paul Elias won a major event on Lake Guntersville, the phenomenon grew legs and took off. www.mannsbait.com

<p> <strong>ABT Lure Co. Multi Rig</strong></p> <p> ABT's Multi Rig is unique in the fact that a swimbait body can be attached to the back of the head to avoid the "floating head" illusion. Also, the back of the head is removeable to allow for different wire configurations. Up to six can be attached. <a href=
ABT Lure Co. Multi Rig

ABT’s Multi Rig is unique in the fact that a swimbait body can be attached to the back of the head to avoid the “floating head” illusion. Also, the back of the head is removeable to allow for different wire configurations. Up to six can be attached. www.abtlures.com 

<p> <strong>Waterdog Outdoors Retriever Rig</strong></p> <p> Waterdog Outdoors' Retriever Rig is a lightweight umbrella rig that's made with an elongated head. <a href=
Waterdog Outdoors Retriever Rig

Waterdog Outdoors’ Retriever Rig is a lightweight umbrella rig that’s made with an elongated head. www.waterdogoutdoors.com

<p> <strong>Sworming Hornet Lures The Swarm</strong></p> <p> Sworming Hornet's The Swarm has 3-D eyes, a painted head, and comes with a reuseable plastic storage tube. <a href=
Sworming Hornet Lures The Swarm

Sworming Hornet’s The Swarm has 3-D eyes, a painted head, and comes with a reuseable plastic storage tube. www.sworminghornetlures.com

<p> <strong>Jerry Rago Bait Ball</strong></p> <p> This umbrella rig is made with lighter wire arms for a more finesse presentation. It also has a superwide wingspan and a realistic head. <a href=
Jerry Rago Bait Ball

This umbrella rig is made with lighter wire arms for a more finesse presentation. It also has a superwide wingspan and a realistic head. www.ragobaits.com

<p> <strong>Boss Outdoors Lead Swimbait Harness Umbrella Rig</strong></p> <p> Boss Outdoors' Lead Swimbait Harness Umbrella Rig is a long-wire rig that's available in  six different colors. <a href=
Boss Outdoors Lead Swimbait Harness Umbrella Rig

Boss Outdoors’ Lead Swimbait Harness Umbrella Rig is a long-wire rig that’s available in  six different colors. www.fishboss.com

<p> <strong>Cumberland Pro Lures The Cure</strong></p> <p> The Cure is one of the more durable umbrella rigs. Its arms are made of rigid steel and rotate on the "head" they're attached to. Equally stout swivels and snaps hold your baits in place. <a href=
Cumberland Pro Lures The Cure

The Cure is one of the more durable umbrella rigs. Its arms are made of rigid steel and rotate on the “head” they’re attached to. Equally stout swivels and snaps hold your baits in place. www.cumberlandpro.com

<p> <strong>Cumberland Pro Lures C-Rig</strong></p> <p> The C-Rig is a short-arm rig that keeps maximum space between your baits, creating fewer tangles and fouls-ups. The arms are the same thickness as found on The Cure. <a href=
Cumberland Pro Lures C-Rig

The C-Rig is a short-arm rig that keeps maximum space between your baits, creating fewer tangles and fouls-ups. The arms are the same thickness as found on The Cure. www.cumberlandpro.com

<p> <strong>Spindarella</strong></p> <p> Spindarella is one of the wilder umbrella rigs. It has more flash than most, too, thanks to four spinners that ride between the four arms. <a href=
Spindarella

Spindarella is one of the wilder umbrella rigs. It has more flash than most, too, thanks to four spinners that ride between the four arms. www.spindarella.com

<p> <strong>Nichols Umbrella Rig</strong></p> <p> This rig is lightweight thanks to a tin head. The five wires are crimped on the end for extra security. <a href=
Nichols Umbrella Rig

This rig is lightweight thanks to a tin head. The five wires are crimped on the end for extra security. www.nicholslures.com

<p> <strong>Pure Poison Triple Threat Umbrella Rig</strong></p> <p> This 3-wire rig is compact and has a lifelike head that's available in eight colors. A tough rubber keeper stays at the base of the head when the rig is in use, and slips down the arms to make for easier storage.<a href=
Pure Poison Triple Threat Umbrella Rig

This 3-wire rig is compact and has a lifelike head that’s available in eight colors. A tough rubber keeper stays at the base of the head when the rig is in use, and slips down the arms to make for easier storage. www.purepoisonjigs.com

<p> <strong>Viking Marine Plain Jane</strong></p> <p> Though this rig is bare bones, it's not flimsy. The arms are triple wrapped at the end to secure the high-quality swivels. It's one of the lighter rigs as well, ideal for shallow water. Available at <a href=
Viking Marine Plain Jane

Though this rig is bare bones, it’s not flimsy. The arms are triple wrapped at the end to secure the high-quality swivels. It’s one of the lighter rigs as well, ideal for shallow water. Available at www.tacklewarehouse.com 

<p> <strong>Jewel Swim Gem Brella</strong></p> <p> This design has been catching stripers for years in a larger size. Jewel has downsized this sturdy rig for bass fishing with the Swim Gem Brella. The arms are moveable thanks to the bolt that loosens and tightens behind the head. <a href=
Jewel Swim Gem Brella

This design has been catching stripers for years in a larger size. Jewel has downsized this sturdy rig for bass fishing with the Swim Gem Brella. The arms are moveable thanks to the bolt that loosens and tightens behind the head. www.jewelbait.com

<p> <strong>Nichols Nick Rig</strong></p> <p> This rig has added appeal thanks to a pair of spinner blades up top. The fact that this rig only has three lure arms makes it legal in states like California and Tennessee, which have restrictions on multiple-lure rigs. <a href=
Nichols Nick Rig

This rig has added appeal thanks to a pair of spinner blades up top. The fact that this rig only has three lure arms makes it legal in states like California and Tennessee, which have restrictions on multiple-lure rigs. www.nicholslures.com

<p> <strong>Picasso Elementary School-E-Rig</strong></p> <p> This is a scaled-down version of Picasso's larger umbrella rig, the School-E-Rig. It's constructed of the same wire, however. The lack of a head keeps weight to a minimum. <a href=
Picasso Elementary School-E-Rig

This is a scaled-down version of Picasso’s larger umbrella rig, the School-E-Rig. It’s constructed of the same wire, however. The lack of a head keeps weight to a minimum. www.picassolures.com

<p> <strong>Yum Yumbrella Rig</strong></p> <p> This umbrella rig recently accounted for a would-be record largemouth from Pickwick Lake in Tennessee (the fish was released before it could be officially weighed). It's also (at time of publishing) the only umbrella rig that has a rattle in the head. A silent model is available as well. Two head colors are avilable. <a href=
Yum Yumbrella Rig

This umbrella rig recently accounted for a would-be record largemouth from Pickwick Lake in Tennessee (the fish was released before it could be officially weighed). It’s also (at time of publishing) the only umbrella rig that has a rattle in the head. A silent model is available as well. Two head colors are avilable. www.lurenet.com

<p> <strong>Picasso School-E-Rig</strong></p> <p> This rig is similar to the original The Alabama Rig in its head design, wire specs and overall weight. The molded head features 3-D eyes and is available in seven colors. <a href=
Picasso School-E-Rig

This rig is similar to the original The Alabama Rig in its head design, wire specs and overall weight. The molded head features 3-D eyes and is available in seven colors. www.picassolures.com

<p> <strong>Castaic Charlie's Walker Rig</strong></p> <p> This unique rig is designed to be "walked" on the bottom or swam through cover such as timber or brush. It's also legal in states with 3-lure restrictions. <a href=
Castaic Charlie’s Walker Rig

This unique rig is designed to be “walked” on the bottom or swam through cover such as timber or brush. It’s also legal in states with 3-lure restrictions. www.castaicswimbait.com

<p> <strong>Castaic Jerky J School Rig</strong></p> <p> This rig is available in a 3-wire or 5-wire model to conform to state regulations regarding multiple-lure rigs. The head is tin with 3-D eyes and at the terminus of each arm is a heavy-duty swivel. <a href=
Castaic Jerky J School Rig

This rig is available in a 3-wire or 5-wire model to conform to state regulations regarding multiple-lure rigs. The head is tin with 3-D eyes and at the terminus of each arm is a heavy-duty swivel. www.castaicswimbait.com

<p> <strong>Castaic Jerky J School RIg 3-wire</strong></p> <p> Here's the 3-wire model that has the same features as the 5-wire. <a href=
Castaic Jerky J School RIg 3-wire

Here’s the 3-wire model that has the same features as the 5-wire. www.castaicswimbait.com

<p> <strong>Power Tackle Get 'Em Going Rig</strong></p> <p> This rig has a large head and is available in four colors. It's also lead-free to keep weight down and conform to state laws that ban lead fishing tackle. <a href=
Power Tackle Get ‘Em Going Rig

This rig has a large head and is available in four colors. It’s also lead-free to keep weight down and conform to state laws that ban lead fishing tackle. www.powertackle.com

<p> <strong>Viking Marine Wolf Pack</strong></p> <p> This rig is Viking's fancier rig. It's essentially the Plain Jane, but with a lightweight head. Available at <a href=
Viking Marine Wolf Pack

This rig is Viking’s fancier rig. It’s essentially the Plain Jane, but with a lightweight head. Available at www.tacklewarehouse.com

<p> <strong>Megabass Spark Rig</strong></p> <p> This rig has all the bells and whistles. The swivel snaps are housed inside welded eyes (not crimped or wrapped) and the arms are thicker than most. The head is available in six colors. <a href=
Megabass Spark Rig

This rig has all the bells and whistles. The swivel snaps are housed inside welded eyes (not crimped or wrapped) and the arms are thicker than most. The head is available in six colors. www.megabassusa.com

<p> <strong>Paycheck Baits Donkey Thrasher</strong></p> <p> This simple rig has light wire that's designed to make your baits pulse in the water as the retrieve is stopped and started again. The light wire also allows for your baits to swim more freely than rigs with more rigid wires. <a href=
Paycheck Baits Donkey Thrasher

This simple rig has light wire that’s designed to make your baits pulse in the water as the retrieve is stopped and started again. The light wire also allows for your baits to swim more freely than rigs with more rigid wires. www.paycheckbaits.com

<p> <strong>Boss Outdoors All Wire</strong></p> <p> This tiny rig is petite in size, but not in build. It's ideal in a finesse situation as the whole thing is 4 1/2 inches long. <a href=
Boss Outdoors All Wire

This tiny rig is petite in size, but not in build. It’s ideal in a finesse situation as the whole thing is 4 1/2 inches long. www.fishboss.com

<p> <strong>Provider Tackle Skewl-R Rig</strong></p> <p> This rig features a "rig ring" that keeps the arms of your rig under wraps when not in use. The wire ends are double wrapped for extra security and the arms are all even length. Three head colors are available. <a href=
Provider Tackle Skewl-R Rig

This rig features a “rig ring” that keeps the arms of your rig under wraps when not in use. The wire ends are double wrapped for extra security and the arms are all even length. Three head colors are available. www.providertackle.com

<p> <strong>Ol' Nelle Umbrella Rig</strong></p> <p> This rig has a lead head, five sturdy wires and can be had with or without weighted screwlock hooks for a weedless rig. They're made in the USA, too, specifically Covington, Ga. Call: 770-862-1817 for more info.</p>
Ol’ Nelle Umbrella Rig

This rig has a lead head, five sturdy wires and can be had with or without weighted screwlock hooks for a weedless rig. They’re made in the USA, too, specifically Covington, Ga. Call: 770-862-1817 for more info.

<p> <strong>Jim Duckworth 3-Lure Finesse Rig</strong></p> <p> This 3-arm rig is made with light wire that's in a line for a different sort of multi-lure presentation. <a href=
Jim Duckworth 3-Lure Finesse Rig

This 3-arm rig is made with light wire that’s in a line for a different sort of multi-lure presentation. www.duckworthlures.com

<p> <strong>Luck "E" Strike Umbrella Rig</strong></p> <p> Luck "E" Strike has been making a giant version of this freshwater rig for years. This model is slightly scaled down. It features a painted head that's available in different colors as well as 5 sturdy arms.</p> <p> <a href=
Luck “E” Strike Umbrella Rig

Luck “E” Strike has been making a giant version of this freshwater rig for years. This model is slightly scaled down. It features a painted head that’s available in different colors as well as 5 sturdy arms.

www.luckestrike.com

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