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Unconditional Satisfaction GuaranteeNo Shipping Fees Above 302 Months to Decide. Returns Simplified.The Sunset Boat Rig RS Competition Rockfish Special is an ultra-technical, short-format trace designed for light game vertical boat fishing. This rig is specifically engineered to target smaller, aggressive predators that live in and around rocky structures, such as Scorpionfish, Comber (Serran), Wrasse, and Gurnard. Part of the high-end RS Competition series, it uses 100% fluorocarbon for the snoods, providing maximum invisibility and a stiff, tangle-free presentation in the snag-heavy environments where these species thrive.
At Gerrys Fishing, we recommend this rig for scratching sessions where you want to maximize your species count. The ultra-compact 65cm length allows for surgical precision when dropping baits into small holes or over rugged reef peaks.
| Feature | Details |
| Rig Type | 3-Hook Compact Vertical Trace |
| Target Species | Scorpionfish, Wrasse, Comber, Gurnard, Sea Bream |
| Total Length | 65 cm (Ultra-Compact) |
| Snood Material | 100% Fluorocarbon |
| Snood Length | 3 x 18 cm |
| Hook Sizes | Available in Size 10 or Size 8 |
| Main Line | High-transparency monofilament |
| Components | Micro RS rolling swivels and attractant beads |
Compact 18cm Fluorocarbon Snoods: The short snood length is a deliberate design choice. In rocky terrain, long snoods often lead to snags. These 18cm fluorocarbon arms keep the bait close to the main rig body for better control, while the materials natural stiffness prevents the hooks from wrapping around the rig in turbulent water.
Micro-Hook Selection (Sizes 8 & 10): Unlike standard boat rigs, this Special uses small, chemically sharpened hooks. This is essential for species with smaller mouths, like Comber or various Wrasse, ensuring a high hook-up rate on the first rattle.
Ultra-Short 65cm Body: The short overall length ensures all three baits are presented very close to the seabedexactly where Rockfish are waiting to ambush prey. This also makes the rig exceptionally easy to handle on short rods or in the tight confines of a kayak.
Stealth RS Components: Utilizing micro-beads and high-speed swivels, the rig minimizes drag and visual profile, ensuring the fish focuses entirely on your bait and not the hardware.
Recommended Baits: This rig is most effective when used with small worms (Ragworm or pieces of Lugworm) or thin squid tentacles. The movement of a squid tentacle on a size 10 hook is an irresistible trigger for Scorpionfish.
Sinker Choice: Sunset recommends a colored egg-shaped sinker (white or yellow). These colors mimic small white pebbles or shell fragments, drawing fish in to investigate. Use weights between 60g and 200g depending on the depth and how hard the tide is pushing.
The Technique: Fish this rig active. Instead of letting it sit, gently bounce the sinker on the rocks. The clacking sound of the lead against the stone, combined with the fluttering 18cm snoods, mimics a small crab or shrimp trying to find cover.
The Rockfish Special RS Competition is a species hunters dream. It is built with a level of precision that you rarely find in small-hook boat rigs. If you are fishing over foul ground or reefs and want a rig that is both snag-resistant and incredibly sensitive, this is the perfect choice.
Gerrys Pro Tip: Because this rig uses very small hooks and short snoods, it is incredibly sensitive. We recommend pairing it with a rod like the Sunset Deepster SW Vertical. You will feel every peck from a small Wrasse or the heavy thump of a Scorpionfish. Be ready to strike instantlythese species are experts at taking a bait and retreating back into a hole in the rocks
