Umbrella Rigs

This category of products includes A-style rigs and castable umbrella rigs. The technique has proven so effective it has been banned by the Bassmaster Elite Series, yet it still reamins the top choice of anglers in many other levels of competition. In a very short time the Umbrella Rigs has become a world-wide phenomenon sparked by the FLW Tour Win on Lake Guntersville by Paul Elias. The success of the original Alabama Rig has spawned several similar products. We carry both traditional Alabama Rigs and modified three wire rigs for states such as California that place regulations on the number of hooks allowed at one time. View State by State Regulations

Umbrella Rig Laws

State by state Umbrella Rig Regulations - We understand that many anglers still have questions regarding the legality of using umbrella rigs in their state. Through extensive research we've listed our interpretation of the rules and regulations provided by each state. These are our interpretations and not the official word.
Always check your state mandated regulations and restrictions before using multiple lure rigs.

The birth place of the Original Umbrella Rigs allows for five hooks.

Only two attached baits may contain hooks. Anglers have found a staggered bait configuration with two baits trailing the other three to be most successful. The Chubby Chaser Step Sister Rig is configured as such.

Five hooks are legal. No restrictions

The law states anglers may only use three hooks. Therefore, the best rigging method includes three swimbaits with hooks and two teaser baits. Place the hooked swimbaits on the bottom wires or wires that run furthest back. Interestingly enough, anglers may choose to add up to two stinger hooks per hooked bait per the current CA regulations. Should anglers prefer not to use teaser baits, we offer the Chubby Chaser CUmbrella Rig which is a three wire model.

The regulations are similar to those of California. Three rigged baits. The use of unrigged teasers is advised for keeping the bait ball profile.

No restrictions. Five rigged baits

In Delaware anglers may use only three baits, period. Each bait can be rigged up, but it is illegal to use the additional teaser baits. Our three wire offerings include the Chubby Chaser Calabama and Chubby Chaser Baby Girl.

Currently there are no restrictions. Anglers may use five hooked baits.

There is no restriction on the number of poles and lines used to fish for game fish except:

• Fishing for trout: 1 pole
  
•  Fishing on Public Fishing Areas: 2 poles
•  Sport shad fishing: 2 poles
  

If you're traveling to Hawaii leave the bass gear home! If you need to wet a line for bass then the law regulates only two hooked lures

Regulations state anglers can use the standard umbrella rig configuration with the single line tie. Five hooks allowed.

Illinois is very tricky. Illinois has some bodies of waters where the law states, "Only two poles with no more than two hooks or lure per pole allowed." This would see to indicate only two hooks are legal in these bodies of water. All others allow for the traditional Umbrella Rig - five lures with hooks.

This is another ambiguous rule. The law states, "each line is limited to no more than two single or multi-barbed hooks, two artificial baits or two live bait harnesses." The hook portion si very clear - only two hooks allowed. As far as teasers go, it may be best to consult with the local fish and game. Otherwise, another option would be attaching small willow leaf spinnerbait blades.

Two hooked lures only. Teasers are allowed - therefore the best rigging method would be two rigged baits on the bottom or the furthest back, with three teaser baits.

Restricted to two hooks. Anglers may use the additional three wires to house teaser swimbaits.

No restrictions. Anglers may use five hooks

No regulations state the use of the Umbrella Rig to be illegal. Anglers should consult with local fish and game to confirm.

No restrictions apply to the use of the Umbrella Rig. Anglers may use five wire umbrella rigs

Restricted to two hooks. Anglers may attach three teaser baits without hooks to the traditional five wire umbrella rig.

The Umbrella Rig in principle is illegal. If there are two hooks on the lure it technically is banned based on the rule stating ,"Any lure designed to catch more than one fish at a time is prohibited." Without speaking directly to the Massachusetts fish and game, the law appears to allow for single hooked bait with four teaser baits.

The rules in Michigan state no more than a total of six hooks. Taking it at face value, anglers could therefore use the original Umbrella Rig. ABT Multi-Rig system actually has the possibility of housing six wire harnesses. Therefore, if the interpretation is correct anglers could use all six wires with hooked baits.

Minnesota has very ambiguous rules regarding the use of the Umbrella Rig. The most accurate interpretation would make the rig illegal. Even the use of one rigged bait is not clearly legal based on some additional tackle restrictions.

Mississippi as a state appears to allow the use of the Umbrella Rig in its original design, however there are some restrictions that apply to specific bodies of water and therefore its best to consult with local officials before using the lure. Known restrictions are: Arkabutla, Grenada, Enid and Sardis and the spillways of Arkabutla, Grenada, Enid, Sardis, Okatibbee and Ross Barnett reservoirs. On those bodies of water the rule states two hooks only.

The use of three hooked lures is legal. Anglers in the Ozark region have reported a great deal of success using the Chubby Chaser Baby Girl Rig. It's a shorter, three wire version of the umbrella rig and features a small spinnerbait blade on each wire. This has been especially effective in that area because it affords anglers the ability to cast the lure in and around the prevalent pole timber.

Montana has a lot of district by district rulings, however, we found many references prohibiting the number of hooks to two. Numerous sections of their regulations stated no more than two hooks could be used in lakes and reservoirs. To be on the safe side, its best to consult with the local game authorities first.

It is illegal to use any form of the Umbrella Rig or Umbrella Rig in Nebraska.

Only two hooked lures may be used. Additionally, the rules if interpreted literally, state anglers can only use those two lures. Don't take the gamble, stick with two hooked baits (terrible pun intended). Therefore, we'd suggest using spinnerbait blades on additional wires.

The Umbrella Rig and all other multi-lure configurations are illegal in New Hampshire. One lure only.

New Jersey allows the rig on most state waters except the Delaware River, which has a restriction of three hooks per line.

No restrictions. Five hooked lures may be used on the A-Rig

Five lures with hooks maximum for all Umbrella Rigs

The Umbrella Rig is legal in North Carolina.

The regulations state only three hooked lures may be used. Our research indicates that anglers may use teasers on the remaining wires.

Ohio restricts the number of hooked lures to three. Ohio, also seems to restrict the number of wires to three as well - they consider them leaders and clearly state only three. Therefore we suggest any of our three wire models such as the Chubby Chaser Calabama.

No restrictions on the Umbrella Rig

Oregon allows the use of three hooked baits. There are no restrictions to using the remaining wires to attach teaser baits.

Three hooked lures. The remaining wires can house teaser baits or spinnerbait blades.

Another example of a state that restricts the number of hooks to three. The remaining wires may hold teaser baits. The best method of attaching these teasers has been the Owner Centerign Pins

South Carolina appears to allow the use of the Umbrella Rig and other five wire Umbrella Rigs. The FLW Events held in South Carolina features many anglers using the traditional Umbrella Rig with five rigged baits.

Up to three hooked lures. Teaser baits may be attached to the remaining wires.

Tennessee regulates the total number of hooks to three and prohibits the use of teaser baits. Only three wires with three lures may be used.

Texas appears to have no restrictions regarding the use of the Umbrella Rig.

Utah states anglers may only use two artificial lures. The interpretations of this law leads us to believe its best to use a three wire rig with a spinnerbait blade on the other wire.

Anglers may use only two hooked baits. No teaser baits may be attached. This is pretty clearly stated. Spinnerbait blades are not explicitly mentioned, so please consult with the local fish and game authorities.

There are no restrictions on the Umbrella Rig. Five hooks may be used.

The rules restrict the number of hooked lures to three. Anglers may use teaser baits on the remaining wires.

There are no restrictions placed on the Umbrella Rig.

Wisconsin clearly restricts the number of hooks to three. However, the law as written appears to restrict the total number of lures, rigged or unrigged, to three. Therefore, we recommend using a three wire version such as the Chubby Chaser Baby Girl.

Umbrella Rigs may be used with a total of three hooked lures. Teaser baits are not explicitly mentioned in the material reviewed. It's best to check with the local authorities.