Pike and Predator Ready Tied Rigs

Pike and predator ready tied rigs are traces and rigs made up by the manufacturer: deadbait traces with trebles, paternoster and lure traces, pellet rigs for catfish and float rigs, ready to clip on and fish. Every listing shows the lowest in-stock price we have found and the shops we track.

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A ready tied trace saves crimping wire and tying trebles at the bank. Pike traces come semi-barbed or barbless in a range of hook sizes, and catfish pellet rigs use heavier line and a single large hook.

Length, wire strength and hook size are printed on the pack and vary between options.

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Deadbait Traces, Paternosters and Lure Traces

A deadbait trace carries two treble hooks on wire with a swivel at the top. A paternoster trace adds an uptrace so a livebait or deadbait fishes off the bottom, and a lure trace is shorter with a snap link.

Semi-barbed trebles keep the bait on while unhooking more easily.

Hook Sizes and Wire Strength

Sizes 6 to 10 cover most pike deadbaits, with 40lb wire a common all-round strength. Catfish pellet rigs step up to 2/0 hooks and 100lb-plus line.

For the rods that fish these rigs, see the best pike rods guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are ready tied pike traces barbed?

Most are semi-barbed, meaning one barbed point per treble, and barbless versions are sold too. Check fishery rules before buying.

What length trace do I need?

Around 30 cm suits lures and small deadbaits, 40 to 50 cm larger deadbaits. Paternoster rigs add an uptrace above that.

Can I reuse a ready tied trace?

Yes, if the wire is not kinked and the hooks are sharp. Replace a trace after a kink or a hard fight.

What are catfish pellet rigs?

Ready tied rigs with a heavy hook and a hair or band for a large pellet, on line strong enough for catfish.