Pike and Predator Rig Bits

Pike and predator rig bits are the small parts that finish a deadbait or lure rig: crimps and crimp covers, sleeves, float stops and beads, ledger stems, bait fins, bait flags and poppers. Every listing shows the lowest in-stock price we have found and the shops we track.

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Crimps join wire to hooks and swivels, and covers tidy the joint. Sleeves protect trebles and knots, stops and beads set float depth, and fins, flags and poppers add movement or lift to a deadbait.

Most items are sold in packs with a size or colour choice.

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Crimps, Sleeves and Stops

Crimps must match the wire diameter, and crimp covers slide over the finished joint. Hook sleeves and safety sleeves cover treble hooks so they cannot tangle or catch the trace.

Float stops and beads work with slider floats to set the fishing depth.

Bait Fins, Flags and Poppers

Fins and flags attach to a deadbait to add colour and flutter, and poppers add buoyancy so a bait sits off the bottom. Ledger stems keep the lead away from the trace.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which crimp size do I need?

It must match the wire, so a 40lb seven-strand wire takes a different crimp from titanium or 30lb wire. The pack states the wire it suits.

What are treble hook sleeves for?

They cover the points of a treble on a trace so hooks do not catch the line or each other during casting and storage.

What do bait poppers do?

They add buoyancy to a deadbait so it sits up off weed or silt. Fins and flags add visual attraction.

Are these parts pike-specific?

Most suit any predator rig, including zander and perch, with lighter options for smaller species.