This rig works right around the country for most fish that eat smaller fish. A selection of bean sinkers size 1 to 4 will cover most situations. Some 00 or 0 size ball sinkers may be handy for delicate live bait presentations around snags and rock bars. Black swivels in sizes 6 to 10 will cover most of the fishing. Lure fishing anglers will need snap swivels in many but not all situations.
Snap swivels allow easy changes of lures and can help, or sometimes hinder, lure action.
Always look for strong but lightly wired snaps for lure work. Heavy wired snaps are designed for game fishing not lure tossing and will kill the natural action of the lure. Nylon line in the 25 to 30 kg range is ideal for trace material. Wire traces are not needed unless mackerel are the target species. While it is possible to strip off and dive for the snagged lures, sea wasps and crocodiles can make this a dangerous undertaking.