
R&R Tackle Deep Drop Rigs
Purpose-built deep drop rigs with the details that matter at 500+ feet. Breakaway swivels save your rig when the weight hangs on bottom. Glow beads and sleeves attract fish in the dark depths. Mustad 39950BL circle hooks provide secure hooksets on swordfish, tilefish, golden tilefish, and snowy grouper. See our full rigs collection for more options.
- Mustad 39950BL black circle hooks
- Breakaway swivel saves your rig if the weight hangs
- Extra swivel at top for attaching a light
- Swivel hooks reduce fish loss and leader twist
- Glow beads and sleeves for deep water attraction
- 4 sizes: 5/0 through 10/0, from $21.99
Engineered for the Deep
Deep dropping is not bottom fishing with longer line. The depths, the pressures, and the cost of losing tackle all demand purpose-built rigs. R&R Tackle Deep Drop Rigs are designed specifically for fishing 500 to 1500+ feet, where every detail matters.
The breakaway swivel at the bottom releases your weight if it hangs on structure, saving the rest of your rig and any fish already hooked. The extra swivel at the top lets you attach a deep drop light to attract fish in total darkness. Glow beads and sleeves provide additional attraction, and Mustad 39950BL circle hooks are the standard for deep drop applications. Four sizes from 5/0 to 10/0 cover everything from tilefish to swordfish.
The breakaway swivel at the bottom releases your weight if it hangs on structure, saving the rest of your rig and any fish already hooked. The extra swivel at the top lets you attach a deep drop light to attract fish in total darkness. Glow beads and sleeves provide additional attraction, and Mustad 39950BL circle hooks are the standard for deep drop applications. Four sizes from 5/0 to 10/0 cover everything from tilefish to swordfish.
Breakaway Swivel
If your weight hangs on bottom structure, the breakaway swivel releases the sinker while preserving the rest of your rig and any hooked fish. At $20+ per rig and potentially hundreds of dollars in electric reel line, this feature pays for itself on the first hang.
Deep Water Attraction
Glow beads and glow sleeves on each hook emit light in the total darkness of the deep. Fish at 500+ feet rely on bioluminescence to find food, and these glow elements put your bait on their radar.
Light Attachment Point
Extra swivel at the top of the rig accommodates a deep drop LED light. Combining glow beads on the hooks with a bright light at the top of the rig maximizes your visibility in the deep water column.
How to Fish R&R Deep Drop Rigs
- Attach a deep drop light to the top swivel (recommended)
- Connect your mainline to the top of the rig
- Bait all hooks with squid strips, cut bonito, or chicken breast
- Attach a 3-8lb weight to the breakaway swivel at the bottom
- Drop to target depth (500-1500+ feet) and wait for bites on a tight line
Specs & Common Questions
Everything you need to know before you buy
Full Specifications +
| Brand | R&R Tackle |
| Type | Deep Drop Rig |
| Hooks | Mustad 39950BL Circle |
| Sizes | 5/0, 7/0, 8/0, 10/0 |
| Hooks Per Rig | 5 (6 on 5/0-8/0, 4 on 10/0) |
| Feature | Breakaway Swivel |
| Attraction | Glow Beads + Sleeves |
| Variants | 4 |
| Price | From $21.99 |
What fish can I catch deep dropping? +
Swordfish, tilefish, golden tilefish, snowy grouper, queen snapper, and other deep-water species. Target species depends on your depth and location. See our swordfish deep drop guide.
How does the breakaway swivel work? +
If your weight gets stuck on bottom structure, the breakaway swivel releases under tension, freeing your rig and any hooked fish while sacrificing only the sinker. See our deep drop fishing guide.
What size rig should I use? +
5/0 and 7/0 for tilefish and golden tilefish. 8/0 for snowy grouper and larger tilefish. 10/0 for swordfish. Match hook size to target species. See our offshore guide.
Do I need a deep drop light? +
Highly recommended. The extra swivel at the top accepts a deep drop LED light. The combination of the light and glow beads dramatically increases your visibility in deep water. See our swordfish guide.
What weight do I use for deep dropping? +
3-8lb weights are standard depending on depth and current. Heavier weights get you to the bottom faster and keep you vertical. See our deep drop weights.
What other deep drop tackle do you carry? +
We carry deep drop weights, deep drop lights, and related terminal tackle. See our full rigs collection and sinkers and weights.