HOOKS -- A SPLASH OF COLOR

Another way to add a bit of color to a quick-strike rig is to use colored trebles. The standard hooks in quick-strike rigging typically run the range from black to bronze to nickel, which probably have fairly low visibility against the baitfish in which they're embedded. Experiment with red, chartreuse, and various glow colors available from a variety of hook manufacturers.

IS FLUOROCARBON AND OPTION?

Fluorocarbon line is fairly abrasion resistant compared to monofilament of the same break strength, and it's less visible under water. We haven't determined yet whether it's a suitable leader material for quick-strike rigs, but the low visibility property of fluorocarbon is worth the try. We often use 20-pound fluorocarbon leader during spring when we're bass fishing and it stands up fairly well to pike biteoffs. Higher pound-tests might hold up even better on quick-strike rigs, but then it becomes a question of whether the line is getting too thick to be effective.