A standard bottom rig. Joe Cermele A standard bottom surf fishing rig is designed to simply hold your bait in a fixed position on the bottom, and it starts with a three-way swivel.

Bottom rigs: Two basic, easy-to-tie rigs will help you catch red snapper. Both begin with 10 to 15 feet of 80- or 100-pound test monofilament or fluorocarbon leader. Sliding swivel rig.