What is a quick-strike rig?

[SkunkedAgain]

I'll ask the dumb question. I don't read the magazines or watch the shows, so I'm a bit out of the loop. What is a quick strike rig and how is it different than putting a minnow on a single/treble hook?

[stumper]

This allows you to rig larger baits and have a hook located were it will count when they hit it.

[Mike Stark]

a quick strike rig is like the one in the picture above. a couple trebles some beads and a blade. a quick strike rig allows you to set the hook sooner so you minimize the chance of gut hooking the fish.

you can make em or buy em. if you are using them in MN make sure they have a blade. the blade makes its a "lure" which makes it legal.

[SkunkedAgain]

So....instead of my one treble hook setup, a quickset rig is two treble hooks. Got it.

[Quetico]

In MN 1 treble alone is illegal since its not a lure. You need to make sure to have a bead and blade.

When fishing larger minnows I always use Quick strike rigs. I very rarely miss a fish. You set the hook as soon as you realize the fish is still there. No waiting and guessing on when to set the hook.

Some argue that you get smaller fish vs bigger fish. Personally I've taken some really decent pike on quick strike rigs. I've also taken multiple bass over 4lbs on them.