Cox & Rawle 3-Boom Paternoster: Precision Engineering for Multi-Hook Presentation

When targeting multiple fish or searching for the right depth, the Cox & Rawle 3-Boom Paternoster is an indispensable tool. At Gerrys Fishing, we recommend this rig for its exceptional ability to present three baits simultaneously without the risk of tangles. Made in England from top-tier materials, this rig is a favorite for shore and boat anglers who require a professional-grade setup for targeting a wide variety of species, particularly flatfish.

The rig is built around three 5 Pro Rig Booms that provide a rigid stand-off from the main line. One of the most significant advantages of this setup is that the booms are fully adjustable, allowing you to slide them along the rig body to set the perfect distance between your hooks. This customization is vital when you want to target different sections of the water column or adjust your presentation based on tidal flow.

Detailed Specifications

Why the 3-Boom Paternoster Excels

• Tangle-Free Fishing: The 5-inch booms act as physical spacers, holding your snoods away from the rig body. This ensures your baits remain presented correctly, even in turbulent water or during a fast boat drift.

• Fully Customizable: The ability to slide the booms means you can concentrate all three baits near the seabed for bottom-feeders or spread them out to find fish at different heights in the water.

• Superior Bait Presentation: Because the booms hold the snoods at a 90 angle from the rig body, your baits can flutter naturally in the current without spinning up or twisting around the main line.

• Match-Grade Quality: Built in the UK with premium hardware, the rig features a reliable swivel for the main line connection and a heavy-duty lead clip for quick weight changes.

Pro Tip from the Gerrys Team

The Anti-Wrap Spacing: To ensure zero tangles, always position your booms so the distance between them is greater than the length of the snoods you are using. For example, if you are using 4-inch snoods, make sure the booms are at least 10 inches apart. This ensures that even in a washing machine surf, the hooks can never reach one another. This rig is particularly lethal for Plaice when used with colorful beads on the snoods!

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the rig come with hooks and line for the snoods?

This is a frame rig, meaning it includes the rig body, booms, and clips. This allows you to customize the hook size and snood strength to suit your specific target speciesuse small hooks for Dabs or larger ones for Bream and Gurnards.

How do I adjust the booms?

The Pro Rig Booms are designed to be moved by hand but will stay in place once positioned. You can slide them up or down the rig body to find the most effective spacing for your session.

Is this rig suitable for distance casting?

While booms are not as aerodynamic as clipped-down rigs, the 3-Boom Paternoster is excellent for short to medium-range casting from beaches and piers, and it is a top performer for vertical fishing from a boat.

What weight should I use?

The rig is compatible with all standard shore and boat leads. We recommend a 5oz or 6oz torpedo lead for casting or a watch lead if you want the rig to wander slightly along the seabed to find the fish.