>>2797475add a little weight to a suspending model that you like.
>>2797570it's hard to have a rig where the hook "sets itself" unless there is line tension, that's why circle hooks were invented... but if you really want to get autistic, you can try out something I've used before. it takes a bit of experimenting with float/sinker size to get right and works better with light wire sharp hooks, so it's not really good for big powerful fish. you basically run a dropshot style rig with a float above it that can slip infinitely up the line. the line between the sinker and float maintain enough tension to keep the line taught, causing the fish to get hooked. considering that you are casting far out, the angle of the line above the float should be at enough of an angle where the float won't slide up the line anymore once the sinker reaches the bottom. this essentially created a draggable dropshot rig. it only really works well if it's further out though, because once it gets reeled close enough, the line above the float is too similar an angle to the line below the water, so the float will just slip easily instead of creating a fulcrum point(pictured.) Obviously, the bigger the weight and float, the more tension... but too heavy of a weight and it will just cause the float to slip on the fulcrum point. something like a 3/16 or 1/4oz weight is ideal, and then use a pretty good sized float that doesn't get pulled under super easily. You will have to experiment. Make sure the float can slide up the line easily, even if that means adding a split ring, swivel, or whatever to the bottom side of the float. I've used this rig a number of times when bank fishing spots that I can't get on the "good side" of the waterbody, so I have to cast across to the other side.
