I make the best Q/S rigs, of course.......... but that's just my opinion.
Not sure what "means" you might be lacking. All you need is some uncoated wire, hooks, swivels and some heat shrink tubing. All items should be found fairly easily in a sporting goods shop except you would need to go to a hardware store for the tubing. Don't sell yourself short......If you use uncoated wire, it's very easy to work with and you don't need crimps.
To make a rig, tie on the swivel first. Then slide on the tubing and the adjustable hook. Tie the end hook on, move the tubing down on the shank of the middle hook and heat to shrink. Done...........
The secret to these things is in the "tie" connection. The only tool you really need you likely already own (besides something to cut wire with). It's a forceps. You know, one of those locking mini-pliers we're all so fond of using for getting hooks out.
To make the connection:
1. Put the wire through the eye (hook, swivel, jig whatever).
2. Loop it around and pass it through a second time, going the same direction both times.
3. Pull up the loop and leave about an inch or so tag.
4. Lock the forceps on the tag end and twirl it around the standing line. Just grab each end and let the forceps wrap the tag around the standing line.
5. Trim the tag. Done.
I know this sound too simple to work but trust me............I've made literally thousands of these things with zero (0) failed connections. Once you get the hang of it you'll be tying leaders on jigs and spinnerbaits so you don't lose 'em to toothys when fishing for other stuff. See the diagrams below for a visual reference......
Naturally, I made a little tool that does a much neater job both easier and faster, but that's not a necessity.
An investment in wire, terminal tackle and tubing is both cheaper than buying finished products and more satisfying. Plus everyone that's buying stuff retail will want to be your friend. What more could you ask for???
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Give it a whirl, you might surprise yourself!
P.S. - Don't twirl the forceps around and hit yourself in the face. Don't let it fly off into your buddies face or out into the lake.............. And don't ask me how I know these things.
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