Rig Tight^® – A Family Sport Fishing Company

Rig Tight® was born from a love of sport fishing. Founder James Brannock quickly admits, “My wife Laura is the angler and because of her, my interest in boating and fishing grew exponentially.” They fish as a team, with James captaining the boat, and Laura taking on the duties of the mate. Watching Laura deploy the fishing spread, James recognized the challenges she had when tightening the outrigger halyard lines. With the outrigger crank overhead, it was difficult for her to reach and adjust the lines, especially with the roll of the waves.

Like many fishing enthusiasts, the Brannocks’ boat outriggers came equipped with bungee shock cords. James quickly realized that stretch rubber shock cords have zero adjustability and are susceptible to failure due to exposure to the elements.

Determined to find a solution that would improve their fishing trips, James developed a prototype adjustable cord. This new cord was an all-in-one system for adjusting outrigger halyard lines. With hardware made from marine-grade stainless steel and durable, UV-resistant polyester braided rope, this outrigger shock cord was designed to last. James’ proprietary locking system allowed simple tightening and loosening of the lines while ensuring tension is locked in place once set.

With the support of friends and fellow fishermen, James applied for and received a patent for Riggies® adjustable outrigger shock cords in 2021. In 2024, he received another patent for his center-mount Riggies®.

Rig Tight® is proud to offer this first-ever, all-in-one system for adjusting outrigger lines. With Riggies® for both gunwale-mount and center-mount outrigger setups, Rig Tight® has the system you need to protect your boat, simplify your outrigger adjustments, and improve your offshore fishing experience.