We designed This rig in 2020 for the Big fall sized Menhaden (flip flops) the 3 hook rig is a Single hook in front followed by 2 trebles spaced a little close together then our large bait rigs, also with smaller hooks. Length Between front single hook and back treble is approx 9" The King Mackerel in the picture were caught on our 3 hook live bait rig with Premium 65lb wire 1/0 single hook with ring and Owner trebles