The three hook flapper gets it's name simply because it present the bait on three hooks which flap around. This is one of the simplest rigs to make and gives you three shots with each cast.. This rig does not lend itself to distance casting as the bait is "Flapping Around" as the rig fly's through the air, reducing distance and damaging the bait. However the rig is ideal for fishing of Piers and Jetty's where you can experiment with different baits on different hooks at different depths.

As a lad I can remember when you could fish three hooks and pull in three flatties, but unfortunately those days seem long gone.