Calcutta Fishing Rubber Band

Made of quality 100% US rubber materials that won't melt or crack under the most adverse conditions. Whether you are rigging up ballyhoos, trolling lures offshore or dropping your favorite bait on a down rigger, Calcutta has the right rubber band for you.

Color may vary from Red to Black per incoming batch - Specific colors can change!

The most popular rubber bands for rigging offshore baits are UV-resistant, heavy-duty fishing bands. Offshore anglers rely on specialized brands unlike standard office supplies, these are engineered from 100% pure rubber or marine-grade compounds to resist melting in extreme heat and snapping from saltwater or prolonged sun exposure. Anglers select their rubber bands based entirely on the rigging application and the size of the bait.

Popular Sizes and Usage Guide:

• Size #8 (7/8" x 1/16") rubber bands are highly popular and widely used for rigging offshore bait. They are a staple for quick-strike rigs, holding ballyhoo bills, securing soft plastics, and bridling live bait (like pinfish or goggle-eyes) to the hook.
• Size #18 (3" x 1/16") rubber bands are thin, short bands ideal for Ballyhoo pin rigs. Anglers loop them through the hook eye or around the chin weight, then stretch and wrap them over the ballyhoo's beak pin to secure the mouth closed tightly.
• Size #32 (3" x 1/8") rubber bands are a medium-sized band used commonly for bridling live baits (like blue runners, goggle eyes, or sardines) onto circle hooks. They are also used for securing medium-sized dead baits.
• Size #64 (3-1/2" x 1/4") rubber bands are a thick and robust, these bands are rarely used on the bait itself. Instead, they are the industry standard for breakaway sinker rigs, attaching balloons, or serving as a controlled release mechanism on outriggers and flat lines.
• Size #84 (3-1/2" x 1/2") rubber bands are a thick, wide profile makes it perfect for securing heavy torpedo sinkers (6 to 16 ounces) to your main line in bluefin tuna and deep-water rigs. If the weight gets snagged on rocks, the band easily snaps off to save your fish and main line. The larger size and extra elasticity provide the holding power needed to bridle large live baits (like bonito or big mullet) to the hook. Als their robust nature stands up to the tension of heavy outrigger clips and fast trolling speeds.