An apparatus and method of attaching bait to a fishing rig for trolling. The apparatus may generally include a line defining an attachment means that is configured to lie substantially flush to a bait, and a bait attachment line for affixing the fishing rig to a bait. The apparatus may further include one or more hooks. The apparatus may optionally include weights or one or more extension rigs. The method may include inserting the bait attachment line through a first end of a bait and through the attachment means, then securing the bait attachment line by wrapping it around the first end of the bait. The one or more hooks may be positioned along the length of the bait.