A paternoster is a term used to describe a rig that has the hook length or lengths working at right angles to the rig body.

A rig to use for close to medium range fishing using combinations of baits when fish are few and far between, or to maximize catches when fish such as whiting are feeding well.

THREE HOOK RIG
Rig body length - 48 inches
Hook swivel positions - 16, 32 and 46 inches
Hook lengths - low 15, middle 15, top 12 inches
Bait clips - No
Baits stops - No