Rlott, no unfortunately I did not save the post though I may still have the pic buried somewhere on a disc. I need to go searching for it. That's right, the rig is cheaply made using a Mustad circle hook and a cheap metal snap swivel.
Fairway, a good source of info are fishing and knot books. They'll answer just about all your questions. As far as books go, well I went and pulled these from my shelf (I have about 30-40 books on knots, baits, lure making, net making, trapping, etc). All the books I list here contain some really nice info. HOWEVER, two that seem to contain info unique to this area are "Saltwater Fishing Guide", and "Coastal Fishing in the Carolinas, From Surf, pier, and Jetty". This last book even contains a chapter on king-rigging from piers. Cool!!!
Here's the books:
"Fishermen's Knot's, Fishing Rigs, And How To Use Them", by Bob McNally
"Coastal Fishing in the Carolinas, From Surf, pier, and Jetty", by Robert J. Goldstein
"Vic Dunaway's Complete Book of Baits Rigs & Tackle", by Vic Dunaway
"Saltwater Fishing Guide", by Captain Pete Barrett
"Practical Fishing Knots", by Mark Sosin & Lefty Kreh
I am on my way to LIP for some blues....
Laters,
Lou