SDoolittle Posted March 28, 2016 Posted March 28, 2016 13 hours ago, Catt said: What ya need a leader for? Catt, you've been around long enough to know how a Carolina rig works. Taking shortcuts is never the right answer in life or in fishing. Quote
Super User scaleface Posted March 28, 2016 Super User Posted March 28, 2016 12 minutes ago, S. Doolittle said: Catt, you've been around long enough to know how a Carolina rig works. Taking shortcuts is never the right answer in life or in fishing. I think what he means is why a leader of a lighter test .My leaders are the same test as my main line . I have never used a Carolina Keeper but am going to try it . I use 3/4 ounce weights and am skeptical that the keepers they will keep them in place . Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted March 28, 2016 Global Moderator Posted March 28, 2016 I use a leader with lighter test because my main line is 50lb braid I would still use a lighter leader even if I was still using mono so when I get hung up (because we all know it's going to happen), I want to be able to just lose a hook and plastic, not my expensive sinker/bead/clacker/swivel setup. I'm plenty vocal about my hatred for C rigging, but I've gotten much better at it since I switched to braid for my main line. Feeling everything is much easier, and hooksets are much surer than they use to be. 2 Quote
Super User scaleface Posted March 28, 2016 Super User Posted March 28, 2016 18 minutes ago, Bluebasser86 said: I use a leader with lighter test because my main line is 50lb braid I would still use a lighter leader even if I was still using mono so when I get hung up (because we all know it's going to happen), I want to be able to just lose a hook and plastic, not my expensive sinker/bead/clacker/swivel setup. I'm plenty vocal about my hatred for C rigging, but I've gotten much better at it since I switched to braid for my main line. Feeling everything is much easier, and hooksets are much surer than they use to be. Braid is probably the way to go . I tried it and cant use it . The way I hold my line and I've been doing it that way forever , it cuts my index finger on the hookset . Quote
Super User Catt Posted March 28, 2016 Super User Posted March 28, 2016 On March 27, 2016 at 8:28 AM, S. Doolittle said: I'm not a fan of those Carolina keepers either. I like to run 15-17 lb fluorocarbon as a main line and 12lb mono as a leader. You can't do that with a Carolina keeper. If you want to make rigging easier, tie up a few leaders with a hook on one end and a swivel on the other before you leave the house. Then, all you have to do is slip on a weight and a bead and tie one knot. It may not be quite as simple as using a keeper, but it's far more effective. Could have been a little more specific! Your main line is 15-17lb with a 12lb leader My question why a leader? My basic setup is 15 lb, 3/8-1/2 oz, & a Carolina Keeper. When I break off I simply tie on a hook, move the keeper up, & cast. Quote
SDoolittle Posted March 28, 2016 Posted March 28, 2016 The reason for my setup is simple. I have a strong, sensitive, abrasion resistant main line with the heavier fluorocarbon. The lighter, mono leader is more buoyant and gives the bait better action. A few more things to consider are rod, reel, and hook selection. I prefer a 7'6" MH/F rod and a high speed reel. I built mine on a Rainshadow REVC76MH and paired it with a Revo STXHS. I almost always choose a traditional round bend worm hook over an EWG hook when fishing the C-rig. I just seem to get better hookups with the round bend hooks. There's a lot more to fishing the old chicken liver rig than some people realize, and I suspect that is why a lot of people don't do well with it. Give my setup a try, and see if your Carolina rig game doesn't improve. 1 Quote
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Super User Catt Posted March 28, 2016 Super User Posted March 28, 2016 4 hours ago, S. Doolittle said: The reason for my setup is simple. I have a strong, sensitive, abrasion resistant main line with the heavier fluorocarbon. The lighter, mono leader is more buoyant and gives the bait better action. A few more things to consider are rod, reel, and hook selection. I prefer a 7'6" MH/F rod and a high speed reel. I built mine on a Rainshadow REVC76MH and paired it with a Revo STXHS. I almost always choose a traditional round bend worm hook over an EWG hook when fishing the C-rig. I just seem to get better hookups with the round bend hooks. There's a lot more to fishing the old chicken liver rig than some people realize, and I suspect that is why a lot of people don't do well with it. Give my setup a try, and see if your Carolina rig game doesn't improve. Mine's a Falcon LowRider® XG Carolina Lizard Dragger 7' H Casting Rod Shimano Citica CI200HG Preferred hook Quote
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