Alabama Rig Rigging

[JigMaster4]

I have a 5 arm yum Alabama Rig, but having heads on all 5 is too cumbersome for my rod. My plan is to only have 3 weighted heads (5/16 or 1/4 heads) and the other 2 are rigged weightless. I'm wondering where to place these so my rig doesn't tangle. Just wondering if anyone has any experience in this and could help.

 

Thanks!

[A-Jay]

Having the rig balanced is important.

 if using only 3 weighted on a 5 way, - I'd put the weighted baits on the middle and the two bottom (left & right) arms.

Leaving the two top arms weightless.

Having the weights low will act like a keel and assist the rig to run upright & track true.

A-Jay

[WRB]

^^^ this ^^^^

In California we can only use 3 hooks and use Owner CPS to attach swimmers without hooks to the upper 2 arms.

Use a MH swimbait rod, helps to cast easier and greater distance.

Tom

[CroakHunter]

2 hours ago, JigMaster4 said:

I have a 5 arm yum Alabama Rig, but having heads on all 5 is too cumbersome for my rod. My plan is to only have 3 weighted heads (5/16 or 1/4 heads) and the other 2 are rigged weightless. I'm wondering where to place these so my rig doesn't tangle. Just wondering if anyone has any experience in this and could help.

 

Thanks!

Look into shanes baits Alabama rigs. He makes so real light rigs with 1/16 oz

heads. Still would recommend a my swimbait rod. 

[roadwarrior]

I use#3 EWG Worm Hooks, weightless with Rage Tail Menace on the outside arms.

For the inside arm try both a Rage Swimmer with a 1/4 oz swimbait head or a

Johnson Silver Minnow.

http://www.yumbaits.com/yumbrella-r-flash-mob-jr-willow-blade

 

-Kent

[J Francho]

I use 1/8 oz. J-Will heads.