Carolina Rig Retrieve...thoughts

[WRB]

Split shot differs from slip shot rig.

With a slip shot the slides freely on the line, no weight between you and the soft plastic when the bass strikes.

Both split shot and slip shot has a length of free line but with the weight attached to bass feels weight as soon as the free line is tightened. Slip shot the bass doesn’t feel the weight therefore may not reject it quickly.

Pointed bullet weights tend to wedge between rocks easier then a round weight. The cylinder shape mojo weight has a round end like a split shot that slides through rocks better, reducing snags yet creating action to the soft plastic. 

Small details can make a difference.

Tom

[PressuredFishing]

5 minutes ago, WRB said:

Split shot differs from slip shot rig.

With a slip shot the slides freely on the line, no weight between you and the soft plastic when the bass strikes.

Both split shot and slip shot has a length of free line but with the weight attached to bass feels weight as soon as the free line is tightened. Slip shot the bass doesn’t feel the weight therefore may not reject it quickly.

Pointed bullet weights tend to wedge between rocks easier then a round weight. The cylinder shape mojo weight has a round end like a split shot that slides through rocks better, reducing snags yet creating action to the soft plastic. 

Small details can make a difference.

Tom

wow that makes alot of sense, I didnt know the difference between a split shot and slip shot rig but that makes alot of sense, I always learn something from you Tom, I do loose alot of my bullet weight style mojo rigs in rocky bottoms or riprapy areas, and perhaps the mojo style weight is better because when I recall fishing with mojo weights in rock I didnt loose them as much, I'll make it a note to use the mojo style weights in rockier areas.

[WRB]

It’s a system that includes a glass bead to make clicks against the weight and use Mono or Copolymer line, not FC that sinks on slack line dragging the bottom.

Tom

[PressuredFishing]

10 minutes ago, WRB said:

It’s a system that includes a glass bead to make clicks against the weight and use Mono or Copolymer line, not FC that sinks on slack line dragging the bottom.

Tom

Interesting, so do you perfer this method in perhaps more stained water? like if you want a little extra sound to get the bass interested? or does it work well in the clearer water as well?

[WRB]

SoCal doesn’t have many reservoirs with stained water, it’s usually at least 8’ depth of bottom clarity up to 25’.

Stained water greenish to coffee color with 2-3’ bottom visibility is rare. 

We get mud lines from wind wave action but it’s like a cloud on the surface and clear underneath. Mud lines are a good break line attracting bass.

Translucent color soft plastics work including clear with flakes. Line diameter is critical to allow free movements to the soft plastic, I use Maxima Ultra Green 5 lb Copolymer line for slip shot with 1/8-3/16 oz black Pro Jo weights, Owner 5133 weedless rigged Roboworms, both curl and straight tails. The Roboworms or Iovino worms tend to float, the hook is strong light wire.

Can’t go wrong with Shad colors, MM111 or Oxblood w/lt red flake.

Tom

[PressuredFishing]

5 minutes ago, WRB said:

SoCal doesn’t have many reservoirs with stained water, it’s usually at least 8’ depth of bottom clarity up to 25’.

Stained water greenish to coffee color with 2-3’ bottom visibility is rare. 

We get mud lines from wind wave action but it’s like a cloud on the surface and clear underneath. Mud lines are a good break line attracting bass.

Translucent color soft plastics work including clear with flakes. Line diameter is critical to allow free movements to the soft plastic, I use Maxima Ultra Green 5 lb Copolymer line for slip shot with 1/8-3/16 oz black Pro Jo weights, Owner 5133 weedless rigged Roboworms, both curl and straight tails. The Roboworms or Iovino worms tend to float, the hook is strong light wire.

Can’t go wrong with Shad colors, MM111 or Oxblood w/lt red flake.

Tom

yeah I only know one lake that has stained water, I will try it in the clear water as well. I think after reading this I have been using too heavy of line for my split shot rigs, because Im using 8lb, although I do have a bfs combo with 6lb so I will use that for this rig. Will pick up some of the special owner hooks because I have not found a great weedless split shot hook yet, thanks for the Information!

[Boomstick]

8 hours ago, DaubsNU1 said:

 

 

This looks like a prime opportunity for a spinnerbait, swim jig or arky head jig to me.

 

I usually throw Carolina rigs when there is a hard bottom and the fish are suspending near the bottom and drag it vertically.

[WRB]

The Owner 5133 down shot hook isn’t weedless, you rig the worm weedless.

4-5” use 1/0, 6” use 2/0.

6 lb mono is OK.

Tom