carolina rigs

[jhow2319]

I was on the water today throwing a carolina rig. This is not something I've thrown too often. I know the basics of the setup. brass/tungsten weight, bead, swivel, & leader. I am wondering who all adds a brass ticker in between their weight and bead for an added ticking noise? Or who uses 2 beads instead of one?

[Bluebasser86]

I use a glass bead and brass clacker. Don't know if it makes a difference but I don't see it hurting anything either. I've seen some of the old timers use a lead egg sinker and swivel with no beads and catch plenty of fish. If you're in the right spot you probably don't need all the extra stuff.

[Lund Explorer]

I use a glass bead and brass clacker. Don't know if it makes a difference but I don't see it hurting anything either. I've seen some of the old timers use a lead egg sinker and swivel with no beads and catch plenty of fish. If you're in the right spot you probably don't need all the extra stuff.

Exactly!  For the same reason fishermen use crankbaits without rattles, not every C-Rig needs to go clickety-clack along the bottom.

The key to the need to have the bait make noise deals with the amount of cover the bait is being worked through.

[TimJ]

Lund, I love that clacker in StClair though. probably because of the mix of rocks, weeds and crawfish (which make a "clicking" sound on rocks). From experience, noisy is usually better for me with the curious smallies. sorry, but not much c-rig experience with LM.

TJ

[vapredhunter]

Years ago the bead was added to keep the lead egg sinker from weakening knot but it has now evolved into a noise maker. Undoubtedly to cost fisherman more money :-/ on a simple rig.

[Bassnajr]

Use the pre-made "kit" that is sold by Bass Pro Shop. Heck of a lot easier and not that expensive. I never threw a C-Rig alot until last year and didn't follow "the rules" of where to throw it. I threw it every where and caught fish with it all year long. It is a staple now and a confidence technique for me.

[TimJ]

for ease of use, I use carolina rigs...pre-made with about a 6" wire and weight/clacker/non-clacker combos desired. I also carry some raw parts for possible situations.

2 knots and I'm in business...I used to tie 2 knots with a swivel anyways.

and something I picked up from someone smarter...if you are in rocky or shell infested areas, take a piece of clear aquarium tubing (same as you may use for a trailer keeper) and slide it on the line before tying on this rig. then slide it down over the front end of the wire with about 2" still protecting your line and knot.

TJ

edit...bassn, I was writing while you posted. nice idea!

[WdyCrankbait]

I was just getting ready to post and ask question about C-rig and found this thread.  What tackle setup do you guys use for C-rigs?  Rod length, line #, and reel ratio?

[slider]

I usually use a 7ft medium/heavy spinning rod with 8lb test mono.  I will somtimes use 6lb line if the water is extra clear and alot of fishing pressure. 

[lynyrdsky1]

I was just getting ready to post and ask question about C-rig and found this thread. What tackle setup do you guys use for C-rigs? Rod length, line #, and reel ratio?

7'6 medium heavy, reel doesnt matter the rod is really the only thing that does besides the line. Line I'd use fluoro or mono usually 12 to 20 pound test depending on the situation. Stay away from braid.

[DanWhick]

I Use med hvy 7'3" with 10# fluoro with a premade setup on a wire and work great.

[hookingem]

I was just getting ready to post and ask question about C-rig and found this thread. What tackle setup do you guys use for C-rigs? Rod length, line #, and reel ratio?

7'6 MHF Curado 200E7 spooled with 50# PP 15# big game leader.

[casterus60]

For carolina I'm using 8' rod and 20#braid with 12pound mono.Reel? I think faster-better.

lynyrdsky wrote:Stay away from braid. Why???I had no problems with braid.Fact I'm not fishing in rocky area.

Adam

[lynyrdsky1]

For carolina I'm using 8' rod and 20#braid with 12pound mono.Reel? I think faster-better.

lynyrdsky wrote:Stay away from braid. Why???I had no problems with braid.Fact I'm not fishing in rocky area.

Adam

I use spider wire and everytime I reel up the line it is bunched up, frayed, and twisted.

[ripinthem]

casterus60 wrote on Yesterday at 10:18pm:

For carolina I'm using 8' rod and 20#braid with 12pound mono.Reel? I think faster-better.

lynyrdsky wrote:Stay away from braid. Why???I had no problems with braid.Fact I'm not fishing in rocky area.

Adam

I use spider wire and everytime I reel up the line it is bunched up, frayed, and twisted

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I would definately swich. Could be something wrong with one of the eyes of the rod, but I don't do "everytimes" well.

[NBR]

I use my old flipping stick, 60# Power Pro and either a fluoro or mono leader depending on whether I want the lure to have a chance of floating up. I usually use a circle hook with the barb pinched to reduce deep hooking and injury.

[Nice_Bass]

I may do it a bit different but i typically throw it only in deep water and very long leader with a floating soft plastic so that i can cover about 6 feet on down to the bottom.  I Cant recall the exact rod i throw it on but it has the feel of a wet noodle- which helps cast with the long leader.  i believe 7'6'' is the length.  I use a light wire hook so the bait floats better, as well as with the soft rod allows an eaiser hook set.

[Bigbarge50]

Anyone using ear plugs or "floats" to keep their bait up?

I committed to using a c rig last year, with little success.  Guess that is why we have this year.  Not stopping till it produces, in which case I will keep using it because it is producing.