C-Rig

[mas3]

Hello Everyone

Was hoping to get a few pointers on learnig how to c-rig.

I live up North and fish a weedy lake with a 20 and 30 ft section.

Bass seem to be holding to the bottom.

Been doing well with 10" worm fished real slow.

This week thought Id try c-rig.

I have a 7'6" MH flippin stick  I have rigged up. 1/2 oz bullet-bead-2.5'leader-10"worm.

Any help would be appreciated thanks

M

[retiredbosn]

hopefully you will get some responses as I have never caught a fish on a c-rig.  I know it is my fault as I lack the confidence to stick with it.  I may have to do what I did with crankbaits last year.  Leave everything but c-rigs at home.

[aarogb]

    Sounds like you got everything down pat setup wise.

    Now, the way I like to retrieve is slowly dragging or hopping the bait all the way back to the boat and repeat.

     

[roadwarrior]

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1120348381

8-)

[mas3]

Sounds like you got everything down pat setup wise.

Now, the way I like to retrieve is slowly dragging or hopping the bait all the way back to the boat and repeat.

     

Thanks for confiming the set up

[hookset]

I would experiment with heavier weights, especially if there is vegatation on the bottom. A heavier weight should give you more feedback since you are using such a heavy power rod.

[EastTexasBassin]

Yeah, I would up the weight to a 3/4 ounce to start out.  It will make it easier to feel whats going on with the bottom.  

I usually let the wind decide how heavy the weight on my c-rig is.  Use whatever weight is necessary to maintain bottom contact and have a good feel of the bottom.

[kikstand454]

well i fish a crig a whole lot and catch a mess of fish on it on lake seminole here in fla.

you got the right set up though you may want to try a 3/4oz as mentioned.

lizards and worms and craws work well but dont be afraid to use just about anything.

i typically drag mine with the rod a few feet at a time to get the feel of the bottom and find some trash and then work the area with a hopping retrieve too.

good luck !

[mas3]

Thanks I will try it.

Fishing has really slowed down in Michigan

[lsmith500]

Try the Recoil Rig by Secret Weapon, especially with the C-Rig.  Just run the main line through the line lock and then the bead, tie on your swivel as usual from there, double up the spectastic fiber and use a 1/2 oz or 3/4 oz sinker.  When you feel a peice of cover, stop and shake your rod a few time to put some action in the bait.  This technique is all I use C-Rigging now, it works Great!!

Good Luck!

Lee

[Lobster Monster]

I've actually never used a carolina rig.  I've learned most of my bass fishing from my uncle and father who've been fishing in Central Florida their whole lives.  I pretty much learned everything that worked for them and whatever I could find out online recently.