How to fish a Carolina Rig (How to rig a Carolina Rig) 

I’m fairly new to bass fishing and I’ve never had an issue with hooking fish with treble hooks but this information has saved me so much learning time in realizing why I was loosing so many fish in Texas rig style hooks/baits. Thank You!!!

Back in about 92 my dad, uncle, and i tossed out our C-rigs off herman's hole on Toledo at the same time to start our annual trip. Each of us were using chartreuse pepper french fries. We ended up with a triple on our first cast! Mine was last to come up. As it pulled drag i was dreaming of a 10 pounder for the wall. Then my dad's face changed and his ready stance with the net relaxed. When i looked down again there she was, a big ol damn GOU! It was an easy 10 pounder and made a good Court-bouillon, but i was heart broken, LOL. I will never forget that.

I throw the C-Rig a lot, I always told my friends when fishing it that it’s best to reel until you feel the weight of the fish and then set the hook, that’s the best way I could think of to explain it to them anyway 😂 great tips on the C-Rig man and as always, really good content.

Awesome video! Got me a ton of those Falcon Expert rods! They are fire!

Been throwing he C rig since the late 80's caught my PB on one 10.12 on Fork on a french fry I always have one tied on. Good video keep it up

Great stuff!! Reel down then set. I kinda feel stupid because I should have figured that out. However I will boat more fish now!! Thanks!

Great video

Palomar knot with 25lb flouro? Never would have thought of that. Thanks for the info Todd

I did a study on C-rig, watching bass from the back of my boat on my underwater camara. Wile partner was running the pole from the front. You would be amazed how many followers at one time watch the bait as it moves. Some game changing changes to the rig results found in study.

When I rig up a Carolina rig I do the order a little differently. I slide the weight on the main line and then put on the clacker. Then I tie the leader line on to the swivel using a palomar knot. Then I tie the other end of the swivel to the main line because when you do that all you have left to tie on is the hook. At this point I reel up the weight to the tip of the rod and have the leader line hang down by the rod and it is then that I will determine what length leader I want and then tie the hook on. Paul Elias said in one of his video's that he did a lot of experimenting with leader length and decided on having your bait hang between the last two guides on your rod, no matter what rod length you choose 7ft 3in or longer. He said that length worked best for him. I do the same with my standard C- rig but I also have what I call my "finesse C rig" and I use a 3/8 weight and a shorter leader, about 2ft - 2.5ft in length on that one.

Have you ever used the cone shaped floaters that you put in front of the bait to keep it hovering over the bottom?

Ive been using the C rig for 20yrs for trout but never tried it for bass .. im gonna start but dont know what other type baits can be used, any tips ?

Todd can you talk about the cast? I am not new to fishing but way new to c rig, just got deal on gloomis 894c flipping pitching rod, i was hoping it work for c rig. Im told a around the world cast....but i not see that with this video.

My first one over 10# came from there, went back the next weekend and my 15 yo caught his PB 9.58 out of the same place. Clearest lake I've ever seen..... looks like we frequent the same lakes. Lol

Boss any tips for c riggin a crank bait I've never tried it but im gonna Love your channel i like your style! We appreciate your time....

What a great video. I'm interested in knowing why the longer rod, Todd? Also, I missed if you said you're using mono or fluoro with this setup?

Thanks Good vid! Any reason you prefer the clacker over beads? The ball and chain catches them good, not many guys throw it as much anymore.

So is current the reason why your using 3/4 to a ounce or no...what do you recommend when pond fishing.what weight would you recommend when Carolina rigging

Yeah that's why I have to give up on the Knocker rig.. I think the fish is feeling the weight too much

Hey Todd what kind of reei did you use for your carolina rig

Todd, great video. I know you're in Texas. But, do you fish the C rig 12 months out of the year? Or, are there seasons the C rig is not as good? Thanks for all your info. Love your videos and look forward to more. Mike in TN

Never thought of that your only direct connection is to the swivel..... and the angle of the line/bait can be way off from the swivel.. cool

great video but shouldn't you be using Lew's rods?

What size hook do you use when carolina rigging flukes?

You’re using 25 pound fluorocarbon for the main line and leader? I’ve always heard guys say you have to go smaller with the leader, I rather go big if I can get away with it.

Is that the 7'6" heavy moderate fast.

How are you finding those fish out there? I guess the real question I should be asking is, do you guide and if so how much? I hate to ask all this info from people that’s put in tons of hours, I’m willing to pay for it.

What did you say was the rod you were using? Sorry I couldn’t understand what you said

Thanks for your Video and greets from germany. A question, how do I handle the c-rig? Drag it? Jig it? Drag and wait? Thanks in advance!

I love dragging a big worm off leges during the summer Tuesday nighters

The reel type is what again? I couldn’t understand you.

I know alot of people like to drag it.. but I've caught way more fish and quality jigging it like any other bait

You called that leader 2 feet but it was over 3 feet. Trust me, I’ve been a finish carpenter for 50 years. I think 3 feet is a good length, just wanted to correct your measurement 😅

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