07-01-2010, 11:21 PM
The most common rigs for fishing these baits are the
carolina rig
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any sliding sinker will work, egg or worm type are best. Some like to add a bead between the weight and swivel to protect the knot. I use the improved clinch knot.
I also like to use a dropper loop when I want to get the bait off the bottom and up out of the rocks or weeds.
[inline DropperLoopRig.jpg]
Any type of weight with an eyelet will work for this, I use bass casters and bank sinkers. I usually use just one loop, but you can use as many loops with hooks as is legally allowed. I don't even use a swivel with this rig. You'll usually only lose your sinker if anything with this rig.
You can adjust the length of line between the loop and the bottom weight to suit conditions.
I really like the dropper loop because it is:
quick to tie
quick to swap hooks
uses less tackle
loses less tackle
Sometimes the carolina rig is better though.
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carolina rig
[inline carolina-rig.jpg]
any sliding sinker will work, egg or worm type are best. Some like to add a bead between the weight and swivel to protect the knot. I use the improved clinch knot.
I also like to use a dropper loop when I want to get the bait off the bottom and up out of the rocks or weeds.
[inline DropperLoopRig.jpg]
Any type of weight with an eyelet will work for this, I use bass casters and bank sinkers. I usually use just one loop, but you can use as many loops with hooks as is legally allowed. I don't even use a swivel with this rig. You'll usually only lose your sinker if anything with this rig.
You can adjust the length of line between the loop and the bottom weight to suit conditions.
I really like the dropper loop because it is:
quick to tie
quick to swap hooks
uses less tackle
loses less tackle
Sometimes the carolina rig is better though.
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