my reply to c-rig query

Patrick Krueger, Jr. · 05-30-07, 12:26 PM

For some reason it won't work on the thread...

Jimmy Houston recently said in an article that Carolina rigging is the closest you can get to not fishing at all.

I usually only use it from shore to learn the bottom of a new body of water.

mont_lunker_hunter · 05-30-07, 01:48 PM

I use it alot. I bet a dollar to a donut if u were in the back of the boat and wearin his a$$ out on a c-rig, he'd tie one on in heart beat. heeeheeeeheeeeheeeee, squeek, squeek

Patrick Krueger, Jr. · 05-30-07, 02:12 PM

I bet you couldn't do that versus me.

Not on my waters anyway.

mont_lunker_hunter · 05-30-07, 02:51 PM

same to ya

Patrick Krueger, Jr. · 05-30-07, 07:58 PM

Two dollars to four donuts?

Twinsprtsfan · 05-31-07, 08:28 AM

I have yet to try the C-rig, wanted to, but the T-rig has worked so I have not changed. Yesterday, a friend was using the C-rig and caught 4, the biggest was a 5 LBer. I used the T-rig and caught 6 and my biggest was 4 LBs. So I guess it is what works for you. I just have a better feel with the T-rig.

Patrick Krueger, Jr. · 05-31-07, 09:40 AM

In case you're ever getting outfished with the C-rig peg the weight on your T-rig and then you can slide it up 12 to 18 inches to make it a generic C-rig, it can damage the line so don't slide it too often.

Twinsprtsfan · 05-31-07, 09:50 AM

Thanks for the tip, I will definitely try that.

mont_lunker_hunter · 06-01-07, 09:11 AM

Another trick is to slide ur bullet weight up, then attach a small split shot behind it. That way your line is still free to slide through the bullet weight. If you're using line that is easily damaged, cut a 1/2" inch piece of rubber band and pinch between the split shot and the line, then trim the excess.

carolina-rig-01 · 06-01-07, 03:01 PM

a carolina rig will catch fish, it's as simple as that. but it is just like anything else, it has it's time and place to be used. a lot of the times when i am fishing a tourny, lets say the water is like glass with no wind and i am starting to panic because the day is getting short and i am in desperate need of some fish to fill a limit. i like to find some deep structure and throw a c-rig. it's far from my favorite way to fish but it has been really good at times for me. usually it won't get you the giant bite we all dream of but it can produce a lot of fish. it is no different than a crankbait or spinnerbait or anyother kind of fishing.....if you don't have any confidence in it, your probably not gonna catch any fish.

05-30-07, 12:26 PM	#1
Patrick Krueger, Jr. BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kenosha, WI Posts: 567	my reply to c-rig query For some reason it won't work on the thread... Jimmy Houston recently said in an article that Carolina rigging is the closest you can get to not fishing at all. I usually only use it from shore to learn the bottom of a new body of water. __________________ The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. - John Buchan

05-30-07, 02:12 PM	#3
Patrick Krueger, Jr. BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kenosha, WI Posts: 567	I bet you couldn't do that versus me. Not on my waters anyway. __________________ The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. - John Buchan

05-30-07, 07:58 PM	#5
Patrick Krueger, Jr. BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kenosha, WI Posts: 567	Two dollars to four donuts? __________________ The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. - John Buchan

05-31-07, 08:28 AM	#6
Twinsprtsfan BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 84	I have yet to try the C-rig, wanted to, but the T-rig has worked so I have not changed. Yesterday, a friend was using the C-rig and caught 4, the biggest was a 5 LBer. I used the T-rig and caught 6 and my biggest was 4 LBs. So I guess it is what works for you. I just have a better feel with the T-rig. __________________ Bass fishing......so easy a Caveman can do it!

05-31-07, 09:40 AM	#7
Patrick Krueger, Jr. BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kenosha, WI Posts: 567	In case you're ever getting outfished with the C-rig peg the weight on your T-rig and then you can slide it up 12 to 18 inches to make it a generic C-rig, it can damage the line so don't slide it too often. __________________ The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. - John Buchan

05-30-07, 01:48 PM	#2
mont_lunker_hunter BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Monticello, Arkansas Posts: 371	I use it alot. I bet a dollar to a donut if u were in the back of the boat and wearin his a$$ out on a c-rig, he'd tie one on in heart beat. heeeheeeeheeeeheeeee, squeek, squeek

05-30-07, 02:51 PM	#4
mont_lunker_hunter BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Monticello, Arkansas Posts: 371	same to ya

05-31-07, 09:50 AM	#8
Twinsprtsfan BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 84	Thanks for the tip, I will definitely try that. __________________ Bass fishing......so easy a Caveman can do it!

06-01-07, 09:11 AM	#9
mont_lunker_hunter BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Monticello, Arkansas Posts: 371	Another trick is to slide ur bullet weight up, then attach a small split shot behind it. That way your line is still free to slide through the bullet weight. If you're using line that is easily damaged, cut a 1/2" inch piece of rubber band and pinch between the split shot and the line, then trim the excess.

06-01-07, 03:01 PM	#10
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	a carolina rig will catch fish, it's as simple as that. but it is just like anything else, it has it's time and place to be used. a lot of the times when i am fishing a tourny, lets say the water is like glass with no wind and i am starting to panic because the day is getting short and i am in desperate need of some fish to fill a limit. i like to find some deep structure and throw a c-rig. it's far from my favorite way to fish but it has been really good at times for me. usually it won't get you the giant bite we all dream of but it can produce a lot of fish. it is no different than a crankbait or spinnerbait or anyother kind of fishing.....if you don't have any confidence in it, your probably not gonna catch any fish.

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