carolina rig question

Dannie Zimmerman · 03-15-07, 02:45 PM

I just started using the c-rig last summer. I used a 4-5 ft leader. Should I
use the same length this spring or go shorter? Thanks for any help.

betursweetbass · 03-15-07, 02:59 PM

You can of course try other lengths to see if they produce any better results. I usually go with about 3 to 4 feet of leader.

ken kinser · 03-15-07, 03:24 PM

I like 2-3 ft leader in spring and lenghten it as water warms and fishin deeper

Dannie Zimmerman · 03-15-07, 03:29 PM

Thanks. I think I will go with 2-3 ft.

zooker · 03-15-07, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dannie Zimmerman

I just started using the c-rig last summer. I used a 4-5 ft leader. Should I
use the same length this spring or go shorter? Thanks for any help.

rule of thumb with a carolina rig.. 18" leader till about the 4th of july then move to a 36" leader.. longer and the hook set percentage comes way down..

zooker

JB · 03-15-07, 06:37 PM

plus even with a flipping stick, any leader that is near 4 ft long makes fora longgg day of casting that without catching the leader on the boat or a partner rofl

WIUbassin · 03-15-07, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JB

plus even with a flipping stick, any leader that is near 4 ft long makes fora longgg day of casting that without catching the leader on the boat or a partner rofl

I definately hear you on that one JB. 4feet of dangling line makes for an interesting time in a small boat.

lizardsrule · 03-16-07, 09:26 PM

I use it usually 18"-24" as a standard. Now if throwing a crankbait on it, then I will lengthen it to 3'-4'.

Lizards

WIbassfisherman · 03-17-07, 10:17 AM

Water clarity and depth are the biggest factors when considering leader length on your Carolina Rig. As stated early a good rule of thumb is about 18-24". Stained and murky water I'll use 12-18" as well as in the shallows (5-10'). In deeper water especially those that are clear, I'll use 24-36" leaders. Experiment until you find what your comfortable with and always keep in mind that the fish will let you know what they want.

Bassinkid · 03-17-07, 11:23 AM

i would go with 2ft

Dannie Zimmerman · 03-18-07, 08:28 AM

Thanks for the info. You know, I have been bass fishing for over 30 years and I still cannot catch fish on a c-rig! I taught my son-in-law how to bass fish about a year ago and he kills them on a c-rig. I guess it is all about confidence.

03-15-07, 02:45 PM	#1
Dannie Zimmerman BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Leesville, Louisiana Posts: 45	carolina rig question I just started using the c-rig last summer. I used a 4-5 ft leader. Should I use the same length this spring or go shorter? Thanks for any help.

03-16-07, 09:26 PM	#8
lizardsrule BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 7,374	I use it usually 18"-24" as a standard. Now if throwing a crankbait on it, then I will lengthen it to 3'-4'. Lizards __________________ There are three types of Snakes I hate 1. Live Snakes 2. Dead Snakes 3. Sticks that look like Snakes. And Gators too!

03-17-07, 10:17 AM	#9
WIbassfisherman BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hartland, Wisconsin Posts: 151	Water clarity and depth are the biggest factors when considering leader length on your Carolina Rig. As stated early a good rule of thumb is about 18-24". Stained and murky water I'll use 12-18" as well as in the shallows (5-10'). In deeper water especially those that are clear, I'll use 24-36" leaders. Experiment until you find what your comfortable with and always keep in mind that the fish will let you know what they want. __________________ T-Rexx Lure Co. Prostaff

03-15-07, 02:59 PM	#2
betursweetbass BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 646	You can of course try other lengths to see if they produce any better results. I usually go with about 3 to 4 feet of leader.

03-15-07, 03:24 PM	#3
ken kinser BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 8	I like 2-3 ft leader in spring and lenghten it as water warms and fishin deeper

03-15-07, 03:29 PM	#4
Dannie Zimmerman BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Leesville, Louisiana Posts: 45	Thanks. I think I will go with 2-3 ft.

03-15-07, 06:37 PM	#6
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	plus even with a flipping stick, any leader that is near 4 ft long makes fora longgg day of casting that without catching the leader on the boat or a partner rofl

03-17-07, 11:23 AM	#10
Bassinkid BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 103	i would go with 2ft

03-18-07, 08:28 AM	#11
Dannie Zimmerman BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Leesville, Louisiana Posts: 45	Thanks for the info. You know, I have been bass fishing for over 30 years and I still cannot catch fish on a c-rig! I taught my son-in-law how to bass fish about a year ago and he kills them on a c-rig. I guess it is all about confidence.

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