Carolina Rig

[kennethdaysale]

Originally Posted by USMCbassman

This is a technique I've never used; am I missing out here? Obviously it works and serves it purpose or it wouldn't have been around as long as it have or even still used.

How many of you all use it?
I do. I've got one rigged up right now.

How often do you use it?
Varies but I'll say 10% or less.

What conditions do you use it under or see fit for using it?
Searching deep water.....windy days...finding fish

Is it productive for you when you decide to use it? Yes if I decide to use it at the right time/place (I hope you can see what I'm getting at with that answer) (I know that is dependent on the fish, etc, etc. Hopefully you can see what I'm getting at behind that question)

Like I said it is something I've never used, I've noticed like any other technique there is a rod specific for it.
Long/stiff

What reel ratio do you use with it or does it really matter?
Your choice but I prefer HS...

Do you fish it uphill or downhill or do the overall conditions dictate that for you?

I've read some on it, but just curious for those of you here that use it what your take is.

TIA

Search carolina rigs using the search function at the top of the page and you'll find a bunch of really good threads to study. There will be times a C-rig is an excellent tool and it seems that it's the only way to present a bait they'll hit and other times you might as well be dragging an old gym sock through the water......of course I could look in my tackle box and say the same thing about anything in there.
***c-rigs aren't just for soft plastics, I've had some fantastic days using it to present hard baits in deep water. Good Luck