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Post by vtbasser on Oct 20, 2010 14:08:48 GMT -5
I throw a c-rig a fair amount but I don't do it very scientifically, I just kinda tie it up and go.
I was wondering if any of you adjust leader length based on water clarity or temp or something else and if the baits you throw on it vary the same way? Also, do you guys always use beads or just sometimes?
So basically just discuss your Carolina Rig methods if you will.
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Post by vtbassin on Oct 20, 2010 18:16:03 GMT -5
3/4 oz weight
always a bead - usually 2
2 foot leader (I don't measure it so it may be a little longer)
I almost always use a 6 inch lizard
On Champlain I have done better with it north of the bridge than south. I am not sure why that is. I cast it to long deep points or flats with scattered weeds.
I have caught some nice smallies and LM with it.
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Post by vtbasser on Oct 20, 2010 19:51:00 GMT -5
Maybe because there is more rock on the bottom north of the bridge so you get some more noise and the bait/weight isn't hidden by the bottom/weeds?
I usually use a fluke or craw, I have no confidence in lizards but, I rarely fish them to build that confidence.
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Post by UPS VT on Oct 21, 2010 6:49:37 GMT -5
I have only thrown a c-rig once.
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Post by vtbass on Oct 21, 2010 8:27:11 GMT -5
About 3 times for me. Like watching paint dry. Not my style of fishing ...
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Post by GreenBass on Oct 21, 2010 11:22:34 GMT -5
Ditch the (C) Throw a 3/4 once foot ball jig in its place. Fish is slow and keep in contact with the ground!
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Post by vtbassin on Oct 21, 2010 15:58:38 GMT -5
Ditch the (C) Throw a 3/4 once foot ball jig in its place. Fish is slow and keep in contact with the ground! I have had some good days with a football head. I don't think it is the same bite. One may out fish the other on any given day so I don't think I will ditch the c-rig. |
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Post by GreenBass on Oct 21, 2010 17:02:20 GMT -5
Fish what brong ya!
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Post by vtbassin on Oct 21, 2010 18:36:29 GMT -5
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Post by vtbasser on Oct 22, 2010 9:15:01 GMT -5
Ditch the (C) Throw a 3/4 once foot ball jig in its place. Fish is slow and keep in contact with the ground! I agree, I fish them about 50/50. The C-rig comes through weeds a lot better though and you can rig a larger variety of baits so it certainly has its place. |
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Post by boogie on Oct 22, 2010 17:14:52 GMT -5
I use it home while drifting for smallies;
3/4 ounce
light wire hk
5' lead (very clear water)
use bearpaws gobies
Our waters (St. Lawence River) is full of gobies, thus the reason for pigs. The c-rig works wonders for this situation.
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Post by rvq on Oct 23, 2010 15:54:07 GMT -5
3/4-1 oz. always beads. Braid line with fluoro leader 3-5 ft. Fluke, craw, lizard and sweet beaver. Longer leader in weeds and grass.
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Post by Brian on Oct 24, 2010 17:11:51 GMT -5
If I fished northern Champlain I'd always have a c'rig on board. I've had lots of fun in limited outings up there with it. Rigged up the same as Bobs. Zoom Speed Craws were very popular baits with the Bassmaster and FLW tournament guys two years ago. So I bought a pack.......but never used 'em. Didn't fish the c'rig more than a dozen casts this year when my partner was killing LMB on it and I couldn' get a bite.
On my home water, the CT river, I prefer the football jig to c'rig.
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Post by vtbasser on Oct 25, 2010 14:55:06 GMT -5
3/4-1 oz. always beads. Braid line with fluoro leader 3-5 ft. Fluke, craw, lizard and sweet beaver. Longer leader in weeds and grass. The longer leader to keep the bait up off the bottom more and more free of the weight so it comes through the grass better? |
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Post by poissantm on Feb 7, 2011 12:05:37 GMT -5
In dirtier water go with a short leader, clearer water go with a longer leader. In the weeds try and keep the bait above the weeds. If the water is stained or dirty and you have weeds mixed in your best bet is to throw something else.
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