carolina rig retrieive

[Col Forbin]

I reel up my slack, keep my rod down and pointed not at the bait, but about 20 degrees off. You will feel a tick or a tug and you are set to sweep the rod paralel to the water around you. It is best with as long of rod as you can manage - I use a 7'6". I catch at least 50% of my fish on Ky lake on a c-rig - but I fish it half the time.

[Fishin is life]

Because your line runs through the egg sinker or carolina weight its almost like there isn't a weight there.....Typically you will feel the fish bite but sometimes they will just be on there when you pick it up.....watching your line is very important in c rig fishin...and as with most baits, when in doubt, set the hook......Col Forbin you have PM

[Embrey]

ive tried that crap for a year and still aint got a bite. pretty much done with it

[Col Forbin]

ive tried that crap for a year and still aint got a bite. pretty much done with it

Embrey, if you make it down here any time from a couple of weeks from now to the end of July, I will make you a believer in the carolina rig. They are a must for ledge time here. If they aren't hitting a crankbait, I will drag a rig down a ledge and usually do pretty good. I will also get into them on jig or big worm, but the majority of my ledge fish come from a c-rig. I can't wait.

[slowride]

I 2nd the tech to catching 50% of my fish as well. Its a tried and true technique and super easy. However a guide told me once that women will out fish a man 2-1 on the c-rig, due to they fish it a lot slower. And floating plastics work better from my experience, and dont use fluro for your leader!

[bassman_ky]

I never was a carolina rig guy until I fished it at Ky Lake. Now I've got a lot of confidence fishing the rig. I've heard a lot about different line and leader combos and fish a lot of them experimenting with them but the constant for me is a Charmers Timber Pup.

[slimshad09]

Try in those dog days of summer when the top water bait goes south. I will move it slow enough to feel the bottom with the weight. I like to feel everything, when it sticks i hold it tight without pulling it over the structure. They will pull it off for you and the bite is more noticeable. Some times its like a jig bite, you feel something spongey or like leaves, set the hook!! I have one tied on at ALL times. I have an older All Star Caralina Rig Special rod and it is sweet. Another tip, I never go smaller than a 1/2oz weight. Some guys might, but I never do.