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What are the best frogs to use and colors? I’m assuming by colors, the bottom of the frog color is the most important.

Did you fish the frog bait? How did it go?

Thanks for all of the feedback. I was thinking that type of lure would help me in attracting bass. Perhaps I need to learn where bass are in the water. I know a little about that but apparently not enough.

Do these work well?

Is there a lure that is battery operated or robotic on the market? Thanks

I have used a weightless wacky rig (without the o-ring) and a weightless Texas rig. I think the hooks I was using were the Gammy 2/0 EWG Offset. Is that a good hook for those setups?

I visited a boat ramp access this morning around 7:45 am and my car said it was 35 degrees. The high today is supposed to be around 72 degrees. Would this be a good place? What time of day should I bass fish at these boat ramps and what type of line/lures would you recommend? I haven’t caught a bass yet, but I am trying. Any tips would be really appreciated.

What size worm and hook? I’ve used weightless wacky before but didn’t catch anything.

I would like to try this setup. When you say PowerWorm, are you talking about Berkley PowerWorms? Sorry for the inexperienced question. I also tried to look up the GY 5” kit tail worm, and I don’t know which one to buy. Could you send me a link of what to get? I would really appreciate it. I just picked the Carolina rig because a friend of mine told me about it, and from my research it seemed like a good option at the time, but I didn’t catch anything with it yesterday. To be honest with you, it doesn’t matter to me what the setup is. All I want to do is just catch some bass no matter the size. The only thing I prefer to use is an artificial lure instead of live bait. That’s really my only preference.

Hey guys, thank you, thank you, thank you so very much for all of the help and please continue to add anything that you feel will be beneficial. Well, I went fishing yesterday using the Carolina Rig from the bank. The casting was fine, but I can see now that it would probably be better to have a heavier setup. I used straight mono on everything, and I know that isn’t ideal. Can you guys recommend a rod and reel that won’t cost me an arm and a leg that would be a good option for the C-Rig?

What brand and pound test mono line do y’all use for the Carolina Rig? I was at Walmart and picked up clear stren 8lb mono and also the zebco omniflex (a lot cheaper) does brand really matter? Not sure which one I should use or maybe I should take those back and get another brand?

Why are swivels used on the Carolina rigs? Does the lure twist when fishing it?

Does a beetle spin tie directly to the line? Do I need a swivel?

Is there a certain plastic to use on the swinging hardhead?

If you think a split shot rig is easier, I’m all ears. Of course I don’t know how to set it up or fish it.

So instead of the bullet sinker, use a split shot?

Does the color apply like watermelon red and green pumpkin as it applies to worms? I think the water is mostly clear. Is there a soft plastic kit I can purchase that will have a variety of soft plastic lures instead of me buying several different packs of lures?

Is a 5 inch senko good for Carolina rigging? What lures do you recommend?

So I’m assuming just one bead? So it’s ok if both the sinker and bead freely move up and down the line?

So on the main flouro line, place sinker, bead, barrel swivel, then, mono leader and lastly the hook? Is that the correct order? What kind of bead? Does sporting goods stores sell beads just for the Carolina Rig? Is there a specific size or color bead to use? What type hook? What about Gammy offset, extra wide gap? ALSO, just a regular bullet sinker that weighs around 1/2 ounce?

I’ve tried a two hook black and silver rip stop rapala, weightless wacky rigged worm, weightless Texas rigged worm, and a white rooster tail. I thought the Carolina Rig would be a good next choice, but maybe not.

Hey to all! I’m really trying to get into Bass fishing. So far I haven’t caught anything and I’m hoping that a Carolina Rig will help me. I’m trying to figure out what I need for the set up. I’m interested in ANY size bass. Small bass is completely fine with me. I just want to catch some. Here is what (I think) I know so far. Flouro - main line, mono leader (various lengths so maybe I can start out with a 24” leader.) I know I need some type of egg/bullet sinker and apparently some beads. I saw a video about a person using Carolina keepers instead of a swivel. That sounds good, but not sure. I have a spinner rod and a couple of Zebco spin cast rods for now. I’ll be fishing from the bank at a Lake that looks like a large river to me. I have included a picture of the lake to show you what I mean if that even makes a difference on the Carolina Rig.

So 20 pound braid to around 8 pound FC for clear water?

So how much does matching diameter matter? Does it need to be exact?

When you say top off the spool, does that mean fill it completely ?