I have to say that i'm new to c-rigging. I've found this post extremely helpful and educational.  Thanks a bunch for being so helpful!  8-)

awesome read

Looks like I'm going to have to try some c-rigging.  Ive done some texas style.

Great reading

Larry

c-rig is a very simple yet complicated method of fishing i recomend using lighter weight (1/2 oz ) with the 4" centipede at 4-8 feet and 3/4 to 1 oz for 10-16 feet with a trick worm  i dont fish much deeper than that the lake i fish is shallow only about 20-25 feet hope this helps                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           good luck fisherwoman

I have always used T-rig, after reading this I am going out tomorrow morning and trying c-rig

GREAT READING and very informative thanks all whom contributed.

great info on deep water  rigging.. will have to give this a shot

paul elias has inspired me to use the c rig!

I like to fish C-rig almost year round, I like to use it a search tool. I rig it up with 2 beads adds a little extra clicking, I also like to use a slinky weight when fishing lakes with lots of hang-ups on the bottom.  I prefer to use the strike king 3x plastics because they float.  I began using the C-rig while fishing the shallower lakes in Ga, but have learned to use in the lakes here in Ar to fish much deeper. Its a very versitile rig.

:Dthis is toooo much information for carolina rigging great job guys !!i think im good to go to try it!!thanks again > >:(thats why i love this sites!!

How exactly do you guys set the hook with a sweeping motion?

How exactly do you guys set the hook with a sweeping motion?

Everyone is different, but I reel down till my rod tip is pointing at the line, then snap the rodtip sharply straight up. Sharp hooks are crucial.

just sweep your rod to the left or right.... kinda like you hook up on a crank bait. pulling straight up brings the heavy sinker into play and may encourage a fish to drop your bait.

or worse... the weight suddenly jumping up may pull out out of their mouth.

sweeping the hookset is under the idea that you are setting the hook "through" the weight.... taking it out of the equation.

i probably throw a c-rig more than anything. it rocks.

How exactly do you guys set the hook with a sweeping motion?

Just sweep the rod to the side.  If the rod is at 11, 12 or 1, just sweep the rod horizontally to set the hook.  When C-rigging, I always keep the rod perpendicular to my belt buckle.

Im getting g ready to head out to the local Lake & figure Ill bring my dog & fish the deep canal near the spillway.  It is fairly flat in some areas in 8-13' range & some drop fast into 2' to 16' plus. Bottom is weedy & key is finding hard spots, rock, shell, or "holes" contour changes. When I walk the shore, I almost always throw a c-rig in some form.  You can fish slow or super fast and you can put any bait or lure you decide, heavy to cover water, and Its uncommon to not always get a few. 

 

I prefer 1/2-3/4 I use a mono leader or copoly since floats, plus I find it easier to handle still, big game 15 or 20lb.

 

Like to use beads more than not although in full, silent may be best due to pressure. 

 

I suggest using whatever soft baits you have most confidence in. Lizards are the "standard" but I usually gravitate toward a rage bug, Senko, 4-5" grub or power worm. Flakes and swimbaits also great as are shallow diving square bills and hard jerkbaits once you know the area. 

 

C rigs, mojo, split shot....flat out catch fish & not sure why people say its for smaller fish...( I rarely catch anything over 4lbs yet pitching Ill catch bigger so maybe it is a numbers technique. 

 

I use fast action to feel bottom. Helps me. 

It is true what they say about the undead..🤪

True.  But great info and none of it outdated, really.

Yeah this thread literally got me thinking about throwing a c rig 21 years later.  Also fun to see bass fishing discussion before the fluorocarbon “revolution” 😂

Add a Lindy walking sinker and your in business 

 

Are you kidding me? Nick Barr? Man have been here a long time...LOL