Hi all,

 

I am always looking to try new techniques for bass fishing and the next one I want to try is the Carolina Rig. I have researched online for the basic rig and setup but I am still confused as what is the feel of the line so you know its time to sweep the rod for the hook set.

 

I bought a 1/2 ounce tungsten weight, clear bead, and a Carolina Holder to try the next time I am out on the water.

 

Any suggestions are welcomed that will make it easier to learn this fishing technique.

 

Thank you all

 

It'll feel like someone tapped the end your line with a pencil, Then Sweep the rod and land the fish!

You will doing a lot of "sweeping" at nothing at first. Then you will start gaining "memory" on how different strikes feel. Best way for me is I know what it feels like when I am just working it back, so if it ever feels differently, let er rip. Hook sets are free.

Guys use just about every soft plastic on the Carolina Rig. My most productive is the

Rage Tail Eeliminator. Give it a try and see what you think!

 

 

 

 

Thanks guys, will try everything you suggested. One more question, What lb line is suggested for the Carolina rig if I am using a 1/2 lb sinker? Is 12 lb fluoro too light?

I  Carolina rig quite often, especially on days where we have strong north or south winds blowing me down the deep weed line, and they are not biting a moving bait like a deep crank, or a big football jig.  I just cast it out and let it drag with the wind pushing the boat. I like subtle baits for clear-ish water, and picky fish, like a havoc bottom hopper worm. If the water is colored up a bit, I'll put a bait on with some action. A good old fashioned 7" Berkley Power Worm works great, as do brush hog and lizard type baits.

May I suggest you start with a slip shot rig as opposed to a true carolina rig? It's so much easier to feel bites when there's no swivel etc involved. Just put a bobber stop or two between the bead and the hook. You can adjust the leader length on the fly, and there are two less knots to tie.

Put down the Carolina Rig, watch the grass grow, it's much more exciting 

Don't try Senko on the c rig. It doesn't work.

To answer your question regarding line. To me, line size isn't so much about what you are throwing but where you are throwing it. 12# floro can be just fine. My lakes are full of aquatic vegetation during summer so I use braid.