I'm starting to think about dragging a tokyo rig to replace the carolina rig. Does anyone do this? Lizards, ribbontails, creatures..

There are some similarities between the Tokyo rig and C rig, but IMO I don't think 1 can totally replace the other.  The local ponds and small lakes that I fish have slimy or grassy bottoms for the most part, so Tokyo rigs tend to bog down in slime and grassy bottoms make it harder for the fish to key in on them.   C rigs and mojo rigs are IMO better for those conditions.  I like to use Tokyo rigs on when the bottom is a little harder.  Both C rigs and Tokyo rigs are good in pea gravel.  The Tokyo rig has the weight right under the bait, so when you drag it kicks up sand like a nervous craw and I think that can cause a bass to react or at least check it out.  There is a time and a place for both rigs.

I use it at times but more to replace my basic Texas rig, not so much to replace my carolina rig.

What weights are typically used for the Tokyo rig?

On 9/25/2020 at 6:52 PM, jbrew73 said:

What weights are typically used for the Tokyo rig?

Depending on what I'm doing. 3/8-2oz for flipping, punching, and dragging swimbaits on the river 

I make my own like many , I use 2 weights. Usually 1/8 - 1/4

Why fix what ain't broke.? (unless you just want to try something new). 

Other than the Texas rig style hook and plastic, I see no similarities between the two.  Neither are rigs I've found any use for.