So I was told to try this rig out the other day by another forum member, I understand the concept of it being a finesse approach to the Carolina rig, What is a good starting size weight and line size to start out with, I have a finesse combo with 15lb braid and I fish from the bank at shallow ponds and lakes (3 to 8 feet). Also what are some worms/creature baits you would recommend to use? 

Actually it’s a split shot rig using a pegged Mojo weight.

The Slip Shot rig is a finesse C-rig. I have defined this rig several times; Mojo weight, Glass faceted bead, Carolina keeper (or peg the bead with rubber Peg-It) and a+light wire hook like Owner #5133. Everything goes on the main line no leader. Adjust the weight wherever you like it, 24” to 36”.

Tom

You dont necessarily need to go to lighter gear, just use a rod that can handle the total weight of the rig.  I go down to 1/16, but the majority of the time I use 1/8.  I use the same baits that I like to throw on a T-rig.  The Palmetto Bug is an absolute killer especially this time of year.

I use 1/8oz and let the weight slide freely above a bobber stop rather than peg it in place. This allows the line to pull through the weight when the bait is picked up, rather than move the weight.  I can't prove it, but it feels like this helps strike detection.

 

Any small creature or worm is good, especially if it floats or is neutrally-bouyant, but it doesn't have to be.

1 minute ago, MIbassyaker said:

I use 1/8oz and let the weight slide freely above a bobber stop rather than peg it in place. This allows the line to pull through the weight when the bait is picked up, rather than move the weight.  I can't prove it, but it feels like this helps strike detection.

 

Any small creature or worm is good, especially if it floats or is neutrally-bouyant, but it doesn't have to be.

How do you retrieve it? drags or hops? I always heard with a Carolina rig simply swimming it will get bites

Just now, TriStateBassin106 said:

How do you retrieve it? drags or hops? I always heard with a Carolina rig simply swimming it will get bites

 

Prefer either a drag-pause retrieve, or a slight lift-and-drop retrieve.  The rig gives the impression of something fluttering along slowly near the bottom, but not directly on the bottom (unless it's a non-floater and you pause long enough for it to settle completely.)

I use the slip shot rig. My setup is like this: 7ft medium fast spinning rod...size 30 reel...6-8lb mono. On the business end: 1\8th oz cylinder weight,bead,bobber stop, size 1\0 vmc light wire worm hook and a roboworm or small size Berkley bottom hopper. I always use a drag pause retrieve.

I most often use it in the river for brown bass and mine is a "split shot" rig. I use it when the water is low and clear. The bait is usually some little finesse worm on a 1/0 worm hook. I just crimp a small split shot on the line. I've never had a problem with the line being weakened.

I  most commonly use 8 pound mono, 1/8 ounce weight and a black trick worm on a 3/0 light wire offset round bend. 

Here's a big braindump of information about it:

 

 

I prefer to do an actual C rig when I do this because I use braid main line. I use a 1/8 oz. bullet weight, swivel and a leader of mono. 

44 minutes ago, Glenn said:

Here's a big braindump of information about it:

 

 

Thanks Glenn!!

I use a 1/16 ounce split shot with a 2/0 hook.  In the thick vegetation I don't like to use less than 10 lb mono, but in more open water I'll use 6 lb mono.