Is C-Rig only used on casting gear?

[Fatman1267MM]

I don't know if this is crazy or not, but can you fish a C-rig on spinning gear if you have a heavy and sensitive enough rod?  I can not get the casting down for the C-rig on my baitcaster and I think it might be easier to cast it on my Gander Mountain 6'8" mh spinning rod.  Is this worth a try?

[Chug Bug]

You certainly can use a c-rig with spinning gear, most probably do.  I've never owned a spinning reel so I am not speaking from experience, but I think alot of guys prefer spinning setups for soft plastics, and c-rig/dropshot techniques.

[5bass]

In my neck of the woods,spinning gear is used for SOME soft plastics but definitely not on a carolina rig.I'd never even consider throwing a rig with a spinning rod.

[K_Mac]

I have used light (1/4-1/2 oz.) c-rigs on a 6-6 MH spinning rod in very clear water, and had some success. Most of the time I use 3/4-1oz on a heavy action baitcast rod. I think baitcast gear is better suited to this technique, but to each his own. Good luck.

[vtbassin]

I think baitcast gear is better suited to this technique, but to each his own. Good luck.

I agree with K_Mac that bait casting gear is better sutited for c-rigging especially with larger weights.  BUT there are no rules  If you are more comfortable with spinning gear go for it. ;D  The bass do not care.

Tight lines

[Guest DavidGreen]

I agree that bass don't know what your using, but they do know what bait action they like. Casting a C-rig on spinning gear could put twist in long lines after enough casting and could cause the baits (lizard's etc), to roll and not swim naturally. C-riging is definitely best used with casting gear. Practice more and be patient with the casting reel and you will get the hang of it.

Tight Lines All!

[flechero]

...Casting a C-rig on spinning gear could put twist in long lines after enough casting and could cause the baits (lizard's etc), to roll and not swim naturally....

I used spinning gear only (for months) after my shoulder surgery, and had no trouble at all with c-rigging.

The bait won't swim differently because your using spinning gear... you still have weight, bead, swivel and leader. A bait that "rolls" is not hooked properly and needs to be straightened out. Also, I don't think you are any more likely to get twist, as long as you still use the swivel... just be sure to use a good swivel. You'll get more twist from a fluke or senko since you don't have a swivel on them (or at least most don't.) Put it this way, if you fish a style that gives you twist anyway, you will still have it with c-rigs, but if you use spinning gear without trouble then a c-rig will not change that.

I think the biggest reason most people use casting gear is that not many people have the right rod in a spinning set up... for me that's a 7' Hvy.

Most people would tell you to use casting gear only with swimbaits also but our most successful swimbaiter here only uses spinninng gear. (Fish Chris) Just something to ponder.