I’m fairly new to bass fishing and I’ve never had an issue with hooking fish with treble hooks but this information has saved me so much learning time in realizing why I was loosing so many fish in Texas rig style hooks/baits. Thank You!!!

@toddcastledinefishing5924

3 жыл бұрын

You bet

Back in about 92 my dad, uncle, and i tossed out our C-rigs off herman's hole on Toledo at the same time to start our annual trip. Each of us were using chartreuse pepper french fries. We ended up with a triple on our first cast! Mine was last to come up. As it pulled drag i was dreaming of a 10 pounder for the wall. Then my dad's face changed and his ready stance with the net relaxed. When i looked down again there she was, a big ol damn GOU! It was an easy 10 pounder and made a good Court-bouillon, but i was heart broken, LOL. I will never forget that.

@Jcestanley

4 жыл бұрын

cjr4497 lol y’all ate the 10lb bass? Lol that’s some real east Texas shit right there 😂 I grew up on a lake. My grandparents lived down the way from us, we always ate LMB.

@cjr4497

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jcestanley It was a gasper gou, freshwater drum, not a bass.

Awesome video! Got me a ton of those Falcon Expert rods! They are fire!

I throw the C-Rig a lot, I always told my friends when fishing it that it’s best to reel until you feel the weight of the fish and then set the hook, that’s the best way I could think of to explain it to them anyway 😂 great tips on the C-Rig man and as always, really good content.

@toddcastledinefishing5924

4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree

Been throwing he C rig since the late 80's caught my PB on one 10.12 on Fork on a french fry I always have one tied on. Good video keep it up

@toddcastledinefishing5924

4 жыл бұрын

That (fry) has been catching them for years, most forgotten bait out there in my opinion

Great video

Great stuff!! Reel down then set. I kinda feel stupid because I should have figured that out. However I will boat more fish now!! Thanks!

@toddcastledinefishing5924

3 жыл бұрын

you bet

Palomar knot with 25lb flouro? Never would have thought of that. Thanks for the info Todd

I did a study on C-rig, watching bass from the back of my boat on my underwater camara. Wile partner was running the pole from the front. You would be amazed how many followers at one time watch the bait as it moves. Some game changing changes to the rig results found in study.

When I rig up a Carolina rig I do the order a little differently. I slide the weight on the main line and then put on the clacker. Then I tie the leader line on to the swivel using a palomar knot. Then I tie the other end of the swivel to the main line because when you do that all you have left to tie on is the hook. At this point I reel up the weight to the tip of the rod and have the leader line hang down by the rod and it is then that I will determine what length leader I want and then tie the hook on. Paul Elias said in one of his video's that he did a lot of experimenting with leader length and decided on having your bait hang between the last two guides on your rod, no matter what rod length you choose 7ft 3in or longer. He said that length worked best for him. I do the same with my standard C- rig but I also have what I call my "finesse C rig" and I use a 3/8 weight and a shorter leader, about 2ft - 2.5ft in length on that one.

My first one over 10# came from there, went back the next weekend and my 15 yo caught his PB 9.58 out of the same place. Clearest lake I've ever seen..... looks like we frequent the same lakes. Lol

@toddcastledinefishing5924

4 жыл бұрын

I don't get to go as much as I'd like, lot more crowded now and not as good.

Have you ever used the cone shaped floaters that you put in front of the bait to keep it hovering over the bottom?

Todd can you talk about the cast? I am not new to fishing but way new to c rig, just got deal on gloomis 894c flipping pitching rod, i was hoping it work for c rig. Im told a around the world cast....but i not see that with this video.

Boss any tips for c riggin a crank bait I've never tried it but im gonna Love your channel i like your style! We appreciate your time....

@toddcastledinefishing5924

3 жыл бұрын

I really don't think it would be that effective I just think other baits are better, mostly soft plastics

Ive been using the C rig for 20yrs for trout but never tried it for bass .. im gonna start but dont know what other type baits can be used, any tips ?

What a great video. I'm interested in knowing why the longer rod, Todd? Also, I missed if you said you're using mono or fluoro with this setup?

@toddcastledinefishing5924

6 ай бұрын

Fluoro 100% of the time. Longer rod for hook sets. Its a sweeping action not a traditional fast hookset so you want a longer rod 7'6 and it makes it easier to cast.

@phillamoore157

6 ай бұрын

@@toddcastledinefishing5924 Gotcha.....thank you sir!

Thanks Good vid! Any reason you prefer the clacker over beads? The ball and chain catches them good, not many guys throw it as much anymore.

@toddcastledinefishing5924

4 жыл бұрын

Beads break all the time, they crack and they cut your line. The clacker is smooth and simple, I like the simple not all the wires and other stuff.

Yeah that's why I have to give up on the Knocker rig.. I think the fish is feeling the weight too much

Never thought of that your only direct connection is to the swivel..... and the angle of the line/bait can be way off from the swivel.. cool

@toddcastledinefishing5924

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yea!!!!

Todd, great video. I know you're in Texas. But, do you fish the C rig 12 months out of the year? Or, are there seasons the C rig is not as good? Thanks for all your info. Love your videos and look forward to more. Mike in TN

@toddcastledinefishing5924

4 жыл бұрын

12 months for sure I can promise you I always have one tied on. It definitely shines certain times of the year, however some of the reason is that I prefer to do other things those times of the year. Example, when there on beds I'd rather sight fish, however if its dirty and I can't you can still throw one shallow and I've caught them that way. I crushed them in pad stems in 2 foot of water on Ross Barnett like that. So there is always an application for it.

@mikefondren2385

4 жыл бұрын

@@toddcastledinefishing5924 Thanks Todd!

So is current the reason why your using 3/4 to a ounce or no...what do you recommend when pond fishing.what weight would you recommend when Carolina rigging

@toddcastledinefishing5924

3 жыл бұрын

I never go less than 3/4 lighter is not better. It lets you feel things and to be honest it just works better. On the flip side ponds are different and usually have a very soft bottom, I could see downsizing the weight

Hey Todd what kind of reei did you use for your carolina rig

@toddcastledinefishing5924

3 жыл бұрын

Lews 300 super duty

great video but shouldn't you be using Lew's rods?

@toddcastledinefishing5924

8 ай бұрын

I wasn’t with Lews at the time

You’re using 25 pound fluorocarbon for the main line and leader? I’ve always heard guys say you have to go smaller with the leader, I rather go big if I can get away with it.

@toddcastledinefishing5924

4 жыл бұрын

watch any of my c rig videos I'll do more but I PROMISE you don't have to.

@chuckkaleel9105

4 жыл бұрын

Todd Castledine Fishing thanks your other video helped a lot too. Great explanation on the reeling hook-set too.

How are you finding those fish out there? I guess the real question I should be asking is, do you guide and if so how much? I hate to ask all this info from people that’s put in tons of hours, I’m willing to pay for it.

@toddcastledinefishing5924

4 жыл бұрын

I'd say 50% graphing 50% just fishing a rig, and yes I guide at times.

What size hook do you use when carolina rigging flukes?

@toddcastledinefishing5924

4 жыл бұрын

What size flukes? Regular size I'd go with a 4/0 Owner offset, 5/0 for the larger size fluke

@michaelmccollumfishing6726

4 жыл бұрын

@@toddcastledinefishing5924 super fluke. I think you answered my question. Keep up the good work. I'm fishing the BASS Open as a co angler at Arkansas River. Hope to see you there.

What did you say was the rod you were using? Sorry I couldn’t understand what you said

@toddcastledinefishing5924

4 жыл бұрын

Falcon 7'6 Expert (DRAGGER) EC-7-176 this was a prototype so it was called swinjig/jig. Its the same rod just labeled differently. The Dragger is what you would find on the shelves.

I love dragging a big worm off leges during the summer Tuesday nighters

@toddcastledinefishing5924

Жыл бұрын

👍

Is that the 7'6" heavy moderate fast.

@toddcastledinefishing5924

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

Thanks for your Video and greets from germany. A question, how do I handle the c-rig? Drag it? Jig it? Drag and wait? Thanks in advance!

@toddcastledinefishing5924

3 жыл бұрын

drag it drag it drag it. Rarely do they eat it on the pause but you can pause a little

The reel type is what again? I couldn’t understand you.

@toddcastledinefishing5924

Жыл бұрын

8:3:1 Lews super duty

I know alot of people like to drag it.. but I've caught way more fish and quality jigging it like any other bait

Bad audio over the water

@toddcastledinefishing5924

2 жыл бұрын

3 years old and I was just starting I’m sorry

You called that leader 2 feet but it was over 3 feet. Trust me, I’ve been a finish carpenter for 50 years. I think 3 feet is a good length, just wanted to correct your measurement 😅

@toddcastledinefishing5924

Жыл бұрын

Definitely not 3 foot way to hard to throw one 36 inches long.

@CentralCoastBassFishing

Жыл бұрын

@@toddcastledinefishing5924 put a tape on it to verify

@toddcastledinefishing5924

Жыл бұрын

I did that 3 years ago I might have retied it since then. 😂😂 I got one rigged up as soon as I get home I’ll do it👍

@CentralCoastBassFishing

Жыл бұрын

@@toddcastledinefishing5924 Todd, it was just the part where you pulled out line with both arms open wide, and said: you want about 2 feet. You probably cut it shorter than that.😂

@CentralCoastBassFishing

Жыл бұрын

Let me know if you want that Black/Royal Blue coolfoot for your Garmin Force pedal. I’ll send it free. I can also send a matching Hotpad for your foot throttle.