While I used and caught fish on on the C-rig before, I really learned how to set it up and fish it effectively from a really great guide in NC. He was a big believer in long leaders--about six feet--and also almost always used one ounce weights. Since adopting that approach, I've been way more successful with Carolina rigs, and I can count on one hand the times I've been outfished or even equaled by a co-angler when fishing the rig. The heavy weight gets you down on the bottom faster and increases your feel, while the long leader enhances all of the weightless gliding attributes of placing the weight away from the bait. It's made a significant difference in both the number and quality of bites for me.

@tacticalbassin

7 жыл бұрын

Awesome Randy! Huge thanks for chiming in!

If you invert the order in which you tie your knots, you can use the palomar knot on all three connections... first, tie your hook, then tie your leader to the swivel, then you can also use a palomar knot to tie your main line to the top of the swivel. Thanks for what you & Matt do, very informative!

I learned more on this video about carolina rigging in past 5min than anywhere on internet. Very thorough and thanks for showing actual process of setting up! Means a lot to rookies like myself...lol 🎣🐡

Concerning tungsten weights, I've heard from several anglers that when using tungsten against glass beads that the beads can eventually crack or chip because of the hardness of tungsten. You can swap plastic or brass beads if you prefer to have a bead (instead of a bobber stop) with your tungsten.

You guys seriously have the best channel. I always find a video about something I need. I don't know how your channel isn't bigger! Then again, I like good things that are kept secret (but I want you to make more money.)

I love this show I did this went bought 3 worms an lead the stuff I need an went out won a boat this is true story im disabled don't have money so I watched this to see what I need to go fishing I not been fishing in lot of years the dr told me find a hobby or im going to die sitting in this chair so my kids talked me into go fishing again an my friend talked me into going fish that big bass tour tournament they pay out every hour so I went out bought the worms they said on here way they said set up my rod an I went an won the boat this is true story....so see how you can change an help the world just sharing knowledge I love you guys keep up the good work

@fishing4reel479

6 жыл бұрын

Thomas Paysinger God bless you! These guy's are awsome!👊💥

@ZakHancock

6 жыл бұрын

Great story!!! Thank you for sharing.

@kellog1960

4 жыл бұрын

God chose these guys to teach us. How can they go wrong. They are awesome.

I've been doing this on a 6"6 spinning rod for a long time. have caught tons of fish with this method, Awesome video thanks for the information!!

@tacticalbassin

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and sharing Jeff

Thanks for the thorough review! I actually like to use a uni knot on each side. Once you get the hang of it, it becomes super easy to use on almost any setup including tying line onto your reel and connecting floro leaders to braided main line on my spinning reels

@tacticalbassin

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting Javier!

One thing I have not tried yet is Carolina rig. I fish a river with alot of structure. I do have spots this will work, so thank you for this video! You guy's rock! I will keep Fishing 4 Reel!👊💥

awesome video Tim! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. I will be using this on the weekend

@tacticalbassin

8 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Good stuff . Your videos are all very good and informative, keep up the good work . Tight lines ! - Guy B

Tim, you look so much younger here! 😂 But, you always give great info!

I wish that the Mann's 9" jelly worm would be made again, my fav worm. Now only in one color.

I fish the C-Rig religiously. I would say use a 6-8" lizard, 7" fluke, or a craw style bait. I use lighter weight and also how i rig it on the line is: Weight (I personally only go up to a 3/4. I tend to stick with a 1/2) Brass Clacker Glass Bead (Red or clear doesn't matter to me) Swivel (Bigger Swivel seems to work a little better) Hook (Depends on the size of bait 2/0-4/0 at max) Bait This seems to work very well here in Texas I've caught many fish on this rig. Also the rod doesn't matter too much to me I've fished the rig on a 7'6" rod and even on a 7' rod. Hopes this helps some of you out there. :D

@tacticalbassin

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting with such a thorough response!

Loving the recent uploads keep it up guys.

@tacticalbassin

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

Another great vid...love these in depth tips

@tacticalbassin

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ray!

Thanks for the video guys definitely useful ! I use the 765 for my c rigs, I'd get the longer one but I also use this rod for a lot of other things

@tacticalbassin

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! The 765 is an awesome universal rod. I (Matt) use it for all sorts of things as well.

If you tie your leader to the swivel first you can use a Palomar knot for all 3 knots. It's a little tricky but it works. I would use the San Diego jam for all 3 but figured I'd share for those Palomar guys. Great video as always. Thanks and keep up the good work.

@tacticalbassin

8 жыл бұрын

You're absolutely right!

great video Tim

Oldie but a goodie.

Great video as always!!

@tacticalbassin

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro!

You guys should do a fan meet up so your fans can meet you

Very good explanation!

Awesome vid. I will be trying this soon.

@tacticalbassin

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Just wanted to comment on one thing real quick: you can tie it on with two palomar knots. You have two option for doing this. 1.) You can tie the leader onto the swivel first with a palomar, then attach the main line to the other side of the swivel with a palomar by pulling the entire leader through the loop of the palomar. 2.) This is the way I usually do it. Tie the main line onto the swivel with a palomar. Then when you tie the other end to the swivel, make your overhand knot in the other direction as the first, then just pull both ends of the leader through the loop of the palomar. Cinch it down, making sure the lines are going through the loop. I do this a lot and I ended up figuring out that this is possible, it's never failed or broke on me. Either way works perfectly.

I use the same swivels. I don't use a bobber stop though. I use a red plastic bead. The same kind of beads you'd typically see on a walleye worm rig, only just a tad bigger. I use red, blue, chartreuse, etc. Depending on water color. It's only there for a little bit of a visual indicator for the fish, and the noise it creates when the weight "clacks" up against it. Sounds like a crawdad. Sometimes I'll even take a double jig rattle, it's on a band of sorts... and I'll thread it on the line between the weight and the swivel, or in between the weight and the hook on a texas rig. It looks weird but it works. Picked it up from someone else. Just something to create a little extra noise in dirtier water when fishing a soft plastic presentation.

@tacticalbassin

8 жыл бұрын

Great tweaks, thanks for commenting!

I use a glass bead over the swivel, protects and also makes a little clacking sound when the weight hits it

I have some of the big manns jelly worms il have to try the Carolina rig with them. Love the set up videos.

@tacticalbassin

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting!

The 8 inch senko is awesome also!

Hard to cast but try a shad rap on a Carolina rig. It's deadly. I have some vintage Rawhide epoxy head jigs that wear out the fatties on a Carolina rig. They're so lite the almost float.

Tie your leader to the swivel palamor knot, tie the other end of the leader to the hook palamor knot, Now you can tie a palamor knot with the main line to the other end of the swivel, you just have to bring all of the leader+swivel and the hook through to complete the last palamor knot with the main line.

@natewallis3885

6 жыл бұрын

Exactly I like to leave the hook knot for last.

@williamlaws2353

5 жыл бұрын

Ding ding winner winner

@kellog1960

4 жыл бұрын

That's how I do it. However I tie the hook on last using a Palomar knot.

Great lesson

I've never really considered using a long 10+ inch worm on the carolina rig. Always tend to go for 4.5 or brush hog style baits. May have to look into trying that to better target bigger bass. As for rigging, I don't even use the barrel swivel, I use a couple of glass beads and a couple bobber stoppers above and below the weight/glass. With braid I can bend the hook out when snagged, if necessary.

I tie my flouro leader onto my swivel first, so that I can tie two pilymar knots!

@zachjonas6987

4 жыл бұрын

I thought I was the only one who did this lol. I have to have 2 lines going through the line tie

@gregc2621

4 жыл бұрын

Peace of mind! Haha

Great idea using a bobber stop to protect your knot.

Awesome vid!

@tacticalbassin

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Hey guys love the videos!! I to use braid for my mainline over coploymer or fluoro. I was just wondering besides the strength that you get from the braid and the sensitivity which I have found is so much better. Have you ever considered using colployer or fluro especially fishing around rocky points? I personally have found using anything other than braid I loose my sensitivity, but I do see fraying on my braid around rocks and I have to retie often. Thoughts?

I use a palomar knot at all connections. You only have to tie the hook to the leader, then tie the swivel to the other end of your leader, and then you tie to the main line passing the whole leader through the palomar knot loop. Easy as pie!

I have found that a long sweeping sidearm cast helps with distance if you don't have a rod in the 7'6" + range. I build up speed slowly from the back of the cast to the release. Otherwise you will get a helicopter. The only problem is you definitely need a little room!

@samh4232

4 жыл бұрын

You can also do the “Laso cast”...can’t remember the pro that came up with it.

You CAN tie the leader to the the swivel with a palomar knot. Instead of looping the loop around the swivel (Which you can't do due to the main line.) you simply loop it back over the leader and tag line, wet and cinch it down. The way the knot is tied you can loop either way. Give it a try. See you on the water.

@tacticalbassin

8 жыл бұрын

Great point, thank you!

@rockymountainraised1455

7 жыл бұрын

or just tie the hook end first then you can still tie the other and just pull the line with the hook thought the loop for the main line.

I use braid too as my main line when c rigging. However I have a issue with the braid being less abrasion resistant than Floro. The weak point in this rig is the weight obviously makes contact with structure and that’s where the braid is. Braid is not very abrasion resistant to hard things such as rock and wood. I started moving the weight down to the floro leader. I peg it with bobber stops. Seems to work alright but would like something better.

Thanks for the vid. I'm going to have to make the change to tungsten.

@tacticalbassin

8 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. It will help!

Love the upton wormw

@tacticalbassin

8 жыл бұрын

They're great! Thanks for commenting!

great tip, love the video

Still recommend this rod for c rigging? I have it for flipping and now use a Powell max 3d for flipping and am trying to decide what to use this for. Thx!

there are tons of these technical C rig videos on the net. maybe cover something new like the retrieve, time/place for different leader lengths, seasonal changes etc.

@tacticalbassin

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam, we appreciate the feedback. We'll definitely do a vid like that. This one was a direct reply to inquiries for a "setup" style video. We'll do something more in depth as well.

Along with the bead instead of the bobber stop for noise addition, use a floating worm. It literally hangs the bait in the fishes face (since it floats your leader) and they just can not stand it. Vastly increases the bites you'll get. Also with the floating worm around grass, fish it slow. Dig your weight into the grass and just see-saw the worm for 20 seconds to 2 minutes even. Works well in the summer when grass is plentiful. It keeps your bait in the strike zone for longer and above the grass depending on leader size so they see the bait much better.

@tacticalbassin

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting with this tip JT!

@jtbassfishing370

7 жыл бұрын

TacticalBassin no problem guys. Also, keep up all the great videos! Love all the tips and in-depth descriptions. And try a floating worm for yourself on a Carolina Rig, I'm curious to see if it helps you guys catch more when C-rigging. Tight lines guys!

What's the record in pound test for cutting line with one's teeth?

12in Power Worm for me!

it is possible to tie a Palomar knot on all three connections first tie your swivel to your leader, then tie the main line to your swivel and then tie on your hook

I do a lot of c rigging here in Tennessee but last year i discovered that zebra mussels have taken the lake over,,especially deep it seems and my mono is getting absolutely eat up in just a few casts.Why am I using mono you might ask.Well summer time consists of mainly night fishing here in the south so we need fluorescent line to be visible under the black lights.I have researched and found some fluorescent braid but I saw somewhere that braid is also bad about getting cut up by sharp objects,,,and that fluorocarbon line could be tougher.Not sure if I can even find fluorocarbon line in fluorescent or not or if it would be better than braid.You guys have any idea?Thank you in advance for your time.And ty for the channel,,,I watch all you guys videos!!

You can tie leader onto swivel using a reverse palomar knot, then tie hook to other end of leader.

What do you think of the pre made wire kits?

Just a suggestion, try a glass Or faceted bead instead of bobber stop. Will make clicking sound on bottom to attract fish. Also, why braid? I understand sensitivity but braid actually cuts easily on rocks bottom. 20# Floro is much more durable. I appreciate and enjoy your videos! Keep up the good work!

awesome video

@tacticalbassin

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@illinoisfishing7211

8 жыл бұрын

+tacticalbassin yourwelcome

Is a 3/8 ounce weight a good pond hopping weight? I have a lot of cylindrical lead weights in that size. Also have you ever tried the Gamechanger lures eeliminator?

Hi 👋, is there any reasons to have a free moving weight ? What is the advantage of doing it?

What is the benifit of using the swivel? Would you still get the same action using a stopper on both sides of the weight? I think it would make more sense essentially eliminating two knots and a swivel? Keep up the informative videos! Thanks guys!

@tacticalbassin

7 жыл бұрын

The benefit is that it acts as a one way stop, you wouldn't want the stoppers on both sides, just below the weight. The downside of stoppers is they typically aren't strong enough to stay in place when dragging through cover but your theory is correct, it makes sense.

@shesbitchingimfishing5302

6 жыл бұрын

Also it's helps eliminate a lot of line twists, and another thing that not to many believe in is that little tiny shinny swivel can mimic a bait fish being chased by ur bait that's on the hook,

Any less expensive rod reccomendations for c-rig?

great instructional video. i wish i had any bit of confidence in fishing a carolina rig. i find that my hookup ratio is really low with it though. any ideas why i might be hooking bass in the bottom lip most of the time when fishing this exact same setup? braid-tungsten-swivel-fluoro-ewg-brushhog.

@tacticalbassin

8 жыл бұрын

Best bet, you're not feeling the fish as well as you should. What rod are you using? Sensitivity is key

@simplecircuit

8 жыл бұрын

I started with a Lucky Craft 7ft Pitching rod. Then switched over to a 7ft Daiwa Steez MH rod. Maybe the rod is a little short, but I try not to go further than 7ft based on having a dual console boat with not much deck room for longer rods.

@tacticalbassin

8 жыл бұрын

If you're throwing a Steez sensitivity in the rod is not the problem. My guess is the fish are just "pressure" biting the bait and its taking a little while before you notice them loading up. That's just a feel thing that comes in time. Next time you're out set on the first few "funny" things that you feel and I'll bet you hook some fish square in the roof. Let me know if it works. -Matt

@simplecircuit

8 жыл бұрын

thanks Matt, I'll give it a shot. i really appreciate how active you guys are in the comments. a couple vids ago, i had asked about microbaits. you suggested an underspin. so, i picked up some coolbaits underspins and coupled them with a 2.8 keitech and it worked. much appreciated!

Just wondering if you know how long you want your leader to be why not tie the leader line on to the swivel with a palomar first, cut the leader line off the spool, then tie your main line on with a palomar and then tie on the hook? Of course this is just if you want to use the palomar knot for all the connections.

@Highspeed2

7 жыл бұрын

Shadow yo for sure. Came here to say this. Palomar 5ever. Expand your mind @Tim.

@fishing4reel479

6 жыл бұрын

Shadow my favorite knot.I was thinking same thing! I am sure it works because I have done this surf fishing for bull redfish! I can't wait to try this for bass fishing!👊💥

@johnsemar107

4 жыл бұрын

or you could just thread the line all the way round the rod lol

Why do need a longer rod is your drifting with the current and dragging the rig behind you?

Hey Tim, we love your vids. However this one is entitled How to Setup and FISH a Carolina Rig. I somehow didn't see any part showing how you fish it. I was really lookin' for that part. Is it on another vid? What I mainly see on many fishing vids is setting up the rigs but rarely do we see anyone showing the actual movement of your rod and reel to work whatever the presentation. Then we see a hook being set and a fish being reeled in; both you and Matt have sometimes shown what you're doing but not always. It would be appreciated if there could be more demo on actual rod and reel movement. Seeing a bait moving under water is also appreciated, but sometimes we'd like to know what it is you're doing up top to make the bait do what we're seeing under water... and to see it from the cast all the way back to the boat. Like I said earlier, we see it sometimes, but not always. And this vid, it does say " ... How to Setup and Fish a Carolina Rig" ...we saw the setup, did I miss the how to Fish it part?? Your vids are really appreciated but I've been wantin to touch on this because it really would be appreciated if you'd consider more demo on rod/reel movement. Anyways, thanx for the knowledge you guys share (both you and Matt).

Is the Carolina rig good for early spring fishing

will a uni knot work on both sides of swivel?

I found out a way to tie on a Palomar knot on both ends of the swivel. I hope you don't mind me sharing this with everyone on here. First you tie on the Palomar knot on the leader side of the swivel. Then you tie on the Palomar knot on the main line side of the swivel.

@tacticalbassin

8 жыл бұрын

You're absolutely right!

dude I'm on my float tube and the banks saving for a boat and a new finesse rod so i can get rid of my ugly stick hahahaha so funny that you say that!

@tacticalbassin

7 жыл бұрын

Nice! You're on your way man just keep going!

Do you vary the leader length based on water temp? I've seen where some say to use a shorter leader in cold water.

@tacticalbassin

8 жыл бұрын

Shorter can be good. The biggest difference is running longer leaders around grass to help the worm stay above.

Hey. What do you guys think about a mono leader because of it being more buoyant than flouro?

@tacticalbassin

7 жыл бұрын

Mono works extremely well also

When I rig a C-Rig I put on the weight (3/4 -1-1/4oz) then put one two glass beads to make some noise run a 1-3ft leader then tie that to a offset worm hook and use a lizard or craw style bait hope this helps someone

I completely forgot that I wanted to ask a question as well... For years I've used fluorocarbon for my main line on Carolina rigs. In the past, I tried braid but it just got shredded on rocks and caused way too many break offs. I haven't really felt the need to change this, but I'm curious about what brand and strength of braid you use and how it performs around rocks. Thanks for any info you can provide.

@tacticalbassin

7 жыл бұрын

We're using 65 lb Sufix 832 and thus far, its done extremely well around rock. Here's the sufix: bit.ly/2ae93Ji

@Stratollac

7 жыл бұрын

TacticalBassin: Thanks. That makes sense since you're basically using the same diameter braid as the 15-17# fluoro I typically fish. I sometimes find it hard to get past the pound test ratings, especially 12-15 years ago when I tried braid as a mainline for c-rigs and football jigs--I'm pretty sure I was using 30-40# braid at the time, and it's probably just too thin to drag across sharp rocks...

@tacticalbassin

7 жыл бұрын

You nailed it! Its easy to think you couldn't possibly need 65 lb but when you look at diameters its no different than what you're used to, it just avoids all potential problems.

Guys I love the opening music but I'm sitting in the dr's and just had the only other person in the room across from me look at me with judging eyes..... Just realized your opening sounds like the start of an adult movie. Not a complaint and for the love of God don't change it.

Great video. Does that rig work with submerged grass?

@falconrod1

8 жыл бұрын

It does work to an extent, but I find you have to use a smaller weight. If you use a heavy weight just be prepared to be cleaning off the grass from the weight and bait. Also you could vary the leader length to where the bait is sitting above the grass and only the weight in digging in.

@tacticalbassin

8 жыл бұрын

Drew, falconrod1 hit it on the head. That's exactly right.

You can get bobber stops stupid cheap off Wish. They're not the greatest so I double them up if I'm using them for pegging weights on Texas rigs but they would work great for this application or just using them for a bobber stop for fishing with a slip bobber.

What do you think of the concept of using mono for the leader so it floats? Howcome you use fluoro?

@tacticalbassin

7 жыл бұрын

That's a great option as well. Out here int he ultra clear reservoirs there are times where the fluoro is all they're willing to eat.

@alexpetrovich441

7 жыл бұрын

cool thanks! I'm out here too in socal so I definitely know what you mean. your guys' channel is the best!

I prefer a bead without the bobber stop. creates some some noise and flash and you can experiment with different colors.

Don’t know about u guys out in cal but like a 4 inch tube works great in Ohio on the Carolina rig

Lost the biggest fish of my life in and it was in a tournament. I was using braid mainline. The rocky area frayed my braid and in her third run she broke me off. Do y’all not have rocks there? Braid is not abrasion resistant enough to use as a main line when Carolina rigging.

tie your palomar knot on your leader to swivel first, then tie to your swivel to main line...if you "have" to have palomar knot on your leader to swivel. Then you can do another palomar on main line to swivel. Or do uni on braid main to swivel.

@tacticalbassin

8 жыл бұрын

You're absolutely right, thanks for commenting!

steel weights are great too they are sensitive and cheap for c rigging

@tacticalbassin

8 жыл бұрын

Great tip!

When u say five power rod what exactly does that mean?

@davidstinson5095

5 жыл бұрын

He means stiffness or resistance of the rod tip with a good stiff pole too you can really set the hook good on a monster bass when it hits the bait

Hey Bro, can you recommend a GOOD (aka CHEAP) fish finder ? Any help would be appreciated =)

@tacticalbassin

8 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! The Humminbird helix is sweet and the 5 is inexpensive. Here's a link to the Helix 5 which is on sale this weekend! www.tacklewarehouse.com/Humminbird_Helix_5_Sonar/descpage-HX.html?from=tbassin

Wouldn't you use a mono leader? To help the bait free float.

@tacticalbassin

8 жыл бұрын

You can use either. On our pressured lakes, fluoro is key.

I see the pros or very experienced fisherman always use bait caster reels why is this what’s the plus’s or negatives to a spinning reel

“This lake” LOL. Not giving it away...

ugly sticks are fantastic (cheap) rods...especially the 6ft cork handle spinner ..one piece

Where would you fish a carolina rig?

@tacticalbassin

8 жыл бұрын

Open water areas. Humps, points, flats, etc.

don't forget about the mondo worm

Bobber stop instead of glass bead? Interesting

To everyone! You are valuable! You are important! you do not need abs or to be skinny to be beautiful! Never forget that! Jesus loves you! Beautiful!

V&M worm is legit

Carolina Rig a holly body frog in 150ft of water

@xSirJunx

8 жыл бұрын

Holly is a nice lady, don't carolina rig her please.

Ever C rigged a crank bait? I've used it before when I found fish suspended in an underwater ditch or creek channel.

@tacticalbassin

7 жыл бұрын

We're familiar with the idea but haven't actually done it

@Lilriggs2007

7 жыл бұрын

TacticalBassin It has worked for me. Anyway, great videos guys. Keep up the good work!

I you can't afford tungsten, get brass for Carolina rigs instead.

@tacticalbassin

8 жыл бұрын

Great advice

Hey hey lets not hate the Ugly stick, those things are beasts.

is that Indian valley res?

@tacticalbassin

8 жыл бұрын

No sir

Nice video but I'd like to see more about how to fish it as opposed to how to set it up.

@tacticalbassin

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting. That will come. This video was filmed as a direct response to a comment like this asking for a setup video. :-)

No difference far as action i think its a personal preferance thing

your front line says how to fish it but didn't hear anything about fishing it

Ima a turkey baste me