I’ve always used a 7’6 Heavy rod. For all Carolina rigs. 1/2 oz and 1 oz. Power Tackle makes a 104.5 and 104 that’s extremely good for it. I would never throw it on a MH rod. With the size of the weights and casting, it puts way too much pressure on the blank. Also when your line is 20 or 30 yards out. You need power behind that rod on hook sets.

Sinkey, try the SB4 for C-Rig, I used to use the 2 rods you are but was recommended the SB4, it’s perfect!

Definitely agree with the snapping. Especially in grass. One of my favorite ways to catch them prespawn in shallow grass is with a short leader and 1/4 to 3/8 oz weight. Slowly dragging through scattered grass and snapping occasionally. They will crush it. Also don't be afraid to go 1.25 oz out deep to keep in contact with the bottom. Just have the right rod for it. I use the falcon cara Carolina. 7'6 length

I like an 8' rod for longer casts, more leverage on the sweep type hookset. I use a 1/2-3/4 ounce egg weight (I'm cheap). I like the longer rod to sling it a country mile. I also use a shorter leader and fish it rather fast. these are tips I have picked up by some great anglers the past few years..

I’ve been using the LPC 970 the last 2 years and love that rod too. Had Judy cut it to 7’6. It’s bad!

Never heard that. Thanks Chris

I have caught quite a few fish on a c rig but these are some good tips.

So what about leader length are y'all using on a lake like Fork?

1/2 oz. shallower I use about a 3’ leader.
1 oz. deeper I use about a 5’ leader. Sometimes I’ll even go up to a 7’ leader.

Do ya'll ever use a t-rig setup/w bobber stops above and below the weight? Then slide the weight and stops to create the leader?

Good way to go and eliminates a few potential knot failures.

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No, if my hook gets snagged I want to be able to break off my leader and keep my C-rig weight setup. I also like the feel of braid, so I fish braid to floro leader. 30lb braid to 12lb leader fo most applications.

I used to use floro with stoppers. I switched to braid and floro leader and feel the bottom much better. Like GW said I either straighten the hook enough to get free or break it off somewhere from swivel to hook. When I broke off on straight floro the line was always jacked up stretched out and kinky. I had to play with my reels to adjust to throwing heavy baits on braid, took me a few cussin blown gaskets.