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Alabama Rig
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09/23/20 05:46 PM
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Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 12
Timmy-
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Green Horn
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Green Horn
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I’m curious who all is a big fan of the A rig. I’ve had one, but never gave it too much effort (I lost it on a line snap last time out).
I’m always hesitant on using since it’s expensive and I’m not sure what the best time and locations to use it (for largemouth). That and it weighs half a ton, so I feel like I’m launching canon balls into the water each time I throw it.
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Re: Alabama Rig
[Re: Timmy-]
#13709100
09/23/20 05:49 PM
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Joined: Jun 2010
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David Welcher
TFF Celebrity
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I like to throw it in cold clear water full of timber, make sure and use 65lb braid, when you get hung up just pull till you straighten the hook out, then once you get it back bend the hook back into place.
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Re: Alabama Rig
[Re: David Welcher]
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09/23/20 08:00 PM
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Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 1,889
Coolarrow
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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I like to throw it in cold clear water full of timber, make sure and use 65lb braid, when you get hung up just pull till you straighten the hook out, then once you get it back bend the hook back into place. I do the same thing. When they are on it is a blast! I caught three at a time twice last winter. Several two at a time!
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Re: Alabama Rig
[Re: Coolarrow]
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09/23/20 10:58 PM
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Joined: Jan 2004
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ezbassin
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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I like to throw it in cold clear water full of timber, make sure and use 65lb braid, when you get hung up just pull till you straighten the hook out, then once you get it back bend the hook back into place. I do the same thing. When they are on it is a blast! I caught three at a time twice last winter. Several two at a time! +1 I like using the Berkley swim baits because they are internally weighted, they don't tear up easily or slip down the hook and come in a 5 pack.
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Re: Alabama Rig
[Re: Timmy-]
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09/23/20 11:47 PM
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Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 4,079
David Burton
TFF Team Angler
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TFF Team Angler
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I'm going to patent a mini deployable lifting bag for A-Rig break-offs!!!
David Burton 2015 Skeeter FX 21 +Ultrex +Helix 12 (x3) +Mega360 +MegaLive
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Re: Alabama Rig
[Re: ezbassin]
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09/23/20 11:48 PM
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Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 12
Timmy-
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Green Horn
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Green Horn
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Interesting...I honestly thought this was mainly a spring or summer bait. Good to know.
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Re: Alabama Rig
[Re: Timmy-]
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09/24/20 12:13 AM
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Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 929
kirbydog
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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It's effective-no doubt about that. But it's not a way I like to fish and I don't throw it anymore.
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Re: Alabama Rig
[Re: Timmy-]
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09/24/20 12:21 AM
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Posts: 2,750
Outdoordude
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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Interesting...I honestly thought this was mainly a spring or summer bait. Good to know. It'll still get bit fine during the summer on schooling and suspended fish, but there are easier to use cheaper to lose lures that will work as good or better during the warm season. It shines in the winter when no other moving baits are working. I wouldn't bother using it if your visibility is less than 2-3 feet though. And its productivity has dropped off substantially in the clear lakes as the fish have gotten a bit wiser to it. Still a must use in winter-early spring in clear lakes, but it's nothing like it was 5+ years ago.
Scott Jones
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Re: Alabama Rig
[Re: Timmy-]
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09/24/20 12:37 AM
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rj74955
TFF Guru
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Interesting...I honestly thought this was mainly a spring or summer bait. Good to know. It's at its best when you have to wear this many clothes minimum.
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Re: Alabama Rig
[Re: rj74955]
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09/24/20 03:32 AM
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ezbassin
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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Interesting...I honestly thought this was mainly a spring or summer bait. Good to know. It's at its best when you have to wear this many clothes minimum. Nice catch.
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Re: Alabama Rig
[Re: Timmy-]
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09/24/20 08:22 PM
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Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 12,995
GarySHO
Ice Ice Baby
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Ice Ice Baby
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It's on fire right now. Only going to get better as fall arrives.
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