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 Re: Carolina rig question
[Re: senko9S]
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02/04/10 07:20 PM
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vicbass22
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oops didn't mean to hijack this post. i use 50# power pro, lead 1/2oz mojo wt. pegged, large swivel, 20# big game leaders-18' to 4', 4/0 hook, mostly flukes.
Last edited by vicbass22; 02/04/10 07:23 PM.
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Re: Carolina rig question
[Re: LvilleLrat]
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02/04/10 07:21 PM
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Barn
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Braid main line
brass weight
brass clacker
glass bead
leader 12 to 15 lb mono usually Brekley Big Game
I spend most of my time on Lewisville, Grapevine, and Ray Roberts and this set up has worked great for me. Most of the time I use a Rattlesnake or Baby Brush Hog in whatever color the fish want for the day. +1
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Re: Carolina rig question
[Re: senko9S]
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02/04/10 07:26 PM
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Sinkey
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This is what I use, and my opinion:
Shallow:
1/2 oz. Tungsten weight
No Beads, nothing, just swivel
3 ft. leader of floro with mono being my main line
Deep/Summer:
3/4 oz. Tungsten, 1 oz. on windier days
No beads (if I do, I use Tungsten Force beads)
5 to 7 ft. leader of floro with mono as main line
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Re: Carolina rig question
[Re: Sinkey]
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02/04/10 07:33 PM
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chargercody
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I've used the Lindy weights before and really liked them. The shape of them prevented a lot of hang-ups in rock.
Tungsten is nice but expensive. As many weights as I loose in rocks, I would go broke using Tungsten. I just use the lead egg sinkers now and they work fine.
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Re: Carolina rig question
[Re: chargercody]
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02/05/10 05:03 AM
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Alton K
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For he guys that prefer weight W/ bead - do you find that the weight W/ bead gets you more bites than weight / NO noisemaker? I still haven't proven it to myself, yet.
just wondering what yer thoughts were.
-alton
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Re: Carolina rig question
[Re: get-bit]
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02/05/10 05:48 AM
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Aggie_Fisher09
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Mike, I like 20lb big game all the way. No swivel. I use the carolina keepers. You need two, because they wear out and don't hold. Plus it is so much easier to adjust your leader length. I use either 3/4oz or 1/2oz lead weight (lightest I can get away with). I like the slow fall on the 20lb mono as well. I like my bait to float as much as it can. Plus you can't beat a chartruese/pepper stud fry  Those fish on Roberts don't like them though! I like this idea...and if you wanted a clacker you could always add the glass and brass. I am currently using a 50lb braid main line and a 20 lb flouro leader, 1 oz tungsten weight with force beads. I feel the small diameter of the braid with the 1 oz weight gives me better casting distance than using mono or flouro as my main line which equals more water covered. But I am going to give the carolina keeper idea a try.
Daniel Thomison
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Re: Carolina rig question
[Re: Alton K]
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02/05/10 05:49 AM
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WaterLogged
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I use a tungsten weight with a clacker. I dont use braid because i dont have a smooth sweeping hookset, i set the hook hard so i use 20 lb mono line and a flouro leader, If i use braid i break my leader on the hookset a lot. I dont use glass beads because i have had them crack and fray my line
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Re: Carolina rig question
[Re: WaterLogged]
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02/05/10 07:38 AM
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DonnieRaynger
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Questions for those who use braid for mainline...How do you maintain contact with the rig on very windy days? I always get a bow in the line and don't seem to get the bite tranmitted through braid in this situation. This goes for T-rig and weightless as well.
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Re: Carolina rig question
[Re: DonnieRaynger]
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02/05/10 01:45 PM
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vicbass22
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drift with the wind, drag c-rig, let out lots of line to maintain bottom contact. works on long flats.
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Re: Carolina rig question
[Re: DonnieRaynger]
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02/05/10 01:49 PM
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Scott N
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Questions for those who use braid for mainline...How do you maintain contact with the rig on very windy days? I always get a bow in the line and don't seem to get the bite tranmitted through braid in this situation. This goes for T-rig and weightless as well. When its windy, add more weight until you can feel it good.
 11.22 Lake Ivie  11.45 Lake Ivie
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Re: Carolina rig question
[Re: Scott N]
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02/05/10 01:56 PM
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WaterLogged
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i tend to keep my rod tip lower and drag sideways more in the wind than i do straight up
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Re: Carolina rig question
[Re: WaterLogged]
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02/05/10 03:47 PM
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Sinkey
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Alton-
I have honestly caught way more fish without noise than with. To the point that I dont even buy beads anymore.
I alos prefer the sweep technique rather than jumping or bouncing the bait. It keeps in contact with the structure, and you feel about everything.
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Re: Carolina rig question
[Re: Sinkey]
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02/05/10 03:54 PM
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SoCal Tom
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I also use the Carolina Keepers. Two is a great idea Danny. I'll have to try that. 1/2 ounce - 3/4 ounce and I use brass, tungsten and lead. Just depends on the day I guess. More brass and tungsten these days. I use twin beads for more noise. I like the Carolina Keepers because less knots is always better. 20lb Flourocarbon or LFT Flourohybrid.
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Re: Carolina rig question
[Re: vicbass22]
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02/05/10 05:29 PM
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Bigron119
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any of you c-rig guys tried the Lindy sinkers? i have some on order, just wanted your opinion. thanks Lindy Sinkers cast like a BOLO and hang up very frequently. Not a very good choice.
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Re: Carolina rig question
[Re: Bigron119]
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02/05/10 05:32 PM
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Bigron119
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A bead with a LARGE hole is used to help protect the knot. A tungsten weight will cause the line/knot to weaken and it will break over time. So beads are not JUST for noise.
You can get the large eye Acrylic Beads in a hobby shop and they don't chip or cut your line like glass beads.
And they are pretty and cheap too!
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