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Flathead rig .... is it the same as blues #4991079 06/18/10 02:57 AM
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For those that catch flatties on R&R, do you use the same weight/hook setup as for blues. I currently use santee cooper setup for blues. If not, what setup do you use?


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Re: Flathead rig .... is it the same as blues [Re: William64] #4991106 06/18/10 03:02 AM
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alot of people like to use a carolina and or santee rig for flats but i honestly prefer a drop shot style rig with about a 8 inch tag line on the hook to allow my bait to swim more freely and naturally than on an ordinary setup it also allows me to keep my bait up off bottom

when i do not use this set up i ofter use large bobbers or corks whatever you want to call them and use the standard carolina rig then



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Re: Flathead rig .... is it the same as blues [Re: brando] #4991289 06/18/10 03:48 AM
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I use carolina, but i big factor is if your using live bait, whatever type of weight your using on your line should be moved a bit closer to the hook, as compared to dead bait the wait should be further from the bait.

Moving the weight closer allows the live bait less swim room, so the catfish can slam it much easier.

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I use carolina, but i big factor is if your using live bait, whatever type of weight your using on your line should be moved a bit closer to the hook, as compared to dead bait the wait should be further from the bait.

Moving the weight closer allows the live bait less swim room, so the catfish can slam it much easier.

Re: Flathead rig .... is it the same as blues [Re: jp93129] #4991409 06/18/10 04:35 AM
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Depends on the scenario but most often a slip sinker rig.

Re: Flathead rig .... is it the same as blues [Re: TxCatfishGuide] #4992081 06/18/10 02:05 PM
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i don't know the name of it, but when i'm after blues or flats i use a three way swivel with the weight on the bottom and weighted line rigged for adjustable depth.


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Re: Flathead rig .... is it the same as blues [Re: nethingthatbites] #4992255 06/18/10 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted By: nethingthatbites
i don't know the name of it, but when i'm after blues or flats i use a three way swivel with the weight on the bottom and weighted line rigged for adjustable depth.
+1..... Three way is all I use for Flatty's

Re: Flathead rig .... is it the same as blues [Re: CATFISHGOD] #4992791 06/18/10 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted By: CATFISHGOD
Originally Posted By: nethingthatbites
i don't know the name of it, but when i'm after blues or flats i use a three way swivel with the weight on the bottom and weighted line rigged for adjustable depth.
+1..... Three way is all I use for Flatty's


that is also a good setup for flats but make sure you use a lighter lead line for your weight that you do for you hook so if you get hung in rocks or on a log with the weight you can still pull your hook and swivel loose



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Re: Flathead rig .... is it the same as blues [Re: brando] #5000146 06/21/10 04:10 AM
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I like an 18 inch weight line tied to a swivel, and then a hook line of 7-8 inches maximum.

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