The Caroline Rig also known as the C-Rig is a versatile yet simple rigging that if you have not tried yet, maybe it’s time. The C-Rig has been around for a long time in the fishermen’s arsenal and after reading up on it, I feel it is something we should be using if you have not done so alread y. Like any fishing set- up there are limitations and this set- up does have them. So, let's understand thom before we continue. First it cannot be affectively used in heavy weeds or rock piles that have a lot of rocks in close proximity to each other. These environments make it hard not to get snagged up when fishing in them. With this out of the way, we can now discuss where you can use this rig effectively. That would be anyplace that does not have these types of structures, And you know your waters. So, start thinking where this can work for you.
Baits to use: If you are like me your mind is going crazy right now “did someone say baits?” This is candy of the fishermen.! Well, it seems that the original purpose was to set this up with a plastic worm or lizard. That is all well and good. And I am sure they are very effectiv. , But there are so many other types of bait to choose from nowadays. So, get creative! Use crawfish baits, or maybe a trailer jig?. Why not a creature bait? There are so many baits out there that can now be used with the C-Rig other than just the plan old plastic worm. Again this is an area that you should be experimenting with to see what works best for you and the waters you are
fishing in. Finally, I would like to say this, The Caroline Rig is a great and effective bass set-up. But we should not stop there. Why not use it for Trout fishing? This would be great for the mouse, or trout worm. It could be just as effective in saltwater, as well. Hooking up on some Halibut or Saltwater Bass would be just some of the fish we could be using these on for saltwater.
So if you have not tried this yet, maybe you might want to push yourself and give it a shot., You never know. This might just be your next, 'go-to rig!'
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Caroline Rigs
have you tried them yet?