How To Set Up The Carolina Rig For Surf Fishing
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 มิ.ย. 2024
- Another popular surf fishing rig, and one of the best rigs surf fishing, is the Carolina rig. Otherwise known as the C-Rig, the Carolina rig has been a staple in freshwater fishing for a long time but is also a killer in saltwater fishing applications, including surf fishing, due to its simplicity, versatility, and effectiveness. The Carolina can be used in conjunction with live bait, cut bait, and artificial applications making it one of the best general-purpose rigs for surf fishing.
In this video, we go over all the needed terminal tackle, such as weights, leader, swivels, hooks, and other optional tackle, and provide step-by-step instructions on how to properly rig a Carolina rig. Be sure to check out our links to purchase the tackle mentioned in this video in the description down below.
To learn more about the Carolina rig along with many of our other favorite surf fishing rigs, be sure to check out our video below for a round-up of all our favorite surf fishing rigs.
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I'm going fishing on the jetties down at Galveston, Tx tomorrow with my gf. This rig looks great!!! Thanks!!!
how did you do?
@@tightlineshightides4599 Well... we hardly caught squat, but it wasn't the rig's fault!!! No one was catching much that day.
thanks for sharing on how to make a
Carolina rig. I'm a salt water surf fishing enthusiast here in San Diego, CA. and going after Croakers, Bard Surf Perch, or whatever is out there to catch. God bless
It's cool, I put the lead on the fishing line, success is always for you, brother..👍
Quality content, subscribed thanks!
thank you so much! More to come
Very nice and well explained.
thank you! I hope it helps
Thanks for the great tutorial!!! Much needed and appreciated. 👍🏾💯👍🏾
thanks so much for the view and positive feedback! Good luck out there!
@@tightlineshightides4599 thank you. I appreciate that. Keep the awesome content coming. 👍🏾👍🏾
Thanks for the information, very helpful and simple. Great job
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Great information
Thanks Raymond! You are the man!
Great video thanks. I will be using the improved cling knot instead of my usual palomar knot. It’s faster specially on location.
Yoo man love your vids could you do a video on like what rods you usually use for what what Ik rods can be versatile or you can make do with what you got but I think a cool video to do would be what rods and tackle you use together like what do you usually throw your lures on and vice versa
yeah man, i will try to throw something together along those lines. Thanks for the request!
Thankyou so much
New Subscriber here, thanks for sharing this video. 👍🏴🏴
Thanks for the sub!
Great info! Appreciate the time you put into making the video. Quick question- How do you fish it? Is a slow retrieve? Do you just let it sit on the bottom? Thanks!
thanks for the view and comment.
How you retrieve really depends on what your fishing. Sometimes with live or cut bait, it just sits on bottom. However soft plastic artificial can be worked in with a slow retrieve. The Carolina rig is a very versatile rig and can be used in many applications.
Love the vid.... try a rubber bead to protect the knot from weight.... they come in all colors, including glow.... love it,
good call! I wil have to look for some. Thanks for sharing!
Good stuff thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hello, your video helps me in my editing. Can I also use the knocker rig for surffishing? Is it a good rig from the edge or do you prefer to stay on the carolina rig? Thank you🙋♂️
Are you writing some articles? We also have a blog with information at Tightlinesandhightides.com.
I usually go Carolina over the knocker even though knockers are typically easier to toss out. A variation of the Carolina rig is the Fishfinder rig that i also prefer.
no blog
You have quality videos
i recently used straight fluoro all the way down on my reel and it worked really good for me. Didn’t even bother with leaders. Did it mainly because I got really annoyed trying to tie my leader to my mono and I was previously straght mono for my whole life over twenty years. Hahaha but make no mistake I was annoyed because I am am much less experienced angler and I got annoyed because I stink at knots. haha and I quit fishing for a long time but then decided I missed it and re-began all over again, realized I never used fluoro or braid ever, and have began “experimenting” to see if I will like them.
Nice! If it works for you, send it. Thanks for sharing!
Hello sir, thank you for your video.
For the color of the pearls, do you recommend me more green or red?
there are more results on who?
Thanks
I honestly don't have a preference and haven't seen much of a difference in performance. I use orange because i use that color for my Pompano rigs because it resembles the color of sand flea egs.
thanks for the view and questions.
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Great video. I have one question braid or mono for leader when surf casting? I can't tell if there is a real difference in them from the surf.
thanks for the view.
Mono or Fluorocarbon for leader. I find that straight braid and no leader cause more line tangles with the sinkers and hooks.
Hello, what is your recommendation for this type of fishing in relation to the size of the rod, the action and the weight it supports? Thanks! Best Regards!
Just starting to learn to fish. Have a kayak I’m going to use in the local beach area around Santa Barbara Calif. With the Carolina rig and using plastic bait. Whats the best hook to buy? Thanks. Really liked your video.
Thanks for the positive feedback! Really appreciate it.
Type of hook really depends on the lure you are using. For soft plastic worms or flukes you could use an offset J hook.
dumb question have a 11ft rod size 6500 diawa bg use it at Cape Cod Canal have 40lb braid and 60lb mono leader will this be fine with Carolina rig this all I got first time going and just wanna catch anything that bites
I am a new subscriber and have been "catching up" on several of your videos. I can't help but notice that you turn the hooks down in your videos on artificial shrimp, etc. I have seen that done when freelining live shrimp, but not artificials. Can you explain the advantages? It seems that it would turn the artificial shrimp over and cause an unnatural presentations, especially with jigheads.
Thanks for the great content.
I had to go back and watch the video again. Honestly i think i made a mistake when i rigged that up in this video. Probably was more worried about the video than how the shrimp was rigged. The hook point should have been up, on the opposite side of the legs. Very sorry for the confusion
Useing artificial bait on Carolina rig, do you let the rig sit or do you provide movement? Just N of you Merritt Island. Thanks!
using artificial i work it in just like i would in freshwater. For example carolina rig with the DOA shrimp helps me cast it out far then i pick my rod tip up, reel a bit, then drop and pause until it is in the wash close by
I noted that you when you add leader you still keep near or same 25lb mono. I was taught to reduce it down from 35lb braid main line to 10lb or so in order for a more natural presentation. What are your thoughts?
Hello again! It really all depends on what you are targeting. If we are fishing for some easily spooked fish, and water clarity is high, you might need lighter leader line assuming your main line is too visible. Sometimes we fish structure and really light leader will get broke off so we might opt for a larger leader line. In any case, if you are really trying to reduce line visibility, I recommend starting with fluorocarbon leader and go as small as feasible based on your target species, water conditions, and structure.
Makes sense, thanks! Also amazed that you responded quickly and at all… much appreciated!
@@tomjones2031 Thanks! My aim is to be helpful. Reach out anytime.
what do you use for weights when surf casting for drum?
For live bait i use whatever size weight that will keep me in place based on the surf conditions. Generally that is about a 1 to 3 oz lead. For artificial i go lighter and will toss out maybe a .5 to 2oz weight, just to get the lure to the bottom as i work it in.
Great video! What type of hook would you recommend for using gulp sandworms?
Hey! Thank you for the compliment. Glad you enjoyed the video!
Depending on the size of the worm piece i wold recommend anywhere between a #2 up to a 1/0 baitholder circle hook. I don't use the gulp sandworm too much here on the Florida coast though. However, since you mentioned it i may give it a shot sometime to see how well it works.
I use a #4 bait holder hook, and it’s perfect.
Can you show me how to put the Synchron
how much of the liter should i use
How does a super hard glass bead protect your rod tip better than a soft lead sinker?
pretty valid point you have here. I do know most weights nowadays aren't lead, but you point still stands. I would think the inertia from the bead would be less because of it's lighter weight, but you still have the sinker right behind it.
I will have to look in to this one. Thanks for the comment.
@@tightlineshightides4599 Just a bit further elucidation, the weight is gong to apply force to the rod tip whether the bead is in between or not; what I'm more concerned with is the hard glass bead knocking the insert out of the rod tip guide.