Professional grade video man! No dumb over produced/music centric over edited video. Just the facts. Keep these coming! My 2 cents on these rigs: I keep it simple...bobber stopper/weight/bobber stopper/hook. If I want a typical pegged texas type rig I slide all down to the hook...if I don't want to peg the weight I simply slide the first bobber stopper away from the weight...if I want a carolina rig I simply slide all 3 items (bobber stopper/weight/bobber stopper) 2 feet up the line. Now you can alternate between 3 types of rigs in seconds using one rod.
Been throwing carolina rigs for 17 years. One of my "Go To" rigs in the MidWest (Missouri, Oklahoma, etc.), and I just learned some awesome ideas to try from you! Great video and ill be watching more of them! Thanks alot and happy hawg hunting!
Super video LFG!!! I love the video quality, background music - nice level, appropriate and not annoying. Your instruction was very clear, to the point and easy to understand. Please keep up with these learning modules, you are inspirational. Regards, Mike.
I never thought about having the lighter line as the leader, I always thought that you want the heavier line at the bottom because that is the part going through rocks and other brush, but the way you have it makes more sense... Nice video!
That's what I needed! I never put the bobber stopper... and and always put the same strength line as my leader and would get stuck and lose the entire rig... thanks for the tip
Hey Justin: great instructions; especially like how you include a text banner to emphasize key points. I grab a freezeframe printscreen of those which i can revisit quickly and easily until it sinks in (pun intended).
very good informative video. straight to the point. you should add in the actual knot tying or have a knot tying video. that way we can reference back to it. I've been fishing for 30 years and steel mess up knots all the time
Love your videos LakeForkGuy, very informational and have learned alot from them. But ive never thrown a Carolina Rig but ive got a Falcon Lowrider XG carolina lizard dragger rod and figured id put it to good use. My question is -- have you ever had issues or damage to your swivel knot from the weight or clacker banging & sliding into it??? Ive seen some put the bobber stop above the swivel to stop this so just curious. Thanks
Thanks bud! I have leaned a bunch! I like the bobber stop tip! And the double weight rig! Adding that to my Arsenal for sure! Have you ever used brass weights. I understand they make a unique sound? Thanks for the tips keep them coming!
didn't think about this till later but I have to ask. Why use braid with fluorocarbon and not just fluorocarbon ? I've been trying to figure out lines I never gave it much thought. A video explaining lines in all scenarios would be awesome , thanks. good vid.
Hey, great video man! Very professional and informative. Do you think you could post link to where you get your bobber stoppers? I'm always looking but they never seem to have the kind you show here at the local Wal Mart and they look really legit Lol. Thanks! And keep on making vids.
Bobber stop is interesting. I’ll have to try that. What confuses me is why everyone uses fluorocarbon for the leader. Fluoro is more dense than mono and has a tendency to sink. I want my soft plastic floating behind the sinker. I like plastics that have air holes for extra buoyancy. I usually use 14 lb green mono for leader.
Bass can see a ton of different shades of green. Fluoro has less stretch making it more sensitive and depending on the line weight is almost invisible.
So if you are fishing deep (15-25 ft) stained water could you use green braid leader? Also, I would think the the braid would help your plastics float better, yes ???
Sir, I am not sure what you meant when you said that a tungsten weight is “Heavier and is lighter” Did you mean that it had less mass in size per weight? Or did you mean that it was lighter in color? I am just still trying to learn about Fishing. Thank You.
Hey Justin, I know that it wouldn't effect the bait movement or action at all but with that bobber stop doesn't kind of defeat the purpose of a C-rig? With the fish being able to pick up the bait and move around without any weight dragging them down? I'm a big fan and know everyone fishes their own way but I just have never seen that before. Might have to try it. Thanks for all the content!
+dodgeramwax Thanks for tuning in! I see your point, but in my opinion the fish is going to feel the weight either way depending on which way they swim off after they grab it. The bobber stopper comes in handy with longer leaders but doesn't make much a difference with short leaders
+LakeForkGuy Of course! and I'll have to try that. I do have the same problems with the weight sliding just wasn't smart enough to think about pegging it! :) thanks again for the tip
What main line and leader line do you recommend in rocky/gravel/shell bed conditions where your line gets nicked and cut easily? I'm currently using Sniper fluoro 16 main with 14 mono leader.... it gets nicked easily and I break off on hooksets and lose the whole rig.
+Bennett Montgomery On C rigs, no where close. On Texas Rigs, on the other hand, is a preference between everyone. Love your videos, have learned lots just by watching. Best out there
I was thinking the same thing. I thought the intent of a weight on the C-rig was so that you could drag it on the bottom, but once the fish picked up your bait the line would run smoothly through the weight and the fish wouldn't get spooked thinking it was attached to something.
I don't really see the point with a XF taper unless the bass are super-super finicky & their is a complete absence of bite register, especially when pitching (single hook setups), which require lightning fast hook sets to land those fish. The blank will transmit vibrations easier with a faster action (physics 101). Sounds like XF has some good perks, but much fish will be lost due to the change. The snappiness of the blank returning to rest every time its under stress will result in an increase of lures being flung out of those big green good smellin donkeys mouths.
What is the best rod to get for kind of a all per pose fishing? I'm 13 and don't have the money to buy all kinds of different nice rods so I'm looking for one that can do it all.
What baits work well on a 6:4:1 baitcaster with a 7 Foot medium heavy fast action Rod? What baits work well on a 7:1:1 with a 6'8 medium fast action? And a 7:1:1 with a 6'8 medium heavy fast action? +LakeForkGuy
Faster gear ratio means it will retrieve the lure quicker. So its used best with fast moving baits that you want to burn. ( buzzbait, lipless crank, etc)
Correct me if I'm wrong but there is no scientific evidence that can see fishing line. The deeper the less visibility. It's fishermen that think/assume that fish see the line that make up these statements
SthlmSigge I thought the same until I switched from braid to mono for clear water walleye trolling, it made a big difference. I keep a log and my catch numbers went up, now this is daylight walleye that have huge eyes and are known for there eye sensitivity. Plus its crystal clear lake
My catch rate rocketed using lighter fluorocarbon. Not more the line itself its the shadow it puts off. Especially in clear water. Fish aren't dumb and they notice the slightest things that can put them off especially in pressured waters
It's the diameter of the line that makes the difference.. Less mass moving through the water, which in theory won't put the fish in a non-feeding mood. Fish can recognize line, but their brains aren't wired to make a decision in that fashion.
+Carson Harrison Daiwa Tatula (you can find them for around 100 on Amazon) + a Shimano Citica I. That'll leave you with some change for good line and lures. You could jump to a Curado, but I've used both and there's not a groundbreaking difference.
+Carson Harrison Could also just use the first setup LFG showed in the video. GLoomis E6X + Citica I (pretty sure that's the Citica). It'll be a little over 300, and then some when you factor in the tax.
This is one of your better videos. Professional and to the point. You and Flukemaster are ny two favorites. Just cant watch ANY of the "googan" guys. Lunkers is alright but their videos are just too childish with little real content.
Why not put a bobber stopper between the heavy tungsten weight and the knot attached to the barrel swivel? Not having anything protecting the knot is going to break the line at the knot 95% of the time and frankly it makes me really question your knowledge of fishing a Carolina rig at the least and as an angler at worst.
I enjoy wathing and listening to you. But I have a question about just starting out bass fishin. what 2 poles and bait casters would you suggest and what line on each, and I love the Carolina rig. For the most part I fish a res with points an rocky bottoms. oh you've got a hot girlfriend
Professional grade video man! No dumb over produced/music centric over edited video. Just the facts. Keep these coming! My 2 cents on these rigs: I keep it simple...bobber stopper/weight/bobber stopper/hook. If I want a typical pegged texas type rig I slide all down to the hook...if I don't want to peg the weight I simply slide the first bobber stopper away from the weight...if I want a carolina rig I simply slide all 3 items (bobber stopper/weight/bobber stopper) 2 feet up the line. Now you can alternate between 3 types of rigs in seconds using one rod.
Been throwing carolina rigs for 17 years. One of my "Go To" rigs in the MidWest (Missouri, Oklahoma, etc.), and I just learned some awesome ideas to try from you! Great video and ill be watching more of them! Thanks alot and happy hawg hunting!
Big LFG fan. Still watching these in 2019&2020
good tip on the double tungsten set up. hadn't thought of that.
wow thank you for sharing with us the types of weights you are working with. Very helpful information for us newbies
Super video LFG!!! I love the video quality, background music - nice level, appropriate and not annoying. Your instruction was very clear, to the point and easy to understand. Please keep up with these learning modules, you are inspirational. Regards, Mike.
I never thought about having the lighter line as the leader, I always thought that you want the heavier line at the bottom because that is the part going through rocks and other brush, but the way you have it makes more sense... Nice video!
That's what I needed! I never put the bobber stopper... and and always put the same strength line as my leader and would get stuck and lose the entire rig... thanks for the tip
I liked the video. Just want to say thank you for taking the time to make and share this with us.
Thanks Justin! I really enjoy your rigging videos.
Thanks so much I was waiting for one of this videos for so long!!!
Good advice..Learn a great deal from this. Excellent. Thank you.
Enjoyed the video man. Very thorough and well done!
Hey Justin: great instructions; especially like how you include a text banner to emphasize key points. I grab a freezeframe printscreen of those which i can revisit quickly and easily until it sinks in (pun intended).
Larry
very good informative video. straight to the point. you should add in the actual knot tying or have a knot tying video. that way we can reference back to it.
I've been fishing for 30 years and steel mess up knots all the time
A good back to basics. You might want to show how you tie your knots. Great idea for a new "Bass to Basics" series lol. TkEZ»UK
Outstanding video!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Nice job man
Nice video man keep the good videos coming👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Very informative!! Love your videos
Love your videos LakeForkGuy, very informational and have learned alot from them. But ive never thrown a Carolina Rig but ive got a Falcon Lowrider XG carolina lizard dragger rod and figured id put it to good use. My question is -- have you ever had issues or damage to your swivel knot from the weight or clacker banging & sliding into it??? Ive seen some put the bobber stop above the swivel to stop this so just curious. Thanks
Thanks bud! I have leaned a bunch! I like the bobber stop tip! And the double weight rig! Adding that to my Arsenal for sure! Have you ever used brass weights. I understand they make a unique sound? Thanks for the tips keep them coming!
didn't think about this till later but I have to ask. Why use braid with fluorocarbon and not just fluorocarbon ? I've been trying to figure out lines I never gave it much thought. A video explaining lines in all scenarios would be awesome , thanks. good vid.
Opie knows his thing. Thanks man
Hey, great video man! Very professional and informative. Do you think you could post link to where you get your bobber stoppers? I'm always looking but they never seem to have the kind you show here at the local Wal Mart and they look really legit Lol. Thanks! And keep on making vids.
Great tips like ur set up
Awesome video
Great video. Straight to the point. Have you tried mono vs floro for your leader? People say it changes buoyancy. Thanks for the great info.
love ur videos ! thanks for all ur advice !
great set up's man! I'm old school lazy and just use a split shot 18 inches up... definitely gonna try the heavy duty double Tungsten set up...
great video I will try them set ups in my Kayak
TY
silly cat
Awesome vid!
great video, thank you! could you show, in the future, how you tie the knots?
Never thought of pegging the weight on a carolina rig. Not a bad idea for some areas I fish.
You are the man, great info thx!
Bobber stop is interesting. I’ll have to try that. What confuses me is why everyone uses fluorocarbon for the leader. Fluoro is more dense than mono and has a tendency to sink. I want my soft plastic floating behind the sinker. I like plastics that have air holes for extra buoyancy. I usually use 14 lb green mono for leader.
Bass can see a ton of different shades of green. Fluoro has less stretch making it more sensitive and depending on the line weight is almost invisible.
What kind of swivels(who makes) do you use and what size? Also, what kind of peg stoppers and size? Please respond. Great vid.
So if you are fishing deep (15-25 ft) stained water could you use green braid leader?
Also, I would think the the braid would help your plastics float better, yes ???
Sir, I am not sure what you meant when you said that a tungsten weight is “Heavier and is lighter” Did you mean that it had less mass in size per weight? Or did you mean that it was lighter in color? I am just still trying to learn about Fishing. Thank You.
Nice vid
I totally took notes on this to try out this year.
Could this work for other species as well? If so, what ones? Perch maybe
if the fish wants what is on the end of you line they do not care (most of the time) if there is pink line going strait into it
Could you at some time demonstrate your knot you used in this video
Hey Justin, I know that it wouldn't effect the bait movement or action at all but with that bobber stop doesn't kind of defeat the purpose of a C-rig? With the fish being able to pick up the bait and move around without any weight dragging them down? I'm a big fan and know everyone fishes their own way but I just have never seen that before. Might have to try it. Thanks for all the content!
+dodgeramwax Thanks for tuning in! I see your point, but in my opinion the fish is going to feel the weight either way depending on which way they swim off after they grab it. The bobber stopper comes in handy with longer leaders but doesn't make much a difference with short leaders
+LakeForkGuy Of course! and I'll have to try that. I do have the same problems with the weight sliding just wasn't smart enough to think about pegging it! :) thanks again for the tip
Wouldn't monofilament leader be better to get some more floating on the bait?
You look just like Rory Mcilroy. Thanks for the video though :)
drfroglegs Matt Ryan
good info
Are you saying don't use braid as a mainline either? or just making the case for a fluro leader?
I always use a texas rig. Can I use a bobber stopper on a texas rig to slide the bullet weight up the line to create a carolina rig? Will this work.
What main line and leader line do you recommend in rocky/gravel/shell bed conditions where your line gets nicked and cut easily? I'm currently using Sniper fluoro 16 main with 14 mono leader.... it gets nicked easily and I break off on hooksets and lose the whole rig.
hey lakeforkguy in the back on the wall how to u work the forth bait from the right. The light brown one. I just picked one up last week.
I just lost a two tungsten weights haha. My fluoro didn't break. My 30lb braid broke on a snag. Tungsten is just too expensive. Back to lead/steel.
I would think with the bobber stops the fish would feel the heavy weight and drop the bait quicker?probably wrong,just thinking about it though
datruth hurts
Good! We don't want the ones that just nibble at it lol
I like lead.. dosen't get wedged in rocks so easy
One of your videos mentioned a down load to keep track of fishing trips. Can't find it
+Blake Riggs get a 6foot8 medium heavy or a 6foot6 medium heavy
Where do you buy the tungson barrel weights? my local bass pro doesn't carry them.
I get snagged on rocks all the time. How to get loose or not to be in that situation?
What kind of bait caster should i get. I had the bps mega cast but i want to upgrade to something else. What would you recommend
Lakeforkguy check out my first video and let me know what you think!
Great info. What are the advantages of throwing a carolina rig opposed to just a traditional texas rig? just more sensitivity?
I know that's this video is a year old but what kind of boober stops are you using in this video and were can I get them. Thanks.
How would you cast this? Is it a type or pitch or could you just straight up cast 25/30 yards
Lfg, what kind of polarized sun glasses do you use?
does it have to be glass beads or can it be plastic?
what kind of braid is that?
Doesn't adding a bobber stop take away from the action of the bait? Also doesn't it make it so the fish feels the weight?
+Bennett Montgomery no the fish bites the plastic that is on the leader, not the weight
+Bennett Montgomery On C rigs, no where close. On Texas Rigs, on the other hand, is a preference between everyone. Love your videos, have learned lots just by watching. Best out there
I was thinking the same thing. I thought the intent of a weight on the C-rig was so that you could drag it on the bottom, but once the fish picked up your bait the line would run smoothly through the weight and the fish wouldn't get spooked thinking it was attached to something.
Is a medium heavy extra fast tip ok for a carolina rig/jigs?? Thanks for all your vids by the way, very informative!
I don't really see the point with a XF taper unless the bass are super-super finicky & their is a complete absence of bite register, especially when pitching (single hook setups), which require lightning fast hook sets to land those fish. The blank will transmit vibrations easier with a faster action (physics 101). Sounds like XF has some good perks, but much fish will be lost due to the change. The snappiness of the blank returning to rest every time its under stress will result in an increase of lures being flung out of those big green good smellin donkeys mouths.
So stick with that M/H F my brotha.
The XF will help make up for the MH. A Heavy/fast is the best way to go
What is the best rod to get for kind of a all per pose fishing? I'm 13 and don't have the money to buy all kinds of different nice rods so I'm looking for one that can do it all.
Two rods, 7"6 medium heavy, 6"10 spinning medium
I make due with a 6 foot medium rod spinning and a 8 foot 6 inch medium heavy
Well people are still giving suggestions on 2 rods instead of 1 like you asked. Go with a 7’6” medium heavy.
What baits work well on a 6:4:1 baitcaster with a 7 Foot medium heavy fast action Rod?
What baits work well on a 7:1:1 with a 6'8 medium fast action? And a 7:1:1 with a 6'8 medium heavy fast action? +LakeForkGuy
Faster gear ratio means it will retrieve the lure quicker. So its used best with fast moving baits that you want to burn. ( buzzbait, lipless crank, etc)
the first combo you stated, you could probably get away with throwing just about anything
is this rig good for summer pond fishing?
Where do you get the tungsten clackers from?
Where do you get bobber stoppers
what we're you using to cut the line?
what is the bait are you using?what is the name?
Do you mostly fish at lake fork?
What line snippers do you use
What about reel speed gear ratio
where do u get tungsten clackers at
do you still use dobyns rods
What length are the rods
Correct me if I'm wrong but there is no scientific evidence that can see fishing line. The deeper the less visibility. It's fishermen that think/assume that fish see the line that make up these statements
SthlmSigge I thought the same until I switched from braid to mono for clear water walleye trolling, it made a big difference. I keep a log and my catch numbers went up, now this is daylight walleye that have huge eyes and are known for there eye sensitivity. Plus its crystal clear lake
My catch rate rocketed using lighter fluorocarbon. Not more the line itself its the shadow it puts off. Especially in clear water. Fish aren't dumb and they notice the slightest things that can put them off especially in pressured waters
go trout fishing with braid and see how that works for you...then you will see the evidence
It's the diameter of the line that makes the difference.. Less mass moving through the water, which in theory won't put the fish in a non-feeding mood. Fish can recognize line, but their brains aren't wired to make a decision in that fashion.
@@sharpejustinppp Many different ways to trout fish lol... What are you talking about? lure? Carolina rig? Hi-lo? trolling?
your rod and reel setup?
Peep the Paul Browns on the wall
And the shrimp
What bait casting setup do you recommend with a $300 budget?
+Carson Harrison Daiwa Tatula (you can find them for around 100 on Amazon) + a Shimano Citica I. That'll leave you with some change for good line and lures. You could jump to a Curado, but I've used both and there's not a groundbreaking difference.
+Carson Harrison The Tatula rod, just to clarify. Here's TackleTour's review.
www.tackletour.com/reviewdaiwatatularod.html
+Carson Harrison Could also just use the first setup LFG showed in the video. GLoomis E6X + Citica I (pretty sure that's the Citica). It'll be a little over 300, and then some when you factor in the tax.
+Sir MeowCuddles thank you!
Are u a guide?
When do you typically throw a c-rig?
I throw them on main lake points that have a good bit of rock
Retrou Vailles
Great for pre/post spawn and summer. Ppl will use them all year round, but those are the 3 hottest periods for use.
😂😂😂 holy crap rackley
I Spy Paul Brown!
where did you get that line cutter +LakeForkGuy?
I think it's a boomerang line cutter
+Daniel Zaragoza yep boomerang tool
Daniel Zaragoza ebay duh!!
Just get a nail clipper.
This is one of your better videos. Professional and to the point. You and Flukemaster are ny two favorites. Just cant watch ANY of the "googan" guys. Lunkers is alright but their videos are just too childish with little real content.
braid is looking alittle rough lol
Not the twench knot XD
Would this be a good way to fish the bandito bug?
pink guy
Come check us out
Why not put a bobber stopper between the heavy tungsten weight and the knot attached to the barrel swivel? Not having anything protecting the knot is going to break the line at the knot 95% of the time and frankly it makes me really question your knowledge of fishing a Carolina rig at the least and as an angler at worst.
Throwing a c rig on a baitcaster?? Thats already wrong 4 me
First comment!!
I enjoy wathing and listening to you. But I have a question about just starting out bass fishin. what 2 poles and bait casters would you suggest and what line on each, and I love the Carolina rig. For the most part I fish a res with points an rocky bottoms. oh you've got a hot girlfriend