I been fishing for 45 years and I'm always learning something new, I don't care how old a person is if you know you know and I want to learn, keep up the great work and videos, FISH-ON BROTHER
Free rig made by Korean pro bass angler Sunpil Kim and he introduce it in 2006 KSA League. After few years Japanese anglers import it and start use 'free rig'. 'Free rig' is super popular ( No.1 ) rig in Korea and its very effective for any body of water like 'Texas rig'. When it compare to free rig & Texas rig, free rig can make more re-act motions.
@@이영호-j1n 제가 한일 월드컵 할 당시에 런커 배스를 잡았었는데 그때도 프리리그 사용했었습니다. 공식화 된 것은 한참 후 한국 배스리그였고 아마 공식화 전에도 민물 루어 하는 몇몇 분들은 자작리그 많이 사용했을겁니다. 저도 미국, 캐나다 유학하면서 낚시를 배워와서 저같은 분들이 국내에서 배스가 잡힌다는 것을 알고 국내에서 루어 낚시를 시작한 0세대였습니다. 저는 토종붕어, 떡붕어도 루어 웜으로 낚시했었고 월척도 많이 잡았었습니다.
Awesome introduction vid for free rig! Only one thing to correct is that it was made/developed in S.Korea but introduced to the US market and tournaments by the Japanese pros. Ppl in Korea use free rig all the time because of that. We use texas rig to punch through cover but to read the bottom structures and stuff we always use free rig. Some pros in Korea points out that a lot of beginners are usung free rig too much, like an 1/8oz free rig on a spinning reel, a 1/4oz free rig on a M baitcating setup, and 3/8~1/2oz free rig on a MH baitcasting setup. Haha There is a setup+technique call the unbalanced free rig in Korea. It's a bit of a different setup, kinda like a ned rig of a free rig version, but the action of the lure is a lot different. This was also developed by a Korean pro. It's especially good when bass don't bite a regular 4~5 inch bait, and a ned rig is snagging too much. Plus you don't have to carry ned jigheads. We are using free rig on sea fishing also. For flounders, seabass and rock fish, when they are not eating jighead+soft plastics or are located around rocks and stuff, free rig is definitely better than jigheads.
I can see the success improving with using braid for its sensitivity along with a sensative rod. Here in South Africa in my home province we a lot of grass in our dams and fish weedless texas rigs( mostly unweighted) to prevent snags. I will try this rig next weekend for sure. Great video and channel! Peace.
First thing I noticed right away was you using a left hand retrieve! 😂 But it was short lived. Lol Used spinner reels forever, bought me a baitcaster this winter and learned on that and stuck with it. Now it’s just second nature. Love your videos! I will try this on my next day off in a couple days! 🤞🏻
I have been using the free rig for about 2 years now. I have not thrown a texas rig since then. For me I have learned a few tricks that will separate myself from those who do use it. I'll just say this, dont fish the lure, fish the weight. Biggest fish I caught on this style so far is a 6.37 largemouth on a 7 in worm.
I know your a true bass fisherman, mainly because of the hook tear in the front of your hoody! Lol seriously though i've been there! Lol.. I like this rig! Been texas rigging and drop shotting for years! I can def see the benefits to this rig! You could even peg the weight in certain cicumstances and it would be productive. That KVD fry bait reminds me of the old Riverside floating air fry. Still a killer bait if you can find a pack. Been discontinued for years. Thanks for sharing this rig! I will give it a go! Fish on!!
Tyler one rig I have not seen you talk about is the Jika Rig, aka Gika Rig or Jig Rig. Would love to see you do an in depth video on this great rig. I like it better than a Tokyo Rig. Great for pond fishing with a soft bottom to help keep the bait up bettern that a Texas Rig. Works great for punching mats and getting away with a lighter weight.
I'm with you. I'm a little strange in this aspect. If I'm fishing a spinning outfit, I'm reeling with my left hand. If I'm using casting gear I'm reeling with my right hand unless I'm pitching.
Ideally, you would want to use a floating/bouyant soft plastic with the Free rig. That allows one to effectively work the entire water column; and be able to keep the bait in front of suspended fish for longer periods of time.
Awesome video man! Your master classes have absolutely been coming in clutch for me! I actually have started to use this technique and it is extremely effective! This deserves a shout out on my channel! Thanks man! 🎣 🔥 👀
so I love your videos Tyler I've watched damn near every one for over 7 years now and I'm curious what size hooks do you usually use for angling also what weight weight do you recommend for the free rig? also i love my lews set up just like yours the best set up I've ever used by far.
I did yesterday. Was real tough. You either land on the mega load or your don’t. I’m gonna wait a bit to go back out when the Shad spawn is going better
Id expect a rage craw to do well on this rig too, im going to try it out here in a hour or two. I dont have any other flat/wide soft plastics at the moment.
I've been trying this rig out a bit lately. No luck yet. My experience has been that it lacks the sensitivity of the Carolina rig and the Texas rig. I think this might be due to the fact that the weight is being "muffled" by the soft plastic when dragged. When dragged, the weight is covered by the soft plastic, hence the "muffling". Not giving up yet. I think I need a more sensitive rod, and I need to hop more than drag.
I think you're right about the technique part. In all the videos I've watched, it's all about getting the weight separated from the bait so it can flutter down behind it (hence the wider bait recommendations). Hop it and drop your rod tip to give the weight slack to fall faster to the bottom and see how that works.
I unknowingly tried the free rig, like, 10 years ago because I ran out of bullet weights. I thought it looked goofy but I caught fish. I've never used it again.
The Free rig was created in South Korea. I have been using only free rigs or jig heads for all my fishing for the past 25 years. Free rig fishing can be used in all water from flatfish, korea sea bass, and rockfish in the ocean to bm bass and ssogari in freshwater. As expected, Korea's world-class fishing skills are excellent. The number of people who fish in Korea is about 1/4 of the total.
Can't you add a swivel to avoid line twist? I noticed you let line out to give it slack which lets it fall without resistance to the bottom and then reel the slack in * Try some wacky Japanese Insect baits like the Jackall RV Bug They also make one that looks like a wasp !!
You definitely have the right sinker. You need to add bobber stop after sinker however as this will protect knot and protect your expensive DAN sinker. I like straight shank hook with keeper best for this technique. Check out my tips sometime. Keep up great work. Scott YankeeLipper Fishing. 😁
Interesting rig but I see the "separation between the weight and bait" as creating slack line which hinders bite detection. The weight and bait hit the water, the weight sinks along your line to the bottom while the bait slowly falls creating more and more slack as it sinks. From your rod tip to the bait there's a big V with a ton of slack between the weight and the bait. Any bite you feel is after the fish has the bait, swims, and takes up the slack in your line, hence the "light bite" here. The slack gives the fish plenty of time to spit the bait out before you can set the hook. The term controlled slacklining describes what you do with a t-rig, jig, etc. and you can't do this with this rig.
I don’t understand the comparisons to the dropshot or the Carolina rig. The Texas rig sure, they’re very similar but compared to those other presentations it only has as much in common as the Texas rig.
It trails behind the weight like a Carolina rig, and when the weight is on the bottom for a split second it is in drop shot position. Just let me have a cool into 😂
@@TylersReelFishing Thanks for your fast reply. Always well watching and thanks for your vid. I’m really hope that more communication and share the fishing techniques between S. Korea and USA.
I MasterClass from guy some guy in his 20s right. I love how you can regurgitate information and make it your own like you’re the real pro. That’s the problem.
I been fishing for 45 years and I'm always learning something new, I don't care how old a person is if you know you know and I want to learn, keep up the great work and videos, FISH-ON BROTHER
I'm 62 now. I really love watching this young man do his thing. He's a good quality human being WHO CATCHES FISH!
Free rig made by Korean pro bass angler Sunpil Kim and he introduce it in 2006 KSA League. After few years Japanese anglers import it and start use 'free rig'. 'Free rig' is super popular ( No.1 ) rig in Korea and its very effective for any body of water like 'Texas rig'. When it compare to free rig & Texas rig, free rig can make more re-act motions.
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@@이영호-j1n 제가 한일 월드컵 할 당시에 런커 배스를 잡았었는데 그때도 프리리그 사용했었습니다. 공식화 된 것은 한참 후 한국 배스리그였고 아마 공식화 전에도 민물 루어 하는 몇몇 분들은 자작리그 많이 사용했을겁니다. 저도 미국, 캐나다 유학하면서 낚시를 배워와서 저같은 분들이 국내에서 배스가 잡힌다는 것을 알고 국내에서 루어 낚시를 시작한 0세대였습니다.
저는 토종붕어, 떡붕어도 루어 웜으로 낚시했었고 월척도 많이 잡았었습니다.
Yeap. People think it's from Japan but 대한민국만세
Japan tries to steal Kimchi and now, Free rig? wtf
Awesome introduction vid for free rig! Only one thing to correct is that it was made/developed in S.Korea but introduced to the US market and tournaments by the Japanese pros. Ppl in Korea use free rig all the time because of that.
We use texas rig to punch through cover but to read the bottom structures and stuff we always use free rig. Some pros in Korea points out that a lot of beginners are usung free rig too much, like an 1/8oz free rig on a spinning reel, a 1/4oz free rig on a M baitcating setup, and 3/8~1/2oz free rig on a MH baitcasting setup. Haha
There is a setup+technique call the unbalanced free rig in Korea. It's a bit of a different setup, kinda like a ned rig of a free rig version, but the action of the lure is a lot different. This was also developed by a Korean pro. It's especially good when bass don't bite a regular 4~5 inch bait, and a ned rig is snagging too much. Plus you don't have to carry ned jigheads.
We are using free rig on sea fishing also. For flounders, seabass and rock fish, when they are not eating jighead+soft plastics or are located around rocks and stuff, free rig is definitely better than jigheads.
Great tips!!
Would you mind explaining more about the “unbalanced free rig” ?
@@crunchtv3821 not sure I know what that refers to
Texas rig will never be replaced
Probably true
I'm a Carolina rigger myself, i got to try this now. Sounds perfect. Thank you!
I can see the success improving with using braid for its sensitivity along with a sensative rod. Here in South Africa in my home province we a lot of grass in our dams and fish weedless texas rigs( mostly unweighted) to prevent snags. I will try this rig next weekend for sure. Great video and channel! Peace.
Great location for filming. That lake looks amazing!
Dude, i love your videos, i learn so much thank you!
Deadly rig the old free rig french fry combo 🤙
텅스텐추에 플라스틱을 제거하세요. 더욱 좋은 감도를 선사할것입니다. 10g 텅스텐 추, 3/0 훅, 4인치 스트레이트 웜(야마모토센코, 줌 더블링거) + MH 7피트 로드, 7점기어비 릴
First thing I noticed right away was you using a left hand retrieve! 😂
But it was short lived. Lol
Used spinner reels forever, bought me a baitcaster this winter and learned on that and stuck with it. Now it’s just second nature. Love your videos! I will try this on my next day off in a couple days! 🤞🏻
YESSSS !!! another giant, another giant, YESSS !! - Tyler
I have been using the free rig for about 2 years now. I have not thrown a texas rig since then. For me I have learned a few tricks that will separate myself from those who do use it. I'll just say this, dont fish the lure, fish the weight. Biggest fish I caught on this style so far is a 6.37 largemouth on a 7 in worm.
What lure and hook do you find best works with this set up?
Definitely better than all those other rigs, but each is needed under different circumstances
Another Giant. Another Giant. 😎👍
I've done this technique using a Yamamoto floating worm. Works pretty well. Best so far is a 4.2 pound in a pond.
I know your a true bass fisherman, mainly because of the hook tear in the front of your hoody! Lol seriously though i've been there! Lol.. I like this rig! Been texas rigging and drop shotting for years! I can def see the benefits to this rig! You could even peg the weight in certain cicumstances and it would be productive. That KVD fry bait reminds me of the old Riverside floating air fry. Still a killer bait if you can find a pack. Been discontinued for years. Thanks for sharing this rig! I will give it a go! Fish on!!
Pretty sure that hole is for his go-pro
Wish I could get out & hit the lake with you... Definitely enjoy the content.
Tyler one rig I have not seen you talk about is the Jika Rig, aka Gika Rig or Jig Rig. Would love to see you do an in depth video on this great rig. I like it better than a Tokyo Rig. Great for pond fishing with a soft bottom to help keep the bait up bettern that a Texas Rig. Works great for punching mats and getting away with a lighter weight.
Bass opener up North is gonna be fun - Gonna try this out
I'm with you. I'm a little strange in this aspect. If I'm fishing a spinning outfit, I'm reeling with my left hand. If I'm using casting gear I'm reeling with my right hand unless I'm pitching.
I've had fun using a zman floating bait and letting it bounce up and down with rod twitches by structure on a free rig.
Now, we're Talking! :) lb
Banger video as always bro
Definitely gotta try it 🎣
I haven't got excited to try something in a while.
Awesome!
I was watching this video, and I wondered if the Berkeley Gilly would be a good soft plastic to use with the free rig.
Yeah it would
@@TylersReelFishing thanks! Loved the vid btw👍
as someone who is named Tyler too you make me really want to make fishing videos
Tylersrealfishing then have a competition and see who is the better TH-cam fisher
Ideally, you would want to use a floating/bouyant soft plastic with the Free rig. That allows one to effectively work the entire water column; and be able to keep the bait in front of suspended fish for longer periods of time.
Awesome video man! Your master classes have absolutely been coming in clutch for me! I actually have started to use this technique and it is extremely effective! This deserves a shout out on my channel! Thanks man! 🎣 🔥 👀
Weight oz?
In the video he used 3/8 decoy I believe
This looks like a perfect creek rig
Thx Tyler, never heard of this
do you recommend 1/0 or 2/0 for 2.5inch to 3 inch plastics?
1/0
Hey bro, just wondering what are your favorite strike king lures
Do you have a comb over?
Nope, thick hair
Awesome video. Di you hop it or drag it
Hop
I see you're rocking that left handed reel 😎🎣
Edit: Oh wow that didn't last long 🤣
so I love your videos Tyler I've watched damn near every one for over 7 years now and I'm curious what size hooks do you usually use for angling also what weight weight do you recommend for the free rig? also i love my lews set up just like yours the best set up I've ever used by far.
I have the hook (2/0 and 3/0 of it) linked in the video description. And usually 1/8 to 1/4oz
You have any plans on fishing Bois d’Arc Lake soon?
I did yesterday. Was real tough. You either land on the mega load or your don’t. I’m gonna wait a bit to go back out when the Shad spawn is going better
Bro I love your videos
Any budget bait casters I should get I am looking for one thx 😊
Id expect a rage craw to do well on this rig too, im going to try it out here in a hour or two. I dont have any other flat/wide soft plastics at the moment.
Rage bug is better than rage craw
I've been trying this rig out a bit lately. No luck yet. My experience has been that it lacks the sensitivity of the Carolina rig and the Texas rig. I think this might be due to the fact that the weight is being "muffled" by the soft plastic when dragged. When dragged, the weight is covered by the soft plastic, hence the "muffling". Not giving up yet. I think I need a more sensitive rod, and I need to hop more than drag.
I think you're right about the technique part. In all the videos I've watched, it's all about getting the weight separated from the bait so it can flutter down behind it (hence the wider bait recommendations). Hop it and drop your rod tip to give the weight slack to fall faster to the bottom and see how that works.
Did I hear you say that you “didn’t like the left hand reel” I switch because you did too 😂 I’m starting to like the left hand reel
What’s your set up for live scope, I’m looking at scope and I just got the basic graph right now and would you know if I would need a Ethernet hub
Call The Bass Tank. They will answer all your questions
@@TylersReelFishing ok thank you
It won’t replace the texas rig for reasons you mentioned. Bait choice is key with free rigging.
Might try this tomorrow morning at the lake instead of a Texas rig. Idk tho these Florida bass love a Texas rig 😅
It’s worth a shot!
@@TylersReelFishing my buddy used it and got 2 over 2 pounds. I got 3 on a black and blue flipping jig with a rage crawl trailer. Not to shabby 🤙🏻
Any trick to protect the knot from the weight without using a bead?
Bobber stopper
I unknowingly tried the free rig, like, 10 years ago because I ran out of bullet weights. I thought it looked goofy but I caught fish. I've never used it again.
I like the Catalina rig not pegged is nice like we do in New Mexico
The Free rig was created in South Korea.
I have been using only free rigs or jig heads for all my fishing for the past 25 years.
Free rig fishing can be used in all water from flatfish, korea sea bass, and rockfish in the ocean to bm bass and ssogari in freshwater.
As expected, Korea's world-class fishing skills are excellent.
The number of people who fish in Korea is about 1/4 of the total.
Spool up your set up with Sunline Shooter (not sniper!) and try some of Zmans Elaztech baits on a free rig. Thank me later
So when is Lews coming out with their line of Japanese soft plastics and terminal tackle? "Mach JDM" 😂😂
What are you talking about??! Left handed reels is awsom 😉
zero rig catfishing rig but using bass stuff
I’ve used the rig for years not knowing what it was, thinking it was just some weird sort of improvised Texas rig
why does tackle warehouse never have promos? lol
They do. Big holidays
feels like i’m committing a crime being this early😹
No such thing!
Decades ago it was a cardinal sin to set a hook at whiplash speed. Just a fact.
Can't you add a swivel to avoid line twist? I noticed you let line out to give it slack which lets it fall without resistance to the bottom and then reel the slack in * Try some wacky Japanese Insect baits like the Jackall RV Bug They also make one that looks like a wasp !!
Accidentally ran this rig abt a week ago cuz I ran out of bullet weights lol. Really fun!!
Haha nice
Don’t worry bro I got you off 666 likes. You at 667 now 😂
Oof thanks
Free rig is like the knocker rig my opinion
Shhhhhhhhhh this how I caught my pb
You definitely have the right sinker. You need to add bobber stop after sinker however as this will protect knot and protect your expensive DAN sinker. I like straight shank hook with keeper best for this technique. Check out my tips sometime. Keep up great work. Scott YankeeLipper Fishing. 😁
Interesting rig but I see the "separation between the weight and bait" as creating slack line which hinders bite detection. The weight and bait hit the water, the weight sinks along your line to the bottom while the bait slowly falls creating more and more slack as it sinks. From your rod tip to the bait there's a big V with a ton of slack between the weight and the bait. Any bite you feel is after the fish has the bait, swims, and takes up the slack in your line, hence the "light bite" here. The slack gives the fish plenty of time to spit the bait out before you can set the hook. The term controlled slacklining describes what you do with a t-rig, jig, etc. and you can't do this with this rig.
I don’t understand the comparisons to the dropshot or the Carolina rig. The Texas rig sure, they’re very similar but compared to those other presentations it only has as much in common as the Texas rig.
It trails behind the weight like a Carolina rig, and when the weight is on the bottom for a split second it is in drop shot position. Just let me have a cool into 😂
So basically set the hook like a drop shot.
I feel like an unpegged Texas rig does the same thing… idk
It doesn’t. I talk about that in the video
Bet it's nice on an $850 combo 😅
Just as nice on a cheap one
I will stick to my texas rig with a weight.In heavy cover the free rig weight will not come through like the Texas rig
It is proud developed rig from S. Korea! This is not Japanese Free Rig.
Correct, I was wrong
@@TylersReelFishing Thanks for your fast reply. Always well watching and thanks for your vid. I’m really hope that more communication and share the fishing techniques between S. Korea and USA.
Try all that without the fish detection devices, radar.,and screens..... just fish, you the boat and rod !!!
I do. All the time. Watch my channel lol
I did this 30 years ago and the older guys at the lake laughed at me. I caught a good sized bass right in front of them
Free Rig is originally from Korea.
Correct, I was wrong
A lot of newer anglers are gonna be gullet hooking bass 😐
Not cause of me. Newer anglers gut hook bass no matter who they watch on TH-cam lol
👍🏾
No. Also you’re still TX rigging the bait so still no that it will not replace it
I MasterClass from guy some guy in his 20s right. I love how you can regurgitate information and make it your own like you’re the real pro. That’s the problem.
drop some kind of rig lets hear it
That rig will get snagged all the time in rocks the way the weight drags ...worse than a Carolina rig
I'll stick to a Texas rig or weighted ewg hook
Free rig is korean, bro....even the Japanese anglers admit it
Yoooo
What a hook set? Step back and a full body rotation. I'm confused with you Americans.
You have to give them the business!
fdsa
First
It's a texas rig lol
Spicy Texas rig
@@TylersReelFishing fair enough... 😆
everytime I listened to this guy, it makes me vomit.
he sounds so hyped up which is annoying and awkward.
really hate it just like mike laconelli
Please send an email picture of your vomit to trfexec@gmail.com
So why you keep watching there videos then?