03-15-07, 02:45 PM | #1 |
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carolina rig question
I just started using the c-rig last summer. I used a 4-5 ft leader. Should I
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03-15-07, 02:59 PM | #2 |
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You can of course try other lengths to see if they produce any better results. I usually go with about 3 to 4 feet of leader.
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03-15-07, 03:24 PM | #3 |
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I like 2-3 ft leader in spring and lenghten it as water warms and fishin deeper
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03-15-07, 03:29 PM | #4 |
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Thanks. I think I will go with 2-3 ft.
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rule of thumb with a carolina rig.. 18" leader till about the 4th of july then move to a 36" leader.. longer and the hook set percentage comes way down.. zooker
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03-15-07, 06:37 PM | #6 |
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plus even with a flipping stick, any leader that is near 4 ft long makes fora longgg day of casting that without catching the leader on the boat or a partner rofl
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I definately hear you on that one JB. 4feet of dangling line makes for an interesting time in a small boat.
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I use it usually 18"-24" as a standard. Now if throwing a crankbait on it, then I will lengthen it to 3'-4'.
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Water clarity and depth are the biggest factors when considering leader length on your Carolina Rig. As stated early a good rule of thumb is about 18-24". Stained and murky water I'll use 12-18" as well as in the shallows (5-10'). In deeper water especially those that are clear, I'll use 24-36" leaders. Experiment until you find what your comfortable with and always keep in mind that the fish will let you know what they want.
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i would go with 2ft
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03-18-07, 08:28 AM | #11 |
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Thanks for the info. You know, I have been bass fishing for over 30 years and I still cannot catch fish on a c-rig! I taught my son-in-law how to bass fish about a year ago and he kills them on a c-rig. I guess it is all about confidence.
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