heavy cover Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 This year I plan on trying carolina rigging with big creatures and lizards . I read an article about the technique for monster pike. Never done this before, so, I'm excited to try it out. I also would like to try flipping without pegging the weight in place. I have always used a flipping jig, or used a bobber stop or toothpick to lock the weight in position. Flipping heavy cover is one of my most successful pike techniques , but I have noticed most pros leave the weight free. So .... Anyone else plan on trying something new, or altering a tried and true technique? Also thoughts on the carolina rig; buy it or rigged, or make your own ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChefMick Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 I use weighted texas hooks, for soft boddied plastics, havent cought up in the cabbage yet. http://www.ownerhooks.com/hooks/basshooks.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooner Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 This year I plan on trying carolina rigging with big creatures and lizards . I read an article about the technique for monster pike. Never done this before, so, I'm excited to try it out. I also would like to try flipping without pegging the weight in place. I have always used a flipping jig, or used a bobber stop or toothpick to lock the weight in position. Flipping heavy cover is one of my most successful pike techniques , but I have noticed most pros leave the weight free. So .... Anyone else plan on trying something new, or altering a tried and true technique? Also thoughts on the carolina rig; buy it or rigged, or make your own ? i usually leave weight free and put a couple beads between hook and weight for sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topwaterjoe Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 I usually tie my own. Offset hook, 12 - 18" of leader material, barrel swivel, bead, bullet weight... I will save a little time tying the hooks to the swivels ahead of time. Tying your own rigs is easy and cheaper in the long run IMO... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillfisher Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 I use weighted texas hooks, for soft boddied plastics, havent cought up in the cabbage yet. Love the link Chef. Great find and looking forward to tackling the different set ups. http://www.ownerhooks.com/hooks/basshooks.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavy cover Posted April 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 I usually tie my own. Offset hook, 12 - 18" of leader material, barrel swivel, bead, bullet weight... I will save a little time tying the hooks to the swivels ahead of time. Tying your own rigs is easy and cheaper in the long run IMO... Thanks, I'm gonna tie a couple up. You're right about being creaper, The strike king carolina rig 1oz. Goes for $5 . I could use tungsten weights for that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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