Carolina Rig Hack lets you swap to lures to bait- Surf Perch Fishing

In this video, we prepared for windy conditions by bringing what we needed for catching barred surf perch with a carolina rig- not just any carolina rig, but one you can switch back and forth from lures to plastics. We also use the crappie slider as the main plastic in this episode...
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[@johngrove4915]

Hello Edward and the rest of the Hook2Cook family. I’m very happy you’re still making videos. Thank you. Still running hard truck driving. We are doing what we can to keep food in the store. There’s no one out here on the freeways, so we know people staying home.

[@32wanwan]

*Great item. First cast out of the package caught a nice bass. Pulls smooth in the water and sets up nicely immediately upon retrieval. Worth adding to your tackle box.*

[@mikeyj5383]

I’ve always setup my C rigs like this just for that reason to switch over and save time. Great tip for sure👍🏼

[@Hook2Cook]

Definitely saves time and can mean those extra bites with the time saved!

[@johngrove4915]

Interesting idea. Can’t wait to see it. Thanks

[@richg.fuzion3277]

Let’s go bro! Can’t wait 🤙🏽

[@mariekenney1266]

Great tip on the C-Rig alternative! Thanks!

[@jomend450988]

Nice man. Thats bad ass when you catch and catch.

[@celtic4033]

Ed, I LOVE this family

[@travisjohnston5234]

Looks great my guy 🤙🏻

[@salcalderon2125]

"Crappie Sliders" never tried these but in my new arsenal for sure. Awesome video brother!

[@Hook2Cook]

Much appreciated Sal! 🙌 let us know how you do!

[@robrykena3669]

great video and great info. Thanks!

[@Hook2Cook]

Thank you for the encouragement as well

[@celtic4033]

I don't understand how anyone can not like this video or group :(

[@gino55yo]

Hello Sir, I would like to know please if fishing with this rig is more effective than carolina? I’m starting out and I have difficulty catching fish on the beach. Thank you and happy new year 2024.

[@G3Steve]

Thanks for this. Going to try it out. Question about your sinker.. Looks like that thing is going to rolling all round the surf. There's another perch guy from Oregon that recommends coin sinkers. What do you and Glenn use for this technique?

[@rhabdob3895]

Nice trick! I have to switch between c-rig and a lure a lot and this beats my lame workarounds so far. Off to amazon

[@Hook2Cook]

Yea, you still miss the sliding leader but this makes it as sensitive as it can be still.

[@addicted2fishing119]

Thank you for all the knowledge! I’m putting these techniques to use here in Oceanside. I’m cheap so I’m using the yo-zuri 110 Pearl shad and I’m slaying em! 🤙🏽🍻 Love the videos of you and the crew...tight lines!!!

[@Hook2Cook]

Thanks brother glad it helps! These episodes are so fun to make! Good luck out there! 🍻

[@addicted2fishing119]

@@Hook2Cook they look so fun! I love the central-southern-northern Cali love with Die Hard and Benji Kim. I was curious if you ever bait and wait, with cut bait or live bait from the surf? I haven’t thrown a lure until watching dozens of local Cali great anglers via KZbin. I have always thrown cut or live and have similar success ish you know how fishing is but anyways just curious?

[@Hook2Cook]

Grew up with bait and wait with my dad but throwing lures and feeling the strike is way more rewarding

[@a.jmaung1508]

Crappie Sliders work great on Rock cod I’ve been using them for years.

[@mikerusso4775]

Ran into a guy north of Cayucos, said he is a buddy of yours and recommended your channel and Facebook. Turns out I have saw a few of your vids! Great info and beautiful videos, man!

[@Hook2Cook]

That's awesome bro! welcome to the H2c Fam. much appreciated!

[@barefootterry3785]

Great video! Thanks for the info! Just started surf fishing.

[@Hook2Cook]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! What part of the coast?

[@barefootterry3785]

Hook2Cook Half Moon Bay is the closest to me. Trying to find a good spot for striper or surf perch.

[@Hook2Cook]

You have some good options. We’re from further south of you about four hours. Have you talked to your local tackle shop?

[@barefootterry3785]

Hook2Cook actually live in the valley. HMB is closest at about 90 mins. Maybe I’ll look up some shops before my next trip. Been scouting online, and have a short list of beaches I’m going to check out each time I go. Your “Reading the Surf” videos with drone footage helps a lot. I have a better idea of what to look for now!

[@Hook2Cook]

Awesome bro! You just followed hook2cook805 on IG right? Just saw your snow cave and knife hobby begin.

[@breaktimeactivities]

Great video 👍

[@Hook2Cook]

Thank you brother

[@peteza560]

Just getting around to watching this, another excellent video! I will have to try out this hack. Also, I ordered some lead free 1 oz weights from Dave's Tangle Free, not affiliated with them but they do offer discount codes to charters and guides so you guys might be able to strike a deal and offer a discount code to the family, contact them directly. One more thing, I'm too cheap to order the grubs so I might use some old 3" Yamamoto single tail grubs I have lying around with a size 2 hook. If I ever make it out there I'll let you know if those worked. Thanks for the tips!

[@Hook2Cook]

Sick yea! Keep us posted bro. You can tell we don’t grub fish much but maybe look into weightd

[@mikestacklebox]

Im going to start off by saying wtf dude. Some D-hole has a thumbs down 👎 without even seeing the video smh. We all appreciate all the content and some of us actually understand the time and energy that is required to entertain. The world is in a massive pandemic and you have haters like this this just breaks my heart. Look in the mirror bruh you have some soul searching to do I hope things get better for you. Buenos Nachos

[@Hook2Cook]

🤷🏻‍♂️🍻

[@richg.fuzion3277]

Amen 🙏🏽

[@celtic4033]

There are gonna be haters :(

[@mikestacklebox]

Pat Mancha yes sir Pat hope things are well you on your side.

[@mexican707]

Hey bro. I go by manny since you were asking lol.

[@country2coastadventures]

Legit vid as always brother. I got my Calissa glow sardine yesterday and was wondering how you get it to cast further. Got any advice?

[@Hook2Cook]

Thank you for the kind words. Casting-Starts with the right rod. 9-10 ft salmon steelhead rod that casts between 1/4-3/4 oz is perfect. 30# braided line (equivalent to 8# mono diameter.) 3000 series reel works best. Do you have something similar now?

[@jeremydundon7487]

Where does it say what size those tactical clips are? I see a bunch on Amazon but don't know the proper size to buy. Thanks, Jeremy

[@Hook2Cook]

Do 50#

[@cryptohammer2400]

What rod and reel you using in this video

[@williamfllaco4546]

Looks like a #50 tac clip, is #25 too small for the change to Carolina rig?

[@Hook2Cook]

You’re 100% right

[@SEABARASEA]

Your pronunciation is good as learning English. I like fishing just exactly surf lure too. So I subscrived!

[@Hook2Cook]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@teddyvander]

Shout out Bob

[@tpkfishing789]

Have you guys ever tried the 3 inch sliders yet heard the work just as well

[@Hook2Cook]

Good idea for sure! Probably weeds out the tiny fish too

[@weekendfisherman8072]

Ish for fish had a modified Carolina rig with sliding sinker. I use that method

[@mochoch87]

Can you explain this or link to his setup? Would appreciate it!

[@weekendfisherman8072]

Ringo Sanchez - I can find his link. It’s probably in one of the video. Anyhow you just set up a Carolina rig but on your main line; cut off about 2’ and tie a swivel to it. Then tie one of those clip swivel to your main line. This allows you switch out to throwing LC or using a C-Rig.

[@mochoch87]

@@weekendfisherman8072 thanks! I tried looking for it in his videos but he has so many lol. I was wondering because I like switching between plugging and sand crabs so what I've been doing is similar. I just have a sliding swivel always on and clip on/off a sinker when I need it and change the leader with a hook or one with a power angler clip.

[@andrewrobson5790]

Been using a rig like this for over 40 yrs.. Here in the uk we call it a fixed ledger rig.

[@Hook2Cook]

That’s awesome! Very similar. The idea with this one is the ease of switching to a lure presentation on the fly.

[@edevans1513]

What if you step up to a 3 inch soft plastic with a paddle tail? Maybe a better size fish..... I think I'll try it. I know when I use crack I catch a bunch of small perch.... However my PB was on a sand crab down in Oceanside. 13 inch 2+ pound pig! I caught it when I was waiting for the BBQ to get hot. Guess what went right on the grill?

[@Hook2Cook]

Yes that would work! Lol doesn’t get any fresher

[@cheflegere]

Where did this fishing trip take place? You are catching a lot of small ones. Why not switch to a bigger grub?

[@troywilliams2892]

When it's windy have you ever tried throwing the jerkbait with a plastic water weighted bubble? With a long enough leader the bubble shouldn't effect the lure. Let me know how it goes?

[@Hook2Cook]

Do you do this?

[@tlove9125]

Hi, I moved to the Santa Maria area recently. I have never fished. Got my license and a jack of all trades pole for salt water. I was hoping to get on a 1/2 day boat but the virus thing screwed that up. My question, (after restrictions) is there a shop you like, a boat, a business that can teach me how to fish? Point me in the right direction? Thank you for your content. Take care.

[@Hook2Cook]

Welcome to Santa Maria. Great options all around. Channels like this one are definitely a good start. A good place to go for info on our local fishing is our tackle shop “BEEN THERE CAUGHT THAT” tell mark and Tina Edward from Hook2cook sent you and they’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have

[@killuminatigomez3795]

SM my home town 😋 hit the surf at Avila and pismo i heard the bite is good right now!!

[@killuminatigomez3795]

Tony check out tackle warehouse in slo tight lines buddy 😋🤙

[@miketech2]

Hey bud what is up. I’m right by you. Hit me up and let’s go fish. Going to pismo tomo am.

[@John-tv5fh]

I tried to go to oso flocko to it was closed that's were you at correct ?

[@Hook2Cook]

Correct. You can park outside and walk in still

[@danielterekhin2313]

Nice video! Just wondering what rod your using in this video.

[@Hook2Cook]

Thanks! It’s the Phenix trifecta lite. 10 ft 6-12lb line

[@azularias7442]

Hey man I like your videos I just subscribed. What rod is your buddy using? It looks like an okuma sst?

[@Hook2Cook]

At this time it was the dicks sporting goods $50 special. The 10’ riversider

[@deerphoria4314]

NIce video, what does the crusty bait look like?

[@Hook2Cook]

Looks like this amzn.to/3QqUSnt

[@danielz1836]

What's up man. Love the channel and videos. I do have a question for you. How do you set the hook when you feel a bite? Do you just reel it in? Yank on it? Slow rise of the rod tip?

[@Hook2Cook]

Carolina rig, reel in and sweep left. Jerkbait hookset upward

[@danielz1836]

@@Hook2Cook awesome man!!! Thanks!!!

[@angelacuellar7814]

Where is this ?

[@TheNDex]

Damn what area you in? Ton of fishes lol. I just started a Carolina rig so definitely will try this method to save time

[@Hook2Cook]

Central Coast California. Just north of Santa Barbara

[@killuminatigomez3795]

If im correct that looks like oso flaco SM born and raised but now im in SO Cal 😋🤙

[@gamalielgoodman]

What knot do you use to tie the main line to your mono leader?

[@Hook2Cook]

Fg knot kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIS7hJ1npspqbdk

[@gamalielgoodman]

@@Hook2Cook thanks brotha

[@taishyoelliott2790]

Brotha where are you guys fishing at? Im in Sam diego ca

[@Hook2Cook]

This is central coast about 6 hours from you or so

[@thankyoujesus8385]

Where do you get those little grub paddle tails I’ve never seen those ?

[@Hook2Cook]

They’re these amzn.to/3tSgS0H

[@johnnyhannon6510]

Hey bro this is awesome content!! What waders do you recommend using… right now I’m using my duck hunting waders but there to heavy!!🤙🏽

[@Hook2Cook]

Thanks! Pretty much any bootfoot waders on Amazon in the $30 range. Just got these and used them yesterday amzn.to/3dCq4kv

[@johnnyhannon6510]

Thanks brotha!!🤙🏽

[@David-we3sb]

Crazy seeing how surreal the COVID hysteria was at that time

[@ranayeem]

What reel are you using in this video?

[@Hook2Cook]

4000 shimano nasci

[@ranayeem]

@@Hook2Cook Thanks Bruh! ❤

[@miketech2]

where did you get that 3 finger glove?

[@Hook2Cook]

It's a game changer and not really expensive. Got it here: amzn.to/3FRS2Sk

[@catim]

What drone do you use?

[@Hook2Cook]

DJI spark amzn.to/2UWOOrD

[@tbagingsince1986]

Damn two more days

[@Hook2Cook]

Just under... haha about 40 hours

[@christianfernandez6999]

The only reason why Oso is my least favorite beach is the walk, lol I'm just lazy

[@antoniors1985]

what number of hook did you use

[@Hook2Cook]

Size four but should’ve used size two.... weed out the smaller ones and make removing the hook easier

[@antoniors1985]

ok thanks friend soon i will go to bear skinny ca

[@kerrywil1]

great video how do you like the gloves

[@Hook2Cook]

Love them. Finger savers for sure

[@0222Nate]

What rod is that ?

[@Hook2Cook]

Phenix trifecta lite 10ft 6-12 lb line rating

[@dankcookies84]

did you walk in from Oso flocko lake?

[@Hook2Cook]

Yes

[@dankcookies84]

@@Hook2Cook sick. If you up-size the plastic lure, will it target larger fish?

[@rickmarosi4546]

Great fun watching numerous commercials & dinky fish

[@ARCSTREAMS]

why not use a snap on sinker that still slides?

[@Hook2Cook]

Good question. that could work as well if the snap isn't too big and slide over the clip. another possible outcome would be the hardware tangling up with the clip as well... on the other hand, it could work absolutely beautifully using a snap on a sinker.

[@ARCSTREAMS]

@@Hook2Cook well it depends what you need it to do , i was thinking a sliding sinker carolina style rig would be better but i do not see why you need this paper clip thing for when you can get the same thing using a snap swivel where you not only attach the main line to the snap but also open the snap to put on a tear drop sinker if you prefer a fixed sinker bottom rig but if you like a sliding sinker then i suggest using one of those tear drop sinkers that have a plastic snap on bit that you can put directly above the swivel and add a plastic bead in between the swivel and sinker to act as a knot protector and stop the sinker from sliding past the swivel if it's doing that or for regular sinkers you can add a split rig on eye of the sinker followed by snap swivel to snap it on your line above the swivel or reverse the snap swivel on the sinker to get rid of the split ring but then it would no longer be a snap on sinker ,you would have to put it on the line while tying the rig ,many variations ,i will make a few vids soon on different rig up techniques and some hacks for fishing, i made my own dual function fixed or sliding bobber that snaps on to my line as well as sinker in order to get easy change of rig for the same rod

[@lajlimh895]

I thought they close all the beach, not allow people to go out there.

[@Hook2Cook]

No, not all of California. Specific counties are though.

[@KennyFishbone]

Skip to the 5:40 mark

[@janyang7119]

Where can I get a glove like yours

[@Hook2Cook]

It’s at kit.co/hook2cook brotha

[@celtic4033]

Regarding this virus, I'm not seeing you wearing a mask. Are you required to wear them up there?

[@Hook2Cook]

Only when we go to grocery stores are facemasks required

[@chrischambless]

If you are going to do it that way, why not pre-rig the leader with the sliding sinker between the hook and the swivel (on the leader) and then just clip the tactical clip to the swivel? Its the same amount of hardware and you still get the sliding sinker which is really the essence of the c rig? You could add a bobber stopper and a bead to limit the minimum length of your leader.

[@imjustaaron]

I absolutely love your videos - great advise 👍 But the corona virus thing was kinda ridiculous! Caught you right next to your buddy not practicing 😂😂😂😂😂 Stick to the fishing 🎣

[@Hook2Cook]

This was the first video after the lockdown. We really had no idea and we knew their would be people mentioning social distancing. We also understood it was very serious of a matter and wanted to at least mention it to be responsible

[@imjustaaron]

@@Hook2Cook love your show 👍 Have given us all so much advise - my wallet hates you but I’m loving it - keep up the awesome work!

[@jaychino1621]

People who thumbs down the video without explaining why. Come on now. Let's see you post a better video.

[@bookemdanoh1]

to woke bro of course I do have 20/20 hind sight three years after

[@Hook2Cook]

Yea back then they were threatening to arrest people… crazy. We had to make sure we were covered 🤣

[@earthlingcarnivore605]

Sooooo... Did you get Poison vaccine?

[@jeremydundon7487]

One of my favorite H2C Family fishin hacks 🫡