How to Tie a Carolina Rig - Bass Fishing

[@adamkinnear5462]

Just for people who have never fished it let it drop all the way down to the bottom then reel in the slack and then you slowly twitch it say in your head twitch twitch stop and repeat it and it’s kinda hard to know if you have a bite you will just feel something different and the line will tense up and you sit the hook. Also this bait works I won my tournament yesterday with only the Carolina rig and a green pumpkin senko. My bag was 28 pounds.

[@mickward2885]

Thank you sir

[@raka-ka-ka9818]

Thanks!

[@nomadnomad8571]

That’s awesome. Thanks for the tip. 👍

[@roardinoson7]

thanks Adam! i was unsure how to use it

[@XelephantZ]

I know this comment is 4 years old but congrats. 28 is massive!

[@docbailey3265]

So I’ve used this rig this week and have had excellent results with it. Thank you! Keep the weight light in rocky terrain.

[@FOUCHFABS]

Nice video. I have fished all my life, but no one has ever showed me how to use different lures, rigs, etc. Your vids have really helped. Thank you!

[@Flukemaster]

Glad to help

[@deweyquick3309]

Hey Gene, for starters I just wanted to say thank you! You've helped me and several others I know to become better fishermen, and to become more confident in myself as one. I've watched all of your videos, more than once, and have spread the knowledge I've learned from you to others around me. Thanks again. Also, I've seen your jig videos, but you should also make a video on swim jigs! That'd be something I think we all could learn more about.

[@Flukemaster]

dewey quick I hope to make one happen this spring.

[@deweyquick3309]

Definitely man. That'd be great.

[@TheBeermain]

Dude, you are awesome. Your videos are very informative for us amateur fishermen. You key in on some of the most basic things and hit on key things to focus on. Thank you and please continue on!!

[@irish0663]

Terrific video, Gene! This and your Texas Rig video have me practicing every free minute (while I watch the snow falling....) By spring I should have these down pat! Looking forward to more rig-tying videos!

[@Flukemaster]

Irish 06 Thanks man. I'm trying to knock as many out as I can while the weather is bad.

[@eltonherrera7524]

I agree! is nice to introduce someone to fishing, and nice to watch them when they catch a fish... thanks for sharing your tips, I'm defenetely gonna try the Carolina rig tecnique and I think that the beed was a great idea..

[@Fishhoundnation]

love this series of rig tutorials that are rolling out

[@CogsCharters]

Hey I just wanted to say thank you. Your a smart man and a great fisherman. My name is Andrew Cogliano and I am a avid. Bass Fisherman and I live in Sc your videos have been a huge help and I try to give a shout out to you whenever I win a tournament that is televised. Thanks again Andrew Cogliano

[@Flukemaster]

Andrew Cogliano Thanks Andrew. I'm glad I can help

[@CogsCharters]

I appreciate you responding as fast as you did, I visit NH and fish at my dads lake house for smallmouth and largemouth, I want to try buzzbaits and I watched your videos on it and am excited to try out the new tips because I love buzzbait, they are one of my confidence baits when I lose hope. Thanks again Andrew

[@Zeppelinfaktor]

Your videos are great. I never knew there was a rhyme or reason to fishing as I’ve always bobber fished but I’m definitely going to give your techniques a try!

[@randallray3961]

I'm just gonna say I enjoy all your videos and I'm surprised it's taken this long for a boat company to pick you up. Keep the videos coming. Consider doing one on Spy baiting when the weather is right.....I threw my first one yesterday and had 3 bass on my first 5 casts....Lots of fun with 6lb line and a $14 lure

[@evanross1582]

Thanks for the straightforward info. Getting the kids out in a few hours.

[@bigbaitbattalion4036]

Caught my first Carolina rig fish thanks to this video, thank you

[@collinmanuelbrewer]

Great video! You seem to really know what you're doing. I like watching your videos because they educate and inspire me. I learn so much about fishing just by watching your videos.

[@Flukemaster]

Collin Brewer Thanks Collin, I'm glad you like them.

[@alpha120689]

Haha how'd you know?? I literally just looked at your older videos today about Carolina rigs. Next thing I know I get back on KZbin and you've posted a new one. Haha. Thanks as always Gene!

[@Flukemaster]

Kevin Spaulding You're welcome Kevin

[@theoutdoors1016]

I've gotta say that you are my most favorite channel on KZbin! Your really doing a great job!

[@Flukemaster]

Southern Hunt Fish USA Thanks

[@Bovined.]

Thats a pretty good green screen. I could barely tell until I looked for it.

[@Flukemaster]

BovineWoW Thanks.

[@kenny-no4lg]

+Flukemaster how do u catch bass in cold water

[@UltraBrickStudios]

@@kenny-no4lg you gotta sweet talk them into the hook. Careful, though! The fish may fall in love with you!

[@mlyniecm]

kenny Ned rig

[@-BWS-]

@Stoney Lonsome Yeah, during winter or when its super cold, usually something slow is the best thing. Always wanna fish it deep when its cold too, and you never wanna touch topwater. Some people use topwater during fall, and I may try it during fall, but you just wanna have a deep bait in the cold. In the winter, its warmer down deeper. In the heat, its cooler down deeper. So, using a very deep diving crankbait would work well in winter even if its relatively fast, same goes for a swimjig or a spinner or chatterbait, but if youre not fishing too deep you probably wanna go with something slow. Say, a split shot rig with a trick worm, finesse worm, or something like that. I'm no expert, but this is just what I've heard, and most of it I'm pretty sure is solid advice, but I would recommend googling to be sure. I'm replying kind of late so you probably have figured it out by now, but I figure this may help anyways.

[@FirelifexX]

Love how you wear all Georgia stuff to let the viewers know that you dont support Carolina because of this video

[@esgspeedy5907]

Lol

[@TackleJunky81]

Another good video Gene. I like to use Carolina keepers as long as I have a clean bottom, I will add 2 of them if one slips down.

[@jtphenom0811]

They get hung up a lot on mushy bottoms for you? Wonder if coating them with something like silicone would help with that??

[@TackleJunky81]

My experience with them is with vegetation or like moss or whatever you wanna call it on the bottom will collect on the front and pull the keeper down. Adding a second one helps a little, but for me in any type of vegetation I prefer a swivel and with a clean bottom I like the keepers.

[@jtphenom0811]

TackleJunky81 Cool, thanks!

[@bluegill2030]

Extremely good explanation! Helps a lot as I'm new to bass fishing and learning to rig things up, appreciate it. I subscribed and look forward to more videos

[@latch360]

Appreciate ya, Gene...flawless as always. Stay sharp.

[@OnDayFiveFishing]

Nice and simple thanks. I use it too for sheepshead fishing. I go a lot shorter on the hook line as I'm fishing very rocky bottoms, oyster beads and such.

[@Flukemaster]

Very cool.

[@fishingblackwatersound]

Amazing video thank you for teaching me the Carolina rig I already liked and subscribed, watching here from Miami, FL

[@graftedin3]

Thanks for your instruction videos, I have enjoyed your channel very much. Tom

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks Tom

[@ngd7416]

Thank you for the simple concise instructions!

[@mch.l.trecords9169]

I've been fishing for 25 years of my life and one of my biggest pet peeves in fishing is that bass fishermen never let people know the fact that the Carolina rig isn't just for bass. It's actually the most versatile multi-species rig out there and people use it to catch pretty much every species of fish out there in both freshwater and saltwater literally everything. I personally use it for channel catfish, flathead catfish, blue catfish, bluegill, white crappie, black crappie, pumpkinseed, redear sunfish, rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, shovelnose sturgeon, freshwater drum, and surf perch, flounder, and red snapper when I make it down to California to go surf fishing. The reality is you can catch pretty much anything on the Carolina rig and I wish bass fisherman would let people know that just in case they aren't aware of how versatile the Carolina rig actually is.

[@brushjig8430]

Great video, i like what ur doing with you new videos. Best part about ur new videos is the beard. Thats an awesome beard. Dont get rid of it, i barely recognized you cause you look much younger.

[@Flukemaster]

Joseph Cooney LOL. thanks Joseph

[@cutshalljed]

Gene, your videos are great. I have a boat just about like yours and I was wondering if you had any tips on loading and unloading when you are fishing by yourself. That would make a good video for us guys that love to fish but don't always have a partner to go with.

[@Flukemaster]

jed cutshall That's in the plans once I get my new boat.

[@daleking1737]

have ever use a float at the hook on the c-rig .going to use one this weekend

[@Flukemaster]

Dale King I have used what looked like a bullet weight but was made out of foam. It worked pretty good.

[@egon3072]

Simple enough!! Now to go try it out! Thanks! 😁

[@landonlawson8299]

Love your videos gene! Keep it up.

[@Flukemaster]

Landon Lawson Thanks Landon

[@fuhriousfishing]

Great video. I tend to do it a little backwards though I tie the hook on first then cut the line to use as a leader. Then start at the beginning as you did. BTW for anyone else you should probably get a power above what you use your other rods for. Bought a MH and its a much better Crankbait rod than it is as a Jig rod.

[@taylor-ui8fc]

Do you have videos of how to hook different plastic baits? tubes, brush hogs, and what size hook is best to use with the length of plastic baits.

[@RyanKrauss]

I really like your videos and I'm learning a lot. my 8-year-old has decided he wants to fish and you're teaching me a lot of things. I can sort of put up with the hat. But that jacket is too much. Go Jackets.

[@GorillazGames]

Good simple video. Im gonna put a wacky stickbait and try it that way

[@lunkerlimits7933]

Hey could you make a video on all the different ways of casting a baitcaster?

[@Flukemaster]

LunkerLimits I have some of those already.

[@FinsandFeathers98]

Awesome video. Really informative

[@outdoorseyfun9842]

Thanks for the video very informative but what type of fish is the Carolina rig used for can I use it in the river

[@WanderleiSilva29]

Do you need a swivel on a baitcaster rod? I always thought it was just for spinners....

[@Doodsaplenty]

appreciate your great content!

[@sethwood3888]

I was watching your older Carolina rig video and if you do gut/gill hook a fish what's the best approach. I heard you just cut the line as far down as you can and the hook will rust out.

[@michaelsmalley9755]

This rig is great for mangrove snapper here in SW Florida.

[@cjp00a]

I like this background better than the grey one you used last time.

[@Flukemaster]

Clint Patterson Thanks

[@murderedjeep]

Man I love your videos! You are one of the few on KZbin who actually want to teach folks how to fish. Keep up the good work. Any plans on coming back to Kentucky Lake this year?

[@Flukemaster]

murderedjeep Thanks. I'll be on KY later this spring.

[@TheJaypreston]

Hey Gene i was just wondering if you could help me out with a question. So i am looking for a top water rod and i was thinking a duckett ghost would be good. Considering you dont have to have a super sensitive rod for top water, but i dont know witch one to chose. I fish mostly spooks and buzz baits. witch ghost or 100 rod in general should I chose. Keep up the hard work love your videos!

[@delaphonta2816]

Nice hat and jacket. Go Dawgs

[@RunFaster011]

Damn, makes me want to get winter over with so I can go fishing.

[@kidiraq8381]

Another awesome video.....Goooo Gators!!!😎

[@michaelallgeier4092]

Hey Gene, love your vids. I've got a couple of questions: What program do you use to edit your videos When's the new boat arriving? Can't wait to see it!!

[@kevin_1979]

What we have here is a master knot tyer. Wish I could learn to tie them just as fast. Have any videos with that secret?

[@maxbowen4722]

I hate that you’re always in that Georgia gear (I’m an Arkansas fan) but you sure are helpful! Great video

[@coleslaw2300]

max bowen I live in Arkansas :D

[@Joshuacoy82]

Thanks for the video very helpful 👍👍

[@tallbadger]

Have you ever tried the Carolina Keeper? It's looks like a cylinder bead that you squeeze with pliers and pass the line through. and once you have enough of a leader you let it go. Of course this is followed by your weight and bead.

[@jtphenom0811]

Watch the video he links you to inside this one. He talks about the Carolina Keeper. :)

[@tallbadger]

jtphenom0811 I watched it in the past but it didnt occur to me in this video. Thanks for the reminder. :)

[@Flukemaster]

***** I left the Keeper out of this video because for beginners it one of those things that can be hard to find. I didn't want to confuse anyone who is just getting started out.

[@austinbagwell345]

Love your videos! You ever fish a swinging jig head such as the Biffle hard head? Would love to see a video on it

[@mburke1211]

Hi Gene. Love your videos man. I noticed you didn't mention the orientation of the bullet weight. I know it's probably obvious for most, but for the beginner, it should point toward the rod tip, to help it slide through vegetation, rocks, etc. Correct?

[@marfon7618]

Thanks I'm going to try this. Good video.

[@Tiller1337]

Hey Gene, great video. I've never used a Carolina rig but plan on trying it more once it warms up here in Chicago! I'm in the market for a new rod, planning on getting the Duckett Ghost to pair with my Abu Garcia Silver Max. What would you recommend, M or MH, if I usually fish crankbaits and soft plastics, and the occasional buzz bait or spinner bait, plus trying the Carolina rig out?

[@Flukemaster]

Tyler MH rod will work fine for most of that.

[@nickdunn7003]

For this rig, does the bait have to float? What if it doesn’t float ?

[@ARCSTREAMS]

and if you add a peg float between hook and sinker it becomes a santee cooper rig right?

[@mldowjr08]

What size barrell swivel should you use??? Why do some guys have 2 beads on each side of the weight???

[@socal-fishing-7608]

I've noticed that you use and seem to like the Duckett Ghost rods . Which of them would you recommend for a Texas rig or Carolina rig. I was looking at the 6-10 version . Thanks

[@SeargentWaffles]

Great video! How's the water looking on your end of the lake? I am planning on going to Kemp Creek for some crappie fishing in the next few days. I can't seem to find a recent crappie report...

[@WiTuLoooo]

quick question: I have 1 spinning rod to rig, it is a medium fast action and I can't decide if I want to use a dropshot or a carolina rig...any advice or insight anyone could provide would be great.

[@tonyreavis6915]

Great video man! New to fishing and this helps out a lot. Just one question what pound leader line is best? Thanks again!

[@paulpotter9867]

Can you put a squeeze sinker in place of swivel?

[@thejarge3397]

Great Video!. Just one question, how does the Carolina rig do in super rocky bottoms? does it get hung up as much as a jig does?

[@Flukemaster]

thejarge3397 I use very skinny sinkers when fishing rock. I rarely get hung up so long as I keep my rod tip up.

[@thejarge3397]

Awesome, thank you!

[@ubreakitirepairit3569]

I just watched a few videos back to back on Carolina rigging and happen to notice you all use a Gamakatsu offset round bend hook over a wide gap hook. What is the advantage of the Gamakatsu over a wide gap hook?

[@bank2bass877]

Hey Gene you mentioned in passing in this Vid you don't like EWG hooks. Reason???? Just wondering. also great vids man.

[@briananuvattanachai6646]

Can you use the same weight line for the leader and main line. What would i change if I were to use this rig for trout?

[@AnglerOutdoors]

Lol just checking this video out and first thing I thought was wow his hat looks weird around the edges I wonder if this is a green screen and sure enough it is!

[@cmac1984]

Always good videos..Keep it up man =)

[@Flukemaster]

Chris McCoy Thanks Chris

[@jonathansnyder8686]

Gene, what kind of line set-up do you have? Are you using 100% fluro? Maybe I missed when you touched on it. BTW, Love your channel! been a fan for a while and can't wait to watch what you have planned this year.

[@Flukemaster]

Line on a Carolina rig is just a matter of personal preference

[@hillbillybassfisherman8181]

I use the palmer knot or the farm knot never breaks off I was raised using the clinch knot an broke so many big fish off on the hook set I have a hard hook set but I just won the big bass tour boat on clarkhill you from Georgia I know you fished there

[@mikewest712]

Thomas Paysinger couldn't agree more, i have tied the clinch knot since i was a kid. My kids will learn the palomar.

[@tonyreavis6915]

Flukemaster, I need some help man I’ve watched your video and tied my line multiple times but every time I get a catch the knot breaks(at the leader point).Dunno if it’s my line or the knot. I’m not the smartest guy but not the dumbest either. I’m using a quick knot for my leader and that’s where the line breaks at that point. What knot do you use where tying the knot at the leader point? I’m out here in southern GA catching tryin to catch these biggins. Thanks for your help man! God bless.

[@coltondunkle9333]

Hey Gene, What kind of line do you usually use for your backing? Leader? And when using a Carolina Keeper, what line do you spool up with?

[@Flukemaster]

Colton Dunkle My favorite line to CRig with is 15lb Izorline XXX Co-polymer. I use it nearly 100% of the time.

[@trentonbailey7678]

could you use a couple of bobber stoppers if you didn't have any swivels

[@bryantoutdoorstv7863]

yes or a Carolina keeper

[@inigomontoya6968]

Nice Vid as always Gene! That's not your typical Duckett, Revo setup. Is that the Revo Toro reel?

[@Flukemaster]

Inigo Montoya That's an Okuma setup that I need to do a review on. I just need to give it some more water time first.

[@williamshilling4090]

i fish lakes and rivers and need a rod and reel that i can use to walk the rivers and still use any method from soft plastics to slop frogs but effectively. I have a 2 piece abu garcia medium 6' 6" fast action and a medium heavy shimano 7' rod fast action with a revo sx hs 7.1:1 and a shimano curado 6.3:1 any suggestions?

[@maxwellchapman2368]

Great vid! You should do bank fishing video for pre spawn!!

[@KeithHallbourg]

Hi Gene - Would you explain why you feel you can cover more area with a Carolina, versus a Texas, rig?

[@Flukemaster]

Keith Hallbourg Sure, A texas rig isn't really a dragging rig. Due to the fact that it will bury itself into the silt on the bottom the bass can't get to it as easy as they can a Carolina rig. So if I'm just casting to a target I'll use a Texas Rig but if I'm trying to cover an area like a long point or flat I'll use a Carolina Rig first.

[@KeithHallbourg]

OK - makes perfect sense. Which is why flipping and pitching is generally done with a more texas rig style, i.e. weight at bait, correct? That is, if weighted.

[@Flukemaster]

Keith Hallbourg Exactly

[@KeithHallbourg]

Thank you Gene - I greatly appreciate your responsiveness.

[@bobby2pistolz854]

Holy damn! Where did you get that green screen? Please tell me Also, added to my favorites and watch later, very good video as always!

[@RhinoJoeOutdoors]

Miss these types of videos from ya flukemaster

[@theoutdoors1016]

So I really like the Carolina rig. But I'm having trouble trying to find a knot to attach to the bracket. I usually use the snell knot whenever I'm tying on a hook. But what do I use for the bracket?

[@Flukemaster]

What's this bracket you are talking about.

[@bennettkudder9802]

would you put the sk structure bug on here? it seems like a great bait for the c-rig.

[@Flukemaster]

Bennett Kudder I'd put anything on a CRig. Even a floating crankbait.

[@bennettkudder9802]

Flukemaster okay. thanks. keep up the great vids

[@woh4664]

is there any downside besides it possibly sliding to using a bobber stop instead of a swivel for the same effect?

[@Flukemaster]

Nope. I'd use a few of them though. There is a product out there that I've used for years called The Carolina Keeper. It works great.

[@kentonlemon]

Can you use braid for your main line? Then fluorocarbon leader

[@FishingThePNW]

how do you like those rage bugs? i've been eye balling them for a while but haven't tried them yet haha! have you noticed a differene the quantity/quality of bites when using a longer vs a shorter leader? might just be my own paranoid but i always try to conceal any terminal tackle that i can so i usually use a 5-6 ft leader.

[@Flukemaster]

***** I love them. The guy who invented them gave me a big bag of them before they came out. I went through that bag in about two weeks and caught dozens of good bass on them. I now have a bunch of them and use them all the time.

[@FishingThePNW]

right on! good to know! thanks gene!

[@TheRescue11]

***** They are my go to soft plastic, I have 4 different colors in my boat.. Like Gene said they are awesome! I will catch a fish everytime I tie one on.

[@teamoutdoors6333]

does the color of the bead matter? all i have are dark green and blue Ones. I would be awesome to know. Thanks

[@Flukemaster]

The bead is important. It protects the knot. Color doesn't matter

[@bicali_pierfishing1567]

I like using the Texas rig it more faster and easier and I also do my own rigs I like to experiment with my rigs when I fish fishing🎣 is all about having fun

[@rondunning2961]

Nice, very informative 👍

[@stevietattoo1]

Very informative thank you 👍

[@MrShawn6464]

This is some great stuff

[@glitch200]

What hook should i use for live bait?

[@jeremyalcoser9574]

What do I look for when purchasing a leader on a 15lb test line

[@hillbillybassfisherman8181]

is the pencil type lead better for Carolina rigs ?

[@Mike-ff7ib]

The carolina rig seems to work better than the texas rig. The worm action is a bit slower and off the bottom.

[@CreativeArtistPromo]

gene i just got a abu garcia revo sx setup and im having trouble pitching and flipping. what should i set the break to. it seems every time i try to flip it, it doesnt go far maybe the spool is too tight? are their ideal settings for this? i tried loosening it but then i got backlashes any help would be great. thanks

[@Flukemaster]

Jim Sawyer Set it up like this kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4LUimiHfpt2aKM and then back off the cast control knob just a little.

[@CreativeArtistPromo]

Flukemaster thanks so much for the reply. i was adjusting the breaking system and not the control knob duhh me lol. Love your videos btw keep them coming. i tell all my friends about you. good luck this year. i cant wait to start fishing again. im in the northeast, snow is finally melting :)

[@colinwilson3118]

When will we get a video of the new boat!!!!!

[@kevinmacdonald8879]

Can you put more then 1 bead on or just 1?

[@ryannix3799]

Flukemaster do you have to have a leader attached to the swivel?!?