My Secret Pre-Spawn Carolina Rig Modification

Randy Shares one of those long time secrets for modifying a Carolina rig to catch more bass in the pre-spawn period...#bassfishing #fishing #carolinarigs #prespawnbass

[@kylebrandstattfishing7270]

I love how real your videos are. I can relate to the background noise 😂

[@rickpurcell4920]

Randy, I’ve fished the Carolina rig quite bit. I believe the fish are attracted to the clicking noise the weight makes. I have some 3/4 & 1oz jigs that were made specifically for fishing as the weight for Carolina rig, they have a short steel leader that you attach the leader to. The down side of them is they weren’t that great in heavy brushpiles. I typically fish 3/4 & 1oz weights, with 18” to 24” leaders and Carolina float (bullet shaped foam) on the leader. The float helps the bait come thru a thick brushpile or grass without dragging the bait down and foul the hook. I also use a 2/0 thin wire hook and skin hook the side of the worm or lizard. I use the 2/0 hook due to many of the fish being deep hooked and are easier to remove or clip the barb off to remove without hurting the fish. Lost very few fish.

[@scottguess3338]

A good wife, healthy son, happy dog,and a bass boat. I have the same, the Lord is good!go git um Randy 😁

[@dee8263]

Genius. You always come through with really creative tips. I’m trying this out

[@LillyLegacyWWOD]

Randy, you are a genius! I mean holy smokes, this makes so much sense!

[@danielwood5510]

RANDY!!! I caught my PB crappie on the pearl megabass 110 jr +1 yesterday fishing long slow tapering secondary points, yesterday! I wish I could show you the picture it was freaking 3 pounds!!!

[@randyblaukatintuitive]

Nice!

[@danham3344]

That’s a dandy crappie! Great job!

[@briannordberg3184]

Congrats!

[@bakershredder]

Thanks for keeping these vids coming Randy, really enjoy your content!

[@GW-yz8fo]

Kids and dogs = life. Love the realism and authenticity. Another of Randy’s videos that I watch from start to finish. I feel comfortable sayin’ I have successfully avoided Carolina and A-rigs and until I become a tournament pro (no thanks), I’ll wear it as a badge of honor. However, more power to those that knock ‘em out with them.

[@rvfishingyet]

Go with the Jig! Very cool tip Randy. Thank you for the video

[@bobbybass1944]

Another great video!! I've always done better with lead sinkers , being so soft it's easier for me to get it in and out of rocks. Definitely going to try this..

[@johna9991]

Very cool..never thought about that and I've been throwing it for more than 30 years..that's why you're the man🍻

[@iraregister7589]

There are some older guys on my home lake, Lake Allatoona, that throw a carolina rig if they are fishing a baitcaster and throw a shakey head if they are fishing spinning tackle. And nothing else really. Carolina rig is one of those presentations that works whenever. This was a really cool mod thanks.

[@sbaner5]

I so totally agree with you on hating to use a Carolina rig, but LOVE this modification!

[@SpookyRedz]

Super nice rig , never ever seen this neither , thanks for sharing it

[@SuperBigdaddy1234]

Great tip buddy thanks so much I know no one using that rig up in my neck of the woods ..

[@tngreenevfl2022]

I’ve never seen such a thing I love it that looks like a fish catching machine thx Randy

[@erichildreth7562]

That is a great set and thanks for sharing! We have been buying Bridgeford products at the store (pepperoni for homemade pizza) and I have to say they make some quality stuff!! :)

[@royheape6872]

Love their jerky, I can chew it with my store bought choppers.

[@fazmo6071]

That was cool , had no intention on using a carolina rig tomorrow. Going to rig one up now.

[@victorsimonsen921]

looks to me that the way you put the jig on it would get hung up alot .

[@mikeyr615]

Thanks for the great information Randy. I have a dog that barks at tv too- lol

[@gaverick73]

I despise using a carolina rig, so I know the mental anguish of having to tie one on when the bite gets tough. However, instead of a jig, I add another 1/0 to 2/0 hook with finesse worm between the beads and brass nuts (cheaper than brass fishing tackle). I have caught several fish on that top hook and it's near the weight, so the fish prefer the worm.

[@kermitfultz7931]

Awesome Video Randy, Great Information Good Luck In The Tournament’s

[@GinoLosi]

Awesome stuff. I ran into the same situation during a bfl. I ended up putting a bead on my Texas rig and was able to land several fish despite not being able to catch them on a regular Texas rig and being bit on my c rig weight.

[@Capper69]

I like this video as my first rig I grew up using was the Carolina rig but a finesse Carolina rig they are actually quite deadly a lot like a dropshot out here in California my dad has won plenty of local tournaments on a light weight Carolina

[@tomselick6983]

Very cool idea, thanks for posting

[@2801keith]

That is a great tip. Thank you for posting it.

[@overthetop6331]

Like the show with the dog and the kid

[@chinadave2854]

Being a dad is a blessing no worries mate!!!

[@jonahlawrence6204]

Good stuff THANKS RANDY

[@billkern2753]

Thank you Randy. Been waiting on this from you. Good tip!

[@isaachough7950]

Good idea

[@danielmckeen2465]

Loving the hat.I agree with both😁loving the insight as always🤓Think about the hat at 50k😁😊

[@oneonangling]

Very unique tip sir. 👊

[@poppafish428]

That Magnum Finesse worm is magic on a Neko rig. Shhhhhhh !

[@fishing_amy]

Another great video, tks for the tips

[@scottvermonter920]

Enjoying the vids!

[@brandonbriscoe3818]

Definitely and interesting concept for sure but if they are eating the sinker shouldn’t you just throw the jig anyways?

[@Mavejar520]

My mind just blew

[@Pouglas]

I know this is your mod, but just a question, would you not turn the jig the other way for better dragging purposes? Also would you suggest this only after you discover the bass are eating your weight? as this is way less snagless. Thanks for the great tips and tricks.

[@mitchpeters7872]

If you get your beads at a craft store be sure they are glass (more noise) and not plastic.

[@chetwalters885]

If anyone but Randy told me to do this I would think they are trying to make a fool out of me. We drop shotting squarebills on the next episode? haha

[@danham3344]

🤣😂

[@tablerockkid8237]

I can back him up. It does work. Been doing this for years.

[@Whatsinanameanyway13]

Trolling buzz baits over 35' of water

[@danham3344]

@@tablerockkid8237 - Yes, I simply thought Chet's joke was funny. I have 100% confidence that all Randy's tips work. His tips have already improved my catches significantly.

[@tablerockkid8237]

@@danham3344 yes sir, I caught my biggest Table Rock bass ever using Randy's tips

[@danscholes9132]

Interesting tip. I'm looking forward to trying it. Ever double up fish with this technique?

[@martinallison8719]

Oh man, same two techniques that I DESPISE fishing!

[@jamescaspersamanthalintner4767]

Mikey balls did a video on this same type of setup but he uses a sliding weight brass weight that actually has a hook in it they're made down in I want to say around guntersville it's a special Carolina rig weight that has a hook built into it same principle as what you're doing just very similar I thought that was interesting I have experienced bass picking up my Carolina weight also I've never actually tried a weight with a hook in it yet

[@N5KDA]

Randy, when using a jig as your weight, I take it you were not throwing it around wood??? I'm in SW Mississippi and almost every lake around here was built in a heavily wooded area. I have enough trouble pulling the old ball and chain through some areas rigged completely weedless. Also, I have tried lots of jigs but I don't fish them much because I have yet to find one that handles wood very good. I thought the "Game Changer, Trash Master was going to be the answer, but the head design needs to be changed to get it to come through wood better.

[@dustinjones789]

Wow!! Ida never thought to do this! Looks like something id do while i was drunk... Lmbo!! Bet yo ass iama give it a try tho! 🤣🤣

[@MarxHaven]

I only like the Carolina rig when fishing for flounder. never had much confidence in it for bass

[@rodneylovin1798]

Why yellow? I’ve thrown red. I like the way this looks. I fish Fort Loudon and Tellico mostly. No one throws yellow.

[@chuckkaleel9105]

Do you ever try shortening your leader length in the spring when they are biting the sinker ?

[@erikgoldman4791]

Definitely a cool mod

[@DFox-ud3gx]

I'll try it but I never tied this one on ever the Carolina rig

[@kennyg3192]

I gotta see I believe this year is gonna be one of my top fishing years I’m trying to figure out if I can get the money together to get me a spot lock front trolling motor somebody office fission social media actually donated a Larance HDS seven they said it’s old but I can update it and I said if you’re a good fisherman buddy you can still using catch fish they said for one locate the fish then catch him so hopefully with your tips the modifications of my reaction beat that I made out of the Berkely Wideload it just recoils with two set hooks I need to be able to send you a video of a brother method and you rig and the Inu rig made me think and now I’m making all kind of baits after the crank and stein I actually took an a scatter rat took the plastic off and made a Colorado blade and a turtle blade and made it a spinner nail with two treble hooks awesome action I’m somewhat like a good tattoo artist that can take something that’s there and make it better I just wish that I had more friends that love to fish and friends that had more going for him in life some people work hard and still live month to month I think God I don’t have to live check to check I’m trying to take my best tracker make it into a nice one level bass boat I have it framed out have my seats sometimes I wish I should’ve studied session at the age of 20 instead of worrying about doing plumbing but plumbing pays off well that’s good decision but I love to fish there’s nothing like Hook in that large mouth

[@citydogpack]

What are the spacers for?

[@Awhite0911]

What rod do you use?

[@verlinbalsigeriii9617]

What knots do you use on the barrel swivel?

[@craigstevens9734]

Oh boy gotta try that that's meat and potatoes

[@RIPPNLPS]

I was taught this years ago by a guy that called it the Missouri rig. I feel the same way about it as you and would rather watch paint dry than throw it 😐

[@stu1058]

This needs to be renamed. The Missouri Rig!

[@mitchpeters7872]

I've called it a Missouri rig for 20 years.

[@datruthhurts3984]

I'm with on your detestable feelings towards Carolina and A-rigs...but they do produce bigs

[@chrisyoung4482]

The Lord Jesus Christ died on the cross for our sins, and he was buried, and he rose again the third day, and he is offering everlasting life to all who will believe in him.

[@williamlaws2353]

Not currently legal in BASS. Two baits like donkey rig

[@randyrussell6246]

Sorry Randy but if I rigged my Carolina Rig like that ,,,,,,,,I would hate fishing the Carolina Rig to.

[@highjenks3d]

I've seen worse