Two Easy Catfish Rigs Everyone Should Know

In this video, our friend and crew member Austin Higgins of Rock Bottom Cats demonstrates how he ties two easy catfish rigs that everyone should know - specifically the famous Carolina Rig and the great Santee Cooper Rig. He'll reveal how to set up both rigs, when to use them and in which conditions (bank fishing, boat/kayak fishing, etc) and he'll also go over the type of sinker he usually ties to his rig.
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00:00 Introduction to the catfish rigs
00:45 Carolina Rig
01:44 Why to use an "egg sinker" with the Carolina rig
02:20 Carolina Rig for live bait setup
03:20 When to use "no roll sinkers" with the Carolina Rigs?
05:35 Introducing the Santee Cooper Rig - ideal for bank fishing or for casting out from boats/kayaks
06:02 How to set up a Santee Cooper Rig?
06:55 When to use the Santee Cooper Rig?
07:30 What type of sinkers to use with the Santee Cooper Rig?
08:58 Why to use these two catfish rigs over other options?

[@takedowncatfishing]

That's the best rigs I think buddy great info 👍 tight lines and BIG TAKEDOWNS

[@nccatfishing]

Thanks Kenneth! Really appreciate you taking time to watch.

[@rlb3255]

Great video. What baits do you use and recommend?

[@researchcapt]

Great, I just learned a few things!

[@PopPopJoe]

Never mind I see you have!

[@rpjr1975]

Awesome channel

[@PopPopJoe]

Have you ever tried Sinker Slides, they work pretty good and your line never gets worn or chafed from the weight.

[@HooksandHammocks]

Great video!

[@nccatfishing]

Thank you!

[@catfishconference]

Thanks Chris!

[@ericb.1476]

Awesome video 🙏🎣#DFTP

[@nccatfishing]

Thanks Eric!

[@ejk217]

Your awesome!

[@nccatfishing]

thanks man

[@catfishconference]

Comment much appreciated Eric .

[@Josh_Fuller]

I've used this same rig before and I've caught plenty of cats, but may I ask what is the purpose of multiple beads just above the hook? I've only ever used a single bead, and if I'm doing something wrong I would like to avoid any potential mistakes that may cause me to loose a fish! Thank you for the content!

[@bluehenoutdoors3292]

Always thought the rig with the egg sinker was called a fish finding rig

[@nccatfishing]

I think that is the surf fishing name for the Carolina rig.

[@bluehenoutdoors3292]

@@nccatfishing could also be where you live as well I thought the only difference from a Fish finding rig and Carolina rig was the sinkers where the Fish finding rig has a egg sinker so it is free to move some while the Carolina rig used a no roll sink to keep it stationary but either way both are great rigs and both work on a variety of fish Thanks for your reply

[@nccatfishing]

@@bluehenoutdoors3292 very true. Run across that with fish names and a whole variety of things. Tight lines to ya.

[@mikemaze7726]

How do you know what size float to use

[@nccatfishing]

It is dependent on your bait and how much weight you’re using. Easiest way to check this is in shallow water. Make sure it will float your bait before you cast out while ensuring your weight will hold it to the bottom. Obviously if you’re using 3 or more oz of weight then most floats aren’t going to lift that off the bottom unless you have a lot of current.

[@brandoncox4564]

Where can I buy a shirt like that ?

[@nccatfishing]

I think my wife got it off Amazon. If you type in vintage catfish t shirts there are all kinds of designs like it.

[@sagethomas2512]

Whats good for bait

[@catfishconference]

Check this out - all your bait questions find answers here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXXai3adgt16oa8

[@Davo2233]

Why no braid for your main line? With mono off the swivel? Ur setting the hook on a big ass cat with 8 lb. line? Does that snell help that much with hook ups? Don’t they have really tough mouths? You are in rock so that answers my braid question.

[@nccatfishing]

Yep what you mentioned below. Braid has hurt my feelings a few times haha. I’ve got 80lb leader tied to a 30lb moon main line when I’m fishing. To be completely honest I’ve had about the same hookup ratio running my hook tied with a palomar knot. I like to think that the snell does give you a slight edge though and it’s quick and easy to do.

[@DavidThompson-yr1re]

I give you 1 like 1 subscribe

[@catfishconference]

Very much appreciated David!

[@DMVWhiskerKing]

Good video and information ℹ️ The end was dark for a while 10:54 than you came back and couldn't hear you 🤷 as it shows some photos and clips

[@catfishconference]

Thanks - we’re looking into it.

[@catfishconference]

Thanks again for your feedback, we were able to change the end of the video - KZbin will reflect the changes within the next few hours.

[@nccatfishing]

Thanks for taking time to watch DMV!

[@DMVWhiskerKing]

@@catfishconference hey no problem just felt I'd let you know . I've had it happen once before had like five minutes dark than mine ended lol I had to fix it to . Happens ☺️👍

[@DMVWhiskerKing]

@@nccatfishing no prob 😊🤘