Carolina rig fishing for bass can be effective throughout the year and at a wide range of depths, but it works best in more than 10 feet of water after bass are done spawning.

Ever since bass fishing became mainstream in the 70’s, we’ve seen many techniques come and go. Whether they’ve been replaced by newer tactics, or simply lost to time, bass anglers quickly forgot just ...

When you’re fishing the Carolina rig, a slow drag with 5-second pauses between sweeps is a great way to get bites. When a big bass bites, you’ll know.

The Texas rig and Carolina rig are both staples in bass anglers' arsenals. Out of all the setups considered to be the best bass rigs, they're the two most traditional ways to throw plastics for ...

Fishing Rig No. 2: How to Fish the Carolina Rig. The Carolina Rig is a proven fishing method when bottom-dredging for bass. Bryon Thompson. The Carolina Rig is a common choice for bottom dredging.

Mike Gerry also notes that using a long leader between swivel and hook is unnecessary in most Carolina rig fishing, and longer leaders make the rigs very tough to cast. “I like to keep that ...

A Carolina rig covers that whole water column. "The beauty of fishing a Carolina rig is that it really doesn't matter how you work it. You cannot rig it wrong, as long as the sinker is on the bottom.

View full sizeBig plastic worms are among the favorite lures for Carolina rig fishing.Frank Sargeant Frankmako1@outlook.com Carolina rigs are ungainly creations, difficult to cast and awkward-looking.

5 Ways to Maximize Your Carolina Rig Success When the bass fishing gets tough, the Carolina rig will consistently produce plenty of action throughout the entire year.

The free rig is a cross between the ever-popular Texas rig and the seemingly forgotten Carolina rig. As far as bass fishing techniques go, it doesn’t get much hype, but occasionally sees some ...