Hey everyone, new to the forum so this might be covered somewhere, but here goes. I fish live bluegill on bottom and my go to is usually a Carolina rig. I’ve seen some debate on the necessity for a slip sinker rig, some say that catfish will drop a bait if they feel resistance while some say catfish don’t care. Curious to hear everyone’s thoughts. Again, if this has already been discussed please let me know, I searched but couldn’t find anything.
That's all I've used with circle hooks and it's never slowed me down. There are better options for different settings though. For instance in rocky shorelines or submerged trees freelining your bait or using a three-way setup might prevent snags. I'm not too familiar with other setups but I'm planning on trying a few new techniques this year. good luck to ya.
I use Santees most of the time and slip sinkers do well in deeper water, but in the shallows, they allow my peg float to rise to the surface so I switch to a fixed sinker.
No, I prefer a Carolina / Santee rig but it's a little disconcerting to find that bobber floating in 4-6ft. of water - mostly due to wind-play on line tension. We use two anchors but still get a bit of stern swing now & then. It's nothing I can't live with tho.
No, I prefer a Carolina / Santee rig but it's a little disconcerting to find that bobber floating in 4-6ft. of water - mostly due to wind-play on line tension. We use two anchors but still get a bit of stern swing now & then. It's nothing I can't live with tho.
I like the fish pulling on my bait & line...not my sinker.....but when were bouncing the sinker is on bottom fixed..... yes our peg corks float in shallow water...we just let the fish take off and watch the cork disappear:laugh:
I'll look for it. I'm no welder but my son is getting into it, thanks.
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