Two of the most popular styles of fishing in the last 10 years have to be Carolina rigs and Texas rigs. They have produced champions in the world of professional bass fishing, and have helped a lot of amateurs and hobbyists have more enjoyment on the water.
But a lot of folks don't really know the difference, and even fewer people know when to use which of the techniques.
That is what this article will clear up for you.
Both rigs are great when it comes to getting worms and other soft plastic baits into deep cover and hard to fish areas where bass are hiding.
When you are fishing shallower water, that features heavy grass beds and other structure that requires a good weedless bait, this is the time to tie on a good Texas style flipping rig. You will be able to make very accurate casts, and you won't lose your baits.
When the water gets deeper though, you need to make a change. A Carolina rig allows you to go deep, but still maintain a sensitive feel on the bait.
You will also want to make the switch to a Carolina if you are fishing in heavy wind.
Because of the heavy, egg-shaped weight on a Carolina, you can get deep, fish in crazy wind, yet still have a good idea of what is happening on the end of the line.
As you may already know, both of these fishing rigs are going to be fantastic for delivering soft plastic baits to hard to reach bass. As a general guideline, use the Texas rig in less than 15 feet of water. If the water is deeper than 15 feet, or if the wind is kicking up, switch to a Carolina rig.
You will have to do some experimenting on your own, but this basic rule should be enough to get you started.
But a lot of folks don't really know the difference, and even fewer people know when to use which of the techniques.
That is what this article will clear up for you.
Both rigs are great when it comes to getting worms and other soft plastic baits into deep cover and hard to fish areas where bass are hiding.
When you are fishing shallower water, that features heavy grass beds and other structure that requires a good weedless bait, this is the time to tie on a good Texas style flipping rig. You will be able to make very accurate casts, and you won't lose your baits.
When the water gets deeper though, you need to make a change. A Carolina rig allows you to go deep, but still maintain a sensitive feel on the bait.
You will also want to make the switch to a Carolina if you are fishing in heavy wind.
Because of the heavy, egg-shaped weight on a Carolina, you can get deep, fish in crazy wind, yet still have a good idea of what is happening on the end of the line.
As you may already know, both of these fishing rigs are going to be fantastic for delivering soft plastic baits to hard to reach bass. As a general guideline, use the Texas rig in less than 15 feet of water. If the water is deeper than 15 feet, or if the wind is kicking up, switch to a Carolina rig.
You will have to do some experimenting on your own, but this basic rule should be enough to get you started.
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