In this video, I testing Carolina rigs in an Olympic Size Swimming Pool to determine the best baits and leader lengths. I also give tips and instruction on how to retrieve a Carolina rig, as well as how to rig and set one up. Hope you enjoy!
-Jonny
Video Mentioned:
Testing Swimbaits in 13ft Olympic Pool | Eye-Opening Results
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpMUJ-X9ouE&t=709s
Baits Mentioned in this Video:
Zoom Lizards
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Zoom_Lizards/descpage-Z6L.html?from=FTM
Z-Man Lizardz (Floating)
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Z-Man_Lizardz_6pk/descpage-ZMANLIZ.html?from=FTM
Strike King Rage Tail Lizard 6″
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Strike_King_Rage_Tail_Lizard_6_7pk/descpage-SKRL.html?from=FTM
Zoom Baby Brush Hogs
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Zoom_Brush_Hogs/descpage-ZBBH.html?from=FTM
Gene Larew Biffle Bug
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Gene_Larew_Biffle_Bug/descpage-GLBIFBG.html?from=FTM
Zoom Centipede 4″
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Zoom_Centipede_4_20pk/descpage-ZC.html?from=FTM
Top Brass Precision Brass Bullet Weights
Top Brass Carolina Ticker-Black
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Top_Brass_Carolina_Ticker-Black/descpage-TBCT.html?from=FTM
Gamakatsu Offset Round Bend Worm Hooks Black
Quantum Smoke S3 Casting Rod 7’4″ Hvy
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Quantum_Smoke_S3_Casting_Rods/descpage-SCS3.html?from=FTM
Abu Garcia Black Max Casting Reel
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Abu_Garcia_Black_Max_Casting_Reel/descpage-PMA.html?from=FTM
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Beginner/Budget Fish Finder
Lowrance Hook2 7 Series Sonar TripleShot US/Can Nav+ (Side and Down Imaging)
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Lowrance_Hook2_7_Series_Sonar/descpage-LH7.html?from=FTM
Intermediate Fish Finder
Lowrance Elite-9 Ti2 Fishfinder/Chartplotters
Advanced/Expert Fish Finder
Lowrance HDS-12 Live Fishfinder/Chartplotters
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Smash tech bubble fry chartreuse pepper is my favorite
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Now they make "Floatzilla" that screws into the Worm's Tail and make the plastic worm FLOAT
If you still have access to that pool you could build a pvc rig with wheels and drill holes in the pvc for moving shots
Great video. I’m throwing the palmetto bug From Zman float’s really good. Thanks buddy
The Z-Man elaztech baits are inconsistent also. Lotta them don't float. Especially the salt impregnated ones.
Too bad you aren’t closer. I could suit up on SCUBA and the video would be easy then.
love all of the underwater footage. This has been kind of a game changer for the way I fish. I have never been one to throw Carolina rigs. I do 95% of my fishing on a Texas rig with a worm or creature bait. Definitely going to start throwing Carolinas
I can second the floating bait.
It seems to work… Especially now when fish aren't on the bottom as much since transition is coming..time to eat big boys
I do that with pampano floats
Great refresher on the C Rig.
dont all soft plastics float?
Not sure if you have ever tried a mono leader for floating baits. It can help
Game channnngiiiing!
For filming under water footage I was thinking maybe build a bracket on a skateboard assuming that you’re using a long pole idk I’m just throwing ideas 🤷♂️
This is super valuable footage. Thank you
Wow!! Thanks for the ear plug recommendations!! I can’t wait.
changed my carolina rig game. thanks for the video
He's really good at calclius
Very good work.
A soft plastic jerk bait has great action on a C rig.
I would like to have seen it with mono as well
Great advice
The pool tests are awesome – very informative!
Is a 3/8 ounce weight ok for Carolina rigs? I’ve got a bunch of them and I fish ponds most of the time.
I raise and lower my rod tip, sometimes shaking it. Works for me. Seems to get more bits than just side dragging like you did.
Fantastic video my friend! Oooooooooooooooooooooh Yeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaahhh! Dig It!
You all don't know the real C-rig secrets
Good video for not having alot to work with! Im fishing a tournament on Sunday at O.H.Ivie and you have made me decide to run a Carolina rig with a floating bait! Thanks
Maybe mount the camera on a pole with a wheel to roll along the bottom of the pool to keep it steady and a more consistent speed?
Just a thought. Love the videos. Keep it up.
Il Will try this tecnique for the first Time this year.
Warden's "lil corky", common among salmon & steelhead fishermen, would probably work even better than ear plugs. They come in a variety of sizes & colors.
You got me all excited and then crushed my dreams with that French fry! I am sad they don’t make the floating French fry anymore. The French fry is one of my confidence baits. Keep up the cool videos!
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I know people get it to work, but the biffle bug has got to be the goofiest lure I've ever seen.
I think I heard that Elaztech lures become more buoyant with repeated use.
The bites are some of the funniest things, if you think about it, the fish is swimming with your lure, but you feel small taps on the rod…
I can't stop laughing when I'm using it, I don't know why the bites are so funny
It's actually not really a laugh, it's more of an adrenaline mix
very helpful. great vid
I use small wood dowels inside hollow creature baits! Works great 👍
I have fished a c-rig with floating baits and the hook set can be tough. Be prepared to make long sweeping hook sets. The longer the leader and the closer to the boat your bait is will create a "V" in the line that will have to be straightened out before you get pressure on the hook. Go as light as possible with the weight. Take up the slack, keep your tip moving parallel to the water and let er rip.
Never fished anywhere lake or river that the bottom was a clean as a swimming pool.