How to Rig and Fish the Carolina Rig with Seth Feider
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- In this video, professional angler Seth Feider demonstrates the nuances of using a Carolina rig for deep-water fishing. From selecting the right equipment to mastering the technique, Feider provides a comprehensive guide to improving your fishing game.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT
Feider begins by walking through all his tackle components for optimized Carolina rig fishing. For deep-water fishing, he prefers a combined 3/4-ounce of weight created by pairing two 3/8-ounce sinkers back-to-back. His rationale is that the two weights create additional fish-attracting noise, which draws them to the setup. The use of a rubber bead is crucial to protect the knot from the heavy tungsten. Feider uses a VMC No. 6 swivel and ties a basic polymer knot for durability.
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CAROLINA RIG SETUP
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SETTING UP THE CAROLINA RIG
Setting up the Carolina rig involves a few essential steps:
1 Attach a rubber bead to protect the knot.
2 Use a short leader for better casting and fewer tangles.
3 Choose the right hook, with Feider recommending a round bend offset.
4 Use a longer rod in the 7'6" to 8'0" range for better casting distance, control, and hookset power.
FISHING TECHNIQUE
Feider's fishing technique with the Carolina rig is straightforward:
• Make a long cast and let the rig fall to the bottom.
• Reel down and drag the bait slowly along the bottom.
• Feel the bottom structure to locate fish.
• Set the hook with a sweeping low-angle hookset to remove as much slack from the system as possible.
Feider emphasizes that the Carolina rig is highly effective on new waters, allowing you to cover a lot of ground and read the bottom composition.
WHY THE CAROLINA RIG WORKS
The Carolina rig excels in various conditions:
• It allows you to feel the bottom and identify different bottom compositions. Do they prefer muck, sand, gravel, or rock? If rock, are they holding around bigger boulders?
• It's effective for both largemouth and smallmouth bass.
• The setup minimizes tangles and ensures the bait stays in the strike zone longer.
• Hooking and landing percentages are exceptional.
LANDING FISH WITH THE CAROLINA RIG
Feider explains that the Carolina rig offers a high landing percentage due to its simple yet effective setup. Heavy line and a solid hook set make bringing fish to the boat easier. He uses straight 20-pound fluorocarbon line and an 8:1 reel to ensure quick line retrieval, as removing slack is critical when using fluorocarbon on a long cast.
ROD SETUP
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• LINE - Sufix Advance Fluorocarbon Line, 20-pound: Buy at Bass Pro Shops bassproshops.v... | Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/3s5w6RK | Buy at Omnia omnia.direct/G...
BOAT SETUP
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I never carolina rig, but I'll watch this just because Seth is hosting.
No questions about it I've caught more fish on a Carolina rig then most other techniques combined and that includes big fish with a handful of double digit bass. I have one on my front deck 365 days a year. Great video as always keepem coming guys!!!
Agreed! One of the best if not the Best presentations a guy can use day in and day out from the bank to whatever depth and put em in the boat.
Amazing knowledge. Something about Seth to note is, he's very calm when speaking. #1 angler for me keep rocking Seth smoke a BoG for me
I hope Seth finishes the season out strong up north maybe even steal one, had a tough season, look for him to bounce back in 25
Not going to happen. He’s a true fisherman and he doesn’t want to dedicate his life to live scoping so he won’t be able to beat the guys that do. Not up North with all those smallmouth.
He’s not doing too bad on Champ right now, luckily I picked him on fantasy😂
@codycampbellfishing2007 I know I wish he pull the win out somehow , he needs to be at the classic
The best, listen to this dude all day. Real as they get!!
My gf and I were watching the Pro Fishing highlights and she goes "he looks like a Seth". 😂
Man, great performance out there.
Awesome video, Seth just needs a Marlboro 😂
Great video, Seth! Straight to the point.
More Seth hell yea!
nice tip using the 3/8 back to back weights, thanks
My oldest son of 3, loves that Carolina style. It looked like to much work for me! lol. I’m a jig man, and always catch more fish than he dose, and that pisses him off! He says what the hell are you doing? I say Seth Feider! Old school son! He said you you and that damn Seth Feider! I just smile! I think since you showed me how to rig it, I’m going to try it. Can I put a Hulla Grub 5” on it? That’s my jig bait. Great video! Keep the faith brother! And keep catching! 👍🥸🙏
I like it, I just need to do it more often!
The sneaky link is that Daiwa Rebellion rod hes using !!!!!
Is that a Dawia Rebellion fishing rod, of it is how do you like it?
🐪 when you comin to Champlain Seth !
Good for all 4 seasons??? Or ??
Ok wind up the slack then sideways sweep. I’m getting thumps n that’s it
Always loving a Texas rig, but I want to give this a try 🫰🏾🤝🏾