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Bass Fishing Rigs for All Occasions
Wouldn’t it be outstanding if you had seven or eight rods all decked out
and ready to go, and all rigged up differently? While some may feel this
is a bit much, others out there that are really into bass fishing would
tell you that having those rods set up would be a dream. But while some
may be able to afford this extravagance others will have to simply
switch the bass fishing rigs as they need them. Here are a few different
rigs for all you bass enthusiasts out there. Just remember that while
there are many rigs out there you have disregarded in the past, new
products are being made every day to help make these rigs better to use.
Texas Rig
Most anyone out there that has done any real bass fishing will have most
likely started out with the Texas Rig. This widely used concept came out
around the 70´s, just about the time the old plastic worm came out, and
until the late 80´s you would be hard pressed to find anyone not using
this rigging. However, as with anything else in life times change and so
has the Texas Rig.
First you must have at least a 7 foot rod that is of good quality, and a
rod that is able to handle heavy action. Furthermore, when it comes to
the Texas Rig you will want to make sure you have a reel that is
slow-geared, a test line that is of light pound which is geared for the
waters you are fishing in and of course a sinker.
Tying Your Texas Rig
• Thread your line through your sinker ensuring that your tapered end is
forward.
• Get the hook tied onto the line using either a trilene or a Palomar
knot
• Place the point of your hook through the top of the plastic worm or
other lure, and then back out again. This must be ¼ to 3/8 of an inch
down the worm.
• Next you must turn your hook and put it back into your worm in a way
that will not reveal the point of the hook, and also ensure that the
bait stays as straight as you are able to keep it.
Carolina Rig
Although there are many people out there that swear against these rigs
they are most likely old timers that are set in their ways. And while
many years ago a Carolina rig simply consisted of a sinker, glass bead,
swivel and a hook, this rig has also come a long way.
For the Carolina Rig you will also want a 7 foot rod that is
medium-heavy, is fast action and that is very sensitive, and finally one
that has a sweeping hook-set so that you can add distance to your
casting. What makes this rig great is that it allows you to attach your
sinker to your line in front of a bead and swivel, as well as attach a
leader of which ever length you need whereupon your hook and plastic
worm or other lure is then rigged.
Split Shot
If you have the need or the want to be fishing in shallow water then the
Split Shot is the rigging you will want. This great rig is quite simple
and entails a hook that is tied onto the end of your line. Also, you
will find that on the line will also be attached a 3/16 ounce split shot
or one even smaller than that.
Places to Use the Split Shot
• Around boat docks
• Shallow cover
• Sight Fishing
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