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Texas
Rig
How to Rig
Slip the
bullet sinker on to the line, nose (pointed end) first. Follow
this with your choice of bead. I prefer glass because it
makes a louder noise when the weight hits it. You don't need to
add the bead but it serves two purposes if you do. Firstly, when
the worm weight hits the bead it makes a clicking sound which
attracts fish. Secondly, it keeps the knot from getting nicked
adding to the life of the rig. The bead is especially important
in heavy brush or when 'rippin' the jig. The last step is just a
matter of tying off the hook and adding your favorite plastic
bait and that's it. The hook point is just below the surface of
the plastic worm making it virtually weed-less. Click
here to see how to rig the plastic using a worm hook. If it
is easier a keeper hook can be used but the bait tends to rip
away from the keeper when fishing heavy cover. |
What
you will need:
worm hook
worm weight (bullet
weight)
optional bead
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Carolina
Rig
How to Rig
Take a
length of line, 12-36 inches, and tie one end to the swivel the
other end to your hook. This will be your leader line. (Some
anglers suggest using a lighter test line for your leader than
your main line, this way if you break off you should only lose
your rig from the swivel down.) On your main line slip on the
worm weight or egg sinker followed by a bead. (You can use
rattle chambers that are made especially for Carolina rigging,
in place of the bead. Ask for them at your favorite Sporting
Goods store.) Next, tie the swivel on the leader line to your
main line and your all set up.
The hook point is usually left exposed. I rarely, if ever, use
this rig in heavy cover.
Tip:
If your going to use this rig in a derby or tournament save
valuable fishing time by rigging some of these up the night
before. Tie them up from the swivel down. If you break off it
will only be a matter of tying one knot. |
What
you will need:
worm hook
worm weight or egg
sinker
glass (my preference)
or plastic bead
swivel (barrel, crane
or ball bearing)
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Flippin'
Rig
How to Rig
Thread
the plastic bait onto the hook and tie to your line. |
Flippin'
Rig -Dressed with skirt
How to Rig
Add a
skirt to bulk up the lure. The skirt also adds a more enticing
action and look that hungry bass won't be able to resist.
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What you will need:
flippin jig head
(preferably with fiber weed guard)
optional skirt
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Rigging a
plastic lure with a worm hook
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1.
Insert
the hook point straight straight into the front of the
lure, just past the barb.
2. Rotate
the hook out the botom of the lure making sure it
doesn't come out off center.
3.
Continue to push the hook through the lure. Rotate the
hook around so that the point faces the bottom of the
lure.
4.
Pull the kink of the worm hook and the eye through the
lure. Hold the bait flat and imagine a line running
through the lure at the apex of the hook. (The furthest
point that the hook reaches on the lure when laid flat.)
Tip: With
a worm rig up, the ribs of the lure act as a good
reference point. Keep an eye on the rib that is at
the hook apex. I place my thumb on the rib as I continue
to rig.
5. Push
the hook straight through to the point where the
imaginary line would exit. Make sure you push it
straight through, and that the hook point exits
centered.
6.
Continue sliding the hook through onto the bend of the
hook.
Tip:
If you want a truly
weed-less rig: When the hook exits the back of the lure
push the point just under the 'skin' of the plastic. |
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