What action rod is best for Carolina rig?

We recommend using a 7’5” or 7’8”, medium to medium-heavy, fast-action rod when fishing a Carolina Rig. Here’s why: Using a 7’5” or 7’8” casting rod helps you make longer casts with the intent of slowly moving the bait in front of more fish.

What rod is best for an A rig?

In general terms, for Alabama Rig fishing rods you’re going to need: A 7′ 8″ foot fishing rod that is at least medium heavy power and with rod action in the moderate to fast action. Your rod blank and rod hardware should be capable of handling anywhere between 20-65 pound braided line.

What do I need for Carolina rig?

What you’ll need:

  1. A Medium Heavy, Fast action rod at least 7′ foot long.
  2. A bait cast reel is preferred and should at least be a 6:1 gear ratio but you can still use a spinning set up if that is what you are comfortable with.
  3. Egg or bullet style sinkers from 1/2 to 1 ounce.

What line do you use for Carolina rig?

The best fishing line for a Carolina Rig is typically going to be 15-20lb fluorocarbon or 20-30lb braided line for the mainline. Since you’ll be making long casts, the low stretch nature of these lines will help when setting the hook.

How heavy is an a rig?

The actual A-rig is only 3/8-oz., but when you add five baits, like swimbaits, you’ll be casting more like 2 to 3 ounces. Troy uses an extra-heavy 7-foot, 6-inch Duckett Fishing Rod.

What size weight is best for Carolina rig?

To make a Carolina rig you need a weight, a swivel, a bead, a hook, and some leader line. A bullet weight or egg sinker ranging in size from 1/8 Oz up to 1 Oz will work. A 3/0 EWG hook is the most common hook for a Carolina rig as it offers a weedless presentation. I recommend a #7 barrel swivel and a 6mm orange bead.

Does bait float with Carolina rig?

Basically, a Carolina rig is stout line on a stout rod with a leader following a heavy weight. Townsend uses 50-60# braid on his main line, and 12-pound-test fluorocarbon or mono for the leader. Which one he uses depends on whether he wants the lure to float up. Using a long mono leader will help the bait float.