Weakened Line Costs You $ In Lost Tackle Consider this: If your main line breaks, how much does it cost you to re-rig? I totaled up my current drifting rig at retail prices:Sinker Slider: $0.58 3oz Swivel Weight: $2.75 Swivel: $.11 8/0 Circle Hook: $1.43 =TOTAL: $4.87
I'm 63 and have used this rig most of that time but I cut the sinker line about 8in from the swivel and tie it together with a square knot . Makes breaking the line a sure thing
It really is. Fishing in the coosa is where it comes thru our property is a nightmare. I've lost so many rigs getting snagged on the rocks that it's criminal. This is a great idea.
last trip to Washington this was my goto rigging on the potomac river, that break away line is a really good thing to know, this also works good for striper fishing, even a hi-low rig
Great Video. It’s always nice to give other Fishermen a Heads up on a Good Rig they may not know about. I learned the same Rig from my Father back in the 60s. It also works really good in Salt Water if you’re bottom Fishing. New Subscriber from Texas. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos.👍👍
I just started using the Carolina rig set up with the small Rattle Floats an I love it . I like your tip with the tubeing To space out the rattle floats from the hook .I fish in the Ohio River off the bank when I'm not making knifes I'm fishing
That's awesome man! Fellow river rat.. I got a home made forge and anvil, tried my hand at banging on steel for a little while lol. Yea that tubing is cheap and works great. Thanks for watching and for the comment! 👍🏻
Thanks for checking out the video! Yea I use them spooks and floats when dragging and in some current, but very fast current they start helicoptering.. have reeled up a tangled mess a few times lol
That's an excellent rig and I've used it for years. When I was a kid sinkers, especially large ones, came dear but we had a pretty much limitless supply of old spark plugs and bits of rusted metal in usable chunks. We used many an old spark plug or scrap iron harnessed or bagged to make a sinker. Used old socks, feed bags or anything else to make a sinker bag. I've even used rocks from the bank.
dang ! you are clear and very good at displaying how and explaining why! im in !!! thanks for this....I am going catfishing for the first time with my kids now! God bless you!
Thank you very much for checking out the video and for the kind words! So glad you are going fishing with the kids! Hope yall have a great time! If ever I can help with anything else feel free to reach out.. in the comments or my email is in my about section. Thanks again!
Great video and informative I use this rig often with lots of success. I also use Santee rig as well. I use beads between the hook and rattles and floats . Awesome idea of using vacuum line to space the rattles out much more cost effective and line protection.I also like how you added 2 rattles I will definitely have to try 2 instead of 1. I’m from Warsaw Missouri area I use that style of rig on Truman reservoir and lake . I Also fish Mississippi River in Alton dam on the Missouri side and in Washington Missouri access. Mississippi River sure is fun to fish. I will check out your other videos to thanks for the good content. 👍
Use this rig lots in green river and ky lake in super snagging areas works wonders and yes you will lose lead but I'd rather have my fish ! Pouring your own weights helps a lot and drill holes in river rock to use as weights works too ! Keep those tips coming and share what you know to the next generation!!!
@FishinNFreedom1776 they are a lot of fun and fight a lot. They also jump pretty often, I try to go with a friend of mine when I'm in WA. He routinely gets 10'ers, Broken Back Sturgeon on the Columbia River.
Good video buddy. I never thought about using the vacuum line near my hook , that may be a good way to keep those big cat from fraying up your line also. Where do you fish. I'm in NC and fish Norman and Wylie most of the time
Never thought about it protecting the leader line from the tooth pads either! That's a great point! I fish the Mississippi River in southeast Missouri. Always wanted to fish out there at Wylie and Kerr and Santee Cooper.. lot of big cats out there from what I hear! Thanks for checking out the video!
@@FishinNFreedom1776 I think Wylie is a hidden Gem right now, I'm going to fish kerr , after I get my neck fixed, I'm having a lot of trouble fishing. I'll end up with a surgery in the next few months.
Thank you! Appreciate it.. and here is the link to where I get all my gear now. www.rivercatstackle.com/ Use code:RC10 when you check out and you'll save 10% too!
Be honest bro, did you pick this tip up from a surf fisherman? It's pretty much how I tackle a dirty area (pilings, rocks and other old pier debris), in front of Patrick Air Force Base here in Brevard Fl. Tite lines amigo!
I e fished a 3 way rig similar to that before but never with the rattle system. Are the rattles buoyant? Are they very productive if you don’t have much current flowing? I’ve never used a rattle system except for bass fishing but I’m interested.
Thanks for checking out the video.. even if there is not much current those rattles still make a racket, and they do really seem to get the fish's attention and get more strikes. I have no data to back that up but from personal experience and hearing others in the Catfish world that I respect, that seem to be the case. Alot of folks won't fish without them. They are slightly buoyant, which helps to some degree to keep your bait up off the bottom. Give em a try let me know if you have any luck or notice any difference. Thanks again
@MRCristLE-r that would really depend on what fish are you targeting and it what waters. Like are you fishing lakes or rivers with current? That would determine what kind of basic gear I would recommend such as rods and Reels. You may not need big reels with tons of line capacity and drag if you are mostly gonna be catching channel cats and small blues ect.. if you are gonna be in heavy current and there are big blues and flatheads then you will need to get something a little more beefy that can handle those situations. Tell me a little about where and for what you are fishing. That will also determine what kind of terminal tackle you will need too..
@CogglesnatchCrumplehorn I used to get that alot too.. I started using better swivels and it has stopped alot of that. I use the River Cats Tackle 3 ways. They are really great swivels. I'll give ya the link to them... www.rivercatstackle.com/store/product/3-way-luminous-swivels
Bait depends on time of year and water temp. Late spring and summer-early fall Skipjack, Mooneye are my favorite. And carp and Buffalo do pretty good. Late fall and all through the winter it's shad. I use 40lb main line. Berkly Big game mono
Nice trick. I have another question - whenever I do the knotless knot it doesn't really stick. if I push the line back into the hook the knot just crumles, what am I doing wrong?
Hey Dan, first thanks for checking out the video! I have had the same thing happen when making channel cat rigs or dragging rigs with 50lb leader line Berkley big game to be exact. I noticed when I use bigger leader I think it gives a little more for the line to bite onto. Like 80lb or in the river I use 100lb leader. May try just going up a little on line size see if that helps. Also are you using straight shank or octopus " bent " eye hooks?
What type of line are you using? What knots are you using? I use Ande leader line with a no knot snell at the hook and an improved clinch knot and the swivel
Weakened Line Costs You $ In Lost Tackle
Consider this: If your main line breaks, how much does it cost you to re-rig? I totaled up my current drifting rig at retail prices:Sinker Slider: $0.58
3oz Swivel Weight: $2.75
Swivel: $.11
8/0 Circle Hook: $1.43
=TOTAL: $4.87
I'm 63 and have used this rig most of that time but I cut the sinker line about 8in from the swivel and tie it together with a square knot . Makes breaking the line a sure thing
I never considered using a long break away line. Awesome idea!
Thank you! Appreciate you checking in out 👍🏻
It really is. Fishing in the coosa is where it comes thru our property is a nightmare. I've lost so many rigs getting snagged on the rocks that it's criminal. This is a great idea.
I have never tried that one but I am now! Thank you for the education!
last trip to Washington this was my goto rigging on the potomac river, that break away line is a really good thing to know, this also works good for striper fishing, even a hi-low rig
havnt tried it on a hi low rig 🤔 bet I will be soon though! Thanks!
Great Video. It’s always nice to give other Fishermen a Heads up on a Good Rig they may not know about. I learned the same Rig from my Father back in the 60s. It also works really good in Salt Water if you’re bottom Fishing. New Subscriber from Texas. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos.👍👍
Than you for watching and thank you for the subscription!
Good job Richard nice explaination 👍
Thanks Austin! Appreciate it 👊🏻
Just happen to have some "catfish sized" 3 ways in my tackle box. Gonna tie up one of these rigs for next time. Thanks.
Good deal! Hope ya have some luck and thanks for checking out the video!
I just started using the Carolina rig set up with the small Rattle Floats an I love it . I like your tip with the tubeing To space out the rattle floats from the hook .I fish in the Ohio River off the bank when I'm not making knifes I'm fishing
That's awesome man! Fellow river rat.. I got a home made forge and anvil, tried my hand at banging on steel for a little while lol. Yea that tubing is cheap and works great. Thanks for watching and for the comment! 👍🏻
I had no idea those big floats twist in the current. Thanks.
Thanks for checking out the video! Yea I use them spooks and floats when dragging and in some current, but very fast current they start helicoptering.. have reeled up a tangled mess a few times lol
That's an excellent rig and I've used it for years. When I was a kid sinkers, especially large ones, came dear but we had a pretty much limitless supply of old spark plugs and bits of rusted metal in usable chunks. We used many an old spark plug or scrap iron harnessed or bagged to make a sinker. Used old socks, feed bags or anything else to make a sinker bag. I've even used rocks from the bank.
Did what ya had to do, but was still fishing! I used a few sparkplugs and old nuts and bolts when I was a kid , and had a blast!
Nice info Richard
I'm going try this set up I fish the little Pee Dee river in South Carolina with a lot of snags. Thanks for the tip.
Never saw improved clinch knot tied like that! Great video!
dang ! you are clear and very good at displaying how and explaining why! im in !!! thanks for this....I am going catfishing for the first time with my kids now! God bless you!
Thank you very much for checking out the video and for the kind words! So glad you are going fishing with the kids! Hope yall have a great time! If ever I can help with anything else feel free to reach out.. in the comments or my email is in my about section. Thanks again!
Great Video Richard. Thanks for Sharing
Thank ya David! Appreciate you checking out the video
Thunks I’ll try this on my next fishing trip and I’ll let you know how it goes
Great how to video richard ....
Thank you! Appreciate you checking out the video!
Great video and informative I use this rig often with lots of success. I also use Santee rig as well. I use beads between the hook and rattles and floats . Awesome idea of using vacuum line to space the rattles out much more cost effective and line protection.I also like how you added 2 rattles I will definitely have to try 2 instead of 1. I’m from Warsaw Missouri area I use that style of rig on Truman reservoir and lake . I Also fish Mississippi River in Alton dam on the Missouri side and in Washington Missouri access. Mississippi River sure is fun to fish. I will check out your other videos to thanks for the good content. 👍
Thank you very much! Good to see a fellow Missourian and angler.. I'm down in the bootheel in the southeast.
I really appreciate it thanks for showing this neafy rig up
Thanks for checking out the video!
I've been using this same setup for several years now and had had good luck with it
Glad to hear you'vehad good luck with it... thanks for watching!
Great video Richard!
Thanks Lyle 👊🏻
Hey brother great video. Great job very informative. My uncle use to use that rig when he fished Staunton River here in Virginia. Thanks Rich.
Thank you brotha I appreciate that. Thanks for watching and for the kind words 👍🏻
Exactly what I was looking for. Great video sir. Well done.
@@Erod-op2jj thank you very much! Hope you catch some good ones 👍🏻
Great job l will try it sir. What kind of bait do you use other than live bait
I mostly use Skipjack, Shad and Carp. Mooneye when I can get em!
Yup use that same rig for the most part, great video and good luck 🎣
Good Job my friend!
Thanks Mark!
Great job man
Thank ya!
I use the same rig but I cut the weight line and use a square knot to tie it back together . Have good luck with line breaking at the knot .easy peezy
That's a good idea! I will try that out!
Great work
Good job buddy
Use this rig lots in green river and ky lake in super snagging areas works wonders and yes you will lose lead but I'd rather have my fish ! Pouring your own weights helps a lot and drill holes in river rock to use as weights works too ! Keep those tips coming and share what you know to the next generation!!!
Thank you very much! I fish at KY dam for skipjack alot.. havnt fished the lake yet. Heard its great bass fishing and big hybrids! Thanks again
Yeah thunks I like that rig
Great tutorial. Good looking rig.
Great video🤘🏼
Awesome tips!! Much appreciated 🤙
Thank you!
Nice rig! Good instructions
The basic set up is the same 1 I used for bank fishing for sturgeon.
Man a Sturgeon trip is on my bucket list! Hope to hook into a giant some day .. thanks for checking out the video!
@FishinNFreedom1776 they are a lot of fun and fight a lot. They also jump pretty often, I try to go with a friend of mine when I'm in WA. He routinely gets 10'ers, Broken Back Sturgeon on the Columbia River.
Good Ideal. Thanks!
Thank you great video
@chamr215 thanks for watching!
Good video buddy. I never thought about using the vacuum line near my hook , that may be a good way to keep those big cat from fraying up your line also. Where do you fish. I'm in NC and fish Norman and Wylie most of the time
Never thought about it protecting the leader line from the tooth pads either! That's a great point! I fish the Mississippi River in southeast Missouri. Always wanted to fish out there at Wylie and Kerr and Santee Cooper.. lot of big cats out there from what I hear! Thanks for checking out the video!
@@FishinNFreedom1776 I think Wylie is a hidden Gem right now, I'm going to fish kerr , after I get my neck fixed, I'm having a lot of trouble fishing. I'll end up with a surgery in the next few months.
@fishin-impossible2992 sure hope you get your neck fixed and get back after it.. will be praying that you heal up fast and get back to rippin lips!
Thank you for your video God bless
Thanks
Great video !!! Very informative
I think that rig is awesome! You told me something.
Thanks for checking out the video! Hope you try it out, let me know how ya like it!
Good stuff man. Thanks for sharing .
great stuff. rivers do I need to say more LOL. would you happen to have links to any fishing gear.
thanks
fish on
Thank you! Appreciate it.. and here is the link to where I get all my gear now. www.rivercatstackle.com/
Use code:RC10 when you check out and you'll save 10% too!
I like it
Thank you man
Thats a good rig...good tutorial ☝️😀👍
Thank you very much! Thanks for checking out the video
I’ve caught my on blue cat on that exact rig it was a 50lb at the Ohio river
Nice! I've never fished the ohio. Hope to get to soon. Congrats on the 50!
@@FishinNFreedom1776 there’s big cats in there I’m back in nc now
Be honest bro, did you pick this tip up from a surf fisherman? It's pretty much how I tackle a dirty area (pilings, rocks and other old pier debris), in front of Patrick Air Force Base here in Brevard Fl. Tite lines amigo!
Vacuum hose that’s pretty slick
Thanks! Cheaper than chain swivels lol appreciate you checking out the video and for the comment!
@@FishinNFreedom1776
Yes & I just ordered chain swivels last wk ha
Very cool, I subscribed
@@staceywhitehurst682 Thank you very much!
Btw, what do you think about figure 8 knot for tying the leader to the swivel?
I'm not familiar with that knot.. I will have to look it up, I'm always up for learning some new knots and gaining some fishing knowledge!
Awesome
I e fished a 3 way rig similar to that before but never with the rattle system. Are the rattles buoyant? Are they very productive if you don’t have much current flowing? I’ve never used a rattle system except for bass fishing but I’m interested.
Thanks for checking out the video.. even if there is not much current those rattles still make a racket, and they do really seem to get the fish's attention and get more strikes. I have no data to back that up but from personal experience and hearing others in the Catfish world that I respect, that seem to be the case. Alot of folks won't fish without them. They are slightly buoyant, which helps to some degree to keep your bait up off the bottom. Give em a try let me know if you have any luck or notice any difference. Thanks again
I’m 14 and been fishing since I was 5-6 and want advice if you can post you gear recommendations
@MRCristLE-r that would really depend on what fish are you targeting and it what waters. Like are you fishing lakes or rivers with current? That would determine what kind of basic gear I would recommend such as rods and Reels.
You may not need big reels with tons of line capacity and drag if you are mostly gonna be catching channel cats and small blues ect.. if you are gonna be in heavy current and there are big blues and flatheads then you will need to get something a little more beefy that can handle those situations.
Tell me a little about where and for what you are fishing. That will also determine what kind of terminal tackle you will need too..
@@FishinNFreedom1776 I fish for panfish bass and anything like that I fish in a shallow river
I really like more hands on fishing lures but also like a Texas rig
I really like fishing for cats too I fish at deep river and marroe mountain
Great video brother... i need to make my break off line longer. I was going to do a float rig video, but I always chicken out 😆
Do it bro! May help someone out. We all gotta learn some how. I'll look forward to seeing it!
@FishinNFreedom1776 I'll see what i can do
I like the break away line idea cause i catch everything except fish, lol
How do you keep the two lines from getting tangled my lead always wraps around my breakaway
@CogglesnatchCrumplehorn I used to get that alot too.. I started using better swivels and it has stopped alot of that. I use the River Cats Tackle 3 ways. They are really great swivels. I'll give ya the link to them...
www.rivercatstackle.com/store/product/3-way-luminous-swivels
Good video bro
Thank you! I appreciate it
What is your bait of choice and what lb test is main line.
Bait depends on time of year and water temp. Late spring and summer-early fall Skipjack, Mooneye are my favorite. And carp and Buffalo do pretty good. Late fall and all through the winter it's shad.
I use 40lb main line. Berkly Big game mono
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Like a Drop Shot for catfish!
Yes sir!
Your closing music ruptured my eardrums! Other than that, great video. Thanks.
Lol sorry bout that
Little addition to my way of fishing>
Nice trick. I have another question - whenever I do the knotless knot it doesn't really stick. if I push the line back into the hook the knot just crumles, what am I doing wrong?
Hey Dan, first thanks for checking out the video! I have had the same thing happen when making channel cat rigs or dragging rigs with 50lb leader line
Berkley big game to be exact. I noticed when I use bigger leader I think it gives a little more for the line to bite onto. Like 80lb or in the river I use 100lb leader. May try just going up a little on line size see if that helps.
Also are you using straight shank or octopus " bent " eye hooks?
With making my rigs I'm having problems with line memory how do I fix the so my rig sections are straight
What type of line are you using? What knots are you using?
I use Ande leader line with a no knot snell at the hook and an improved clinch knot and the swivel