Great idea. Ive been using a variation of the Carolina rig for catfish here on the Yadkin. Eagle claw makes a quick change slider thats made of nylon with a clip to hook different weight and shapes. So far, it hasnt chaffed the braid yet. Just food for thought.
Yep, we call those fish finder rigs, not sure why they are called that, but I use them from time to time and they would certainly be an equal substitute here. Although not quite as streamline for casting, but I agree they work well. They are popular for surf fishing on the coast. Thank you for the comment.
@@haltysalty7537 I read something recently about the sliders being called a fish finder rig. Up to that point, I always heard the high/low rig called a fish finder or chicken rig. Either way, they all seem to have their good and bad. I'm hoping to get back out to et some saltwater fishing in soon. About a 4 hour drive for me one way to the closest beaches, which is from Carolina Beach to the SC state line.
I tend to do the same. I think you can get away with heavier mono up top too for strength and also something to grab when needed. Thanks for the comment!
@@JohnHoard-xz5pw never a bad option on the knocker rig. And if you think about it, same principle - Bait floating a few inches off bottom, hardly any tension on hook. What length do you like on leader to hook portion from your main weight leader?
Instead of using egg sinkers...ill use a bank sinker with short 1-2" of line to a swivel then just simple run that where you usually run the egg sinker...wont destroy your line.. slides pass your connection knots and great when the sinker snags...itll always pop at the sinker if you use a smaller lb diameter.
That's pretty interesting. And like I said in the description, there's no wrong way to soak bait. What stops the bank sinker/swivel from sliding all the way to the hook?
@@mikeyang3926 oh okay. Does the weight with swivel slide up your braid while you're fighting the fish? I've often had that happen with fishfinder weight connectors which I don't really like.
@@haltysalty7537 not really...i usually run a leader about 6-7' the swivel will stop at the connection knot...only time i had it pass is if a fish ran with it further than 6-7' and itll pass my connection knot
Why not just tie the braid directly to the top barrel swivel? In other words...braid to barrel swivel to fluoro (slide weight) to barrel swivel to fluoro to hook? I feel like there is a good reason that I'm just not wrapping my head around.
Good question! I actually asked Ben the same question and what he said made since to me. It's two part- 1. The double uni knot (braid to leader) and then leader to first barrel swivel, is less likely to break or pull loose than braid to swivel. 2. Braid tied directly to swivel has a tendency to twist up and tangle, which I have experienced many times myself. To me, the second reason is the more important one. Thanks for the question.
@@haltysalty7537both reasons make sense. But I'm with you on #2. Braided line loves to fold or flip over on swivels, popping corks, etc. if there isn't a piece of flouro or mono between them. That piece of mono is also better to hold than braid when you hook an over slot or bull drum and want to release them in the water. Thanks for another great video! You always do 'em right!👍👍
appreciate the tip, will work it to work!
As always, enjoyed this video! We fish the same area…always open to another on my boat if you’re ever interested.
@@jasondavid1248 thanks Jason. Are you on Instagram by chance? Send me a message and let's talk
Great video as always
Good to know! I usually throw soft plastics but I will definitely be trying this out soon! Good stuff man point harbor, nc here 🤙🏻
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Quality once again brother! Appreciate the info and glad yall had a good day on the water!
Thanks Cory, good to hear from you!
@@haltysalty7537 yes sir! Always a fan!
Great idea. Ive been using a variation of the Carolina rig for catfish here on the Yadkin. Eagle claw makes a quick change slider thats made of nylon with a clip to hook different weight and shapes. So far, it hasnt chaffed the braid yet. Just food for thought.
Yep, we call those fish finder rigs, not sure why they are called that, but I use them from time to time and they would certainly be an equal substitute here. Although not quite as streamline for casting, but I agree they work well. They are popular for surf fishing on the coast. Thank you for the comment.
@@haltysalty7537 I read something recently about the sliders being called a fish finder rig. Up to that point, I always heard the high/low rig called a fish finder or chicken rig. Either way, they all seem to have their good and bad. I'm hoping to get back out to et some saltwater fishing in soon. About a 4 hour drive for me one way to the closest beaches, which is from Carolina Beach to the SC state line.
Awesome video! I'm bringing the boat down there at the end of August for a week to fish.
This technique should work good in August, especially if it's windy. Good luck!
Great video! Thanks for the helpful tips and info!
Thanks Tanner
Very good video. Thank you.
Glad you liked it!
I’ve always used a heavier mono from my braid because someone told me the mono sat better in the water where fluoro would float off the bottom
I tend to do the same. I think you can get away with heavier mono up top too for strength and also something to grab when needed. Thanks for the comment!
Going back to straight mono. Ain’t no pilings on the beach.
After fishing Carolina Rigs for years, I'm now using a Knocker Rig pretty exclusively.
@@JohnHoard-xz5pw never a bad option on the knocker rig. And if you think about it, same principle - Bait floating a few inches off bottom, hardly any tension on hook. What length do you like on leader to hook portion from your main weight leader?
How many trout did yall catch
Just a few on this trip. Recently though I've done very well on trout with the carolina rig.
Instead of using egg sinkers...ill use a bank sinker with short 1-2" of line to a swivel then just simple run that where you usually run the egg sinker...wont destroy your line.. slides pass your connection knots and great when the sinker snags...itll always pop at the sinker if you use a smaller lb diameter.
That's pretty interesting. And like I said in the description, there's no wrong way to soak bait. What stops the bank sinker/swivel from sliding all the way to the hook?
@@haltysalty7537 a bead and another swivel like a regular carolina rig
@@mikeyang3926 oh okay. Does the weight with swivel slide up your braid while you're fighting the fish? I've often had that happen with fishfinder weight connectors which I don't really like.
@@haltysalty7537 not really...i usually run a leader about 6-7' the swivel will stop at the connection knot...only time i had it pass is if a fish ran with it further than 6-7' and itll pass my connection knot
Great tip!!! I’m going out next week so I’m going to have to try this
Why not just tie the braid directly to the top barrel swivel? In other words...braid to barrel swivel to fluoro (slide weight) to barrel swivel to fluoro to hook? I feel like there is a good reason that I'm just not wrapping my head around.
Good question! I actually asked Ben the same question and what he said made since to me. It's two part- 1. The double uni knot (braid to leader) and then leader to first barrel swivel, is less likely to break or pull loose than braid to swivel. 2. Braid tied directly to swivel has a tendency to twist up and tangle, which I have experienced many times myself.
To me, the second reason is the more important one. Thanks for the question.
@@haltysalty7537 great answer...gonna change mine up and see how they do. Thanks for the tip!
@@haltysalty7537both reasons make sense. But I'm with you on #2. Braided line loves to fold or flip over on swivels, popping corks, etc. if there isn't a piece of flouro or mono between them. That piece of mono is also better to hold than braid when you hook an over slot or bull drum and want to release them in the water.
Thanks for another great video! You always do 'em right!👍👍