Carolina Rig Tricks! Big Worms And Creature Baits For Bass!

The Carolina Rig is an awesome way to catch big bass! It can be adapted to virtually any fishery if you know what changes to make. From different worms and creature baits, to different hooks and weights, there are a lot of variables to consider. Tim goes in-depth about how and when to fish the Carolina rig and shows all his favorite components in today's video. 

Whether you're on a Southern impoundment with bass gathering on ledges or on a small Northern fishery fan casting open water, the Carolina Rig has a place in your arsenal. If you don't know exactly how to set it up it can be incredibly frustrating to cast and even more frustrating to detect a bite. Tim loves fishing the Carolina rig and understands both the benefits and struggles of the technique. He shares some of the modifications and adaptations he uses to consistently catch fish with this presentation. 

Below is a breakdown of the equipment discussed in the video. From Tim's favorite components, to budget options, its all there. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see details photos and descriptions of each item. 

Tim's Large Carolina Rig Components... 

1) Bobber Stop- Peg X Stoppers: http://bit.ly/2bHjowk

2) Tungsten Weight- Swagger Barrel Weight: https://bit.ly/3f14FNn

3) Bobber Stop- Peg X Stoppers: http://bit.ly/2bHjowk

4) Swivel- SPRO Power Swivel (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

5) Mono Leader- Maxima Ultragreen (20 lb): http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

6) Hook- Owner Oversize Worm Hook 11/0: http://bit.ly/2C1EZ4s

Alternative Components... 

Lead Weight- Eagle Claw Egg Sinkers: https://bit.ly/2C5jX5d

Brass Weight- Top Brass Precision Weights: http://bit.ly/2jDhYXu

Glass Bead- Top Brass Precision Glass Bead: http://bit.ly/2iOiqSD

Large Worm Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap 6/0 or 7/0: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Standard Worm Hook- Gamakatsu Offset EWG Hook 5/0: http://bit.ly/2d07gvp

Curly Tails Worms... 

-Berkley Power Worm 10": http://bit.ly/2cxomPX

Colors: Black Blue Flake, Motor Oil Red Flake, Tequila Sunrise

-Zoom Ol Monster 10.5": http://bit.ly/2adPtjs

Colors: Black Red Flake, Candy Bug, Watermelon Red

-Zoom Ol Monster 12.5": http://bit.ly/2P5QZbq

Colors: Blue Fleck, Green Pumpkin

-Big Bite Baits B2 10": https://bit.ly/2BfL51p

Colors: Green Pumpkin Junebug, Junebug, Watermelon Red

-Zoom Dead Ringer 8”: http://bit.ly/2cRrLVR

Colors: Plum, Green Pumpkin

-Berkley Power Worm 7": http://bit.ly/2ouqzSU

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Red

Creature/Lizard Baits... 

-Keitech Crazy Flapper 4.4": http://bit.ly/2c3cXrp

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Double Trouble

-Zoom Brush Hog: http://bit.ly/2bnpCRx

Colors: Green Pumpkin Red, Junebug Red, Black Red Flake

-Big Bite Kriet Tail Lizard 8": http://bit.ly/2bnu34A

Colors: Junebug, Tilapia, Black Neon

Straight Tail Worms... 

-Mann's Jelly Worm: http://bit.ly/2aFOwhe

Colors: Blackberry, Grape, Watermelon/Red

-Yum Mighty Worm: https://bit.ly/2Yajojh

Colors- Green Pumpkin, Junebug, Blue Fleck

-Strike King 10" Bull Worm: http://bit.ly/2IVzvuS

Colors- Black Blue Swirl, Green Pumpkin Candy, Tequila Sunrise

Tim's Carolina Rig Combo... 

Rod- Dobyns Champion Extreme 784 (7'8" Heavy): http://bit.ly/2ab2kRX

Reel- Shimano Curado 200K XG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braided Line: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Budget Carolina Rig Combo... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'5" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX DC 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braided Line: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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How To CATCH FISH In CRYSTAL CLEAR WATER! (Finesse and Reaction Baits)

If you've ever seen fish in clear water but couldn't get them to bite, this video is for you! Come along for a day of fishing in some of clearest freshwater on earth! We can see bottom in 35+ feet but with some tricks, we're able to catch plenty of fish. We catch a bunch of really nice fish including some GIANT smallmouth bass on a variety of lures!

Clear water can be so frustrating! You're looking at the fish, they're looking back at you, and no one is falling for it. If you know how to adapt your equipment and which baits to focus on, this can also be one of the most rewarding types of fishing. While its incredibly frustrating to look at a fish that won't bite, its absolutely incredible to watch fish attack your lures! Don't be afraid of clear water. The guys show you exactly what it takes to get consistent bites and BIG bites in clear water. 

Below are a breakdown of the baits and equipment the guys used in today's video, as well as some budget offerings that are perfect for clear water. We've included color and size recommendations for the baits and terminal tackle as well to help you succeed. The links go directly to tackle warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Fluke...

Bait- Zoom Super Fluke (Tennessee Shad): http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Spring- Owner CPS Spring Medium: http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Senko... 

Bait- Yamamoto Senko 5" (Natural Shad, Electric Shad): http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Hook- Owner Wacky Hook 1/0: http://bit.ly/2x0yBGU

Finesse Swimbaits... 

-Megabass Dark Sleeper 3" 1/2 oz (Wakasagi): http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

-Megabass Spark Shad 3" (Purple Haze): http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

-Okashira Screw Head 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2EpluSA

-Keitech 3.8 Fat Swing Impact (Smallmouth Magic): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

-TacticalBassin Finesse Swimbait Head (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

-Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact (TW Ghost Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

-Dirty Jigs Guppy Head 1/8 oz 1/0 Hook: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Matt's Ultra High-End Spinning Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis Conquest 902S Spinning: http://bit.ly/2BiGUNi

Reel- Shimano Stella FJ 2500: http://bit.ly/2U8Pkzg

Line- Sunline XPlasma Asegai Braid 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2OR5i2j

Leader- Sunline Sniper 6 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Incredible "Bang For The Buck" Finesse Spinning Combo...

Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel- Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Power Pro Spectra Braid 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Sunline Sniper 6 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Budget-Friendly Finesse Swimbait Combo... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 DC HG: http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q

Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

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How To Fish BIG Plastic Worms | Rigging Tricks For Summer Bass Fishing

Do you like fishing worms for Summer bass? Do you want to catch bigger bass? Its time to try BIG worms! Fishing a big worm is easy and can usually be done with gear you already own. In today's video Tim covers his favorite baits, favorite hooks and rigging options, and explains when and where to throw each style. If you're ready to target bigger bass, its time to give this a try! 

Big worms come in all shapes and sizes. They can be Texas-rigged, Carolina-rigged, Wacky rigged, or thrown on a big shaky head. There is a time for a straight tail worm and a time for a curly tail worm. Color is a whole different topic by itself! The whole thing can seem overwhelming when you're looking down a wall of soft plastics in the tackle shop! Today Tim is going to make it much simpler. 

Below you'll find links to our favorite worms from all the different brands. We've included color recommendations for each worm and favorite rigging options as well. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We've also included links to our favorite rod/reel combos at different budgets for throwing these bigger worms. 

Our Favorite "Standard" Worm... 

-NetBait T-Mac 6.5" Worm: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors- Bama Bug, Green Pumpkin, Kentucky Special

Rigging-Canterbury Shaky Head 3/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Favorite "Larger" Straight Tail Worms...

-Zoom Magnum Trick Worm: http://bit.ly/2iwZAyo

Colors- Green Pumpkin, Junebug, Watermelon Red

-Strike King 8" Bull Worm: http://bit.ly/2Iqhy3w

Colors- TW Green Pumpkin, Bama Bug, JuneBug

-Big Bite Baits 8" Finesse Worm: https://bit.ly/384mIjl

Colors- Blue Fleck, Plum Apple, Watermelon Red

Rigging- Dirty Jigs Magnum Stand Up Head 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2apouhn

Favorite BIG Straight Tails... 

-Yum Mighty Worm: https://bit.ly/2Yajojh

Colors- Green Pumpkin, Junebug, Blue Fleck

-Strike King 10" Bull Worm: http://bit.ly/2IVzvuS

Colors- Black Blue Swirl, Green Pumpkin Candy, Tequila Sunrise

Favorite BIG Wacky Worms... 

Magnum Baits 10" Soft Stick Bait: http://bit.ly/2KBhPWU

Colors- Black Blue, Green Pumpkin, Delta Dark Purple

Rigging- Frenzy Wack-A-Sack Wacky Hook: http://bit.ly/2oFduEq

Favorite BIG Curly Tails... 

-Zoom Ol Monster 10.5": http://bit.ly/2adPtjs

Colors: Black Red Flake, Candy Bug, Watermelon Red

-Zoom Ol Monster 12.5": http://bit.ly/2P5QZbq

Colors: Blue Fleck, Green Pumpkin

-Big Bite Baits B2 10": https://bit.ly/2BfL51p

Colors: Green Pumpkin Junebug, Junebug, Watermelon Red

Magnum Shaky Heads... 

-Hog Farmer Magnum Shaky Head: https://bit.ly/2Ylm79I

-Dirty Jigs Magnum Horseshoe Head: https://bit.ly/3gcYsyn

-Owner Magnum Shaky Football Head: https://bit.ly/2VlgJBA

Texas Rigging Components... 

Weight- 3/4 oz Swagger Vader Tungsten Worm Weight: https://bit.ly/3c28mks

Hook- 11/0 Owner Oversize Worm: http://bit.ly/2C1EZ4s

Hook- 7/0 Owner Jungle Wide Gap: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Peg- 6th Sense Peg X: http://bit.ly/2bHjowk

High-End Combo... 

Rod- Dobyns Xtasy 7'5" Heavy: http://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line- Sunline FX2 60 lb: http://bit.ly/31u57xA

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Our Favorite Big Worm Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'7" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Curado 200K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget Big Worm Combo... 

Shimano Intenza 7'4" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 DC HG: http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q

Line- Power Pro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

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Summer Worm Fishing Tricks for Shallow and Deep Water Bass

Are you missing it? There are so many great ways to fish a plastic worm! Come along with Tim as he demonstrates a 2-bait method to maximize your time on the water when finesse fishing for Summer bass. You can fish from 40+ feet all the way up to the water's edge with these 2 baits rigged a few different ways. You don't need an entire box of baits to catch Summer bass!

Tim's 2 favorite baits for this technique are a senko and a Trick Worm (Netbait T-Mac). By adapting the rigging he can fish both of these baits at a variety of depths. When you think senko your mind immediately goes to fishing it weightless around shallow cover but with a little weight (Neko rig) that bait is suddenly effective in 20, 30, even 50 feet of water! The same goes for the Trick Worm. Most guys see a trick worm and think of the floating worm technique but this bait is incredibly effective on a shaky head, Neko, and exposed jighead as well. 

Summer worm fishing can be overwhelming. There are so many great baits that will consistently catch fish (and you know we'll jump down that rabbit whole soon) but it can also be as simple as a couple baits and a couple rigs, to consistently catch fish. Don't let bass fishing overwhelm you. You can catch these fish and you can do it on a budget. Below are links to the exact baits and rigging methods that Tim was implementing in today's video. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

The baits... 

Senko- Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Favorite Colors- Green Pumpkin, Green Pump/Wtrmln Lam, Green Pump Blue

Trick Worm- Netbait T-Mac 6.5": http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Favorite Colors- Bama Bug, Texas Craw, Green Pump

Budget Worm Alternatives... 

-Yum Dinger 5": http://bit.ly/2J8nMrF

-Zoom Trick Worm: http://bit.ly/2aWkG7E

Weightless Rigging... 

Standard- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap 1/0: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Weedless- Owner Jungle Wacky Weedless 1/0: https://bit.ly/2VKZl9U

Neko Rigging... 

Standard Hook- Owner Sniper Finesse Neko: http://bit.ly/2kfdv37

Weedless Hook- Owner Sniper Finesse Weedless Neko: https://bit.ly/2zXirRH

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Pagoda Nail: http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

Jig Heads... 

Shaky Head- Dirty Jigs Canterbury 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Ned Head- Swagger Tungsten Flanders 5/16 with 2/0: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Tim's Neko Rig Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7' Med Light: http://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

Reel- Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Sunline SX1 12 lb High Vis: http://bit.ly/2FngUkQ

Leader- Sunline Sniper 7 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Tim's Shaky Head Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX 852C JWR: http://bit.ly/2hedqsq

Reel- Shimano Metanium DC HG: http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline Sniper 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

All-Around Summer Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" MH: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Shimano Curado DC 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

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