How Do You Tie A Mojo Rig?

How do you rig a tandem mojo?

To make a tandem mojo rig, start with a heavy mojo in the 16- to 30-ounce range. Tie it to a 3-way swivel with 3 feet of 60- to 80-poundtest fluorocarbon. This mojo will get the tandem rig down to the bottom and keep it in the strike zone.

What is a Mojo rig for bass?

The Mojo Rig has quickly become my favorite finesse fishing technique. The Carolina rig with a heavy sinker is great for fishing deeper than 10 feet but it becomes too awkward for me to fish when bass are shallower yet still want a lure close to the bottom.

Where do you fish for Mojo rig?

MOJO FISHING. The Mojo rules when fish are on the bottom or in the weeds. They will slip right through the weeds even better than a bullet weight, especially on a split-shot or Carolina rig. One of the keys to fishing a Mojo rig is to trail a lot of line, especially in deeper water.

How fast do you troll mojo?

The Technique. With the boat in gear and trolling at a speed of 3 to 4 knots, drop the Mojo until you feel it hit bottom, engage the reel, and after a second or two, drop back until it hits bottom again. The idea is to keep the lure just off the bottom.

Where should I troll for striped bass?

Stripers, particularly big ones, will tend to hang out in areas that will hold a food chain or create some sort of disturbance where bait is easily ambushed. This means rips, rocks, boulders, mussel beds, shorelines and drop offs; these are all great places to target.

How do you troll a mojo for stripers?

The Mojo can be trolled by itself or in tandem with a lighter trailing Parachute stinger. To troll a Mojo by itself, send it to the bottom and either crank it up a foot or two. Troll at 2 to 3 knots when targeting stripers. Most anglers rig using 60-80 lb fluorocarbon for the abrasion resistance.

How do you get a Carolina rig back?

For about three quarters of your retrieve, sweep your rod along at the 10 o’clock position to keep your rig in close contact with the bottom. When your rig gets close to the boat, snap your rod to about 12 o’clock to jerk a 3/4-ounce sinker and lure off the bottom.

What is an umbrella rig in fishing?

Umbrella rigs essentially allow an angler to cast a school of baits on wire arms. Depending on how they’re arranged or weighted, you can fish an umbrella rig at a variety of depths and in a variety of situations.

How far behind the boat should I troll?

Every boat is different and you should make your boat your own study. Proper distance for most boats will be anywhere from 20 feet to 150 feet behind your boat. Whether you have inboard diesel or outboard gas engines, your power dictates the distance you troll your baits and lures.

What speed should you troll for stripers?

According to the Fishaholics, when fish are less active, the ideal speed is about 2.0 to 2.5 mph. When the fish does not bite, or the bite is tough, it is better to go below to 2.0 mph. However, if striped basses are active, you can opt for a higher speed between 2.5 and 3.5 mph.

Should you troll with or against the current?

When in an area with current, troll crosscurrent as opposed to with and/or against the current. Going crosscurrent, you don’t have to worry about how the current is affecting your lure’s or bait’s speed through the water. Plus, fish generally swim into the current.

Can you troll bunker spoons with braid?

No need for a Drail with Braid mainline, One thing I do Add to the bunkerspoons is Larger split rings. I have no problem getting the spoons down 25-30 ft at 1.5- 2.0 knts with 100 ft of line out if they drift up I bump the boat out of gear. or let out another 10- 20 ft or so of line.

What are sinker stops used for?

Made of high density neoprene, the Sinker Stops will securely hold your weight close to the hook on a punch, flipping, or pitching rig, and you can also use them as bobber stops.

How do you troll for hybrid stripers?

Hybrid Stripers will prey on baitfish at the water surface in the early morning and evening in the fall. During warmer months, anglers can target hybrid stripers by imitating baitfish while trolling at cooler depths or by drifting live baits or cut baits at these depths.