The rig I use for most of my fishing in weed is the 360 rig. I believe it is the most efficient rig out there and have used it for many years. There is a lot of negativity surrounding the rig, but there are a few things that you can do to ensure that it doesn’t create any problems.
How do you fish really weedy lakes?
How to Fish Effectively for Carp in Weedy Lakes
- Finding a fresh clear spot in the weed is ideal.
- You can create a clear spot with regular baiting or using a castable weed rake.
- Rig presentation is crucial when fishing weedy lakes.
- Dissolvable foam is essential to prevent the hook from being masked.
What’s the best rig for carp fishing?
Top 5 Carp Rigs
- 1 – Solid PVA Rigs. Solid PVA bag rigs are my ‘go-to’ rigs and presentation when I just want to catch a carp.
- 2 – ‘The Ronnie Rig’ (or as its also known the 360 or spinner rig)
- 3 – ‘The Chod Rig’
- 4 – ‘The Snowman Rig’
- 5 – ‘The Zig Rig’
Where is the clear spot in weedy lakes?
Back on the ground and with either a marker float or just a rod with a lead tied onto the line you can cast to the area you made a note of. By casting around these areas you can find the odd clear area. I think the key skill you need to find clear spots amongst thick weed is to be able to ‘feel for the drop‘.
Do pike like weeds?
Best Overall Lure for Fishing in Weeds
Pike head into weeds to feed on bluegill, yellow perch, shad, suckers, as well as frogs during the summer and fall months in particular.
What is a Texas rig for fishing?
The Texas Rig is a technique used for fishing soft plastic lures. It involves a bullet weight being threaded onto the line first followed by an optional glass or plastic bead, and then the line is secured to a hook, usually an offset worm hook. Very good for bass fishing.
How do you catch pike in thick weeds?
Targeting pike in more mainstream submerged weed cover calls for using lures that are designed to cover lots of water quickly. Traditional baits like oversized spinnerbaits, weedless in-line spinners and weedless spoons are good choices.
What is a Ronnie rig?
The Ronnie rig is essentially a low lying pop up rig, enabling the boilie subtly sit up just off the lake bed making it ideal for when there is not too much weed or debris.
What’s the best size hook for carp?
Medium ones, around 20 lb, can go on sizes 6-10.
Smaller ones are less visible (10 and 8), while larger (6) provides better hold. Usually, smaller hooks get a bit more bites. Larger carp, around 30 lb, or even heavier, will go better on hook size 6-2. These hooks go well with larger boilies.
Are Circle Hooks good for carp?
I Fish with a friend that uses circle hooks on both cats and carp. His hook up ration is much better than mine. JEB it sounds perfect using circle hooks for the kids. All they have to do is real in and fish on.
What is the best beach fishing rig?
5 Best Surf Fishing Rigs for Beginners to Advanced
- Clip Down Pulley Rigs.
- Red Fish Rig.
- Double Clip Down Rig.
- Far Out Rig.
- Kingfish Rig.
- Simpleton Rig.
- Surf Fishing Rigging Kit.
What lures to use in weeds?
Spinnerbaits and buzzbaits are two top choices. Upturned hooks run well through the weeds and are relatively snag proof. Weedless frogs and creature baits are ideal for pads, slop and weed clumps. If jigging, stick with bucktail as opposed to plastic trailers.
Do pike eat walleye?
Do Northern Pikes eat walleye, bass, sunfish, crappie, or perch? – Quora. yes, northern pike are aggressive predators and will consume all of the species of fish you listed if given a chance.
Do pike like shallow or deep water?
Most of these fish are caught in shallow water. Big pike, however, go deep. Many times they are in water 15 feet deep or deeper. At these times, a big deep running lure is needed.
How deep are pike in the summer?
Geologically young, deep, clear lakes have pike populations that tend to suspend over deep water and cruise deep flats in the 25- to 60-foot range during summer and fall.
What do you catch pike with?
Use high-visibility colors like white, chartreuse, and bright orange. They also respond well to baits that put off lots of vibration or sound. Top choices for pike include spinnerbaits, inline spinners, lipless cranks, and loud topwaters like buzzbaits and walking baits.
Why can’t I catch pike?
If you can’t find pike in the shallows or in deep water, they may be congregating near the inlet or outlet of the body of water that you’re fishing. Find the areas where water flows in or out of your body of water and look for congregating pike.
Where do pike stay in rivers?
In rivers, pikes usually stay out of the stream, hiding in water weeds and lily pads. A great place to start would be the turning points of a river or river mouths. When it’s warm, pikes move to deeper waters.
Where is the best place to catch pike?
Top 10 Places To Catch Giant Pike
- 9 Rainy Lake, Ontario.
- 1 Yukon River, Alaska.
- 5 Taltson River, Northwest Territories.
- 7 Misaw Lake Lodge, Saskatchewan.
- 8 Wollaston Lake, Saskatchewan.
- 10 Colorado Reservoirs, U.S.
- 2 Lac La Martre, Northwest Territories.
- 3 Great Slave Lake, Northwest Territories.
Should I use a swivel with a Texas rig?
The swivel has proven an effective tool for securing soft plastics in place, and Desaro believes its silver coating gives off an attractive flash as well. With Texas rigged tubes, craws, lizards, creatures or worms, he first slides the bullet weight onto the line and pegs it in place using a rubber band.
What’s the best line for Texas rig?
“It doesn’t matter whether you use braided or fluorocarbon line, or a spinning or bait-casting reel,” Thomas said. But you need to use heavy line because of the weight of the rig — 17—20 pound fluorocarbon, or 40—65 pound braided line.
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