Freshwater Lure Guide
Carolina Rig
Category: soft plasticBest temp: 65–82°FBest seasons: Summer, Fall
About the Carolina Rig
The Carolina rig is a deep-water power move when fish go finicky. A heavy bullet weight slides freely on the line, separated from the hook and soft plastic by an 18–36 inch leader — so the weight thumps the bottom while the bait floats naturally just above it. The dragging weight kicks up silt puffs that fish investigate, then find your hovering bait right there. Deadly on summer-time largemouth and smallmouth schooled on main lake structure in 15–30 feet.
Best Conditions
Water Temp
65–82°F
Best Seasons
Summer, Fall
Water Clarity
clear, stained
Best Weather
stable, post-front
Color Guide
Green Pumpkin
Universal deepwater
Watermelon
Clear bottom
Target Species
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