5 Ways to Maximize Your Carolina Rig Success
Walker Smith
July 26,2016
When the bass fishing gets tough, the Carolina rig will consistently produce plenty of action throughout the entire year. Elite Series pro Mark Menendez shares his tips to help you get more out of this often overlooked technique.
Carolina rigs have a notable reputation as a do-nothing bass fishing technique. They’re not sexy, they’re rarely exciting and they often serve as a last resort for anglers when nothing else works. When you look at all the big bass that fall victim each year to the ol’ ball and chain, however, it’s impossible to deny their effectiveness.
They work—and they work really well.
Elite Series pro Mark Menendez believes that ignoring the rig may result in several missed opportunities throughout the year.
“It’s certainly not my favorite thing to throw, but the Carolina rig can be the most productive tool in your arsenal,” Menendez said. “It doesn’t matter if it’s cold, hot or somewhere in the middle; its ability to catch big bass is simply amazing.”
Before we get into the specifics, it’s important to understand exactly what makes a Carolina rig so potent in the fight against stubborn bass.
