A finesse rig that separates your bait from the weight, covering large flats and deep structure with a natural presentation.
Best For
Covering large bottom areas, post-spawn bass on flats, clear-water lakes where fish can smell the difference
Thread a 1/2 to 1 oz bullet sinker onto your main line, then add a glass or plastic bead behind it
💡 The bead protects your knot and makes a clicking sound that attracts bass
Tie a quality barrel swivel to your main line — the swivel is the key separation point
Attach a 12 to 36 inch fluorocarbon leader to the swivel — use longer leaders in clearer water
Tie on an offset worm hook (3/0 to 5/0) and rig your soft plastic weedless, just like a Texas rig
Cast to points, ledges, or long flats and let the rig sink to the bottom completely
Drag the weight slowly along the bottom using long sweeps of the rod — the bait floats and drifts behind it naturally
Watch your line and feel for soft taps — Carolina rig bites are often subtle. Reel down and make a firm sideways hook set.
🎣 Pro Tip
Go longer on the leader in clearer water (24-36 inch) and shorter in murky water (12 inch). The bait kicks up off the bottom as you drag, imitating a fleeing crawfish perfectly.