Alright, what's the deal with leaders, swivels, beads, clevises, etc?
Mar 11, 2022 08:48:34 #
For as long as I've been fishing, I've always kept it pretty simple. Hook, weight, bobber if needed. But I see a lot of posts about rigs where people have swivels and beads and clevises. What are the point of these?
For example, I see people posting pictures of their Carolina rig with all of these extra pieces. When I do a "Carolina rig," I just put a heavy weight above my bait hook so that my bait floats.
Please explain to me the benefit of using beads and swivels instead of just tying everything onto the main line.
Thanks.
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by Mojo8852
For example, I see people posting pictures of their Carolina rig with all of these extra pieces. When I do a "Carolina rig," I just put a heavy weight above my bait hook so that my bait floats.
Please explain to me the benefit of using beads and swivels instead of just tying everything onto the main line.
Thanks.
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by Mojo8852
Mar 11, 2022 10:26:10 #
Mainly an attraction I believe. I know brass beads are for sound. I tend to catch fish, not bragging, so I don't use a lot of new ideas. Might be big mistake, don't know. Dan
Mar 11, 2022 11:03:30 #
bucky buckner
Loc: murrells inlet SC
FS Digest wrote:
For as long as I've been fishing, I've always kept... (show quote)
How does your bait float with weight on top of your hook ? You need a swivel to stop your weight from sliding down on to your hook, so that your live bait can swim freely in the water approx. 3 feet around, depending on the length of your leader . the bead is used to stop weight if hole on weight is bigger than swivel, and to make a clicking sound to attract fish. The rig u r talking about is called Texas rig where the weight down on the hook like fishing an artificial worms and grubs Thats just my 2 cents worth
Mar 12, 2022 13:36:02 #
Moscooter
Loc: Sunset Beach, N.C.
In addition as mentioned to the "clicking"/noise factor, the plastic or glass bead provides protection from the sliding weight slamming down each cast right into the line knot. The bead saves the knot.
Mar 12, 2022 14:13:43 #
Jim Kay
Loc: Franklin, Virginia
Terminal rigging should be kept simple using only those components needed for the rig to perform correctly
Mar 12, 2022 17:45:52 #
HenryG
Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts
FS Digest wrote:
For as long as I've been fishing, I've always kept... (show quote)
Swivels to stop line twist beads to protect the knot from the sinker sliding down the line and whacking it 🇺🇸🎣😀👍
Mar 12, 2022 20:39:18 #
FS Digest wrote:
For as long as I've been fishing, I've always kept... (show quote)
On a Caroline rig with a bead and bullet wight and swivel, the they make a clicking sound when set up right when you work it like a crawdad dose.
Have caught many Bass with this set up.
Andy
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