Carolina Rig: This innovative rig has become one of the most popular ways to fish soft plastic lures for bass.  It also can be used with floating-diving plugs and natural baits.

The Carolina Rig allows anglers to cover water faster than if a standard bottom-bumping worm, especially deep water for suspended fish, or ones hanging above weeds, rock or other snags.  The Carolina Rig is excellent for deep-water fishing, and can be slow-trolled or drifted.  

Some important modifications have been developed for the rig which incorporates fish-appealing sound to the lure.  By using a heavy brass slip weight, glass bead and brass barrel swivel, each time the brass parts hit the glass bead a sharp "clack" is made, which draws the attention of fish.  This is a real plus in deep or muddy water.

For clear water, using a small plastic worm, lizard or "creature" with exposed hooks makes the Carolina Rig very effective.  Leader length determines how “high” a lure floats above bottom.  In places with tall weeds or brush use a long leader.  Where weeds and moss are minimal try a shorter leader.