Refining Draggin' Techniques In Bass Fishing

How to use the proven time method in bass fishing

Carolina Rigging is known as “Draggin'” in areas of Texas. Draggin' often includes bass fishing in weedy reservoirs, which take place during spring and fall, specifically the months of spring. Anglers join to fish in water at temperatures between 50 degrees and 70 degrees, and will often fish in areas where clear water present vegetation at the bottom of the lake. Anglers search for high water stages, which the depth is often five to fifteen feet deep. In addition, anglers join to fish in water clarity at 1 foot, and fish all through the day.

Carolina rigging became popular, as well as Draggin', when one man rated top 100 in the BASSMASTER tournament at Lake Sam Rayburn, Texas. Jim Nolan caught at this lake 6 ounces; 86 pounds of bass, strictly using the lure anglers call the “Carolina-Rig Lizard.”

Today, anglers around the world enjoy the newest Carolina-Rig inventions. The latest Carolina-Rigs comprise bullet sinkers, which does not ride the muzzle as that of Texas-Rig bait. Carolina-Rigs today produce better action, and the lures present slow anchors. Rather the lures or what anglers call presentations drop slowly onto the bottom of the water. Carolina-Rigged lures base its cover of density to consider burying in the bait.

In short, Carolina-Rigs received its name, since anglers discovered that in the bait, undersized Draggin' took less effort than that of other strategies used in bass fishing.

Carolina-Rigged lures were modified by Yelas. Yelas redesigned the lures so that its one once bullet sinker would promote easy casting. In addition, anglers are able to study the bottom of the waters with fewer hassles. Moreover, anglers can now fish at depths far surpassing the depths they could fish at one time. In summary, Carolina-Rigs will rest at the bottom of the lake even during motion.

Carolina-Rigged lures is a choice presentation over the Texas-Rig, yet some anglers still prefer Texas.

TIP: Great bass fishing areas include Potomac River, Sam Rayburn Lake, Lake Guntersville, Lake Seminole, etc. Visit Georgia, Texas, and Alabama, to discover the popular bass fishing spots.

Tip: Pre-spawning and Post-Spawning (spring) is the best time to enjoy bass fishing.

According to novice anglers, Draggin' in the fall should be conducted at reservoirs. Novice anglers advise us to fish at the time weeds are drawn, i.e. milfoil, hydrilla, etc, start to die and begin its spring growth. In short, fishing at the weed lines is recommended.

TIP: Fishing in the springtime is best if you start before fish begin spawning. During this time, novice anglers recommend that you search for opposite or the area where the water shapes a “V' at the rear end of the water, or the arms of the creek. Anglers tell us to search for Vs near weed lines since groups of fish gather around this area. Furthermore, anglers are wise to fish in the late hours of daylight.

Novice anglers tell us that fishing near shallow brush, or areas where unwanted plants exist is best conducted in the morning. Proceeding morning it is recommended that you move to another area, specifically near brushy areas. The sun often migrate bass to these areas.

TIP: Draggin' during sleep hours is not optional, rather switch lures to the “Floating Minnow Plug,” Tube Jig, or a light weighted lizard.

The best time for bass fishing is when fall starts to draw down. At this time of year, shallows are exposed, as well as the structure of weeds. Anglers tell us to search for areas where fall drawdown starts to reveal shallow areas, which are bare and presents deep weeds in the district.