What is the best Alabama rig fishing rod for braided line?
Also, be sure that your Alabama Rig fishing rod has hardware that can handle the meanest of braided fishing lines. We recommend American Tackle NanoPlasma or NanoLite guide rings on either casting or spinning guides.
How many hooks can you use on an Alabama rig?
Not all states allow you to legally use 5 hooks. Arizona, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, North Dakota, and Vermont all have a 2 hook limit for Alabama rigs.
What is an Alabama rig?
An Alabama rig, also known as an umbrella rig or a-rig is a device that allows you to use multiple baits at once. This design makes it perfect for mimicking a small school of baitfish. Alabama rigs have a swimbait style head with thin wires branching out similar to an umbrella.
What size line do I need for a 7'fishing rod?
A 7' 8" foot fishing rod that is at least medium heavy power and with rod action in the moderate to fast action Your rod blank and rod hardware should be capable of handling anywhere between 20-65 pound braided line
How much does a bass rig weigh?
It’s not just the weight of the rig, which alone can weigh up to five-eights ounce without any baits attached to it. Add five three and a half inch Paddle Tail Shad in white and five quality jig heads and you will be pushing a total weight in excess of four ounces. Some of us bass fishing guys are just not used to casting a lure that weighs as much as a wet tennis shoe. So, you guys fishing with your lightweight rods – BEWARE. Fishing with a lighter rod will cause you to make a return trip to your local tackle store to purchase another fishing rod.
Why braided fishing line?
The purpose of all braided lines is to have less stretch, be durable, and overall be able to handle heavy conditions and fish. The heavier line will allow retrieving those Rigs when they get hung up.
How to choose a fishing reel?
You must get a top-quality reel that will be able to give you power and support the torque. I chose a reel that has at least a 6.4:1 gear ratio. I would suggest finding a reel that is “bulletproof inside and out!” The frame needs to be die-cast aluminum and should have removable side plates. This allows for a thorough cleaning and allows you to adjust the braking system on most reels. Lately, the aluminum spools that float on stainless steel ball bearings have become very popular. Quality reels will come with Japanese stainless steel bearings. Just as important as the bearing, a quality drive gear is number one in my book. The gear does all the work when you really need the torque to reel in that monster bass. A dual braking system on a baitcasting reel will assist you more by minimizing your backlashes. You are going to backlash your reels when you cast this rig, just be prepared. There is no such thing as a backlash-free casting reel! Remember, you are only tossing this Rig, not overhead casting it. If you start casting it like a spinnerbait you are not going to last thirty minutes. I do not like using the slower gear ratio reels on this Rig because I lose too much power. It is also importance that you choose a reel that is nice and smooth so as not to tangle you’re individual baits in mid-air, and you can crank it for a few hours with minimal stress.
Do reels come with stainless steel bearings?
Lately, the aluminum spools that float on stainless steel ball bearings have become very popular. Quality reels will come with Japanese stainless steel bearings.
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i am thinking about using 20-25 lbs flurocarbon for a-rig, will that be okay ?
Fishes in trees
Favorite Lake or River smaller Missouri conservation reservoirs. Most years I make it down to Truman or LOZ once or twice. I like Table Rock but it has been a while since I've fished there.
When to fish Alabama rig?
When To Fish The Alabama Rig. The Alabama rig does its most damage once water temperatures drop in the late summer, and stays hot through the pre-spawn. Fish will definitely bite it all year long, but the best times to throw it are when the bass are suspended, grouped up, and feeding on shad.
How to keep a rig from spinning?
To prevent the rig from spinning, use heavier jig heads on the bottom wires, and lighter (or weightless) jig heads on the top.
How many ounces of jig heads for 5 wire rig?
A good starting place for a 5 wire rig is to use ¼ ounce jig heads on the two bottom and center wires, and 1/8 or 3/16 ounce jig heads on the top two wires. At the business end, thread on your favorite paddle tail swimbait, while trying to match the size of the prevailing baitfish population.
How many wires are there in a swimbait?
They come in a multitude of sizes, from 2 to 12 wires of differing lengths. The trick is to attach a swimbait to the end of each wire, thus creating the “school of baitfish” effect when reeled through the water column. Depending on different state laws and regulations, anglers will use as many hooked swimbaits as they can, ...
How much bait do you need to fish in Alabama?
If you add up the weight of 5 swimbaits, 5 jig heads, and the rig – you’ve got a minimum of 3 ounces for most Alabama rigs, so it takes stout tackle to effectively fish. Most top anglers rely on a 7 foot 6 inch or longer flipping stick, paired to a high-speed reel spooled with either 65 pound braid or 20 pound fluorocarbon (whichever is your preference).
How to fish Alabama bass?
One of the best things about the Alabama rig is that it doesn’t require a ton of experience to effectively fish it. The key is to keep the bait up in the water column, around or slightly above the level of the fish. Simply cast it out, count it down to the depth you suspect the fish are at, and slowly wind it back. The strikes are incredible, and bass will often come from a long distance to bite when they are feeding aggressively.
What lures were used in the 80s?
Over the years, there have been a number of techniques or lures that take the bassing world by storm. In the late 80’s, it was the Sluggo, in the 90’s it was the Senko, followed in the new millennium by the Chatterbait and the drop shot. During each such rage, initial dominant tournament catches spurred a rapid explosion in sales, followed by each residing to a more regular existence in the vast majority of angler’s boxes.
States with a 2 Hook Limit
Arizona, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, North Dakota, and Vermont all have a 2 hook limit for Alabama rigs.
States with a 3 Hook Limit
Califonia, Colorado, Delaware, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming all have a 3 hook limit for Alabama rigs.
States with a 5 Hook or No Limit
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia all have a 5 hook or no limit for Alabama rigs.
What is an Alabama rig?
In the simplest of descriptions, the Alabama Rig, sometimes referred to as the “A-Rig”, is one that facilitates the bass- fisherman presenting an artificial school of baitfish to their prey. There are generally three versions. These are three, four or five wire set-ups.
How does an Alabama rig work?
In general, the A-Rig has multiple wire arms extending from a central point, the head, with each arm and central post designed to mount separate lures. There is a straight, center wire arm extending from the molded lure head. Each additional arm (or wire) may be bent to varying angles. The end of each wire arm has a swivel attached to which is attached a lure. When properly assembled, the Alabama Rig resembles a school of baitfish and has proven to be a big bass attractor when used where there are suspending bass.
What bait do anglers use for a rig?
Some anglers use the Alabama Rig as their “search” bait much like a spinner-bait is used to seek out schooling or suspended fish in open water while other anglers prefer to aim their rig at precise targets. They will fan-cast to points, piles, humps, and other aquatic cover in a technique similar to that of using a crank-bait.
How much does a fishing lure cost?
Invest in the “right-sized, right-performance” fishing equipment and tackle. The fishing lure you're using costs upwards of $30 dollars, with braided line that will cost $30-40 dollars a spool. You're also using an expensive spinning or bait-casting reel costing maybe hundreds of dollars? So invest in the best performance fishing rod possible … and that will most likely be the fishing rod option that provides you the most confidence.
What ratio should a fishing reel be?
A fishing reel that can support the additional torque and load of the retrieve (at least a 6:4:1 ratio) A higher ratio reel for faster retrieves (like a 7:1:1) and be sure to select a reel that is nice and smooth so as not to tangle you’re individual baits in mid-air.
Can you fish with an Alabama rig?
Regardless of your intended use, your decision on what to use as your Alabama Rig fishing rods will be based on your personal experience because there is no “perfect” location to fish your Alabama Rig nor a tackle-specific set-up. There are just too many applications for the A-Rig to name them all and most likely there remain many to be discovered. Just remember, no one fishes the way you fish, where you fish, has your technique, style, or knows your specific angling requirements.
Can you use a rig on a boat in Alabama?
Be prepared to have several Alabama Rig fishing rods on the deck of your boat – there is no panacea rig or A-rig rod that will work in every situation. A good rule of thumb is to plan for a heavier rig and rod set-up for deeper water/heavier lure presentations and one that is downsized for shallow water presentations