Live Bait Rigging Question

[Master-baiter]

I used to do a break away, 3-way swivel for halibut live rigging. I realized there was a lot of line tangles and twists. I started using Carolina rig, with snelled stinger now. In my perspective, it's much more effective with less tangle/twists.


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[ProfessorLongArms]

Originally Posted by Master-baiter

I used to do a break away, 3-way swivel for halibut live rigging. I realized there was a lot of line tangles and twists. I started using Carolina rig, with snelled stinger now. In my perspective, it's much more effective with less tangle/twists.


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I'mma give this exact thing a shot next time. Thanks!
Do you find there's a weight you prefer, or does it depend on current? I've been mixing up between 4 and 8 oz.

[Master-baiter]

Originally Posted by ProfessorLongArms

I'mma give this exact thing a shot next time. Thanks!

Do you find there's a weight you prefer, or does it depend on current? I've been mixing up between 4 and 8 oz.

I use 1.5-2.5 oz depending on rod/bait size. Less snags and I find better hook up rate. 2oz is more then enough for anything up 70ft given it's not a horid conditions


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[Flounder]

For me it depends on where you are fishing

Heavy structure - traditional dropper off 3 way with 12" Leader weight on bottom loop.
MY SD GO TO: light Structure 3 way set up like dropper loop. 12" to sinker and a 4' floro leader. extra swivel on weight and on leader stops twist. middle loop holds long leader. Use a lighter cheap mono for the weight so it breaks off if caught.
Carolina aka my trash finder rig. Have fished this one with mixed results breaking off A LOT more like 5x and always loosing a lot of full rigs. I now use it only for pure sand areas or getting a mac to mid water column or if casting live bait out.

But still learning