[Calabash513]

Anybody having issues with c-rigs getting jacked up after a cast using braid for your main line and mono or flouro leaders? To clarify, when I reel the rig in I find that the leader has wrapped around the egg sinker multiple times nearly in a knot. Never had this happen running all mono.

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[misterslowride]

It can happen in the air during the cast "helicoptering", or it can be from letting the rig sit in current and it will twist up on itself. I've had this happen with braid and mono. Seems like it happens less with shorter leaders to me.

 

[Calabash513]

I'll keep that in mind misterslow.

 

[Neilslure]

I have it happen occasionally. I use mono or floro for the main line and mono for the leader. If you are throwing a heavy rig on a flimsy rod it can worsen the problem in my experience.

 

[Brenardo]

I think this happens sometimes while fishing swift current as well. If the bait is not hydrodynamic and spins in the current at some point the swivel may not be able to keep up and you get bad twist.

 

[ice cream man]

This is what I did to correct that problem.
Tied FC leader to the braid for the egg sinker to slide on.
Then a swivel, to another FC leader to the hook.
No more problem. ........ ICM

 

[Brenardo]

I rig my popping corks this way when not in a hurry

 

[trigger22]

This is what I did to correct that problem.
Tied FC leader to the braid for the egg sinker to slide on.
Then a swivel, to another FC leader to the hook.
No more problem. ........ ICM

I've always rigged mine the same way.

 

[2840-FISH]

Its definitely the current doing the twisting, At least when it happens to me it is. Normally easy to unwind tho

 

[drumchaser]

Need to incorporate a swivel one way or the other. But like mentioned from icm is the way I tie also.

 

[AMG08]

Yes, always tie a piece of mono leader on for the weight and bead to slide on, then your swivel. You wont get abrasion on your line and less of the twist you are talking about.

 

[h2ohhh]

Excellent tip from ICM. Makes a lot of sense.

 

[ice cream man]

Its definitely the current doing the twisting, At least when it happens to me it is. Normally easy to

unwind tho

If it's tangles on the cast or with the current, it defeats the purpose of a Carolina rig.
The reason it tangles is braid is limb & folds over on it's self & the egg sinker
FC leader is stiff so it does not fold, letting the egg sinker slide.

Super easy fix: braid / FC leader / egg sinker / swivel / FC leader / hook.
Or: braid / swivel / FC leader or mono / egg sinker / 2nd. swivel / FC leader / hook.
Beads are optional on both versions, between egg sinker & knots.

Hope this helps. ....... ICM

 

[riverpirate]

Your leader is too long. Shorten it up to about 6"

 

[Bleedingblue]

I have had similar problems. I found the if you put a slip bobber stop and a bead on the braid before the sinker it will stop almost all of these twists. Also, if you make your casts more of a lob than a snap type motion will also help. I like the idea of the leader on the braid also. I'm going to have to give that one a try.

 

[lostintheglades]

Ran into this problem with the swift current of last weeks moon. Hooray 6-8 oz eggs and flat banks...I hate using swivels if I can avoid em. Plus if someone gets excited that swivel can run right into the tip. Ran The weight over the leader like a knocker rig but put a small crimp halfway between the connection and hook with a bead on either side of the weight and stopped the issue. Of course I'm bottom fishing not casting. Your scenario may be different.