This unique rig is one that anglers have been experimenting with over the last few years and is meant to look like a small bait fish chasing after a fleeing night crawler or other type of worm.Ī crankbait is effective by mimicking what a small bait fish looks like as it swims through the water. This is done by tying a one or two foot length of monofilament line from the worm’s hook and connecting it to the crankbait. Some anglers have also opted to rig an extra line from an actual Carolina rig and worm and tie a crankbait behind the worm. This is commonly referred to as a Carolina rig as it can be used with soft plastic worms throughout the year to entice fish to bite. This extra weight will cause the lure to sink far below its normal cruising depths as you retrieve it in the water. Most anglers prefer to use a swivel a few feet above the crankbait, allowing them to use a fluorocarbon leader line that will provide extra camouflage for the lure.Ī popular method for rigging crankbaits in the winter or early spring includes using a bullet sinker or other weight tied a few feet above your crankbait.

A crankbait is traditionally rigged straight to your line without any sinkers or other tackle items included. Properly rigging a crankbait is fairly simple, although some new methods have become popular. Check Price at Bass Pro Check Price on Amazon How to Rig a Crankbait

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