Storing premade kentucky rigs?

[st041986]

I just did Kentucky rigs since they looked a lot simpler. I'll probably try some Capps and Coleman rigs and compare the two for the heck of it.

[GoneCrappieFishing]

For bottom fishing I prefer the Kentucky rig. I can see the Capps and Coleman rig being a better choice however for fishing minnows and trolling for suspended fish. That Kentucky rig will allow you to fish down into some really nasty cover and still come out of there without losing every hook.The more you fish it, the more you realize there is some technique to being able to get into cover and getting your bait back out, but it just takes some time and a little patience to perfect.As far as storing rigs, I dont store them anymore. I haved fished this type set up so much, Ive gotten pretty fast at assembly. I dont use any swivels anymore. I just run two hooks up the main line right fast, leave loose, then tie on my drop sinker with quick knot at the end. Then back to the first hook and tie a quick loop knot with a short leader and repeat 16 inches or so up the line and I'm back in business. I can do this about as quick as you can disassemble and tie on a stored up rig. This will also let you experiment with different leader lengths as to how the fishings going, and how thick your cover is. Shorter leaders seem to work well for me.About 3 to 4 inches. I do like to keep my rod in my hand though and dont use the rod holder to catch the fish as some do. I would use a longer leader if using the holder more. I certainly understand storing the rigs that use the swivels.It use to take me several minutes to tie up one of those with the 3 way swivels while in the boat.

[CatFan]

That Kentucky rig will allow you to fish down into some really nasty cover and still come out of there without losing every hook.The more you fish it, the more you realize there is some technique to being able to get into cover and getting your bait back out, but it just takes some time and a little patience to perfect.

I'm glad to see somebody say this. I've fished with people who couldn't get any fishing done for snagging a Kentucky Rig when I was fishing the same stuff and almost never snagging hard. It takes patience and paying attention, but you can feel your way into the brush and feel your way out. Seems like you catch the fish right before you would have gotten snagged.

[sixfin]

I'm with you Cane Pole. We used to buy them at the boat basin below Ky dam in the early 70's. Both, with weight on bottom and hook on bottom.

[Brush Buster]

I use the pool noodles

[kingkrappie]

lindy riggers, pretty much the same as the pic, bought mine at grizzly

[mitrisin]

I

don't know, but I was buying a similar rig on a cardboard stick before either Capps or Coleman was born. I guess we can split hairs on any claim to fame though.

In another thread in this forum, Ronnie Capps stated that he learned this rig from his grandfather and that it was done that way for years on Reelfoot Lake. I guess it just got its name recently because of their success on the tournament trail.

[Shine Runner]

For bottom fishing I prefer the Kentucky rig. I can see the Capps and Coleman rig being a better choice however for fishing minnows and trolling for suspended fish. That Kentucky rig will allow you to fish down into some really nasty cover and still come out of there without losing every hook.The more you fish it, the more you realize there is some technique to being able to get into cover and getting your bait back out, but it just takes some time and a little patience to perfect.As far as storing rigs, I dont store them anymore. I haved fished this type set up so much, Ive gotten pretty fast at assembly. I dont use any swivels anymore. I just run two hooks up the main line right fast, leave loose, then tie on my drop sinker with quick knot at the end. Then back to the first hook and tie a quick loop knot with a short leader and repeat 16 inches or so up the line and I'm back in business. I can do this about as quick as you can disassemble and tie on a stored up rig. This will also let you experiment with different leader lengths as to how the fishings going, and how thick your cover is. Shorter leaders seem to work well for me.About 3 to 4 inches. I do like to keep my rod in my hand though and dont use the rod holder to catch the fish as some do. I would use a longer leader if using the holder more. I certainly understand storing the rigs that use the swivels.It use to take me several minutes to tie up one of those with the 3 way swivels while in the boat.

I agree. No more 3 way swivels for either. No need for 7 knots for 1 rig. Less clutter too.

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[TDHcrappiemaster]

I use pool noodles and pin them on with saftey pins. I bought a small plastic storage bin that will hold eight of the 10" pool noodles. Keeps them dry and tangle free.

[jhill10]

pool noodles r the only way to go. so cheap and easy. love the kentucky rig over the capps n coleman. i like to use that weight as a bottom finder.