There are a large number of spaced rigs that Russian fishermen use. One of them, which came from the USA, gained great popularity. This is the so-called "Caroline" equipment.
Advantages and disadvantages of fishing equipment
Carolina equipment consists of the following elements: sinker, swivel, cushioning bead, leash with hook, bait. Its main advantages: simplicity, freedom of nozzle feeding, efficiency. The main disadvantage of the Caroline rig is its lack of patency. The bait in water looks very natural, because its movement is not constrained by the jig head. Caroline accessories became popular all over the world in the 80s of the twentieth century. It has been shown to be effective in catching predatory fish (perch, pike, pike perch) in thickets of algae and over snags in reservoirs and natural lakes.
Traditional installation
As a rule, Caroline rigs are assembled in stages. First of all, a drop-shaped sinker is threaded onto the main line. At the same time, its refined side should be directed to the top of the fishing rod. Put on a rubber bead and tie the end of the main fishing line to the clasp (a pair of swivel-carabiner). The second step is to prepare the wiring. At the same time, an offset hook is tied to a piece of fishing line 30-100 cm long, which is 2 times thinner than the main one. On the other hand, they have a swivel fastened to a carbine on the main fishing line. The selected bait is hooked, after which the Carolina snap is thrown into the water.
Homemade gear
DIY Caroline rigging is relatively easy. Even if there is no drop-shaped sinker, you can use any that has a streamlined shape and a through hole in the middle. A depreciation bead is always placed under it. It prevents injury to the fishing line assembly by lead on the swivel. In the United States, metal beads are often used . This is due to the fact that the clatter of such beads and sinkers attracts fish more. Since the Carolina snap-in most often consists of a characteristic-shaped silicone bait , figures (twisters, vibro-tails) mounted on hooks can be used as it.
Pike spinning gear
Almost any freshwater predator is caught on Caroline equipment extremely easily. To do this, it’s enough to properly prepare the tackle, choose a suitable place for fishing and cast a fishing rod. On a pike, the length of the fishing line leash can be 0.8-1 m. The hook must have a Z-shaped forearm. The most effective way to post this gear is uniform. After the casting, she is allowed to sink to the bottom, after which the fishing line is reeled up at a smooth pace on a reel. Since this tackle has a rather heavy sinker (up to 30 g), the spinning rod should be powerful enough. A bite on a Caroline snap is similar to a bait on a bait. It can be a double or single push, sudden heaviness or pull. For pike, the bait is chosen larger than for small predators. At the same time, its coloring does not matter.