Alabama Rigs... Step By Step How to Trigger Big Bites

So What's new with A-rigs? Countless bass fishing videos have proven that big bass eat Alabama Rigs but what seperates you from all the others? We're doing this video to discuss what has changed and to teach you the fine details that will make you more effective so you know how to catch big bass this Winter!

Tim explains the specifics of his gear and baits that he uses to catch bass with the Alabama rig. The key is TRIGGERING the bigger fish into biting. Follow Tim's tips to load the boat this Winter! 

Gear Shown In the video...

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Light Wire Rig: http://bit.ly/2cq4pJQ
Standard Wire Rig: http://bit.ly/2g2TCHr
Bladed Rig: http://bit.ly/2bgDGNu
Finesse Rig: http://bit.ly/2j6F1Nz

Matt Allen Swimbait Head: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Finesse Swimbait Head: http://bit.ly/2jhuhcm

Keitech Fat Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Keitech Easy Shiner: http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Reaction Innovations Skinny Dipper: http://bit.ly/2bf1uEn

Owner Hyperwire Split Ring (Size 3): http://bit.ly/2aTH3f1
Owner CPS Spring (Size Medium): http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

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Finesse A-Rig Setup...
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" medium: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Casitas 150: http://bit.ly/2geKxsp
Line- 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Standard A-Rig Setup...
Rod- 7'8" 4 power: http://bit.ly/2ab2kRX
Reel- Curado 200: http://bit.ly/2acRpsK
Line- 65 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Camera Used: http://bit.ly/2dBKx8O
Net Used: http://bit.ly/2dh9xQP

Matt's Video on how to properly rig A-Rigs: https://youtu.be/jRcUYAZ8_E0

Alabama Rig: tips, tricks, and tweaks

I'm hard pressed to think of another bait that has caused such an uproar amongst bass fisherman. Over the past year I've read articles pronouncing it a "miracle bait", others condemning it, going as far as to accuse the Alabama Rig of destroying fish populations. Whether you're in favor of the Alabama Rig or not, you cannot argue its ability to catch schooling fish when other baits fall short. While the "rig" is quite effective on its own, there are many modifications that can be done to further increase the its productivity. Over the past year I've experimented with different models, trailers, and various other components and have dialed in what I consider to be my "perfect" rig. We all have different fishing styles and fish in different environments, this must be taken in to account. Even so, I hope you are able to learn from my experiences and further increase your effectiveness with the A-rig.

Whether you're fishing shallow grass flats or deep ledges you can adapt the Alabama Rig to meet your needs. Its not a cure all but it definitely helps you catch more fish in a variety of conditions.

For the products I use when fishing the Alabama Rig visit the following links: Alabama Rigs Keitech Swimbaits Dobyns 784 ML Rod Dirty Jigs Swimbait Head

Alabama Rigs Are No Joke

After months of requests the time has finally come for me to chime in on the topic of Alabama Rigs, generically known as "Spreader Rigs" or "Umbrella Rigs". Obviously I'm months behind the hype. Most of you now own rigs and have had some experience with them. Some of you are probably having a blast catching fish on them while others of you have already retired them to a plano box where they will soon be forgotten.I would have chimed in months ago but I wasn't willing to speak out until I felt I was speaking from a place of experience.

For those of you that have been living under a rock, the "Alabama Rig" gained huge notoriety when Paul Elias won a major event last fall. It is a smaller, "freshwater" version of the old saltwater spreader rigs.

The video was shot on Clearlake in mid-april. While the fish in the video is by far my largest fish on the "A-rig" my clients and I have been catching big fish on it all spring. As you watch the video you will notice there are a handful of details that I failed to cover. I apologize for the oversight, but Jeff and I were in a hurry to get back to fishing. The day ended with 5 fish for 44.05 lbs, only one of which (the smallest) was not caught on a Spreader Rig.

Feel free to respond with your thoughts and questions. I'll film a follow up video with more of the technical details in the coming weeks and will answer as many of the questions as possible at that time.