Fishing Techniques and Rigs at Bartlett Lake

Introduction

• The speaker is at Bartlett Lake sharing fishing tips.
• Focus on three essential rigs for fishing in the state.
• Common questions on Instagram and YouTube about tying and using these rigs.
• The aim is to show how to tie and use these rigs effectively.

Rigs to Know

1. Wacky Rig

   • Components: Senko, stick bait, O-rings, wacky tool (optional), hook (preferably octopus or circle style).
   • Setup:
     • Use the wacky tool to slide the O-ring onto the worm.
     • Insert the hook between the worm and the O-ring.
     • Tie your favorite knot to the eye of the hook.
   • Fishing Technique:
     • Cast it out, let it sink.
     • Use small twitches to mimic movement.
     • Suitable for trees, rocks, docks, and overhanging structures.

2. Drop Shot Rig

   • Components: Hook, weight, and line.
   • Setup:
     • Use the Palomar knot for the hook.
     • Thread the line through the hook, allowing a long tag end for the leader.
     • Attach the weight to the tag end.
   • Fishing Technique:
     • Cast and let it settle on the bottom.
     • Use small hops and drags to mimic live bait.
     • Effective in clear lakes and tough bites.

3. Texas Rig

   • Components: Bobber stop, bullet weight, EWG (Extra Wide Gap) hook, bait (e.g., creature baits, worms).
   • Setup:
     • Slide bobber stop onto the line to keep the weight in place.
     • Attach bullet weight on the line.
     • Use an EWG hook and thread it into the bait for a weedless setup.
   • Fishing Technique:
     • Drag slowly along the bottom.
     • Suitable for heavy cover and versatile situations.

Practical Fishing Session

• Speaker demonstrates fishing using all three rigs.
• Results:
  • Caught fish using all three rigs, demonstrating the effectiveness of each setup.
  • Encountered different fish species: bass and sunfish.
  • Emphasized the importance of adapting techniques to environmental conditions.

Conclusion

• Demonstrated how each rig can catch fish at Bartlett Lake.
• Encouraged viewers to apply these techniques in their own fishing.
• Speaker wraps up the session and thanks the audience for watching.

Study Tips

• Practice tying each rig to become proficient.
• Understand the specific environments and situations each rig is best suited for.
• Experiment with different baits and hooks to see what works best in various conditions.
• Take note of fish behavior and adjust techniques accordingly.