If I had known fishing the TN-rig was so easy...

[SpurHunter]

<div>While browsing the fishing reports on the chattanoogan today I saw the following, I guess I had assumed you actually needed to have SOME fishing skill to catch fish, but what do I know? I dont think you can make this stuff up...</div>

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<span style="font-size: x-small; text-align: -webkit-left">"Most anglers are throwing, have been throwing or are thinking about throwing the new fad bait know as the "Tennessee Rig". This is an umbrella rig that was made famous in an Alabama tournament and it was called the "Alabama Rig". It has been modified for Tennessee anglers to make it legal in Tennessee therefore the name "Tennessee Rig". It is a high producer that allows for heavy catches even for those in their fishing infancy. There really isn't much required to catch fish while using this thing. Just throw it out and count it down to the depth desired and just start reeling. After noticing your rod being doubled up, set the hook and reel the fish in."</span></p>

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 http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_218202.asp</p>

 

[Hook1]

Wow. I guess I'm gonna have to stop resisting the "fad" bait and start using it. It just sounds so darn easy!!!

 

[SpurHunter]

Thats what Im saying! LOL

 

[elwestb]

... I wonder what kind HE has? Mine just ain't work'in that way! I came very close to cutting one off Sat. and throwing it out into the river to build some up some structure! But I don't like throwing junk into the river, so I hauled it back home!

 

[TightlineT]

elwestb - 1/30/2012 6:38 PM

... I wonder what kind HE has? Mine just ain't work'in that way! I came very close to cutting one off Sat. and throwing it out into the river to build some up some structure! But I don't like throwing junk into the river, so I hauled it back home!

I bought mine at Soddy Custom Tackle and while I have not fished it much, it has caught fish. The only problem I have with it is that if there is anything in the water, it will hang up. I have gotten a lot of use out of my plug knocker. If there is anything that will hang up worse than a Silver Buddy, the rig is it......

 

[Gator]

I've not personally used one but I talked with a guy on the bank throwing one last week near CFP. He said he paid $15 for his Tenn Rig, I looked back and saw he had it hung up about 40 yards out into the water, I actually "meant" to go back that way and help him get it out but forgot to do that. I guess they are good but from the bank I wouldn't use one myself.

 

[dragfish]

Yeah-I've avoided spending $20 on lures like Lucky Craft and these rigs just for the hang-up reason.
I did see the BASS(or FLW-I don't remember) Gunny tourny where it was the "only" thing they'd bite!?
A while ago I followed a boat in Brown's Lake and both were throwing the MAGIC and I caught a few behind them with the ole' rattle bait
I'm sure they've worked well for a lot of folks and have won a chunk of cash.
I just haven't jumped on board yet! If Beetlespin doesn't like 'em-they can't be good!

 

[Emer-Teacher]

Yea my son bought one last weekend at the fishing show and couldn't wait to go and use it. Sat morning we went out above the Dam and was fishing the area directly across from Erwin Marina. He made about 5 cast and his line broke... I could feel his pain as he watched it fly through the air and come down with a splash..... I almost thought about laughing but then I remembered that he is 6'4" and out weighs me by about 15lbs ( 17 yrs old ) and that water would have been pretty cold...lol but the fact is not only do you loose the rig but also 3 other baits at the same time....at that rate Bass fishing could get to be a little expensive...lol

 

[rsimms]

I think the FLW guys were throwing them on 65 lb. braid.

Guess your son knows why....

 

[elwestb]

... he does now! I hate braid!

 

[wweaver]

What size swim baits and brand are most people throwing on those.

 

[Fat Rabbit]

Mine doesn't catch fsh that easily either. I have only caught 4 fish on mine while throwing it close to 6 hours in 2 trips. I do throw mine on a flipping stick with 65 lb. braid using 3/8 heads and 4.5 " shadalicious swimbaits.

 

[brushhog]

get yourself a 2 arm, with epoxy head,,throw'm on top of veggie with 2 frogs on it!!!

 

[outcaster]

I've got a couple of them. I'm gonna wait til Sept or Oct and troll them

 

[SpurHunter]

I bet that will put a whoopin on them Danny

 

[Jacrow101]

Guys i have a TN rig that i bought at Soddy Bait and Tackle. I have ran Jigs, Cranks, Rattletraps, and Super Flukes on it and have had great luck! I use it on my Lews SpeedSpool with 65lb. Spider Wire Stealth Braid (bright yellow). I have had it hung one time but with a little jerking it came undone. Currently i'm having luck with pearl and albino with green flake Super Fluke Jr's. Use the smaller flukes right now due to minnows being smaller right now. Just remember to crank slow and they generally will tear them up. As for them getting hung, yes it happens, but every other bait will get stuck at one time. If you use the fluke's you can allways hook them so that the hook doesn't sit out to get hung on things or use brushless hooks. And make sure to use atleast 50lb. braid because fighting 2 or 3 smallmouths at one time will break mono, and more importanly your bank! I've yet to get two on one cast but i can't wait for the fight!