mojo rigging

[tracker47]

Can anyone out there explain to me what exactly is mojo rigging and what kind of fishing is it primarily used for or where I can go to find illistrations and the how tos and what fors of this type of rigging? Thanks in advance.

[Paul Neumann]

Mojo Rigging is from the bass scene. It's like a Carolina Rig. You use a long, cylindrical shaped weight (kinda looks like a pop can). The lead has a hole through it length wise and you thread your line through it. Once you set your length between the lead and hook, you use a rubber peg or tooth pick to peg the weight on the line. Most guys will use small plastics like frys or centipedes on the hook. It's a real good finese rig for tough fish. It's really popular down in Missouri and Arkansas on the resevoirs like Table Rock and Bull Shoals.

[Gumbo]

The main advantage is that it provides an easily adjustable weight to change lead length quickly.

[lost sailor]

i started using mojo weights (and a similar variety by bass pro) last year. i find that they are very snag resistant and use them for several applications. i use the smallest weights instead of split shots and larger sizes as a slip weight or when casting or trolling minnow shaped lures. they are really verastile.
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