Lure Fishing For Beginners - Soft Plastics Lure Texas Rig, Carolina Rig and Dropshot

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Lure fishing for beginners - How to fish soft plastic lures for Bass, Pollack, Wrasse and Perch.
How to make a Texas Rig - 04:45
Rig How to make a Carolina Rig - 11:00
How to make a dropshot - 14:30
Links for the pieces of tackle and some fo the lures I use in this video are here -
2” wiggleys - bit.ly/38JHgzz
Barrel Swivel - bit.ly/3oH7V5q
C&R Chinu - bit.ly/39oB3YE
Flouro - Trilene - bit.ly/3inoAJb
Weedless Hooks 4/0 - bit.ly/39zABqC
Lunker City Slug 6” - bit.ly/2LTc3AO
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@thefishlockerworkshop 3 жыл бұрын

- I have included links to the items of tackle and lures I use in this video in the description. I hope it helps. 😊👍🏻🎣

@adamleseelleur5377 3 жыл бұрын

Hi John. What are the rag worm soft plastics ? Don’t think you ever mentioned ?

@thefishlockerworkshop 3 жыл бұрын

@@adamleseelleur5377 - I cannot remember where I got them from but cannot find them again. I suspect they were a bargain bin purchase.

@ilikefishing7858 3 жыл бұрын

have a look at the floating carolina. you might have a use for it. I've just made a few to give it a go.👍🏼

@Justino_de_Paula 2 жыл бұрын

I've learned more here in 20 mins, than 20 years listening to everybody down the pub. Loving this channel.

@mrbigmel3 8 күн бұрын

Go the pub more often lol...(joking) great video x

@martintatton8608 3 жыл бұрын

These types of videos help no end. It's always helpful to see new types of setups.

@thefishlockerworkshop 3 жыл бұрын

- I hope they do mate. 😊

@jrstar805 3 жыл бұрын

Very true!

@MrPielips 3 жыл бұрын

more lure videos please John. many thanks for sharing

@BMW24 11 ай бұрын

I have to say I watch a lot of your videos and they are the best on KZfaq so straight forward and most of them work for me beech fishing in Ireland thank you so much keep them coming

@ajayjust2626 6 ай бұрын

I know right, simple explained but also highly informative. 😊

@thunderinthenight13 3 жыл бұрын

This is exactly the kind of fishing I do here on the west coast of Norway. I came from a coarse fishing background in the UK but found the freshwater fishing in my area a bit lacking. I started using dropshot, Texas and cheb rigs in the fjords and instantly started catching wrasse, pollock, cod and even hake. I've slowly beefed up my rigs to the level you're showing here and it's so much fun! Nothing beats sight-fishing cod in crystal clear water with a Texas rig and watching that big beast make that final turn for the lure...

@matthewcullen8490 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Learning techniques to teach my young grand-kids fishing basics. We're on a fresh water lake in Maine, US.

@Gareth-xv1wz 3 ай бұрын

I've learned more off you and your videos team than I've learned in 40 odd years of fishing. John...why aren't you on mainstream TV fella? Series on Discovery with the fishing and foraging and cooking. It's John Wilson, Ray Mears and Rick Stein rolled into one. ❤

@andrewrobson5790 3 жыл бұрын

Really good info also I've been using a rubber bead between the swivel and lead... in the USA they use a glass bead to attract the fish..... And how many of the watchers are online looking for a weight called an Arf... You can take the man out of yorkshire......😂😂

@thefishlockerworkshop 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@jimmycburfield5997 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely quality. Simple no nonsense instruction. Great stuff thanks.

@Ryandawson018 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video John.. I also find with texas rigging. As you slide the worm on the angle by the eye.. Slide the lure over the eyelet as it will. Protect the knot and also the lure won't slip off as easy when using and getting takes etc.. Hto and gamakatsu 1/0 and 2/0 worm hooks are fab for senkos and alike.. Smaller gape and lots more landed fish I find.. Loverly explanation on the video bud.. Love to the family 🙏🏻

@chrisdavison2022 3 жыл бұрын

These workshop / rig videos are going to help no end come spring summer time! Keep them coming thanks..... 👍

@PhreddCrintt 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John. All safely strored away for those magic days to come...

@stephenking78 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant vid, well explained and a pleasure to watch. Going to give this a go this year. Watched it twice as I could listen to you for hours. Cheers John

@jaczekdertuerke 3 жыл бұрын

We catch sea bass in Holland with those finesse techniques too.

@davidmcilveen5013 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John,this has really given me food for thought,esp. re. the dropshot,bright colours for Wrasse and the palomar knot. One small thing,would have been nice to hear about the advantages/disadvantages of each rig and why you might use one as opposed to the other.. 🎣🦖

@philiprowe7452 2 жыл бұрын

Simply brilliant, very informative and easy to follow. All my questions answered in one video, well done 👍

@neilyorks Жыл бұрын

love your video, very informative , not been coastal fishing for over 30 years and you have given me a heads up 🎣

@andrewkingoo7 3 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for you to do something on this line been fishing for years but going to concentrate on lrf this year as my specialist fish hunt cheers again john 👍

@shaundouglass1205 3 жыл бұрын

Very good video, just what I've been looking for 👍

@Scottwillow1 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video John,I’m starting lure fishing this year and need all the advice I can get. Cheers mate

@timslights6894 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, just been making some Texas, Carolina & drop shot rigs ready for my holiday in Cornwall in August🐟 Great video with lots of helpful tips, I think I've finally got the hang of tying the Palomar & uni knots 😄🎣🥽👍

@waterboy8999 Жыл бұрын

Thanks John, very helpful, I might need to watch this again a few times.

@richardtoms9161 3 жыл бұрын

Great video John. I live in the upper Midwest in the states and use a drop shot rig a lot for Smallmouth bass it’s a great rig but it is truly deadly when used for Walleye when they are in the weeds.

@trampster7306 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial video thanks John. I'd heard of these rigs apart from the Carolina, but never looked into them. Clear concise very helpful instructions. Thanks again for the info about your Check fleecy hoodie - mine arrived and I was very pleased with it, but the sizes are a bit tight, so Mrs T has nicked mine and I've had to order another one! 😁😁 Stay safe & well. 👍👍

@ilikefishing7858 3 жыл бұрын

been watching for a while now and enjoying the content. using all you are showing in this video except the lunker city sandeel.But just ordered them! 😊👍🏼

@ajayjust2626 6 ай бұрын

Such a simple yet extremely informative explanation of the 3 rigs 😁😁😁

@user-yj4oo1lm8v Жыл бұрын

very well explained john and easy to follow

@NorthernLoki 3 жыл бұрын

another well explained video from john the mighty .... thanks for ya time and teaching mate never fail to learn summit new from u :) hope you and the family is well tight lines

@stevenpearce4434 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video. Love your rigs mate and learnt a lot from that. Tight Lines Bud 👍👍

@dannon2010 3 жыл бұрын

This is excellent! Thank you.

@tommohawksaxe2609 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John. Great presentation, again.

@chamjezage 3 жыл бұрын

Thumbs Up John.... Del..

@lesedwards936 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely explained as always John tight lines

@lefty940 3 жыл бұрын

Great video i hope to do a bit of this type of fishing off the boat if we ever get back out this year i got the nomoura spinning rod last year ready but not been able to get out since

@mattwilson1213 3 жыл бұрын

iv known about 2 of those for a while but not Carolina rigging, think I'll give that a go for Pollock when i can get out on the boat again, if also seen Americans go super heavy on drop shotting gear for massive cod but in seriously deep water

@mikegallagher1967 3 жыл бұрын

silver hooks catch more in my view too.. they must look like small eels or fry fish.. happens with freshwater fish too.

@andrewthomas405 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely spot on ..no messing and concise .....so much into so little time but leaving enough time to absorb....don’t want to take up politics do you ....it’s what the masses crave 🤪🤪. Hopefully I will be bringing my little smoker craft down to Devon and Cornwall this year ..I need to get out desperately ....if I see you around I’ll buy you a pint ....thanks for all your time and efforts ...be good andy Thomas 👍🇬🇧

@michaelsay9133 Жыл бұрын

Do love a good Fish Locker Vid 😃👍

@brunog576 Жыл бұрын

Love watching your videos as a beginner, very good explained well thankyou

@Butchertypes 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff mate!

@ajayjust2626 6 ай бұрын

Saving this a my "FishingTips" playlist 👏

@MrDazTroyer Жыл бұрын

Great video for us beginners 👍

@kieranroberts9119 Жыл бұрын

8 9nce got told u can't catch small fish 9n big hooks I immediately changed my carp setups from size 6 to size 4 or even 2 the result I caught way less bream same amount of carp but way less bream win and proof that this is true 👍👍

@See-Ireland 3 жыл бұрын

Ofcourse it's been interesting 😊 Like all of your videos 👍💪🏼👊

@chizz1741 3 жыл бұрын

very intresting,cheers mate

@chrislock208 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant vid John. Have seen many vids but often confusing. Yours deffo not! Thank you. 👍🍻

@davehalliday6657 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant videos and good useful content, I love making my own rigs and watched you catching the flounder from the beach, my question is if you make a flounder rig and use a series of beads on the hook length owe do you keep them in place. Thanks

@double531 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible knowledge, I'm getting back into sea fishing, prefer the light lure fishing method. Many thanks.

@I.have.an.std. 3 жыл бұрын

I have had pollack whiting and pout on the drop shot rig 👍🎣

@kristofrugi5051 3 жыл бұрын

Mr Locker I'm waiting your's Videos from years and them all Marveles

@fishypie 3 жыл бұрын

iv not long started dropshot fishing in the local canals, lures look great in the water but no bloody fish yet

@salfordlad4557 3 жыл бұрын

fishy 0000 the trick with drop shotting is to fish to features such as locks and overhanging trees etc anywhere that may hold fish. It is not the ideal method for searching the canal for fish which can be quite localised particularly in winter. I tend to fish small jigs etc to search for the fish then switch to dropshotting once I have located the fish. Hope this helps.

@plisdont1 2 жыл бұрын

Hey ;) nice video this is my favorite rig setups i use every season, I will recommend you to put some type of glowing pearl on the line between the knot and the bullet to protect the knot.

@audriusgrusas4932 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks good info

@churchether 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips, caught two nice Cod today. Biggest around 6 kg, filled with roue. Good stuff. I ordered a 15 foot (30-100g) rod. Will it do the trick for surfcasting? Cheers

@mrbigmel3 8 күн бұрын

wow.....thanks pal

@jorgerodrigues7056 3 жыл бұрын

muito obrigado boa liçao.abraço de Portugal

@UKFishCam 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏 Lifesaver

@grahamwickendon507 3 жыл бұрын

i will try some of those rigs for sure ✔✔✔✔✔

@colinduff4904 3 жыл бұрын

Hi John, great video ask always👍😀. Where do you get your in-line leads from? Many thanks.

@paulbailey4730 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video after 40 years of fishing thought it was time to try lure fishing What would be an ideal rod for lure and float fishing )up to an ounce float say ) should I be looking at a 60 gram rod to cover both

@giveitaswingoutdoorswithsm2901 3 жыл бұрын

Great vlog we've All gone American style with the soft plastic baits 😉👍 They bloody work thats why! I made a killing on a bumper bargain offer on Gulp alive shads, rag worms, minnows etc, etc that was a long time before the technique caught on here in Denmark seems everyone is in on it now 🙄😅 Great vlog 👍

@shaneoleary1944 2 жыл бұрын

what size chinu hook would you reccomend for lures like curly tails

@TheAndrewWray 2 жыл бұрын

Hi John - many thanks for your very informative videos which I do enjoy watching vwry much with my grandson when he is with me - QUESTION - what is the knot in this lure? I am a very experienced fly fisherman now learning in my 80s to fish from the sea Andrew

@smithatthebackoftheclass5392 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have a recommendation of a rod that could be used for most lure fishing of the rocks and the beach?

@NickGardWSI 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, I’m from South Africa and can mainly only fish for bass, so use a lot of plastics with finesse style. But I’m having problems getting bites on a few local ponds. Bank fishing mainly but the bigger ones seem to be beyond cast length in the middle. Any advice on what to use? Thanks

@KitsFishing 3 жыл бұрын

A very usfull vidoe thanks.

@thefishlockerworkshop 3 жыл бұрын

- My pleasure lads.

@bravozulucomms 3 ай бұрын

Really helpful and well presented videos, for which congrats and many thanks. Quick question about Carolina rig- you mentioned casting out and different retrieve methods, but would you try that with beachcaster and long retrieve back to the beach or were you thinking only bass/spinning rod type casts? Never quite sure how lure fishing sits with bait casting idea that lead should not be moved about too much by tide/current. Thx

@MichaelGraham752 3 жыл бұрын

Does the locked in lead have to be the type with the hole through the middle or can it be the type with the loop on as I can not find any 2 ounce versions anywhere?

@jameshines4012 3 жыл бұрын

Im fishing the river tyne in newcastle and i need a good rig ! Any suggestions would be great.

@JoshJosh-dj5bx 2 жыл бұрын

Hi fishlocker. Great videos mate, I find them very helpful The float rig that you use for livebaiting, would you be able to tell me what float you use ( and where to buy ) and also how you set the depth please? Regards, Josh.

@yorkieangler5446 3 жыл бұрын

Great video John. Do you have the link for the weights

@paultaylor4032 Жыл бұрын

Hello John, Once you have made up your rigs how do you store them, do you use the round foam winders like for bait rigs or do you have a different method?

@mh4lly941 Жыл бұрын

What lure would you use for winter fishing casting from the rocks or a pier?

@iangardiner1724 3 жыл бұрын

Hey fish locker ,I just started fishing and bought a lure set. Can someone please tell me what the hooks with the pink heads with eyes if for .

@golder077 3 жыл бұрын

Hi John, excuse my possible naivety but, could you make a mackerel rig using multiple same drop shot hook nots? Or should it be something else? Thanks

@rhyswilliams1413 3 жыл бұрын

Great video John. What circumstances would you use a Texas rig or a Carolina rig?

@hanshart1413 Ай бұрын

Do have better results with soft plastics or real bait like lugworms for flounder etc.?

@edwardcantillo7243 Ай бұрын

Would this be effective for salt water

@user-br2py6ik7e 4 ай бұрын

Which better for saltwater

@dariushjokar 3 жыл бұрын

Hello John Why you didn’t tell me you have this channel? I was looking for clips like this. Just see now, I’m so glad you have this channel. Next time say on your clips you have this channel, some one like me maybe doesn’t know say it. Thank you mate thank you 😊 Love you from Iran 🇮🇷

@The1Norseman 3 жыл бұрын

He brings it up all the time in the main channel 😃 And now you have allot of vids to watch 👍 😬

@dariushjokar 3 жыл бұрын

@@The1Norseman hello mate, yes you right but I haven’t see

@The1Norseman 3 жыл бұрын

@@dariushjokar 😲 Well, on the positive side, you now have a brand new channel to watch 😬

@dariushjokar 3 жыл бұрын

@@The1Norseman yes mate and thank you 😊

@feralgrandad4429 3 жыл бұрын

John, I notice you don't pop a bead between the weight and the hook on your texas rig. An reason or just to keep it simple? Cheers.

@andismith7143 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get your selection of drop weights from? What are they actually called? Cheers

@ATALLIC 2 жыл бұрын

Rig making today...🎣

@michaelathanasiou2030 2 жыл бұрын

Can someone let me know how to use the imp, I try but the lugworm gets in the way.

@Richardjdocherty 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry if I missed it, but when would you choose the Carolina over the Texas rig and vice versa?

@the_internet_332 3 жыл бұрын

I am currently restoring a vintage aluminum fishing tackle box from the 1960's. The drawers were lined in plastic, but over time the lures that were in place, the plastic oiled lures literally ate through the plastic. I wonder what they are constructed of and if we could create a more environment friendly biodegradable alternative.

@salfordlad4557 3 жыл бұрын

Great video John, wacky rigging (side hooking) can also be deadly on Carolina rigs even though it looks daft. Also have you ever used Z man lures? They are not the cheapest but very durable and can withstand being ripped up by wrasse and most importantly are very buoyant which can make them deadly on Carolina rigs where they can be fished suspended off the bottom. Thanks for the content mate.

@thefishlockerworkshop 3 жыл бұрын

- Never in the U.K. but have done well in the states with them.

@salfordlad4557 3 жыл бұрын

@@thefishlockerworkshop there are UK suppliers. Good value lures as super durable. A wacky rigged TRD on a carolina is deadly for perch.

@North_Star_Fishing 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I went ice fishing on my channel and caught a giant bass today!

@InFltSvc 3 жыл бұрын

Hello John ... do you except gifts from us your viewers and if so how do you work that out ?

@daricisz73 3 жыл бұрын

Have you any movie how to make lobster pot ?

@spicymaple7069 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video John . What are the chances of snap being broken or snapped by heavy fish. Are there any guides to lead , or is 3/8 ounces the standard for most scenario. Love your workshop videos

@The1Norseman 3 жыл бұрын

I think there is always a chance there is a fish bigger then the equipment are made for, but thats were the fun is 😃 we just have to try and learn 👍

@ianturner3033 3 жыл бұрын

Nice, clear, informative video, well explained. Saw a news report yesterday about whitby fishermen. A guy called Arnold Locker was speaking. Any relation? To you and yours, stay safe. 😷👏👌👍

@l.r.sfishing4011 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant mate I've never had a go at targeting rass before and wasn't sure what rigs I need to use ect but now I do 😁😁 thanks very much. Would you say the lures do better then Say using live rag worms? Could you use thees rigs with rag or would you need a diftent rigs?

@thefishlockerworkshop 3 жыл бұрын

- There is a vid going up tomoro that you should watch. 😉👍🏻

@l.r.sfishing4011 3 жыл бұрын

@@thefishlockerworkshop awesome ill be on the look out for that then mate 😅😅😅

@felixd6921 3 жыл бұрын

Wrasse

@Jason-im3pz 3 жыл бұрын

This might sound like a stupid question as I don't use lures but could you rig up two or three lures in a flapper style layout and fish it like that?

@thefishlockerworkshop 3 жыл бұрын

- Works with red gills for pollack on the wrecks but you have to go heavy and big.

@Jason-im3pz 3 жыл бұрын

@@thefishlockerworkshop must give it a try the next time I'm out, cheers for replying John! Was just curious, my father dropped in a box of smallish lures (heaviest I found is barely over an ounce). The lightest rod I have is a carp rod I use for mackerel so was thinking having two or three on at once would have enough weight on it to get a good flick out with it. I suppose trial and error is how you learn...

@JamieMC-kp4cf 3 жыл бұрын

Can you please do shore rods review??👍🎣

@derekthoirn3355 11 ай бұрын

I have been watching your videos (they are great) It would be even better if you could stand back a little so we can see what your hands are doing😁 perhaps site behind a table with the goods infront.

@cottlad 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one. Don't get many days to use these from shore on the East Yorks coast and have yet to snag a fish texas style... this year!! Question... what do you use to store yr rigs and hooklengths? I'm sick of my lure boxes being a mess of taffled line

@davedavies127 3 жыл бұрын

I personally use a cut up swimming noodle, cut into small lengths and you can wrap your rigs and hook lengths around it fine

@trampster7306 3 жыл бұрын

Cheap (well, mine were, Wifey got them from work!) 10cm square self seal bags. I can use a marker pen to write the contents on them, and they store in the mesh pocket of my tackle bag!

@angussoutter7824 6 ай бұрын

That’s what takeaway tubs ate for😂😂 not just for a meal

@rorymcdowell02 3 жыл бұрын

Are them cone weights a must ? Or would drilled ball weight do the job ... cheers

@Jason-im3pz 3 жыл бұрын

Drilled ball would probably be fine provided there's no rough edges catching the line. I've often used spark plugs and bolts for weights, the fish didn't seem to mind

@rorymcdowell02 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jason-im3pz guilty of nuts & bolts myself buddy lol