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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: ghostbaits on 01/13/12 19:16 UTC

Title: Does any member make alabama rigs?
Post by: ghostbaits on 01/13/12 19:16 UTC

I am looking to buy some to try out and take pics. Rather support a member if possible.

Jim

Title: Re: Does any member make alabama rigs?
Post by: pjmcla on 01/13/12 19:42 UTC

A watch out ----
The "True" Alabama Rig has a head made of plastic.  The "base weight" of the rig is in the 3/8 th's - 1/2 oz. range. -- Some of the knock offs have lead heads and thus do not "run" the same way as the Trademarked Alabama Rig.  Not necessarily a bad thing, just different.  If you are trying fish the shallow water down where you live I would sure try to find a plastic or minimalist head. 

Title: Re: Does any member make alabama rigs?
Post by: ghostbaits on 01/13/12 19:47 UTC

Good point to bring up Paul. I mostly want mine for pics and to run through 6-10ft water.

I bet an epoxy head would be good.

Jim

Title: Re: Does any member make alabama rigs?
Post by: bassmasters40701 on 01/13/12 22:41 UTC

I make both a 5 wire and a 3 wire (so it is legal in Tennessee). I don't use any weight in the head by crimping the wires together. I know a lot of people were complaining about the Alabama Rig pulling apart after a few catches. I honestly don't think mine will.

I would be glad to post pics if you would like.

Title: Re: Does any member make alabama rigs?
Post by: ghostbaits on 01/13/12 22:46 UTC

Post away please!!!!

Can you PM me with purchase info also.

Jim

Title: Re: Does any member make alabama rigs?
Post by: superharmonix on 01/13/12 22:52 UTC

ditto on Jim's post

Title: Re: Does any member make alabama rigs?
Post by: bassmasters40701 on 01/13/12 23:23 UTC

Uploaded a pic of my 5 wire rig under the gallery icon.

Title: Re: Does any member make alabama rigs?
Post by: Frank on 01/13/12 23:26 UTC

I make them Jim. I can get you any comfiguration you want. I have both plastic heads or lead. I have three sizes sm med and lg. Lead heads sell 5 to 1 here in Cali. Mine are a little differant( trying to be more creative than most) My wires will never pull out. I made one for Jason for xmas. Posted up a pic in gallery too. Pm me your address Jim. Frank