Now that the Umbrella Rig craze has settled, it's time to realistically appraise its value in serious bass fishing.
So what can an angler expect while bass fishing with an Umbrella Rig? Most likely, you can expect a sore shoulder, irritated wrist, and plenty of hang ups. But what about its bass fishing potential?
I've found different umbrella rigs to produce mixed results. The key to a positive experience with an umbrella rig is knowing when and where to use it, similar to other bass lures.
Umbrella rigs are fantastic for fall and pre spawn bass fishing, as bass are traveling via channels near primary and secondary points, ambushing shad, feeding and fattening up. So, using umbrella rigs on rapidly declining points, humps, and road beds can be productive.
If the conditions are right, umbrella rigs can flat out dominate largemouth bass who are extremely aggressive.
Be sure to use 65lb braid and a super long, heavy rod. Don't be fooled by all the different variations on the Umbrella Rig. This particular bass fishing lure can be expensive, so purchase the right brand.
