MDR C-Rig

Description

The MDR C-Rig is a trimmed-down three-arm micro A-rig — and honestly it’s been more versatile for SoCal inshore harbor fishing than running a full five-arm umbrella rig.

When fish are keyed into smaller forage or have seen bigger multi-bait setups, this is the one I reach for.

What It’s Built For

Three arms means:

• A tighter baitfish cluster
• A cleaner sink through the water column
• Less bulk than a full umbrella rig

It’s built for matching smaller bait and presenting a more natural school profile.

Why It Produces

I run mine with 4″ RX Slugs or 3.5″ RX Paddle Tails at Marina del Rey when spotted bay bass and sand bass are keyed into smaller forage.

It drops cleaner than a full umbrella rig — and when you get bit on it, you feel it.

Lighter, easier to fish, and effective when fish have seen bigger multi-bait presentations.

How I Fish It

I fish the MDR C-Rig as a moving bait:

• Steady retrieve through open water
• Slow-rolled along structure
• Let it fall and track the school as it drops

It works in both freshwater and SoCal inshore saltwater.

When to Use It

• When fish are keyed into smaller baitfish
• When full A-rigs are getting ignored
• When you want a tighter, more natural bait cluster
• When fish are suspended or mid-column

Rigging Setup

• Thread your soft plastics onto each arm
• Attach your preferred head to the front
• Start with matching sizes across all three arms for a uniform baitfish school look
• Adjust weight based on depth and fall rate

The cleaner sink is one of the main advantages of running three arms over five.

For a full breakdown of structure fishing and bait selection, see the SoCal inshore structure fishing guide.

Best Pairings

• RX Slug — subtle profile for pressured fish
• RX Paddle Tail — added vibration when fish are more aggressive

Match your trailer to how fish are feeding.

Conditions Guide

• Water type: Harbors, back bays, freshwater, inshore saltwater
• Best around: Open water, structure edges, suspended fish
• Water clarity: Clear to moderately stained
• Presentation: Steady retrieve, slow-roll, controlled fall
• Key trigger: Multiple baitfish profile and movement

Learn How to Rig & Fish It

• Spotted Bay Bass Fishing Guide
• SoCal Inshore Structure Fishing Guide
• Soft Plastic Color Guide

Built for SoCal Conditions

Made in Los Angeles. Limited stock.