River Ratt

And the questions I had still would have been unanswered. Thanks for the tip. Thanks everyone for the replys and help. Got it all figured out and making reasonable casts now.

Thanks for all of the welcomes.

I have a 7' BPS Bionic Blade MH Fast action rod. It's rated for 3/8 oz to 1- 1/2 oz. lures. Right now I'm fishing soft plastics texas rigged and using a 1/2 oz bullet weight for almost all conditions. How are people using baitcasting rigs with a similar setup and using 1/4 oz. weights? I also see people going weightless. This isn't within the rods limits or even close. I would like to stick with the rods weight guidelines, but a 1/2 oz. weight does go to the bottom a bit fast. Are most using 1/2 oz. weights and higher on average with this type setup? I keep being told to start with 1/4 oz. but that seems a bit light for the rod? I constantly find myself unsure of what oz. weight to use. And the mixed box of weights I have don't say the weight on them. I only know what a 1/2 oz. looks like. May have to buy a new box so I know what size they are. Suggestions and tips appreciated.

New member from IL. New to baitcasting, joined up to have some questions answered and learn more about bass fishing.