What's A Worm Weigh?

[mr.kagrise]

I have scoured the web for what must be minutes and decided to come where I know the answer is: How much does a Zoom 7" worm weigh? I have been throwing one with an 1/8 bullet weight and just didn't feel like I was getting the most out of my new to me reel. I had to use a 1/4 due to wind and was humming this thing a country mile. All this made me think, is a 7" worm, 3/0 hook, and a 1/8 sinker enough to add up to the 1/4 oz. weight my rod is rated for? I may be splitting hairs, but I love the sensitivity of the 1/8 AND the distance and control of the 1/4. Whats a fella to do?

[00 mod]

Go with a 3/16 weight

Jeff

[Fishes in trees]

For a modest amount of money you can get an electric scale that will accurately measure to the gram. For some more money, you can get one that measures down to the tenth of a gram. (that level of accuracy seems like overkill to me)

Anyway, several years ago, I had the same question, i.e., How much does this bait or that bait weigh? Spend the money, get the scale, then you'll know.

As an additional bonus, should you ever spill a box of assorted weights, it makes sorting them out again go much faster.

An extra additional bonus, should you ever decide to participate in the recreational chemical industry, an accurate scale is a necessary tool.

[Wayne P.]

I have scoured the web for what must be minutes and decided to come where I know the answer is: How much does a Zoom 7" worm weigh? I have been throwing one with an 1/8 bullet weight and just didn't feel like I was getting the most out of my new to me reel. I had to use a 1/4 due to wind and was humming this thing a country mile. All this made me think, is a 7" worm, 3/0 hook, and a 1/8 sinker enough to add up to the 1/4 oz. weight my rod is rated for? I may be splitting hairs, but I love the sensitivity of the 1/8 AND the distance and control of the 1/4. Whats a fella to do?

The weight of a Zoom Trick plastic worm is about .22 ounce

Not all the colors weigh the same but close enough for your use.

[WRB]

Casting distance is affected by a lot of factors, the rod makers lure weight has more to do with marketing.

The line size and type you choose is an important factor, the "action" of the rod or how "fast" the rod bends from the tip down is another important factor. First and foremost there isn't any rod building standard, every rod maker has a different definition of medium fast action, you must be the judge of how the rod cast . The better casting rods will bend more parabolic or evenly when casting a lure of nominal weight rated for your rod. The number of guides and the placement of the guides should keep the line off the rod blank during the casts. If the line drags on the rod blank it slows the line down tremulously. The stiffness of the line and the drag going through the guides also slows the line down. Length of the rod should be 6'6" to 7'3" for today's worm rods.

The simple change is going to lighter line; if you use 15 lb test, change to 12 lbs and look at the line diameter; 15 lb mono or FC is about .015D and 12 lb about .012D, some 12 lb is smaller at .011D. Use a good line dressing like KVD or TangleFree.

If you prefer the 1/8 weight, compromise and use a 3/16, which is a good weight size for 6" to 8" worms under most fishing conditions.

Tom

[Sam]

So you want to know how much a worm weighs?

Is that question like the one, "what is a chickenway?"

Answer: 3 to 5 pounds!!!!!!

Get a scale and keep notes on what you fnid out by brand and type of plastic.

[(='_'=)]

For a modest amount of money you can get an electric scale that will accurately measure to the gram. For some more money, you can get one that measures down to the tenth of a gram. (that level of accuracy seems like overkill to me)

Anyway, several years ago, I had the same question, i.e., How much does this bait or that bait weigh? Spend the money, get the scale, then you'll know.

As an additional bonus, should you ever spill a box of assorted weights, it makes sorting them out again go much faster.

An extra additional bonus, should you ever decide to participate in the recreational chemical industry, an accurate scale is a necessary tool.

for about $20 or $25 i bought a scale that measured to about 2/16 of a gram.... 2 grains... i used that for building my arrows when i was into archery, but for fishing, i wouldnt worry about it...

[mr.kagrise]

I knew this was the place to come. Thanks again, guys

[skeletor6]

Some recreational chemistry? That's what I'm talking about. From experience nitrations in my advanced organic chemistry lab were the most...interesting

Scales are cheap you will not need accuracy better than a tenth of a gram. 28 grams is an ounce go from there. You would be surprised the actual weight of some of your equipment.

Someone on these forums did some weighing of common spinnerbaits and the results were not with what the manufacturer claimed.

eBays a good resource...don't pay more than $20 also you can double to weigh food and postage. But the kind or scale you are looking for probably won't be good for anything over a pound for mailing purposes.

Postage scales aren't good for lightweight items. But this is coming from someone who deals with ten thousandths of a gram accuracy in chem class. Those involve enclosed casings and are far overkill.....yeah I'm rambling good luck!

[craww]

Other than whats been said, one last thing to consider is the wind drag of a given bait. A worm with a long curly tail isn't very aerodynamic. If distance is a concern, stickbaits are the way to go. Heavy and aerodynamic. Weights vary a great deal by brand. The mister twister exudes weigh 1/2oz with no hook. Senkos hit close to 3/8 I believe, and tiki sticks are less than 1/4oz.

[retiredbosn]

You can also go with tungsten for your weights. I thought they were a gimmick til I tried them, much smaller and more sensitive than standard lead.

[jignfule]

You can also go with tungsten for your weights. I thought they were a gimmick til I tried them, much smaller and more sensitive than standard lead.

X2

[WRB]

Some recreational chemistry? That's what I'm talking about. From experience nitrations in my advanced organic chemistry lab were the most...interesting

Scales are cheap you will not need accuracy better than a tenth of a gram. 28 grams is an ounce go from there. You would be surprised the actual weight of some of your equipment.

Someone on these forums did some weighing of common spinnerbaits and the results were not with what the manufacturer claimed.

eBays a good resource...don't pay more than $20 also you can double to weigh food and postage. But the kind or scale you are looking for probably won't be good for anything over a pound for mailing purposes.

Postage scales aren't good for lightweight items. But this is coming from someone who deals with ten thousandths of a gram accuracy in chem class. Those involve enclosed casings and are far overkill.....yeah I'm rambling good luck!

If you weigh 10 worms and divide the total by 10 the average will be more accurate than weighing individual worms. A food scale that weighs in grams is accurate enought to determine weight in fractions of ounces.

Tom

PS; 1/8 oz = 3.5 grams, 3/16 oz = 5 grams, 1/4 oz = 7 grams, 28.35 grams = 1 oz

[OkobojiEagle]

Anyone pouring any 2 gram wormnose jigheads these days?

oe