pkelz Posted June 3, 2010 Posted June 3, 2010 Did a search through the forums and couldn't seem to get a clear answer for this. As far as shaky heading goes, what's a good all-purpose weight for use with baitcasting gear? I'm planning on buying some off ebay but I'm not sure what weight to get. Any help is appreciated! Quote
Josh Bassman Posted June 3, 2010 Posted June 3, 2010 Did a search through the forums and couldn't seem to get a clear answer for this. As far as shaky heading goes, what's a good all-purpose weight for use with baitcasting gear? I'm planning on buying some off ebay but I'm not sure what weight to get. Any help is appreciated! I like to fish shaky heads on spinning gear and go as light as possible. Wind and depth determine what weight i use. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted June 3, 2010 Super User Posted June 3, 2010 Shak-E2 Pro Series http://www.megastrikefishingproducts.com/shop/Pro-Series-Shakey-Heads/ I prefer 3/8 oz 8-) Quote
Josh Bassman Posted June 3, 2010 Posted June 3, 2010 Did a search through the forums and couldn't seem to get a clear answer for this. As far as shaky heading goes, what's a good all-purpose weight for use with baitcasting gear? I'm planning on buying some off ebay but I'm not sure what weight to get. Any help is appreciated! I like to fish shaky heads on spinning gear and go as light as possible. Wind and depth determine what weight i use. If I had to use a bait caster, I would go with 3/8... but it might not be the best weight. Quote
Gamec0cks5 Posted June 3, 2010 Posted June 3, 2010 I use 1/8 oz when it is calm outside, I then switch up to 3/16th when it gets breezier. I just can't feel the bite with a 1/8 oz as well as the 3/16th Quote
pkelz Posted June 3, 2010 Author Posted June 3, 2010 I'm using a Curado 200E7 and it can cast 1/4 rat-l-traps with little problem so that's the weight I was planning to use...but it seems like with all this input I'm getting 3/8oz might be a better choice. The ones I'm looking at come in 5/16oz too so that may be a good compromise. Quote
aarogb Posted June 3, 2010 Posted June 3, 2010 For a baitcaster I would go with 1/4 oz. just because its a baitcaster, but if you are real good with a baitcaster go down 1/8 oz. or at least 3/16 oz. because I personally think that the lighter weights will get you more bites. Quote
zerofivenismo Posted June 3, 2010 Posted June 3, 2010 I use 1/8 oz when it is calm outside, I then switch up to 3/16th when it gets breezier. I just can't feel the bite with a 1/8 oz as well as the 3/16th x2! Quote
pkelz Posted June 3, 2010 Author Posted June 3, 2010 Just went with the 1/4oz. I get the feeling the lighter the weight the better holds true with these things. Quote
BassThumb Posted June 3, 2010 Posted June 3, 2010 I like 3/16, 1/4, and 3/8 oz depending on depth and wind. Take into account that the worm itself weighs at least 1/8 oz and likely more. Quote
VersatileFuturian Posted June 3, 2010 Posted June 3, 2010 1/8oz from 1ft to 40ft...the heavier the weight the more you get snagged Quote
soccplayer07 Posted June 3, 2010 Posted June 3, 2010 1/8 and 3/16. i use both on my casting gear. Quote
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