Favorite Weights

[BuffaloBass716]

What are your guys' favorite weight amounts for t-rigs, c-rigs, jigs, etc.?

 

What situation would you use a heavier/lighter weights?

 

Any for certain water conditions?

 

Thanks for your help! I need to try new weights because I know I will get a lot more bites using proper weights with certain techniques and water.

[Cgrinder]

I go as light as possible. 1/8 and 3/16 oz are my usual t-rig weights. A windy day calls for more weight.

I also go light with jigs. I recently got some 1/4 oz Siebert jigs for fishing shallow. I like them.

[ww2farmer]

I keep tungsten bullet sinkers in my box in these sizes: 1/8, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4, and 1 oz.  My most used size for texas rigging is 3/8's. I don't clutter up my selection process with a lot of "in-between" sizes like 3/16, 5/16, 5/8, 7/8 etc....  Drop shot sinkers I use 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 oz. with 3/8's, again, being my most used size. Flipping jigs I go with 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4, and 1 oz. with 3/8's my most used size............see a pattern here? Finesse jigs, 1/16, 1/8 and 1/4, football jigs 3/8, 1/2, 3/4, and 1 oz. Swim jigs, 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2. Shakey heads I go with 1/8 and 1/4. And c-rigs I will run 1/2 oz in less than 10 FOW, 3/4 in more than 10 FOW.

 

As far as the selection process for me:

 

 Wind, water clarity, water temp, time of the year, thickness and type of  cover,  and water depth all play a roll in this, and there are too many different situations or variables to explain why I do what I do, when I do it. What works for me, is just that....what works for me. Might not work for anyone else.

[bigbill]

I like the 1/8oz brass weight in the shallows up to 10' deep in the open water from shore. I use the senko and bushings on it so far. The only jig I haves used so far is a 3/8oz football jig in green watermelon with success hopping up a rocky point.

[Catt]

Depends on what rate of fall the bass want

In my tackle box you will find 1/64-1 1/2 oz for T-Rigs.

3/8-1 oz for C-Rigs

1/4-1 1/2 oz Jigs

[Grizzn N Bassin]

I like light bullet weight for t-rigged or if I'm fishing deep I'll go to a 3/8.. I don't really drop shot that much but I use a 1/4 when I do.... c-rigs I like 3/8...

[pbizzle]

I like light bullet weight for t-rigged or if I'm fishing deep I'll go to a 3/8.. I don't really drop shot that much but I use a 1/4 when I do.... c-rigs I like 3/8...

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[Bankbeater]

Anywhere from 1/16 to 1/2 depending on what kind of bait I am using, the presentation I want, and the cover / structure I am fishing around.

[Grizzn N Bassin]

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Hahaha !!! That is awesome... everyone in class looked backed and stared at me nothing like a good am laugh thanks!

[pbizzle]

Hahaha !!! That is awesome... everyone in class looked backed and stared at me nothing like a good am laugh thanks!

No problem 

[Munkin]

^{1/32 to 2oz for t-rigs but 1/4 is what I use most}

^{1/8 to 1oz for jigs}

^{1/2 or 3/4oz Carolina rig}

 

^{We do a lot of shallow water fishing so the lighter weights get used more often.}

 

^Allen

[kickerfish1]

I get all of my tungsten weights from a place called Bassteamtackle. Each weight is priced separately and not in any pre packaged amount. The prices work to be about 30-50% less than just about any I have seen. They offer both painted and unpainted and with and without inserts. Most of the popular weight styles are available... flipping, bullet, drop shot, etc... plus they offer lead weights as well. I usually place an annual order to stock up on what I am low on. Been using their products for going on 3 years and don't really have any complaints.

[Hooligan]

Most commonly used one da may not get used again for the next six.  It's all dependent on the weather, the water, and the fish.  I have everything from 1/16 to 2oz for tungsten T/rig and flip and 1/4-2oz barrels.  Drop shot I have everything from 1/48th to 1.25oz.

[tholmes]

I'll use anywhere from 1/16 oz. to 3/4 oz. depending on the situation. I probably use 3/16 oz. the most for t-rigs,  stepping up in weight if it's windy. If I can't maintain bottom contact with a 3/4 oz. weight, I'm going home.

 

For jigs, anywhere from 3/16 to 1 oz. Mostly between 1/4 and 1/2 oz.

 

Tom