Question Concerning T-Rig

[Mccallister25]

I was thinking about this last night.. And maybe the answer is obvious, and Im just not seeing it. Thats where you guys come in! =)

 

Ill get right to the question, without dragging anything out. What would be the difference in throwing, say, a t-rigged finesse worm (or any worm for that matter) as apposed to the same given worm on an unskirted jig?

[Wunder]

The weight can move around in the Texas rig.

[Mccallister25]

Ill also add that if the various bullet weights are a factor as far as fall rate is concerned, I do nothing but bank fish and most of my fish (big and small) come from only a few feet off the bank. Fall rate isn't really a factor for me, as far as I know. Basically what Im getting at, is it would probably be about the same thing for me to throw a t-rig as it would for me to rig a worm on a skirtless jig?

[roadwarrior]

The Texas Rig is much easier to fish weedless. T-rigs still get hung-up, 

but nothing like an exposed jig head.

[Blues19]

I would suggest to try a shakey head over an unskirted jig. It is weedless and the worm will stand up more than the T Rig.

[Mccallister25]

I have some shakey heads, but rarely use em. Iv always heard to get the most out of em, you barely shake em and keep them in contact with the bottom for the most part. I like to jump my jigs and t-rigs around, so Iv sorta ruled out the shakey head. I probably shouldn't do that.. Convince me otherwise.

[fish365]

I have some shakey heads, but rarely use em. Iv always heard to get the most out of em, you barely shake em and keep them in contact with the bottom for the most part. I like to jump my jigs and t-rigs around, so Iv sorta ruled out the shakey head. I probably shouldn't do that.. Convince me otherwise.

With a shakey head, less is more. When a front comes through or the bite is tough for whatever reason, a shakey head will often outfish anything else i throw. Since we are in spawning season, a 4" finesse worm on a small shakey head is killer this time of year.

[Raul]

I have some shakey heads, but rarely use em. Iv always heard to get the most out of em, you barely shake em and keep them in contact with the bottom for the most part. I like to jump my jigs and t-rigs around, so Iv sorta ruled out the shakey head. I probably shouldn't do that.. Convince me otherwise.

Nowhere is written that the only away to fish a shakeyhead has to be kept in contact with the bottom.

[Mccallister25]

I guess I learned my lesson today. Dont completely dismiss anything before trying it out. I didnt hook up with any fatties, but made myself tie on a shakey head and try it out. I put a "Houdini" colored mag finesse on it and worked it exactly like I would a t-rig or jig. I ended up catching eight. Seven of em were in the first hour alone.

Its a nice technique for sure. Love the way the shakey head made the worm stand up. I hope this bait really produces for me. I may have been spoiled tonight.

[Wunder]

Nowhere is written that the only away to fish a shakeyhead has to be kept in contact with the bottom.

This. My dad only fishes the shaky head and actually almost always only swims them and seems to always catch fish!

[fish365]

I guess I learned my lesson today. Dont completely dismiss anything before trying it out. I didnt hook up with any fatties, but made myself tie on a shakey head and try it out. I put a "Houdini" colored mag finesse on it and worked it exactly like I would a t-rig or jig. I ended up catching eight. Seven of em were in the first hour alone.

Its a nice technique for sure. Love the way the shakey head made the worm stand up. I hope this bait really produces for me. I may have been spoiled tonight.

Find some hand-poured baits and try them on it. The ones without salt added will float

[ww2farmer]

Nowhere is written that the only away to fish a shakeyhead has to be kept in contact with the bottom.

Haha...there you go being all smart and stuff again. Don't you know the ONLY way a shaky head will work is if it's on the bottom WITH a worm that stands straight up. It's true, it's true, I heard it from some kid right here on Bass resource.

[Raul]

Haha...there you go being all smart and stuff again. Don't you know the ONLY way a shaky head will work is if it's on the bottom WITH a worm that stands straight up. It's true, it's true, I heard it from some kid right here on Bass resource.

So that means I'm doing things the wrong way ? Dang ! Go figure.

[Blues19]

shoot, you can fish darn near any plastic on a shakey jig head.  I fish a shakey head very similar to how i fish my texas rigs.  I may slow it down a bit and shake it a bit more though. 

[flyfisher]

I fish shaky heads very often and they have repalced a good bit of what used to be my texas rig times.  The shaky head is easier, for me, to keep contact with the bottom and my hook up percentage seems a little better.  I also find it easier to maintain contact with the bottom on a shaky head because the bait and weight are connected.  A texas rig is way better in cover such as grass or wood though and won't get hung up as often, especially if you peg the weight.

 

I also rig pretty much any plastic on a shaky head with some of my best fish being caught on a baby brush hog or 4' & 6" stick worms in lakes and on the river i'll use a football head style and use craws and the smallmouth seem to like them.

[deadadrift89]

http://www.***.com/Megastrike_Shake2_Pro_Model_Shakey_Head/descpage-MSPROMD.html

These have great standup. Good for hopping or dragging

[Catt]

Texas Rig vs Shaky Head!

Why limit yourself to only one?

[Mccallister25]

Texas Rig vs Shaky Head!

Why limit yourself to only one?

 

Oh, I love both, dont get me wrong. I killed em yesterday on a shakey head and finesse worm, so that def. boosted my confidence.. Now for a quick question. I know that plastics impregnated with salt wont stand up as good as un-salted plastics, but I have a lot of worms with the salt. Should I stray away from these, and pick up some plastics just for my shakey head or do they make shakey heads that are better at keeping the bait stood upright better than others?

 

Another thing..(sorry Im new to shakeys) am I wasting my time trying to catch quality fish with shakey heads? Most of the atricles and such Iv been reading is coming from people throwing them with low test line on spinning gear. The way I fished it yesterday was on my worm rod. Casting gear with 10# line, just like a t-rig. With me fishing from the bank, it seems to me it wouldnt catch any different than most other big bass worm techniques. Any verdict?

[Raul]

Oh, I love both, dont get me wrong. I killed em yesterday on a shakey head and finesse worm, so that def. boosted my confidence.. Now for a quick question. I know that plastics impregnated with salt wont stand up as good as un-salted plastics, but I have a lot of worms with the salt. Should I stray away from these, and pick up some plastics just for my shakey head or do they make shakey heads that are better at keeping the bait stood upright better than others?

Nowhere is written that you should only use non salt impregnated plastics, nowhere is written like if it were the gospels that the bait should stand upright.

[Mccallister25]

Nowhere is written that you should only use non salt impregnated plastics, nowhere is written like if it were the gospels that the bait should stand upright.

I said nothing about it being written anywhere. I asked a simple question. Both of your responses to my questions on this thread have been the same thing. I like my shakey heads to stand upright.

[Catt]

I said nothing about it being written anywhere. I asked a simple question. Both of your responses to my questions on this thread have been the same thing. I like my shakey heads to stand upright.

Better have a look cause most plastics will not stand up!

Oh yea I would listen to Ole Doc! Smart man

[Bruce Staten]

Been years since Bass fishing. Just got done with College for my Registered Nurse degree and got the bass fishing fever returning. However I have forgot how to properly place hook for texas rig with plastic worms; i use mostly. Can someone share this knowledge with me and the best knot to use for tying line to hook?