Weight For T-Rig?

[cjam93]

Hey guys so I was wondering when you get to fishing deeper water with a t-rig, what weight do you use? Im wanting to spend some time this summer targeting offshore structure and cover  in the 10-20ft range with a Rage Tail Recon worm. What weight would you suggest?

[iabass8]

Depends on wind, current(or lack there of), depth of water, structure you're targeting, cover in or around the structure you are targeting. 

 

Unfortunately, there is no "one magical weight". 10-20 feet is somewhat of a large gap and the weight needed can change from 10ft to 20 ft. 

 

If you are just looking for a vague answer though, 1/4oz /w little wind and little cover to come through, 3/8 (maybe 1/2oz depending on wind) for windier conditions or heavier cover to bring the worm through. This can change based on the angle your fishing, if there's a vertical ledge or stair step ledge, etc..you can fish 1/8oz down to 20 FOW if your comfortable. just depends on the conditions.

[Raul]

The lightest one you can still feel the contact with the bottom, so, you got to try different weights depending upon conditions ( wind, current, waves ).

[papajoe222]

The lightest one you can still feel the contact with the bottom, so, you got to try different weights depending upon conditions ( wind, current, waves ).

My advice also.  The only thing I'll add is that when fishing under windy conditions you can maintain bottom contact and feel.  You can use lighter weights than you might expect by keeping your rod tip down close to the water. This helps eliminate  the bow in your line and the wind from moving your bait.  You do loose most of your ability to see your line jump, but you'll still be able to see your line move off to one side or another.  If you imagine a clock floating face up and you are in it's center, point your rod tip at 10:00 or 2:00 to take advantage of your rod's sensitivity and you'll still be able to 'see' most pick ups you can't feel.

[Bass_Fanatic]

I actually do the opposite. I like a 1oz weight. IMO the faster rate of fall creates reaction bites and the stirs up more silt on the bottom.