Throwing 1/4 oz lures on a mh for 3/8-1 oz

[new2BC4bass]

32 minutes ago, IndianaFinesse said:

Exactly.  My post earlier may have been a bit smart alecky, so sorry about that if it was perceived in that way.  

I didn't perceive it that way.  Can't speak for anyone else.  Was just replying to the OP.  I've made a few smart remarks in the years I have been here.  Will be making a few more along the way.  Hope my remarks are taken the way I mean them....in fun.

18 minutes ago, Red_King814 said:

Well in all honesty I was sitting in class and I've been getting ready for finals for my senior year and i was having a moment so I just asked instead of getting more side tracked lol I can handle the smart remarks;)

No you're okay I didn't mean anything like that I can handle the smart remarks it's all in fun but I've been on some places asking more logical questions and have been ***** on for the simplest stuff you know what I mean ?

I've opened my mouth before without thinking first.  Shoe leather never tastes good. 

[John G]

Don't feel bad about not knowing all the measurements. I knew the basics like 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 etc but I had to ask my son about 64ths, 32nds and 16ths.

[Bankbeater]

I throw weightless flukes on a H rod.  It is a little awkward at first, but after a couple of casts I had the bait going out there. 

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16 hours ago, Red_King814 said:

So do you fellas think I can throw a 1/2 oz lure on a rod meant for 3/8-1 oz 

I put 13/16th of the blame on your elementary school math teacher...

So I guess it doesn't really matter the size Craftman® labels are on their sockets, bolts is gonna get stripped...

[Jaderose]

16 hours ago, Red_King814 said:

So do you fellas think I can throw a 1/2 oz lure on a rod meant for 3/8-1 oz 

Now you're just being crazy

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4 hours ago, John G said:

Don't feel bad about not knowing all the measurements. I knew the basics like 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 etc but I had to ask my son about 64ths, 32nds and 16ths.

I used to tooter math (and carry the math team on my shoulders) back in HS. There seems to be a math phobia with American students for some strange reason. I think its the way its taught. I found that its the concept, I used leggos or a pizza for fractions. Once the lightbulb went off, it made it easier from them on. You can call it 1/8, 2/16, 4/32, 8/64, etc, its still just one slice, extra cheese, pepperoni, and mushrooms please...

[Catt]

22 minutes ago, reason said:

I used to tooter math (and carry the math team on my shoulders) back in HS. There seems to be a math phobia with American students for some strange reason. I think its the way its taught. I found that its the concept, I used leggos or a pizza for fractions. Once the lightbulb went off, it made it easier from them on. You can call it 1/8, 2/16, 4/32, 8/64, etc, its still just one slice, extra cheese, pepperoni, and mushrooms please...

I taught my kids & grandkids fractions by teaching them to read a ruler!

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2 hours ago, Catt said:

I taught my kids & grandkids fractions by teaching them to read a ruler!

I went to Catholic school in the 60s and 70s, so there was a ruler involved in most subjects. I brought home a B once, parents weren't having Nun of it, where was double jeopardy when I needed it...

[Fisher-O-men]

23 hours ago, Jaderose said:

Way heavier?  3/8 is 1/8 oz heavier than 1/4.  I do it all the time.  

Still, I think it may be illegal!

[Josh Smith]

Illegal in Indiana, anyway. The Indiana blade was originally intended to let one change spinnerbait weight to comply with the weight laws printed on the sides of bass rod blanks.

Josh

[Capt.Bob]

13 hours ago, Red_King814 said:

Well in all honesty I was sitting in class and I've been getting ready for finals for my senior year and i was having a moment so I just asked instead of getting more side tracked lol I can handle the smart remarks;)

The only thing I would question is what the H are ya doin posting on a phone in class getting ready for finals,,,, this may be one old rednecks view, but be glad I'm not a parent reading this.... is what get's carried on to the work place with ore youth today. 

[Josh Smith]

On 5/2/2016 at 0:05 PM, Red_King814 said:

im assuming that 3/8 is way heavier than 1/4 so I'm wondering what you would do still throw 1/4 baits on a rod meant for 3/8 lures

Look, man, here's what you do.  You have

1/8oz    1/4oz    3/8oz    1/2oz    3/4oz    1oz

Multiply the top and bottom numbers by a number to get be the same as the largest bottom number (denominator).  In this case it's 8.  So:

1/8 no change

1/4 x 2/2 = 2/8

3/8 no change

1/2 x 4/4 = 4/8

3/4 x 2/2 = 6/8

1/1 x 8/8 = 8/8

So you're now looking at

1/8oz    2/8oz   3/8oz    4/8oz    6/8oz    8/8oz

Of course there are weights like 5/8oz and 7/8oz that I personally don't see much any longer, but if you do you can throw 'em in their slots as well.

Regards,

Josh

[Catt]

2 hours ago, reason said:

I went to Catholic school in the 60s and 70s, so there was a ruler involved in most subjects. I brought home a B once, parents weren't having Nun of it, where was double jeopardy when I needed it...

My dad, 4 uncles, & grandpa were carpenters so reading a ruler came easy!

21 minutes ago, Josh Smith said:

Look, man, here's what you do.  You have

1/8oz    1/4oz    3/8oz    1/2oz    3/4oz    1oz

Multiply the top and bottom numbers by a number to get be the same as the largest bottom number (denominator).  In this case it's 8.  So:

1/8 no change

1/4 x 2/2 = 2/8

3/8 no change

1/2 x 4/4 = 4/8

3/4 x 2/2 = 6/8

1/1 x 8/8 = 8/8

So you're now looking at

1/8oz    2/8oz   3/8oz    4/8oz    6/8oz    8/8oz

Of course there are weights like 5/8oz and 7/8oz that I personally don't see much any longer, but if you do you can throw 'em in their slots as well.

Regards,

Josh

I use 1/64 oz & 1/32 oz

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39 minutes ago, Josh Smith said:

Look, man, here's what you do.  You have

1/8oz    1/4oz    3/8oz    1/2oz    3/4oz    1oz

Multiply the top and bottom numbers by a number to get be the same as the largest bottom number (denominator).  In this case it's 8.  So:

1/8 no change

1/4 x 2/2 = 2/8

3/8 no change

1/2 x 4/4 = 4/8

3/4 x 2/2 = 6/8

1/1 x 8/8 = 8/8

So you're now looking at

1/8oz    2/8oz   3/8oz    4/8oz    6/8oz    8/8oz

Of course there are weights like 5/8oz and 7/8oz that I personally don't see much any longer, but if you do you can throw 'em in their slots as well.

Regards,

Josh

22/7 a la mode...

[Red_King814]

I haven't messed around with stuff like this since the 4th grade lol and it was in the back of my mind totally wasn't thinking, and I was down with my work while I posted I appreciate the comment