what size weight for tokyo rig?

[Jonny15678]

So I plan on trying out the tokyo rig. I plan to fish it mostly in shallow water from the bank. What size tungsten is best?

[JediAmoeba]

Tokyo rig, I.E. Weed snagger, bottom snagger or shield your eyes while I snap this line off rig.

 

I am sure it is great in some places, maybe new lakes with smooth hardpan bottoms, but I know not where these places exist.

[J Francho]

Why are you using a Tokyo rig?  I'm certain that a standard Texas Rig would work in a shallow, shoreline presentation.  To answer your question, you generally pick what weight gives the action and weed penetration you desire.  There is no "best" size.

[webertime]

This weed snagged thing...  bend the wire until you are just about to hit 90 degrees. Stuff just slides off or gets stuff stuck about the same as a Texas rig.  I like the idea (and this might be 100% in my head) of the hook point not really having anything in front of it.

 

Weight wise use 2 of whatever weights that add up to what you normally Texas rig with.  IE 2x 1/8 oz if you normally use a 1/4oz.

[Jaderose]

I was getting ready to Google "Tokyo Rig" and then realized I didn't care...lol

[jr231]

Try the redneck rig. You take a brick and tie a floating worm to it. Attach the brick with 80lb mono to your truck hitch. Every so often just pull off in the truck and drag your catch to shore ! 

 

Haha really tho, I think tweaks and variations in rigs is a good thing. It keeps things fresh and exciting and if it gives a little confidence to us then it's a win for sure. A man with confidence is much more successful than a man without in more ways than one. 

 

I've become a big fan of the "jika" rig punching through some vegetation when bank fishing. 

[J Francho]

7 minutes ago, Yeajray231 said:

I've become a big fan of the "jika" rig punching through some vegetation when bank fishing.

Me too.