Weightless t-rig setup

[Gsurko]

I’m looking to put together a baitcasting setup for weightless t-rig senko  fishing. Not interested in bragging rights as far as equipment goes just a nice fishing rig in that good value for the buck area. I fish from a boat on small lakes that hold some nice lamb.

That should say lmb. Auto correct strikes again.

[MN Fisher]

Low end of the scale is what I use for weightless/light T-Rigs (1/8oz and under)

 

Pflueger President

Diawa Aird-X M/F

 

Nearing the end of my 3rd season with that setup, and it's been good to me.

[Gsurko]

19 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

Low end of the scale is what I use for weightless/light T-Rigs (1/8oz and under)

 

Pflueger President

Diawa Aird-X M/F

 

Nearing the end of my 3rd season with that setup, and it's been good to me.

Thanks, just what I was thinking, a medium would cast the light weight and give me the sensitivity needed with the light lures, correct?

[MN Fisher]

7 minutes ago, Gsurko said:

Thanks, just what I was thinking, a medium would cast the light weight and give me the sensitivity needed with the light lures, correct?

I haven't had any issues tossing a weightless T-Rig or even a Wacky rigged Senko decent distances with that rig. I've also been impressed with the sensitivity of the Aird-X rods (I have 3 BC and 1 Spinning)...great rod for the price-point.

[Hook2Jaw]

Definitely a job for a Medium Fast spinning rod and a 2000-3000 sized spinning reel for me.  I personally use a Daiwa Tatula XT 7' MF and a Daiwa Fuego LT 2500 with the faster gear ratio.

 

If I could do it again I would pick up a Daiwa Tatula Bass MF or a 13 Omen Black MF.  Both of those rod lines have impressed me and the longer I fish, the more I affirm it's often the rod more than the reel.  I would put a Daiwa Revros LT on either rod and be proud of the setup.

[MN Fisher]

1 minute ago, Hook2Jaw said:

Definitely a job for a Medium Fast spinning rod and a 2000-3000 sized spinning reel for me.  I personally use a Daiwa Tatula XT 7' MF and a Daiwa Fuego LT 2500 with the faster gear ratio.

Well, he did ask for a BC rig. I have an M/F Spinning rig I use for the same techniques

 

Pflueger Trion-30 (2500 size)

Diawa Aird-X M/F (ya, my spinning Aird-X)

[BrianMDTX]

3 minutes ago, Hook2Jaw said:

I would put a Daiwa Revros LT on either rod and be proud of the setup.

 

58 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

Diawa Aird-X M/F

I have a Daiwa Revros LT2500 and a Daiwa Aird X 661MFB (not a combo- the Revros is on a Fenwick and a Black Max is on the Aird X).  I really like the two Aird X rods I have (one M and the other MH), and the Revros is a hidden gem. A Revros on a MF Aird X would be a great combo for weightless TR Senkos. 

[Gsurko]

I have a spinning setup just like you fellas recommend, I just prefer a baitcaster overall. Sounds like in the market for a medium/ fast rod and suitable reel. Thanks so much. Going to look long and hard at that Aird x rod.

[MN Fisher]

Just now, Gsurko said:

Going to look long and hard at that Aird x rod.

For reference, my other two Aird-X rigs are:

Pflueger Supreme on a Aird-X MH/F - Spinners/chatters/buzzbaits, jigs, heavier T-Rigs (3/8oz to 3/4oz)

Diawa Fuego CT-XS on a Aird-X H/F - Flip/pitch/punch, Bubba-shot, frogs, heavier topwaters (Super Spooks, WP-90 & 110)

[Hook2Jaw]

32 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

Well, he did ask for a BC rig. I have an M/F Spinning rig I use for the same techniques

 

Pflueger Trion-30 (2500 size)

Diawa Aird-X M/F (ya, my spinning Aird-X)

? that's why I said "for me," but now being aware that he already has a spinning combo and isn't a fan of it for the technique, I will definitely refrain from pushing spinning.

 

That said, I've never thrown weightless Texas on a casting rod, and can't offer much on the subject.  Folks more experienced on the matter should chime in, I'm all ears.

[MN Fisher]

Just now, Hook2Jaw said:

That said, I've never thrown weightless Texas on a casting rod, and can't offer much on the subject.  Folks more experienced on the matter should chime in, I'm all ears.

To be honest, I only do weightless/wacky with the BC if it's heavier plastics - Senkos, Pit Boss, Missile D'Stroyers, etc. If I'm using lighter plastics, it's on the spinning rig. Or if I'm skipping any - still trying to learn how to skip with a BC. ?

[Gsurko]

I’m throwing them now with Lews speed stick in mh/f but I’m looking for better sensitivity that I think a m/f will give me plus load the rod better for casting.

[Hewhospeaksmuchbull]

Dobyns SA 703c and a Tatula SV been getting the job done here. Light enough tip to sling weightless stick worm, plenty of backbone to set hook. About 350.00

 

Budget option, Fury 703 and a Feugo CT. Under two bills.

[BrianMDTX]

1 hour ago, Gsurko said:

I have a spinning setup just like you fellas recommend, I just prefer a baitcaster overall. Sounds like in the market for a medium/ fast rod and suitable reel. Thanks so much. Going to look long and hard at that Aird x rod.

I do not know how their baitcasting rods are, but I really, really like the Daiwa Procyon spinning rod I just got. The cork grips are very nice for the price and it’s pretty sensitive. 

[Bird]

If I'm throwing weightless Senko it's going to be med......no way am I throwing MH unless I wanna see them dance off.

 

That's my story and I'm sticking to it. 

[jbsoonerfan]

I love these threads when I get to say, well if you aren't using a weight then it isn't a texas rig. LOL

 

Then everyone says, you know what he meant

[Tizi]

I throw weightless senkos on a 7'1" MHxF Tatula with a Fuego CT.  I used 10 lb Invisx.

 

If I am skipping them under docks, whacky rigged, I go to a MF Tatula XT with Fuego LT 3000 using 8 lb YZ hybrid.

[BrianMDTX]

4 minutes ago, Tizi said:

I throw weightless senkos on a 7'1" MHxF Tatula with a Fuego CT.  I used 10 lb Invisx.

 

If I am skipping them under docks, whacky rigged, I go to a MF Tatula XT with Fuego LT 3000 using 8 lb YZ hybrid.

I don’t have any docks to skip under, but I do have a lot of tree branches that overhang and leave holes to skip a Senko in (either weightless TR or WR). One of my favorite ways to fish. 

[Gsurko]

21 minutes ago, Bird said:

If I'm throwing weightless Senko it's going to be med......no way am I throwing MH unless I wanna see them dance off.

 

That's my story and I'm sticking to it. 

Exactly what brought me to this point. Sure are bunch of helpful people on this forum.

[JustJames]

There should be no restrictions whatsoever to cast senko with baitcaster, any reels should be able to handle Senko just fine, rod M if you wanna get casting distance, MH for cover type fishing, pitching or flipping.

So get whatever reel you feel like.

[Bankbeater]

I have a Revo S on a St. Croix MH/F premier rod. I like this rig for weightless 6” senkos and weightless flukes. All other weightless plastic baits go on the spinning reel. 

[BrianMDTX]

2 hours ago, Bass_Fishing_Socal said:

There should be no restrictions whatsoever to cast senko with baitcaster, any reels should be able to handle Senko just fine, rod M if you wanna get casting distance, MH for cover type fishing, pitching or flipping.

So get whatever reel you feel like.

I have cast a weightless TR Senko on both my Aird X rods. One a 7’ MHF and the other a 6’6” MF. Both will cast them but I find the MH better on hooksets. Plus, I don’t really bomb cast TR as a rule. Maybe 60’-90’ on average. But in a pond that’s about all I need. If that lol 

[NJBasstard]

I throw weightless texas rigged 5" senkos on a 6'9" MH/F casting rod. Changed from a M to the MH around 2011 and never felt the need to go back. I use this same combo for skipping senkos and flukes.

 

A 5" senko with a 3/0 or 4/0 EWG is pushing close to 3/8oz. Most MH rods will throw that weight perfectly fine and have enough power to set the hook & pull the fish from whatever cover I'm fishing.

[Teal]

I throw them  on few different rods, depending on what I already have rigged and depending on cover.  

 

Powell 723 7'2 MH xf

Zillion 6,6 M xf 

Powell 712 7'1 med fast spinning 

 

I put them on a c rig and a split shot rig alot too

Heck recently I was flipping a weightless Yamamoto seiko in to thick hydrilla with a 7'6 heavy.  Not ideal, but it caught the fish that day.  

[NHBull]

If your having issues, use a super line hook and don’t look back