Weighing tackle and equipment

[LCG]

I have read a few posts about Lure weights and with so much time on my hands lately, I decided to weigh some of my stuff. Part boredom, part curiosity. Below is my notes from weighing soft plastics, hard lures, and equipment... 

 

Measurements accurate to 1g or .035oz increments, measured 5 times, then averaged. Conversions are estimated to nearest hundredth decimal place with fractions estimated to closest reasonable fraction. Not scientific but close enough to be informative. This was done with a $15 walmart food scale, so take it for what it's worth. 

 

Conversion Guide
    ●1/16oz = .06oz
    ●1/8oz = .13oz
    ●3/16oz = .19oz
    ●1/4oz = .25oz
    ●3/8oz = .38oz
    ●1/2oz = .50oz
    ●5/8oz = .63oz
    ●3/4oz = .75oz
    ●7/8oz = .88oz
    ●1oz = 1oz

 

Soft plastics 

    ●Big Bite Baits 4" Finesse Worm = 1/8oz
    ●Weightless Zoom Trick Worm = 3/16oz
    ●Zman TRD = 1/8oz 
    ●Zman TRD Craw = TBD
    ●Zoom Tiny Brush Hog = TBD 
    ●BPS Stick-O 5 3/8" = 3/8oz
    ●Big Bite Baits 4" Creature = 1/4oz
    ●Big Bite Baits 4" Yo Mama = 3/8oz
    ●Berkley 7" Ribbon Tail Worm = 3/16oz
    ●Kalins 5" Grub = 1/8oz

 

Hard baits 
    ●KVD 1.0 = 1/4oz
    ●Cotton Cordell Big O = 1/4oz
    ●Berkley Pitbull squarebull 5.5 = 3/8oz
    ●Mepps inline spinner #3 = 1/5oz
    ●Blue Fox inline spinner #4 = 3/8oz
    ●Booyah Pond Magic 3/16oz spinnerbait = 1/3oz
    ●Booyah Spinnerbait 3/8 double Colorado blade = 3/4oz
    ●Booyah Spinnerbait 1/2oz Willow Colorado blades = 7/8oz
    ●Zman Chatterbait 3/8oz = 1/2oz
    ●Jigs 3/8oz = 1/2oz
    ●BPS Top Water Poppers Small = 1/4oz
    ●BPS Top Water Poppers Large = 3/8oz

 

Equipment 
    ●Shimano Stradic FL 2500 spooled with 20lb braid and 6lb mono leader = 8.1oz
    ●Shimano SLX MGL 70 spooled with 10lb mono = 7.1oz
    ●Shimano Curado K 200 spooled with 14lb mono = 7.9oz
    ●BPS Carbonlite 2.0 6'8" M-XF spinning rod = 4.2oz
    ●BPS Carbonlite 2.0 6'9" MH-XF casting rod = 4.4oz
    ●Dobyns Fury 7' MH-F casting rod = 4.6oz
    ●Shimano Compre 6'10" MH-XF casting rod 2 piece = 5.0oz
    ●Plano Double Sided 3500 tackle box empty = 7.0oz
    ●Plano 3500 double sided tackle box with hard baits = 15.7oz
    ●Plano 3500 double sided tackle box with soft plastics = TBD
    ●Plano Double Sided small terminal tackle box = 8.0oz
    ●Plano 3500 weekender bag empty = 15.0oz
    ●Plano 3500 weekender bag loaded = TBD
    ■Size 4/0 EWG Gammy Hook = .01oz

 

Conclusion:  Probably better stuff I could do with my time, but it's still winter here and not much to do

 

But, was surprising was that a Ned rig weighs in at about 3/16oz, not as light as some would make it seem. Spinnerbaits weigh almost double advertised weight. Chatterbaits weight about 1/8oz more than advertised weight. Assume it's all the hardware involved in making the Lure. Crankbaits seem to weigh the same as advertised. 

 

Makes sense now why some spinnerbaits seem really awkward to throw on some of my combo's, the Lure is just way to heavy for the rod. 

 

Also, the equipment weights were just for information. Not that weight is a huge factor for me, I am more concerned about the balance of the combo than weight. 

 

Thanks for reading, just thought I would share my findings. 

[Dens228]

Haha, you are bored!

 

[MN Fisher]

For plastics - this was done a while ago...long list with additions

 

[huZZah]

Dude but that’s helpful on the lighter rigs. It’s so hard to pick a trailer wisely to go with super light line. I’ve had breaks that I know were because I just got too much weight with hook and trailer. 
 

Lol thanks for being bored. 

[Bass Junke]

Who here wishes that the fishing industry in America would switch to the metric system? Conversion chart? Not needed. Wait is 5/8ths heavier or lighter than 9/16ths? I can figure it out but really. Lets try this. Is 9 grams heavier than 8 grams? Way easier (easier to type also BTW). 

 

When I was in elementary school back in the 70's we were told that in 10 years the U.S. will have converted to the metric system. I'm still waiting. 

[Deleted account]

46 minutes ago, Bass Junke said:

Who here wishes that the fishing industry in America would switch to the metric system?

Royale with cheese and a side of chips (salt and vinegar).

[BrianMDTX]

1 hour ago, Bass Junke said:

Who here wishes that the fishing industry in America would switch to the metric system? Conversion chart? Not needed. Wait is 5/8ths heavier or lighter than 9/16ths? I can figure it out but really. Lets try this. Is 9 grams heavier than 8 grams? Way easier (easier to type also BTW). 

 

When I was in elementary school back in the 70's we were told that in 10 years the U.S. will have converted to the metric system. I'm still waiting. 

I still think a 454 big block sounds better than a 7.4L. And when it’s 0° out, that’s cold, not just when water freezes. And seriously, does 45°C sound hot? ?

[Spankey]

1 hour ago, Bass Junke said:

Who here wishes that the fishing industry in America would switch to the metric system? Conversion chart? Not needed. Wait is 5/8ths heavier or lighter than 9/16ths? I can figure it out but really. Lets try this. Is 9 grams heavier than 8 grams? Way easier (easier to type also BTW). 

 

When I was in elementary school back in the 70's we were told that in 10 years the U.S. will have converted to the metric system. I'm still waiting. 

I’ve been waiting that long or longer for the change also. In my line of work equipment can go either way or sometimes incorporate both sizes. It really wouldn’t bother me one way or the other. I only have a few more years to work anyway. 

[Darth-Baiter]

I’ve often thought about weighing some sinkers and lured on my firearm reloading scale.  But it’s always a passing thought.  

[Bass Junke]

32 minutes ago, BrianMDTX said:

I still think a 454 big block sounds better than a 7.4L. And when it’s 0° out, that’s cold, not just when water freezes. And seriously, does 45°C sound hot? ?

I agree with both statements. Hardest thing with the metric system is mental visualization. I can picture in my head what 6 feet looks like. Much harder to picture 2 meters even though it is the same. 

[MN Fisher]

16 minutes ago, Bass Junke said:

I agree with both statements. Hardest thing with the metric system is mental visualization. I can picture in my head what 6 feet looks like. Much harder to picture 2 meters even though it is the same. 

Either way is fine with me. Was on a science track in college, so learned Metric enough that converting between that and English is pretty easy.

[fishwizzard]

I weigh pretty much every lure/plastic/whatever as soon as I buy it or rig it up.  I have a pile of combos so knowing the weight of a given presentation helps narrow

the field a bit before I move onto the yard testing phase.  

[LCG]

8 hours ago, Bass Junke said:

Who here wishes that the fishing industry in America would switch to the metric system? Conversion chart? Not needed. Wait is 5/8ths heavier or lighter than 9/16ths? I can figure it out but really. Lets try this. Is 9 grams heavier than 8 grams? Way easier (easier to type also BTW). 

 

When I was in elementary school back in the 70's we were told that in 10 years the U.S. will have converted to the metric system. I'm still waiting. 

Long story short, Canadian born, raised in the States, moved back to Canada 25+ years ago. Learning the metric system was hard in high school, but ultimately makes more sense. 

[mcipinkie]

Does this mean anything when it comes to catching fish?

 

[LCG]

45 minutes ago, mcipinkie said:

Does this mean anything when it comes to catching fish?

 

Yes and no. Like I said more out of curiosity than anything. But weight and profile dictate rate of fall. Also was interested why baits like spinnerbaits feel awkward when using a rod within the advertised weight, because it weighs significantly more than advertised. Just helps me understand the whole set up of a technique a little better. 

[Catt]

On 3/14/2021 at 2:18 PM, LCG said:

Spinnerbaits weigh almost double advertised weight.

 

What everyone fails to understand with spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, jigs, ect is the advertised weight is the head (lead) portion only.

 

Add to the weight of the head, wire forms, blades, shirts, swivels, split rings, beads, & clevis.

[NoShoes]

On 3/20/2021 at 7:15 AM, Catt said:

 

What everyone fails to understand with spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, jigs, ect is the advertised weight is the head (lead) portion only.

 

Add to the weight of the head, wire forms, blades, shirts, swivels, split rings, beads, & clevis.

i learned that early on. Real easy to overload a rod and not really realize it. 

[Deephaven]

On 3/19/2021 at 9:22 AM, Bass Junke said:

Who here wishes that the fishing industry in America would switch to the metric system?

So stupid we haven't changed.  In particular our units of weight.  They make ZERO sense.  Fractions are stupid.  The only thing they are useful for is teaching math.  Decimals should be used for all weights.  The other unit that is awful is distance.  A 3/32" wrench was NEVER a good idea.  We needed a stimulus last year, should have used it to change.

On 3/19/2021 at 11:30 AM, Bass Junke said:

I agree with both statements. Hardest thing with the metric system is mental visualization. I can picture in my head what 6 feet looks like. Much harder to picture 2 meters even though it is the same. 

And for the rest of the world they can't picture 6'.  What you learn is what you know.  We just need to relearn.

[Mike L]

Personally I’d rather not. 
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Mike

[Michigander]

Thanks for the data! Collecting and compiling this kind of thing is not glamorous but I appreciate that you did it.

[BrianMDTX]

1 hour ago, Deephaven said:

So stupid we haven't changed.  In particular our units of weight.  They make ZERO sense.  Fractions are stupid.  The only thing they are useful for is teaching math.  Decimals should be used for all weights.  The other unit that is awful is distance.  A 3/32" wrench was NEVER a good idea.  We needed a stimulus last year, should have used it to change.

And for the rest of the world they can't picture 6'.  What you learn is what you know.  We just need to relearn.

“Give ‘em a centimeter and they’ll take a kilometer”

 

”I can see for kilometers, kilometers, kilometers and kilometers”

 

”I’d walk a kilometer for a Camel”

 

“Nice bass! 1.5 kilos!”

 

Nah. No panache! 

[Bass Junke]

On 3/20/2021 at 7:15 AM, Catt said:

 

What everyone fails to understand with spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, jigs, ect is the advertised weight is the head (lead) portion only.

 

Add to the weight of the head, wire forms, blades, shirts, swivels, split rings, beads, & clevis.

I have a digital scale at work, I often bring in baits to get weights on them. My lightest spinnerbait has a 1/4oz. head. Once all the hardware is on it weights 1/2oz. Plus the trailer, usually between 12 and 20 grams. Spinnerbait weights add up fast. 1/2oz. spinners end up weighing 26-28 grams by the time all the hardware is on. Bigger blades add more weight. 28g.=1oz.

[BrianMDTX]

59 minutes ago, Bass Junke said:

28g.=1oz.

I remember that from the 70s. 

 

Jus’ sayin’......

[Catt]

7 minutes ago, BrianMDTX said:

I remember that from the 70s. 

 

Jus’ sayin’......

 

60s ?

[BrianMDTX]

7 minutes ago, Catt said:

 

60s ?

I was there. Just a tad too young for that, though! ?