Florida riggin

[Kowen117]

what and how do you Florida rig does any body have any pics or techniques thanks :-/

[Raul]

The only difference between a Florida rig and a Texas rig is the type of weight you use. In the Texas rig you use a bullet shape sinker ok ?, well to make a Florida rig what you do is that instead of using a regular bullet weight you use a Florida rig weight, a Florida rig weight is a bullet shape sinker with a piece of metal coil atached to it where you screw in your bait so the bait and sink are pegged together.

Florida rig weight:

[CWB]

I don't care for the Florida rig weights. They do come out of the bait and you can kiss the bait goodbye when they do. Great idea though.

[warmer]

i only use these weights!  

the reason i do it is twofold:

- i like using straight shank hooks because i think the hookup ratios are better, these weights enable me to use them without as much trouble from the bait sliding down the hook.

- i fish a lot of heavy cover and i like the weight on the bait at all times to avoid hangups.  

there are other ways to accomplish the pegged weight approach.  gambler* has a weight that has rubber in the middle of the hole so that when you put the line through you can peg the weight just by sliding it into place.  you will have to use an offset hook (i like gamikatzu's* best) to keep the bait in place.  also, you can peg the weight using a toothpick*.  you can also use a rubber t-stop* to peg it.  there is sometimes a problem pegging on lines smaller than 10lb test just based on the diameter.

the weight that i prefer is bullet weights*, although gambler* is starting to make a nice screw in weight now too (better spring).  

if you are having trouble with the bait staying attached to weight, just take a pair of needle nose pliers* and spread out the spring just a bit and you will find that it will get a better bite on the plastic.

*note i am not sponsored by gambler, gamikatzu, toothpick companies, t stop, bullet weight, or needle nose plier companies mentioned in my response, so i am in compliance with forum guidelines.

[Wayne P.]

With a little manual dexterity, you can thread the spring into the hook eye and twist it a couple of times to hold it better on a hook-set to keep it from tearing the bait so much. You have to cut about 1/2 of the tube off.

[Bassn Blvd]

I used to use the screw on weights and still have quite a few.

Problems:

1. the plastic insert always tears apart and you end up taking it out so you can screw the sinker in.

2.  the screw can get caught in the line and break you off.

I now use regular tru-tungsten weights and I insert the rubber "whatch-ya-callits in through the top if the weight which work 10x better.  BPS sells the little rubber whatch ya call its.

[Avalonjohn44]

Parasite weights are a better option than the screw tops.  The parasite weights rest on top of the worm, and have a metal loop that attaches from the bottom of the weight to the offset portion of the hook.  They prevent damage to the bait, prevent it from sliding down the shank of the hook, and do not slide up and down the line.  They do not require a toothpick or anything else that could crimp the line.  They are awesome and come in lead or tungsten.  They are a little pricey, but I will never use another type of weight for Florida rigging.  

[FD.]

Gambler also has a Florida rig Goop weight with or without a rattle.  You have to use a line threader(comes with the weights) to get it on but you can adjust the weight to anywhere on the line you want and it stays in place.

[Kowen117]

thanks i should have known that i probally try it

[BassFishingMachine]

Whats the difference between a florida rig weight, and a pegged bullet weight, aren't they the same thing? They both serve the same purpose.

[BassFishingMachine]

Gambler also has a Florida rig Goop weight with or without a rattle. You have to use a line threader(comes with the weights) to get it on but you can adjust the weight to anywhere on the line you want and it stays in place.

Yeah, this is what I typically use. Very effective. Though after a few good hooksets, I've had the sinker start sliding up the line a bit..

[garry77]

When I "florida: rig I just peg the weight with a toothpick.I guess I'm cheap. ;D

[fivesixone]

Tru-Tungsten's screw-in weights are pretty much all I use anymore besides small split-shots. Nothing to complain about!

[Bassn Blvd]

Whats the difference between a Florida rig weight, and a pegged bullet weight, aren't they the same thing? They both serve the same purpose.

Nothing at all.  The Florida rig is relatively new.  I think someone came up with the name to push their product.  They sell a certain type of sinker that has a rubber **** type insert to prevent the sinker from sliding up/down the line.  Used for flipping heavy cover.  It's gimmick if you ask me.

[zbass]

I used to use these a lot. What I would do is trim about half of the spring off and then trim the tube off to where it was a tad longer than the spring. That way the spring could not touch the line and the weight would release from the bait easier on hook ups and dancing fish. It tore up more lures, but that is why they sell them in bags of ten or more.

That being said, I don't use them that often anymore.

[Bassin_Fin@tic]

Whats the difference between a Florida rig weight, and a pegged bullet weight, aren't they the same thing? They both serve the same purpose.

Nothing at all. The Florida rig is relatively new. I think someone came up with the name to push their product. They sell a certain type of sinker that has a rubber **** type insert to prevent the sinker from sliding up/down the line. Used for flipping heavy cover. It's gimmick if you ask me.

x1000 The goop doesn't last and will not stay put on braided line.I took a drillbit and cleared all that crap out of all mine and use a good old fashioned never let you down toothpick.