rboat Posted May 24, 2009 Posted May 24, 2009 I know there are many different scenarios, however, I was just wondering what is the most common size weight used for a regular T-rig worm? My guess would be 3/8 oz? Quote
Super User Hammer 4 Posted May 24, 2009 Super User Posted May 24, 2009 For me, there is no regular, weight depends on conditions..i.e..shallow and calm, 1/8 oz..wind and deep, I'll toss a 1/2 oz..If I have a 10" ragetail anaconda, I'll use a lighter weight. If I'm fishing from shore, and need to cast further to get to a spot that I think will produce, I'll use a heavier bullet..But, I try to use the lightest weight I can. Quote
DINK WHISPERER Posted May 24, 2009 Posted May 24, 2009 Man, so much goes into this that it is hard to say! Lure/hook size, wind, fishes mood, cover, line/size. Let the fish tell you what they want. If you can get away with weightless, start there. If the fish are active you may need a bigger weight to trigger them. My most common rig when pitching to scattered cover is an 8" ribbon tail worm, 4/0 EWG hook, 17lb fluoro and a 3/16 oz Tungsten weight. Quote
BlakeMolone Posted May 24, 2009 Posted May 24, 2009 when fishign a 7 inch worm shallo 1/16 ounce and when im fishing a 10, or 12 inch worm shallow 3/16 ounce.when I fish deeper I will add more weight, but I think a slow fall is extremley important. Quote
CODbasser Posted May 24, 2009 Posted May 24, 2009 if you just had one weight to use for everything...i would say 1/4 oz would probably be the most versatile...good at most depths Quote
Tucson Posted May 25, 2009 Posted May 25, 2009 I use a 1/16th with a standard ribbontail worm. It seems to give a slower drop rate than the 1/4 oz weights and I'm not trying to drop my bait through vegetation. I like to work the worm just over the tops of sunken brush and the light weight lets me work it slower with a more natural drop rate. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted May 26, 2009 Super User Posted May 26, 2009 ¼ 1/4 oz covers most presentations. 8-) Quote
Super User iceintheveins Posted May 27, 2009 Super User Posted May 27, 2009 I always try to use as little amount of weight as possible. I use heavy weights in deep water or I peg the weights in heavy cover. Usually in deep water though, I use a carolina rig. Texas rigs are best in shallow areas. Quote
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