What size weights for Texas rigging 2024

LCG reply :

Looking to simplify my terminal tackle. What two size weights would you use for Texas rigging everything from a zoom trick worm to a larger creature bait. I fish from the bank and anywhere I can ie ponds, rivers, lakes.

Thinking 1/8 & 3/8, but not sure.

Bluebasser86 reply :

For bank fishing I use a 1/4 and 3/8 almost exclusively.

Jig Man reply :

I use 1/8 and 1/4 more than any other sizes.

Catt reply :

Rate Of Fall ????

1/32 - 1.5 oz!

In 10' of water a 2# bass can stop a 1.5 oz weight before it hits bottom.

scaleface reply :

On 12/23/2018 at 5:32 PM, LCG said:

1/8 & 3/8

That would work and you could always double up on weights if a different weight is wanted .

CroakHunter reply :

1/4 and 3/4

Mike L reply :

3/16 and 1/2

Mike

Joshua van Wyk reply :

3/16 and 3/8

FishTank reply :

1/8, 3/16, and 1/4 depending on the depth of the water and how rocky the bottom is.

LionHeart reply :

1/4 almost always. If it's windy and water is >10 ft. I'll usually go to 3/8.

greentrout reply :

1/32, 1/8, 3/16, and 1/4-ounce models get the bulk of the duty.

only 2 > 1/32 and 1/8...i'm mostly in shallow water and believe better presentation for the bass...

merry christmas

LCG reply :

Thanks everyone for your input. Looks like 3/16 and 3/8 should cover the basics. Hope everyone has a merry Christmas

bigfruits reply :

worm weights are cheap and small. no need to simplify there.

id have 1/8, 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2oz with me all the time at a minimum. adjust depending on bait, rod used, depth, wind, cover etc.

Heartland reply :

Keep a few of each size that you find practical for your use, pick them up when you see them on sale. You will soon learn what one to carry the most of to support your needs.

OnthePotomac reply :

A lot depends on the water you fish. I am on the Tidal Potomac, so you not only have the river flow to contend with, but also the tide flow, so if I use a weight on a Texas rig I usually have to try different weights depending on if I am fishing the main river, or a tributary. On a regular lake I guess the weights mentioned above are good and would depend only on the rate of fall you desire.

fishwizzard reply :

I keep 1/16, 3/16, and 1/2oz weights on hand. So much of my fishing is shallow that the 1/16 and 3/16 cover most needs and if I want a faster fall the I might as well step up to 1/2oz.

This year I found a great way to store a small assortment of weights in the bag I use for bank fishing. I tried daily pill holders before but they would always open up in my pack. I then found circular ones where the opening-tab is protected from being popped open.

Bankbeater reply :

I use 1/16, 1/8, 3/16, and 1/4 ounce the most.

stratoliner92 reply :

On 12/23/2018 at 10:59 PM, LionHeart said:

1/4 almost always. If it's windy and water is >10 ft. I'll usually go to 3/8.

Same here. If I had to pick one it would be 1/4

MN Fisher reply :

The three main ones I use are 1/8, 1/4 & 3/8 - depending on how deep I want to run or how much weeds I'm pulling through.

haggard reply :

On 12/23/2018 at 5:32 PM, LCG said:

Looking to simplify my terminal tackle. What two size weights would you use for Texas rigging everything from a zoom trick worm to a larger creature bait.

In the interest of simplicity I use only 1/4 oz and 3/8 oz.

1/4 oz at around 80% of the time for shallow to mid depths, but will use 3/8 oz when fishing deeper 30-40 ft (to get it down faster) and when the wind is up (to keep the lure down when the boat drifts, and I find it easier to feel the bottom).

I could easily live with just the 1/4 oz if I want to really simplify.

Jcj90 reply :

1/8 and 3/16 for most of my open water fishing and 3/8-3/4 for my heavy cover.

WRB reply :

I use 3/16 to 1/4 oz brass n glass 80% of the time with 6" to 9" worms. 1/4 and 3/8 oz with 8" to 10" worms and 1/4 to 1/2 oz with 9" to 13" worms, occasionally 1/8 oz with 5" to 6" worms.

Lighter weights for shallower water increasing weight for deeper water to keep in contact with the weight depending on wind and water temps.

Tom

Sam reply :

1/4 and 3/8, depending on the time of year, fishing conditions as Tom penned above, and the depth of the water if I am fishing a lake, pond or tidal river.

Half-ounce for Carolina rigs. One ounce football style for catfish.

If a tidal river it will depend on how fast the water is moving.

I also use a 1/16 Provider Jig Head that a pro introduced to me and I love it. In fact, I am now using the Provider Jig Heads in all sizes depending on the conditions and tidal flow more than a standard Texas rig set up.

The 3/8 ounce weight is an excellent size for all waters and plastics so I throw that, too. Sometimes pegged; sometimes not pegged.

And of course, a heavy Texas rigged or Provider Jig Head for throwing in the grass and pads.

Now, tungsten or lead. Which one do you prefer?

LCG reply :

On 12/25/2018 at 4:20 PM, Sam said:

tungsten or lead. Which one do you prefer?

Think I will be sending lead for small weights and tungsten for larger weights just because of the smaller size to weight ratio.

basseditor reply :

Usually one thinks the lightest weight you can get away with. Conditions dictate though. (Wind, depth)

Having said that, I catch more big bass with a half ounce tungsten. Shallow or deep, it works. I think it triggers a reaction.

NHBull reply :

I too am in the camp of lightest weight possible, but have also boubled up lighter weight for the few times, I wanted more. I actually thinks the sound of them hitting together helped.

Steve S reply :

On 12/25/2018 at 2:28 PM, WRB said:

I use 3/16 to 1/4 oz brass n glass 80% of the time with 6" to 9" worms. 1/4 and 3/8 oz with 8" to 10" worms and 1/4 to 1/2 oz with 9" to 13" worms, occasionally 1/8 oz with 5" to 6" worms.

Lighter weights for shallower water increasing weight for deeper water to keep in contact with the weight depending on wind and water temps.

Tom

Hi Tom, was curious on your opinion for Florida ponds <10ft deep what bullet weight (or range of weight) would you use (mainly worms and creature baits 7in or less)? Also was curious what the glass bead does to the presentation and why you use it? Thanks for the info you are the best!

WRB reply :

During day light where I fish it's difficult to get bass to strike line over .012 dia or 12 lb test mono or FC. The water is fairly clear ove 10' depth of light and highly pressured deep structured lakes. I like enough weight to keep in contact with the worm and 3/16 is enough using lighter line unless it's windy.If using .015 dia line the 1/4 oz weight is used. The tempered glass faceted beads are 8 mm holographic colors* to reflect light but most important is the clicks between the painted brass s.iding bullet weight. Tungsten bullet weights also make a click but lead weights very little sound. The bead is adding a little flash and sound to get the bass attention and works good day or night.

My typical retreive is watch the rig sink closely for any falling movements or line stopping before it hits bottom. After the weight hits bottom or stops I lightly shake the weight if I don't feel resistance like a bass. Hooks sets are free so when in dought do it.

Worm fishing to me is a slow retreive shaking, stopping , hopping varing the pace I until something works.

Inprefer straight shank Owner 5103 Or Gamakatsu 484 round bend sizes 3/0 to 5/0 depending on the worm diameter and always weedless skin hook.

Tom

* Don Iovino Brass n Glass

dodgeguy reply :

On 12/23/2018 at 10:38 PM, Joshua van Wyk said:

3/16 and 3/8

Same here.

Steve S reply :

On 1/5/2020 at 6:35 AM, WRB said:

During day light where I fish it's difficult to get bass to strike line over .012 dia or 12 lb test mono or FC. The water is fairly clear ove 10' depth of light and highly pressured deep structured lakes. I like enough weight to keep in contact with the worm and 3/16 is enough using lighter line unless it's windy.If using .015 dia line the 1/4 oz weight is used. The tempered glass faceted beads are 8 mm holographic colors* to reflect light but most important is the clicks between the painted brass s.iding bullet weight. Tungsten bullet weights also make a click but lead weights very little sound. The bead is adding a little flash and sound to get the bass attention and works good day or night.

My typical retreive is watch the rig sink closely for any falling movements or line stopping before it hits bottom. After the weight hits bottom or stops I lightly shake the weight if I don't feel resistance like a bass. Hooks sets are free so when in dought do it.

Worm fishing to me is a slow retreive shaking, stopping , hopping varing the pace I until something works.

Inprefer straight shank Owner 5103 Or Gamakatsu 484 round bend sizes 3/0 to 5/0 depending on the worm diameter and always weedless skin hook.

Tom

* Don Iovino Brass n Glass

Thanks Tom I really appreciate the advice At what length or size worm/bait would you move from a 3/0 to a 4/0 hook?

WRB reply :

It's more diameter then length, I like the hook gap to be at least 2X the worm diameter.

Rhe reason is the worm can slide down into the gap filling it with plastic. I like to use a piece of Peg-It through the hook eye to hole the worm head onto the eye. Tie on the hook and put the Peg-It through the hook eye and cut off the ends so about 1/8" sticks out both side. Rig the worm by pulling the eye after rotating the hook 90 degrees and Peg-It about 1/8" beyond the nose end and it will stay there.

waymont reply :

I mostly fish with 1/4-3/8oz bullet weights, mostly pegged, with lizards, worms, and craws. 12-15lb mono or fluoro leaders on 30lb braid. This is my hook of choice with worms and lizards. Mustad grip pin big bite hooks. I like to use 8" Mann's Jelly worms, and this has a bigger bite than some off set hooks. Great hook up ratio with these hooks. Craws, I use an EWG hook.

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