Scew in sinkers or the regular slip sinkers?

BigBurlyBass · 11-02-10, 10:29 AM

Is it worth it to use screw in sinkers or should I just use the regular ones the slip sinkers? Do any of you guys use them? Are they better than the other ones? I would be using them for just regular texas rigging. I wont be flipping. Thanks.

walkeraviator · 11-02-10, 02:15 PM

I have never used the screw in type, i have always just used slip sinkers because i dont really flip or pitch plastics at all. But recently i bought some bullet shaped jig heads from luck-e-strike for when i fish a local creek and they are pretty handy...

http://www.basspro.com/Luck-E-Strike...90001/-1329844

96ecss · 11-02-10, 03:30 PM

For regular Texas rigging, slip sinkers work just fine. I have used those bullet shaped jig heads and I like them too.

Dave

Embrey · 11-02-10, 03:58 PM

I screw all of mine. keeps the bait up way better.

66KingFisher · 11-02-10, 03:59 PM

If I want my sinker to stay in place I use bobber stoppers or peg it with a toothpick.

dave0943 · 11-02-10, 06:38 PM

I've always used slip sinkers or the Lindy walker slip sinkers. I might give a try next season. Was going to this year, just didn't get around to ordering any.

BigBassin144 · 11-02-10, 08:12 PM

For t-rigging, I almost always leave the sinker to slide around.

One exception to this is when I'm fishing my Riggin' Skirt (my version of the punch skirt). In this case, I'll peg an 1/8oz weight, followed by the skirt, then a 5/0 Owner Twistlock hook, and my worm. I did good using a Yamamoto Swim Senko on this rig this summer.

When pitching and flipping, I peg it (usually a 3/8-3/4oz tungsten sinker) using rubber sinker stops.

BB

bamabassman · 11-02-10, 08:15 PM

I have mostly used the slip bullet sinkers on lizzards and worms,etc. But i did get bag of screw in once. I like them fairly well. They tend to "stay" on the bait really good. But i don't think it matters all that much and they do cost a little more.

Old Hooker · 11-02-10, 08:19 PM

I use sinker stops on my flipping weights. I normally just use a tooth pick on my T-rigs. We have mostly rock bluffs and rip-rap around here and a loose sinker will hang you up more.

BigBurlyBass · 11-02-10, 10:25 PM

So should I just peg my waits or get the screw in ones or does it matter? With the screw in sinkers don't you have to rig the hook further down in the worm?

Jrob78 · 11-02-10, 10:42 PM

I wouldn't worry about pegging your weight unless your sliding weight is causing you problems.

I always rig soft plastics so there is 1/8" - 1/4" of plastic sticking up above the hook. If you want to eliminate sliding weights and baits sliding down the hook check out Parasite Weights. They latch onto the hook, keeping the weight in place and locking the plastic in place. They also don't tear up your worm.

keithdog · 11-03-10, 06:47 AM

I peg mine with a bobber stopper. I used to use the screw in sinkers, but stopped using them. They work "ok", but I had too many of the wire screws come out, and the sinker never seemed to lay in line with the plastic, but always had a slight angle against the plastic. Plus the hook needs to be inserted further into the head of the chosen plastic to allow room for the sinkers screw. Not a big deal most of the time, depending on the plastic bait you have. A shorter bait, that could be an issue for sure.

pro reel · 11-03-10, 08:57 AM

I very seldom use a pegged weight. I have started using eco pro tungsten sinkers for all my bullet sinkers. If I feel a need for a pegged weight, I usually just switch to a shakey head jig. The small size of the tungsten sinkers seems to make the bait look a lot more realistic. The eco pro brand is fairly afordable now at $4.99 for a 4 pack with free shipping.
http://www.ecoprotungsten.com/

BigBurlyBass · 11-03-10, 12:18 PM

Like in the video on this site "how to peg waits" can you use those with lighter waits and line? Because he shows that he is pulling the braid through the sinker stop so I am just wondering if that would fray lighter line? And Thankyou guys you have been so helpful!

BigBassin144 · 11-03-10, 02:11 PM

Nope, the sinker stops are made of rubber, so they won't damage you're line. I've used them on Fluorocarbon down to 8lb test, and with braid up to 50lb. However, the metal loop the stop is on does kink the link. So make sure to only put the first inch or so of line through the metal loop, so you can cut off the kinked area. I normally have the kink so it is cut off as the tag end after I tie a knot.

BB

Bob Smith · 11-03-10, 05:20 PM

I like the screw in weights better than pegging myself. I use them around the grass and pads when I am punching, or when I am looking for a reaction bite. for normal presentation or when the fish are lethargic I prefer the conventional bullet sinkers loose (In this case I go as light as my presentation will let me go).

BigBurlyBass · 11-05-10, 03:22 PM

Awesome, thank you guys this stuff really helped me out! However, I did not buy any of the screw in type but what I did buy were the Tru-Tungsten colored bullet weights I got them in green pumpkin color (because most of my plastics have some sort of green in them). I also bought Jrob78's parasite weights. Both of these I got in 3/16 ounce size. Now have any of you guys ever used any colored waits with any noticable difference in how many fish you catch?

BigBurlyBass · 11-05-10, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBassin144

Nope, the sinker stops are made of rubber, so they won't damage you're line. I've used them on Fluorocarbon down to 8lb test, and with braid up to 50lb. However, the metal loop the stop is on does kink the link. So make sure to only put the first inch or so of line through the metal loop, so you can cut off the kinked area. I normally have the kink so it is cut off as the tag end after I tie a knot.

BB

Hey, thanks for that bit of information!

DVT Mike · 11-08-10, 12:50 PM

I prefer a jig head over a scew-in weight. If I peg a T-rig weight, I peg it a hair above the hook-eye to allow free movement the bait.

Imgoodatwhatido · 11-10-10, 01:05 AM

i also use the luck e strike bullet jig heads and i love them...i fish a lot of rock on tims ford and slip sinkers tend to hang up a lot. i use the bullet jig heads with a strike king rage craw an it performs flawlessly. Dip the claws in a little bit of orange garlic dye and wait for those big brown fish to jerk your arm outta socket. Also I rig them on a paca craw an shove a foam earplug in the hollow body of the paca craw and it gives it a defense stance. I havent fished a worm on these jig heads yet but im sure the results would be the same.

BigBurlyBass · 11-12-10, 11:47 AM

Hey, could any of you guys tell/show me how to peg a bullet weight with a toothpick I have never done it before. Thanks.

96ecss · 11-13-10, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBurlyBass

Hey, could any of you guys tell/show me how to peg a bullet weight with a toothpick I have never done it before. Thanks.

Here is a video about Texas rigging. He demonstrates pegging with a toothpick at just about 2 minutes into the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxV_PB6BWis

Dave

11-02-10, 10:29 AM	#1
BigBurlyBass BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: detroit Posts: 188	Scew in sinkers or the regular slip sinkers? Is it worth it to use screw in sinkers or should I just use the regular ones the slip sinkers? Do any of you guys use them? Are they better than the other ones? I would be using them for just regular texas rigging. I wont be flipping. Thanks.

11-02-10, 03:59 PM	#5
66KingFisher BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mena,Arkansas Posts: 1,327	If I want my sinker to stay in place I use bobber stoppers or peg it with a toothpick. __________________ In memory of lost fishin buddy's, Ricky Shealy, Keith Hale, Zooker Dickerson.

11-02-10, 08:12 PM	#7
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	For t-rigging, I almost always leave the sinker to slide around. One exception to this is when I'm fishing my Riggin' Skirt (my version of the punch skirt). In this case, I'll peg an 1/8oz weight, followed by the skirt, then a 5/0 Owner Twistlock hook, and my worm. I did good using a Yamamoto Swim Senko on this rig this summer. When pitching and flipping, I peg it (usually a 3/8-3/4oz tungsten sinker) using rubber sinker stops. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

11-02-10, 08:15 PM	#8
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	I have mostly used the slip bullet sinkers on lizzards and worms,etc. But i did get bag of screw in once. I like them fairly well. They tend to "stay" on the bait really good. But i don't think it matters all that much and they do cost a little more. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

11-02-10, 08:19 PM	#9
Old Hooker BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Shadow of the Smokys, East Tennessee Posts: 249	I use sinker stops on my flipping weights. I normally just use a tooth pick on my T-rigs. We have mostly rock bluffs and rip-rap around here and a loose sinker will hang you up more. __________________ To fish or not to fish. What a stupid question! -Jim

11-02-10, 02:15 PM	#2
walkeraviator BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,119	I have never used the screw in type, i have always just used slip sinkers because i dont really flip or pitch plastics at all. But recently i bought some bullet shaped jig heads from luck-e-strike for when i fish a local creek and they are pretty handy... http://www.basspro.com/Luck-E-Strike...90001/-1329844

11-02-10, 03:30 PM	#3
96ecss BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Central NJ Posts: 98	For regular Texas rigging, slip sinkers work just fine. I have used those bullet shaped jig heads and I like them too. Dave

11-02-10, 03:58 PM	#4
Embrey BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 505	I screw all of mine. keeps the bait up way better.

11-02-10, 06:38 PM	#6
dave0943 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Iron Mountain, MI Posts: 174	I've always used slip sinkers or the Lindy walker slip sinkers. I might give a try next season. Was going to this year, just didn't get around to ordering any.

11-02-10, 10:25 PM	#10
BigBurlyBass BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: detroit Posts: 188	So should I just peg my waits or get the screw in ones or does it matter? With the screw in sinkers don't you have to rig the hook further down in the worm?

11-02-10, 10:42 PM	#11
Jrob78 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,671	I wouldn't worry about pegging your weight unless your sliding weight is causing you problems. I always rig soft plastics so there is 1/8" - 1/4" of plastic sticking up above the hook. If you want to eliminate sliding weights and baits sliding down the hook check out Parasite Weights. They latch onto the hook, keeping the weight in place and locking the plastic in place. They also don't tear up your worm. __________________ There are 3 kinds of people in the world…those who can count and those who can’t. HRN4L

11-03-10, 06:47 AM	#12
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	I peg mine with a bobber stopper. I used to use the screw in sinkers, but stopped using them. They work "ok", but I had too many of the wire screws come out, and the sinker never seemed to lay in line with the plastic, but always had a slight angle against the plastic. Plus the hook needs to be inserted further into the head of the chosen plastic to allow room for the sinkers screw. Not a big deal most of the time, depending on the plastic bait you have. A shorter bait, that could be an issue for sure.

11-03-10, 08:57 AM	#13
pro reel BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 761	I very seldom use a pegged weight. I have started using eco pro tungsten sinkers for all my bullet sinkers. If I feel a need for a pegged weight, I usually just switch to a shakey head jig. The small size of the tungsten sinkers seems to make the bait look a lot more realistic. The eco pro brand is fairly afordable now at $4.99 for a 4 pack with free shipping. http://www.ecoprotungsten.com/

11-03-10, 12:18 PM	#14
BigBurlyBass BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: detroit Posts: 188	Like in the video on this site "how to peg waits" can you use those with lighter waits and line? Because he shows that he is pulling the braid through the sinker stop so I am just wondering if that would fray lighter line? And Thankyou guys you have been so helpful!

11-03-10, 02:11 PM	#15
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Nope, the sinker stops are made of rubber, so they won't damage you're line. I've used them on Fluorocarbon down to 8lb test, and with braid up to 50lb. However, the metal loop the stop is on does kink the link. So make sure to only put the first inch or so of line through the metal loop, so you can cut off the kinked area. I normally have the kink so it is cut off as the tag end after I tie a knot. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

11-03-10, 05:20 PM	#16
Bob Smith BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 1,472	I like the screw in weights better than pegging myself. I use them around the grass and pads when I am punching, or when I am looking for a reaction bite. for normal presentation or when the fish are lethargic I prefer the conventional bullet sinkers loose (In this case I go as light as my presentation will let me go). __________________ Bob Smith a.k.a. "Porko" (vintage Strike King variety!)

11-05-10, 03:22 PM	#17
BigBurlyBass BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: detroit Posts: 188	Awesome, thank you guys this stuff really helped me out! However, I did not buy any of the screw in type but what I did buy were the Tru-Tungsten colored bullet weights I got them in green pumpkin color (because most of my plastics have some sort of green in them). I also bought Jrob78's parasite weights. Both of these I got in 3/16 ounce size. Now have any of you guys ever used any colored waits with any noticable difference in how many fish you catch?

11-08-10, 12:50 PM	#19
DVT Mike BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Milford,PA Posts: 312	I prefer a jig head over a scew-in weight. If I peg a T-rig weight, I peg it a hair above the hook-eye to allow free movement the bait. __________________ Visit us at www.delawarevalleytackle.com

11-10-10, 01:05 AM	#20
Imgoodatwhatido BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 158	i also use the luck e strike bullet jig heads and i love them...i fish a lot of rock on tims ford and slip sinkers tend to hang up a lot. i use the bullet jig heads with a strike king rage craw an it performs flawlessly. Dip the claws in a little bit of orange garlic dye and wait for those big brown fish to jerk your arm outta socket. Also I rig them on a paca craw an shove a foam earplug in the hollow body of the paca craw and it gives it a defense stance. I havent fished a worm on these jig heads yet but im sure the results would be the same.

11-12-10, 11:47 AM	#21
BigBurlyBass BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: detroit Posts: 188	Hey, could any of you guys tell/show me how to peg a bullet weight with a toothpick I have never done it before. Thanks.

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