Texas Rig Weights

[toomey]

When fishing a texas rig does it matter what kind of weight is being used? I have the cone shaped ones that slide on the line and I also have the ones that wrap around the line.

Also what is the best way to tie the hook with the line? I've been wrapping it around a couple times then just doing a regular knot but I'm not sure how well that works. Thanks

[ILfishinman]

iuse bullet weights(cone shape) and i use the polamar knot, easy and strong.

[youngbassman77]

I use bullet weights as well... When you say weights that wrap around the line, are you talking bout split shots? Anyhow, I use the palomar knot for pretty much everything... Here is a link that shows you how to tie the palomar, as well as other knots. Hope this helps...

~YBM


http://www.bassfishingusa.com/Rigging/knots.html

[youngbassman77]

Oh, also when fishing a texas rigg (using stick baits such as a Senko), I usually go weightless... Give that a try...

[Vabass22]

I usually use a bullet weight, and a clinch knot. Today the texas rig was awesome.

[Rebbasser]

Another bullet weight and Palomar knot vote.

The bullet weight makes the bait a little moe streamlined so it comes through cover better, especially when you peg it.

Pegging it is wedging something like a toothpick in the hole in the bullet weight between the sinker and the line to keep it snug against the bait, which is a big benefit when fishing heavy cover.

[bassguy2004]

Originally Posted by Rebbasser

Pegging it is wedging something like a toothpick in the hole in the bullet weight between the sinker and the line to keep it snug against the bait, which is a big benefit when fishing heavy cover.

Amen to pegging. Some people believe that the toothpick will harm the line. Imho I've pegged the sinker with toothpicks for 20+ years and never had a line break because of them.

[Rodman_Rob]

i gotta agree with most everybody on here, bullet and palomar are the way to go. Another suggestion, pick up some of Gamblers Rattling Weights. They have the rattle built right in. If I don't want the weight sliding on the line, instead of pegging it, I will use a Bull-Shot. Its shaped like a bullet weight, but works like a split shot, just put on the line and squeeze.