Hook size. Pegged or not?

[Don]

Wonse again. What are your favorite hooks, hook sizes and weight when fishing a Texas Rig. Need to make some changes.

 

[truecrimson]

Offset. All the sizes. Size the bait and hook to each other. Weight varies with desired depth.

 

[truecrimson]

If the hook is weighted that also changes the profile, depending on where the hook is weighted. Nose down, tail down, or even sink.

 

[Don]

Oh no youre not skating on me Tex. Re-read the question. What is your favorite size, weight and do you prefer them pegged or not?

 

[troutspinner]

I don’t know that I have a favorite. I have 3/0, 4/0 & 5/0 in my box that I select according to the bait size I want to throw. I always peg with a bobber stop. That doesn’t necessarily mean I peg it tight, I just use the stop to adjust how far the bullet sinker can travel. A pseudo Carolina Rig style cheat if you will. Bullet weight is decided by rate of fall and depth.

There are many factors when it comes to T-Rigs, which is probably why I haven’t thrown them much this year. I’m just too hooked on Ned Jigs and Swim Baits this year as they are treating me well so I have not had a reason to switch to T-Rigs, but who knows, maybe tomorrow….

 

[Don]

I simply haven’t fished much in the way of weeds yet. Ned and some wacky have been working so far. Leaving for Vac soon but in my return I hope to fish the weed in gouldsboro lake. The amount I have thrown Txs this year has all been without any weight In clear water. I usually grab 2/0 or 3/0 though I like 1/0 on slim 5” and smaller.
I was just checking.
TC why so concerned about offset? I would think on a tx rig they would roll too much.

 

[troutspinner]

This is the one that I used in the grass today. I am not sure what size the hook is. 3/0 maybe? 1/8 ounce though. That Keitech matched the hatch so perfectly today that it even confused me a couple of times when it flashed amongst the schools of bait. Lol

I only caught one on it, 4 others on Ned. It just works too damn good!

 

[truecrimson]

I simply haven’t fished much in the way of weeds yet. Ned and some wacky have been working so far. Leaving for Vac soon but in my return I hope to fish the weed in gouldsboro lake. The amount I have thrown Txs this year has all been without any weight In clear water. I usually grab 2/0 or 3/0 though I like 1/0 on slim 5” and smaller.
I was just checking.
TC why so concerned about offset? I would think on a tx rig they would roll too much.

Don't really notice them roll at all.

 

[Don]

I usually use a swivel when chucking any worm.

Don't really notice them roll at all.