Pegging Weights

[Mitch f]

What do you guys use to peg your TR weights with? Toothpicks always work, there have been a few new products in the last few years.

[fishinwrench]

I've tried all sorts of pegging methods and always go back to soggy round toothpicks.

To "unpeg" just tie an overhand knot in the line above the weight, and pop it out.

Flouro or copoly lines aren't hurtat all by being pinched between wood and lead. Steel or tungsten weights might be a different story and if I used them I would prolly want to use the rubber band or O-ring method.

[Gavin]

Toothpicks work...Why mess with perfection?

[RSBreth]

I like bobber stops - and they come in different colors to match your lure or add contrast.

[Wayne SW/MO]

Rubber bands. Take a piece of mono and pull the band trough the hole in the sinker and trim. I like egg sinkers for rivers or rocky areas because I don't think they are as likely to wedge in rocks.

[Stoneroller]

i've ditched the pegging and gone with hooks that have the weight molded to the shank. I only use those for punching mats though. I've gone away from the texas rig on the river in favor of a new setup.

[Flysmallie]

I don't fish a texas rig as much as I used to but I always carry toothpicks just in case. Like this better than the ones with the weight molded in, gives the worm more freedom to move.

[Mitch f]

Sometimes I like the molded in hooks, but like flysmallie says, the pegged TR gives it more freedom to the plastic. Also IMO, the TR weights allow you to use a straight shank hook that's got advantages as well.

[MOsmallies]

Hey Mitch... I very rarely peg my weights while fishing a Texas rig, but that's mainly because I'm not punching heavy, matted cover here in Missouri. The times I have done it is when fishing a split shot or finesse Carolina type rig. In these cases, I'll peg an egg sinker or finesse slip sinker about 12" to 18" above my hook. When doing this I have used the Top Brass Peg-It 2 Pegging System...

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Top_Brass_Peg-It_2_Pegging_System/descpage-TBPI2.html

Another cool option I would consider for "pegging" a Texas rig, would be the Parasite Worm Weights. I have used the Parasite clips for Senkos, Flukes, and Buzzing type Frogs and they have worked well...

http://www.basspro.com/Parasite-Worm-Weights/product/93399/43476

One other option that I'm sure you already heard of is the Jig Rig (Jika Rig). I've been playing around with it a bit, but haven't given it enough of an audition yet. It'll keep the weight close to the hook at all times and allows for a greater range of motion than a regular Texas rig. I really like the idea of it and they are pretty easy and cheap to make on your own.

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Owner_JigRig_Weighted_Hook_2pk/descpage-OJRH.html

Paul

MOsmallies

[Mitch f]

Hey Mitch... I very rarely peg my weights while fishing a Texas rig, but that's mainly because I'm not punching heavy, matted cover here in Missouri. The times I have done it is when fishing a split shot or finesse Carolina type rig. In these cases, I'll peg an egg sinker or finesse slip sinker about 12" to 18" above my hook. When doing this I have used the Top Brass Peg-It 2 Pegging System...

http://www.tacklewar...page-TBPI2.html

Another cool option I would consider for "pegging" a Texas rig, would be the Parasite Worm Weights. I have used the Parasite clips for Senkos, Flukes, and Buzzing type Frogs and they have worked well...

http://www.basspro.c...uct/93399/43476

One other option that I'm sure you already heard of is the Jig Rig (Jika Rig). I've been playing around with it a bit, but haven't given it enough of an audition yet. It'll keep the weight close to the hook at all times and allows for a greater range of motion than a regular Texas rig. I really like the idea of it and they are pretty easy and cheap to make on your own.

http://www.tacklewar...cpage-OJRH.html

Paul

MOsmallies

Good stuff

The reason for the question is because I'm using a straight shank hook for some big worms and also developing a pattern for my craw with a straight shank hook.

I think the hook up ratio is better.