[Fishing Tips] Texas rig. The versatile rig for all fishing - FISHING JAPANESE STYLE
Texas rig. The standard classic rig for Bass Fishing. But is this rig only for Bass Fishing?
Texas rig. The popular classic rig for Bass Fishing.
The answer is "NO". This rig is a super versatile rig that can be used for both Bass Fishing and Saltwater Fishing.
For Bass Fishing, when I fish grass covers, this rig would be the first option as well as Jika rig and Jigs. For saltwater, this rig is my go-to rig for fishing rocky areas. I caught Calico, Spotted Bay Bass, Barred Sand Bass, Yellowfin Croaker, California Scorpionfish, California Halibut, and even Mackerel on Texas rig.
A big Spotted Bay Bass on Texas rig.
Rigging.
How to rig it? The rig looks like this.
Texas rig.
A bullet weight, and a plastic bead (optional), and an offset hook. The biggest reason to use this rig is to avoid getting snagged. So, using an offset hook is very important. When we fish in a short-range, we also often use a straight shank hook with a snag-free setting.
To peg or not to peg?
Texas rig has one debatable topic. To peg or not to peg the weight? I'd say there would not be an absolute answer. I peg it when I fish a heavy cover to make sure I can bring the lure to the bottom deep inside the cover. Or when I want to keep the lure stay on the bottom while I give a pause, I may peg it. But generally, I don't peg it. In general, I believe giving lure free motions can be a key to success. Not pegging also could have an advantage on the hooking. Pegging it, fish may swallow the weight with a hook all along. Then they may feel something wrong and spit it out immediately. And when we set the hook, the weight could cause miss hooking since when the weight pops out from the mouth, it would force open the mouth tightly closed.
I'm talking about it in this video.
To peg? Or not to peg?
Tackles.
I personally prefer using M to MH Baitcasting tackles for the Texas rig. The mainline I'm using is a Fluorocarbon 10lb to 20lb. Of course, Spinning tackle can be used but Baitcaster is much comfortable for me to manipulate the rig. I can catch sensitive short bites by using tick Fluorocarbon lines and Fast/Ex-Fast Bass rods.
Daiwa Coastal SV TW. My main tackle for Texas Rig/Salt Water.
But sometimes I dare to use a Spinning Tackle for Texas rig. When I fish from a high position and rocky covers around are too heavy, using longer rods can have an advantage. Short rods can be difficult to dodge those covers managing fish on the hook. In that case, using a spinning tackle could be reasonable.
Texas rig with a spinning tackle (long rod).
For a light Texas rig using less than 7g weight, light spinning tackles or BFS setups would be fine to go.
Lures.
Texas rig is NOT picky. We can use whatever soft lures we like. Straight worms, Stick baits, Swimbaits, Creature baits, Craw baits, Tube baits, etc, etc..
My favorite baits for Texas rig are Keitech, Jackall, and Gary Yamamoto. Keitech has great baits like Swing Impact, Crazy Flapper, and Salty Core Tube. Jackall also has good craw baits. And Gary Yamamoto. Tons of killer lures like Senko, Kuttail, Ika, and Grub. Popular American brands Zoom and Yum also have many promising lures. Berkley Gulp and Powerbait are also working great for this rig.
Yamamoto Senko on Texas rig. Bass fishing.
Keitech and Powerbait. Saltwater Jetty fishing.
Enjoy fishing!
Thank you!
Angler Waki.
