Texas Rig
Weedless Soft Plastic
The standard weedless soft-plastic rig for grass, wood, rock, and bank cover.
Gets a soft plastic through cover without turning every cast into salad.
Products in this rig video
Tungsten preferred for sensitivity
Sized to plastic
Ribbon-tail worms, beaver baits, craws
7' MH with 15-20lb fluoro standard
Ingredient list
How to build it
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Slide the bullet weight onto the line point-first.
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Add a bobber stop if you want the weight pegged.
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Tie on the EWG hook.
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Insert the hook point into the bait nose, rotate, and bury the point skin-hooked.
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Pitch to cover and work it slowly.
How to fish it
Bass tucked in weeds, wood, bank cover, and shallow current breaks.
Variations
- Peg the weight in grass.
- Leave the weight free around rock.
- Use lighter weights when fish want a slow fall.
Tie the weak links correctly
A strong, simple terminal knot that shines on braid, hooks, jigs, and drop-shot style presentations.
The everyday terminal knot for hooks, jigs, spinners, and flies when you want a fast tie that behaves.
A versatile knot for terminal tackle, braid, and adjustable loops. If you learn one knot family, make it this one.
Current water that fits this setup
Recovering nicely at 440 CFS, water is clear, 72°F — prime summer feeding temp. Everything is lining up. Don't overthink it — just go. Storm pulse is fading. Watch the edges and the clarity. Numb Fingers, Full Heart.
Dropping nicely at 93 CFS, water is clear, 70°F — prime summer feeding temp. This is a go-right-now situation. Dropping water. Get there before the crowds do. Broke Off on Something Big. Again..
Dropping nicely at 467 CFS, water is clear, 76°F — prime summer feeding temp. Conditions are cooperating. Fish smart and stay patient. Flow is coming down — the sweet spot is approaching. I Don't Have a Problem. I Have a System..
Running 134 CFS, water is clear, 71°F — prime summer feeding temp. Dialed-in anglers will have a good day. Clear water means spooky fish. Approach low and slow. Set the Hook Like You Mean It.
Gear shelf
