How to Necktie a Texas Rig

Learn how to rig this common yet constructive presentation for soft plastic bass line-fishing lures.

1 of the most common, versatile bass fishing rigs used on the water is the Texas rig. This setup is popular among anglers for its not bad performance in heavy embrace and its ability to be rigged with virtually any claw style. Many other soft plastic rigs often feature some variation of this presentation, so amateur anglers can benefit from learning this useful setup.

REQUIRED TACKLE

The Texas rig can exist a groovy example of simplicity at work. To rig this setup, you'll need:

  • Bullet-way weight
  • Extra wide gap (EWG) claw, or any hook style you prefer
  • Soft plastic lure
  • Bobber stopper or toothpick (optional)

DICK'S Sporting Goods Acquaintance Justin Lonchar notes that your weight can vary, calculation to this fishing rig's versatility. "The nice thing about this rig is you can use a weight that'south 1/8 ounce all the manner up to an ounce or an ounce and a one-half to be very versatile," he says.

Step-BY-Step INSTRUCTION

There are just a few steps to rigging a Texas rig. Utilise these instructions to achieve a versatile presentation that's ready to land the large one.

  1. Thread your bullet-manner weight onto your chief fishing line.
  2. Attach your EWG hook to your main line via Palomar knot. For more details on how to tie a Palomar knot, click hither.
  3. Pierce the top of your soft plastic lure and insert the claw roughly a ¼ inch into the bait. This should be at about the bend of the hook simply tin vary co-ordinate to your hook style.
  4. Betrayal the hook point from the soft plastic and slide the bait upwardly along the shank to the middle of the hook.
  5. Rotate your soft plastic then that the hook betoken is facing the underbody of the lure.
  6. Thread the hook point through the allurement once more. Keep a straight profile for your lure.
  7. If you need a weedless contour, you lot tin bury the hook bespeak in the soft plastic. "What I like to do is pull the soft plastic forward and push button back over the hook point for a nice, smooth surface to ensure you won't get snagged," Lonchar says.

If you plan on flipping and pitching your Texas rig, consider "pegging" your bullet-style weight. This keeps the weight secure in one identify along your fishing line while casting. At that place are multiple ways to peg your weight. "My favorite is a bobber finish. Very simple, very constructive," Lonchar says. You tin can also use a toothpick to effectively peg your weight. Simply insert the toothpick bespeak and snap it off.

The Texas rig can exist a cracking setup for anglers of all skill levels. Follow these tips and tricks to aggrandize your soft plastic assail this line-fishing season with this versatile, effective rig.

Larn how to necktie other pop bass fishing rigs, including the Drop Shot Rig.