Fishing With MICRO TEXAS RIG For Bass & Bluegill!

After my recent ultralight bluegill fishing video, I still had some time on the water and I wanted to mix things up, so I decided to test out a rig I haven't fished with before on ultralight. I had rigged up a micro Texas Rig on one of my ultralight setups and felt this was a good opportunity to build up confidence and determine how I like it. So for about an hour and a half, I exclusively fished with this tiny Texas Rig and wanted to share my experience with you!
🎣🎣🎣 GEAR USED 🎣🎣🎣
Size 4 Gamakatsu Hook: discounttackle.com/products/g...
1/16oz Tungsten Bullet Weight: discounttackle.com/products/d...
Mule Fishing Burro Bug: www.mulefishing.com/collectio...
Dobyns Sierra Trout & Panfish: discounttackle.com/products/d...
Shimano Nasci Size 1000: discounttackle.com/products/s...
6lb J Braid: discounttackle.com/products/d...
Yo Zuri Hybrid 4lb Leader: discounttackle.com/products/y...
Overall, I felt that the Micro Texas Rig is a great option for light line anglers looking to pull small baits through cover. I was able to land both bass and bluegill on this rig so I trust that the size 4 EWG hook I was using will work well for multispecies.
My main callouts are rod action and drag settings... When running an ultralight, it will be important that you have a fast action rod to ensure you can drive the hook home on this rig. On top of that, you will need to be extra careful with your drag power. If you go too light on drag, the hook probably won't penetrate. If you go too tight, you may snap your line... Ultimately, you will need to find the "sweet spot" where you can bury the hook but not overdo it.
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[@ShooterQ]

WOO! We made it! I was fishing my micro texas rig a couple of days ago for small bass and actually got hits on some holdover stocked brown trout, was very surprising. It's really nice, as an ultralight angler, to be able to cast into some of the grass and spatterdock without worry.

[@FishAnything]

I love the rig! Thanks for sharing the idea 🤠👊🏽👊🏽

[@kevingrandke6075]

Ove the weekend I finally got on a mule minnow bite! caught two blue gills and a 1/2lb bass! 1/32 pink head and the 3.2" dakota sunrise. You are amazing Ethan! and your jigs and lures are freaking fantastic!

[@FishAnything]

Thank you so much, Kevin! Truly appreciate your support, and I am happy that the gear is working for you :)

[@kevingrandke6075]

@@FishAnything Verry welcome Ethan! it helps that you put your soul into these jigs and soft plastics to make them work the way they do. I am happy to support you and the company that you have built. Plus I have to support my home State so two fish one lure. (ie two birds one stone.. but I am not throwing stones and I am not fishing for birds🙂)

[@digitalsolutions1620]

I use this exact same rig for fishing my pond on my land. The largemouth bass and bigger bluegill tear this thing up.

[@FishAnything]

Love to hear it!!

[@YourNextCast]

I fish the tx rig alot but never thought about a micro version. Thanks for the great tip.

[@FishAnything]

Thanks man! It’s a cool way to downsize!

[@JayCole37]

Awesome video keep them coming 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@FishAnything]

Thanks Jessie! Will do 🤠

[@shtizen4371]

I started fishing texas rigged small plastics years (20ish) ago because of a article in field in stream. The article was profiling the slider company which was brand new at the time. slider had a line of finesse worms and light wire weedless jig heads. similar to the zman offerings today but with lighter wire. They talked about a relatively hard but short wrist snap followed by a longer pull into the fish to set the hook. which served to get a solid hook set on lighter gear and help pull the fish from cover at the same time, as they was focused on heavy wood cover. they also used a slack line hook set. instead of reeling tight they purposely set the hook with slack as a way to get more power to the initial hook set. think they recommended 7 foot plus rods for this as well. big fast sweeping hook set. this only works with 8lb line n up in my experience. any lower and risk of break offs were to high in m opinion. Years later and i am completely confident in 6lb fc ml n light rods perfect for this without any change to hook set as long as your drag is set to pull a lil at hookset. i waylay fish like a bass pro flipping heavy cover...lol Those slider heads and 3 inch gulp leaches were a headwaters of the james killer! Split shot with a texas rigged 4 inch lizard is deadly as would be your 2 inch craw in the river giving its floating aspect.

[@FishAnything]

Love this historical view on it. Thanks for sharing these details!!

[@William_bishop17]

The bluegill go crazy on the swirly tail grub with a jig head

[@FishAnything]

Classic lure! Never fails 👊🏽

[@EndlessPursuitFilms]

GAME CHANGER in your line of baits, may have to try this out soon in some loaded ponds. Awesome, man!

[@FishAnything]

Good luck buddy!

[@davidrauschenbach6871]

Nothing wrong with catching a lot know matter the size! Realistic fishing received a selection of your Mule products! Showed them off on his last show!!!

[@FishAnything]

I saw that! He’s awesome!!

[@ChaoticDetour]

Love the rig idea and glad you found that hook size. I had the idea of starting a small fish lure business 15 years ago and I have never followed through. Definitely rooting for your success.

[@FishAnything]

Thanks man, I appreciate your support!!

[@FounderOf4]

Thanks for showing how to rig the Burro Bug on the Texas Rig... great stuff Ethan

[@FishAnything]

Thanks Mark! Tight lines my friend

[@OGAmmoMonkey]

I actually have done this with a horsefly using octopus hooks and a split shot. I just angle the entry and exit so the octopus o ring comes out straight. Hook comes out diagonally out of the bait. You rig it see you can feel the point just inside the plastic so when you hookset it goes straight into the fish.

[@FishAnything]

That’s epic! I need to try this, thanks for sharing.

[@OGAmmoMonkey]

@@FishAnything kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmaUd6WLjdl4otE similar to this with just like extremely light weight split shot

[@losingbigfish9473]

Thanks for showing that the micro Texas rig works as good as it does. I’m picking up some hooks tomorrow to try it this week. Thank God I have three ultralight.

[@FishAnything]

Go get them!!

[@jboulderct]

Wild, out fishing the Burrow Bug on a Mule Jig to great success and omw home, was thinking of a weedless presentation for the creek/river.....come home and Ethan has the perfect solution ready for me! Great video, great timing.

[@FishAnything]

Haha that’s awesome!! Thanks so much for the support, Jason.

[@toneycopen]

I used to fish the buyous in Houston, and I've caught plenty of 3 plus pound bass on ultralight tackle. So much fun!

[@FishAnything]

That sounds like a great time! Hard to beat :)

[@brianathern9154]

Great video and showing another ultralight presentation that's unexplored. We had a good day in IL pond fishing but it looks post spawn or happening right now around us. We wore them out with a Beetle Spin catching fat pre spawn bluegill and bass to 12-13 inches. Maiden voyage for the birthday gift last month from my wife and LOVE IT!! It's a 5'6 Lews Speed Stik Laser Light with matching 500 series reel. I spooled 5# Power Pro braided line and it's a nice fast action spinning combo that touts light power. New fave! Blessings Ethan love the content

[@FishAnything]

Thanks Brian! I have a spool of 5lb PP I want to spool up too! Glad you’re catching them 🧡

[@hunterkelley4137]

I’ve fished micro t rigs for a few years now. Hands down my go to way to catch bass.

[@FishAnything]

Definitely a proven fish catcher!

[@rayemcgee883]

I just picked up some Mule Minnows and Burro Bugs to Texas rig on my ultralight here in South Louisiana. First day out caught my personal best bluegill and a nice bass. It’s nice being able to throw into cover. It actually performs in cover better than a traditional heavier T rig in my opinion.

[@FishAnything]

I absolutely love to hear that!!

[@samuelwarden6285]

I used the burrow bug Saturday and Sunday and caught some nice rockbass,bluegill and some small bass creek fishing. I even watched a little smallie eat it. It works really well in the creeks just like I thought it would. 👊👍

[@FishAnything]

Love love love to hear it!!

[@joebuck66]

I bet the smallies would wear that out in a creek or small river. Great video Ethan.

[@FishAnything]

Oh for sure!! Thanks 👊🏽👊🏽

[@danthompson1467]

Great show 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@FishAnything]

Thank you Dan!!

[@BC-bu7ne]

Maybe a best telescopic ultralight rod setup vid

[@FishAnything]

I will definitely keep this in mind, thank you.

[@michaelbandeko3519]

Its amazing what a bluegill will strike. I have had them hit a Big O as big as they are.

[@FishAnything]

Haha yeah they can be crazy fish 😂

[@TheFishinMortician]

Good multi species set up! Sure it can dig up all sorts of fish.

[@FishAnything]

Definitely! I’d love to try for some warmouth sunfish on this setup 🤠

[@cuko3232]

I even got a more tiny version of what he using. Ewg inch hook with mule horse fly and a split shot for the weight

[@FishAnything]

OOOOH that is awesome. I want to try that

[@iShowUnusualBehavior]

Blue gills are insane, the other day i caught a 2 inch blue gill on a 5 inch yamasenko

[@FishAnything]

Lol that is impressive!

[@markwarren3535]

I grew up in WA st fishing for summer steelhead with ultralight 4 or 6 lb line, but we used " noodle rods ". 10 to 12 foot spinning rods. Longer rod absorbs the power of even 15 lb steelhead without snapping line. Maybe try an 8 ft plus ultralight rod. And you can cast a country mile with just that plastic craw, no weight.

[@FishAnything]

I’ll definitely try a long rod! Any recommendations?

[@chipseiler1766]

So I wanted to give this method a try myself. I didn't have any #4 Gamakatsu hooks, but I did have some #4 Owner Down Shot Offset hooks I purchased about 15 years ago to fish some Panfish Assassins weightless. (That was a blast! The slow fall and jerk bait style retrieve worked like magic on some fish that just wouldn't bite anything else!) I used those size 4 Owner hooks and you might want to check them out. Not EWG, so smaller and much less of a gap, more like a #2 EWG might be length wise, so they go right through the beefiest part of the Burro but.. I am 3 for 3 on fish that I feel were large enough to actually eat the lure. No problem with hook sets and hooking the fish. The first 2 came on the standard Texas rig retrieve, but I also gave the standard 1/16 jig retrieve a try right at the end of the day. Threw it out, began reeling almost right away, then stopped reeling to let the lure drop a bit. I usually drop to a slow 3 count (about 3 seconds). On "2" of my 3 count I got slammed by a real nice male bluegill. About 6" to 7". I was using old 1/16 oz led bullet weights. Bullet weight profile a bit to large for my liking, but I just got my 1/16 tungsten bullet weights in the mail along with some #4 Gamakatsu EWG's. They're on deck for my next outing to the pond!

[@FishAnything]

Sounds to me like you’re having fun! Keep me posted on how everything goes

[@sly4139]

On TW they have Infini hobbit hooks I believe the name is. I’ve been using the #4 with the DT but just got the #3 which I think will be better for the DT fatter body

[@sly4139]

Checked my order history. Ryugi Infini Hobbit hooks. Super lightweight and sticky sharp

[@FishAnything]

I’ve heard about these from a few folks now. I’ll be ordering some. Thanks 🤠

[@danielwright2355]

Great video as always. Im going to have to try that rig. Do u have any thoughts or experiences with any of the st croix panfish rods?

[@FishAnything]

I think St Croix makes great stuff but in my opinion, it’s a little tip-heavy for my liking.

[@B.A.Bassangler]

Had a thought to try some Walleye and live bait hooks for micro-TX; the hooks that have that short section of straight-before-the -bend. Either way might as well find a use for all the bronze hooks that are wasting space...custom bends should hold up on with the right setup.

[@FishAnything]

Let me know how they work for you!!

[@BlackHoleDonkey]

I’ll give that a try!

[@FishAnything]

Hope you catch a lot of fish! 👊🏽

[@gregchilders7643]

I have been micro Texas rigging for years. Banjo minnow had a kahle style hook with the sideways style eye it looks about a size 6 and made a scewlock to hold my plastic trout worms .it is very effective cause the trout streams I fish in Central NJ have alot of laydowns and snags and I was sick and tired of hanging up .I use 4lb floro and never had a fish break me off on the hookset

[@FishAnything]

That’s awesome! Thank you for sharing your experience, Greg. What fluoro do you like??

[@gregchilders7643]

@@FishAnything I use Berkeley floro

[@kenappleby8481]

Always enjoyable to see what you come up with and can catch! Ethan, what would you recommend for your minnow lineup and hooks on the Defy Silver going for crappie? Thanks!

[@FishAnything]

For Crappie, go with the Mule Minnow 2.2. All sizes work but that one seems to be most universal. I’d run a 1/32oz MJ if they are shallow otherwise a 1/16 or 3/32 is great for the slightly deeper waters. All colors work - crappie can be a little picky on colors so I’d recommend experimenting. Chartreuse is always good it seems!

[@kenappleby8481]

@@FishAnything buy multiple colors, of course!! Thanks!!

[@RicardoReview]

Amazing as usual, can you advice on getting a fiberglass rod for small creeks with a lot of overhanging trees? so one can flick cast does small presentations?

[@FishAnything]

That’s a good point. I’ll have to look into a fiberglass rod to play with

[@Tightt88]

That 6lb braid is really strong. The main factor you have to consider is if you’re near brush or rocks. Then you need to be careful. But 6lb braid is pretty tough. I have caught pretty big fish on 6lb braid.

[@FishAnything]

Yeah, I very rarely get abrasion issues because I’m in mostly clean waters with grass as opposed to thick cover. It works super well for me!

[@alecbh13]

I just ordered some tiny Varivas Inch EWG hooks and was fishing them with a 1.5" crawdad the other day, caught a dozen little bluegill and half as many little bass. Gonna try out the horsefly today I think.

[@FishAnything]

Awesome! Keep me posted on how it works 🤠

[@alecbh13]

@@FishAnything It worked like a charm! I caught maybe 20 sunfish and a few bass, while everyone else at the pond was just staring at their unmoving bobbers. Had one guy ask me what the heck I was using, so I gave him my horsefly and a few minutes later he tried it and got a fish first cast.

[@bertkanan2176]

You should try out the 3 gram megabass makippa jig. Ive had a LOT of success on my dobyns ultralight rod catching multi species.

[@FishAnything]

I’ll check it out!!

[@RamonOutdoors]

I have the gear to T-rig the Burro Bug, just need to find the time to get out!

[@FishAnything]

Get it done brotha!

[@brunobormann-ultralightfish]

Amazing my friend, micro taxas rig is hot🔥🎣 #Foconoultralight

[@FishAnything]

👊🏽🤠👊🏽

[@ericsullivan4381]

Finally tried the horsefly last night. 100% my favorite bite right now. Got 5 different species and a bat 😂

[@FishAnything]

A bat?!?! Whattttt. I’m so happy you like it, Eric!

[@thomasflickinger1949]

I like 6 lb test braid. For me it casts nice and far. It is sensitive and seems tough. Never used it on a Texas rigged bait.Have the rod and reel loaded and ready to go.Tungsten bullet weights put it all together with some small craw baits. Lets see what happens. Later Thanks for the innovative idea.

[@FishAnything]

Have fun out there! Thanks Thomas

[@treyk-4791]

Looking to get an Abu Garcia Elite Max. Any better suggestions for around the same price? Also any rod suggestions? And one last question, are ultralight reels suitable to catch bigger bass with? Or just smaller fish?

[@FishAnything]

The Abu Garcia is probably fine but I personally prefer Shimano or Daiwa size 1000 reels for UL. For a rod, I have a plethora of videos reviewing various models. Just depends on your price range. For a budget rod, I like the 13 Fishing Defy Silver. For mid range, I like TFO. For higher price, I love the Dobyns Sierra. And I would not recommend actively targeting large bass on ultralight, however if you hook them, you can absolutely still land big fish.

[@Charsept]

I still can't get over bass being measured in inches. Here in the South, I've only heard people measure fish by weight. Regional difference I guess.

[@FishAnything]

Honestly, I think kayak fishing changed me. I always used to estimate fish in lbs but as I got into kayak fishing, the measuring process became more relevant. Additionally, the length is more relevant for most other species so I guess I just started doing it across the board.

[@meganmisaki4429]

I got some of those hooks and I was wondering if my medium light spinning rod (with 15 lb braid to an 8 lb fluorocarbon) leader would be better or my ultralight (with four lb mono) would be adequate 🤔?

[@FishAnything]

I think either will work but I would probably like the braid a bit better to set the hook and bury it.

[@leepao6302]

I’m surprise you didn’t use your BFS set

[@FishAnything]

I plan to get it out again soon 👊🏽🤠

[@calebprice304]

What’s your go to for rock bass small mouth and pan fish. Also when will the gold and Crome spinners be back in stock

[@FishAnything]

Will be back in stock soon! And the Burro Bug was practically designed for that!

[@calebprice304]

@@FishAnything what color would you recommend

[@colesheehan9929]

What leader knot do you use to connect 6 pound braid to 4 pound mono?

[@FishAnything]

I always run a double uni knot and it works just fine. 5 wraps braid, 4 wraps mono.

[@abaiok3656]

Im sorry if you have already answered this question (or one similar) but are you right handed? If so, why do you reel with your right hand? I'm right handed but always switch spincast reels to the right side even though I see so many anglers using it on the left.

[@FishAnything]

It is just how I learned. I feel most comfortable casting RH and reeling RH. I personally don't think it costs me any fish or causes any major issues. Just need to do what is most comfortable for you!

[@abaiok3656]

@@FishAnything Thanks for the reply! Great channel!

[@aesthetic_mfr]

Back to braid on the dobyns huh? Didn't learn your lesson the first time? Hahaha.. just bustin your balls. I've been thinking of making the switch to braid on my sierra series too though so..

[@FishAnything]

Haha I’ve changed my mind! The Dobyns is fine with braid as long as you use GOOD braid that doesn’t have memory issues. I made the mistake of using Berkley fireline the first time, which has a lot of memory.

[@vichaivue2581]

Are you going to do some bfs fishing videos again?

[@Dave_Ehlers]

that texas rig would be a blast on bfs

[@FishAnything]

I definitely will at some point. I agree that this is the type of gear that I’d like to use on it primarily.

[@worsethanyogamin8272]

what kayak do you use

[@FishAnything]

Old Town Sportsman PDL 120!

[@moremut]

How far can you throw that rig especially for a bank fisherman something that small

[@FishAnything]

With a 1/16oz bullet weight on an ultralight rod I can zing it out there as far as I would ever need to.

[@moremut]

Thankyou Sir

[@aneedmorehead9006]

What brand of craw is that

[@FishAnything]

Mule Fishing

[@sed6]

Liking this so far, only a few minutes in and having trouble with your voice. I can't tell if you're talking live or doing a voice-over afterwards. It's a little off-putting. If you're live you need to turn down the clarity cuz you sound like you're in a studio.

[@FishAnything]

Lol it’s just a gopro internal mic! I’m happy the quality is as good as it is.

[@CatchReleaseRepeat]

Eh, talk away buddy! I don't mind it

[@katietrotter9374]

I like the voice, it’s clear and easy to hear

[@jessieeads4509]

You have your reel setup backwards, you shouldn't be switching hands casting and reeling.

[@huntinfish812]

There’s no textbook people just get use to how they do things

[@FishAnything]

I just fish the way that’s comfortable for me! I like to cast and reel with the same hand 🤷🏼‍♂️ I know it’s ideal to avoid switching but it’s just what feels right.

[@WisGuy4]

Why do you swap hands after casting? Unlike baitcasting rods, which more typically are in right-handed versions, you can swap the handle to either side of your spinning reel. I’ve never understood people that play this pattycake game, swapping hands, casting and reeling in, it makes no sense at all.

[@FishAnything]

I have tried switching to my off hand but it just doesn't feel right. I grew up casting right handed and also reeling right handed. That is what my muscle memory is used to so that is what I stick to. My precision is better with a right handed cast, and my ability to work a lure is better with my left hand. Ultimately, I catch way more fish by sticking to my comfort versus trying to save a split second and cutting down on my accuracy/ability to work a bait.

[@RobertJohnson-nk6mz]

Great idea to use micro baits in a Texas rig.

[@FishAnything]

Definitely not a new idea, but was happy to find hooks that fit so well!

[@BrianKuhl]

Embrace the dink 🫂 . Sounds like a fun way to catch fish and as you mentioned for body’s of water that do not have a population of large fish.

[@FishAnything]

Definitely! Will be a good little pond rig!