TEXAS RIG With A WEIGHT.. ALWAYS or NEVER?

Does your Texas Rig need a weight? That's the question we are going to be answering in today's bass fishing tip video! Texas Rig weight size can be confusing, so I am going to explain exactly when and why you should be using a weightless Texas Rig vs a weighted Texas Rig! SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed this content, and drop a video suggestion in the comments below!
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Time Stamps:
0:00 - Welcome
1:23 - Weightless
4:09 - Light Weight
5:58 - BOTTOM DETOUR
7:21 - Shallow Cover
8:00 - Heavy Weight
9:40 - GMC Sierra 2500
10:37 - Fish Catching!
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[@TylersReelFishing]

Big thanks to GMC for saving my butt when I needed a truck...blew the transmission on mine :( Check out all of the features of the 2500 here: www.gmc.com/trucks/sierra/2500hd-3500hd/denali

[@deepintheheartoftx7548]

Gorgeous truck.

[@Outdoor_Jack]

Dude Tyler is so calm when he catches a 6 Pounder, I would be screaming my lungs out if I caught one that big 😂

[@TylersReelFishing]

Just gotta act like you’ve been there 😎

[@Outdoor_Jack]

@@TylersReelFishing yeah lol

[@brettl2312]

That’s because it wasn’t 6 pounds 🤣 I caught a fish the exact same size 2 days ago 3.1 on the scale

[@Outdoor_Jack]

@@brettl2312 yeah I mean you might be right I caught a fish the other day that looked 5 and it was only 3.22 but my scale isnt high quality so I think it was wrong

[@ButternutDonut]

Must be pretty cool to work in an industry you can interrupt a business call to reel in a hog and have everyone else be like "oh yeah makes sense nice catch...anyway." Great video man thanks!

[@TylersReelFishing]

It definitely is a benefit haha

[@chafer8444]

The Texas rig is probably one of the most fish catching rig of all time! Great info Tyler, keep em' coming!

[@sasquatchsam987]

He also has a video about hook sets and talks about a texas rig Hook set. you guys should check it out if you're new to fishing.

[@babadeedee]

New intro is a compilation of the excitement you bring to bass fishing. 👊🏼

[@brycelessfishing]

Texas Rig Bite is my favorite bite of all time! I’ve been crushing them on the Texas rig this whole past week! Keep up the great work Tyler

[@bass_stache]

Great video. This one’s perfect. Especially for new anglers and also to remind the rest of us the basics. Tight lines brotha

[@markphilippsjr]

Holy cow, I started with the Texas rig. I honestly felt like I had a lot of knowledge regarding the Texas rig... Yeah mind blown 🤯. Such good information. You solved a lot of problems for me in this video. 🙏. Tight lines 🎣

[@travisbruno5964]

im only half way through the vid and i have to say you are great a educating us on fishing techniques so thank you we appreciate you and all the hard work. May God Bless and tight lines we cant wait for the next one tyler

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thank you for commenting Travis! Love having you around

[@deepintheheartoftx7548]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Thanks for the info and love the new intro!

[@shad1791]

I use no weight most I jus run it fast with my rod up to get a popper effect it works well in weeds

[@thestime]

Tyler, thanks for so much valuable information. Without a doubt the texas rig is hands down my favorite presentation. You are so well spoken and explain things quickly but in in great detail. I'm never bored when watching your very well made videos. I'm sure I'll land a few more fish because of your great tips. I'm going to try going weightless more often. Take care my friend and thanks again!!

[@TylersReelFishing]

So glad!! That’s exactly what I want to accomplish!

[@tylersGBO]

Fished OL monsters weightless for 15 years with a lot of success. Thinking about trying a little weight to mix it up. Thanks for the tips!

[@RevelsGang]

Exactly what I needed to hear and I didn't know I needed to hear it... Keep it up sir!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Let’s go Anthony! Always learnin!

[@SmallTimeFishing]

THE INTRO!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@RTLxAZN]

Caught my first two largemouths with a weightless texas rig ocho. All thanks to you Tyler! Thanks for all the info!

[@TylersReelFishing]

A great one to do it on!

[@josephpatino7791]

Huge help with this one I do a lot of pond fishing, thanks!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Heck yes!! So glad to hear!

[@DDRains]

Used the Texas rig for the first time today. Caught a lot of fish. Love your channel. I watch the videos a few times then go apply it.

[@TylersReelFishing]

That is awesome!

[@danjaquez1379]

I appreciate you fessing up to the zero! Great videos.

[@MasterNate93]

Man your videos are awesome great audio never distorted you doing an amazing job with editing your videos keep up the great work man! Can you please do a video for new anglers bank fishing ponds and what the best baits are for summer time

[@clydemcleod350]

Man I really enjoy all your videos I watch especially the bank videos because that’s how I get to fish. I caught a nice 7 lb bass this past Saturday on a weighted Texas rig in some Lilly pads on a east Texas lake keep up the awesome work looking forward to your next video

[@TylersReelFishing]

Let’s go!! Congrats on the hawg

[@greghiday]

Great day Tyler. You are having a great spring. I bet that hybrid would have worked on that rocky bank! Texas rig in Texas gets it done. Ott Defoe just won Heavy Hitters in Texas with the Texas rig.

[@TylersReelFishing]

It probably would have, if these fish were not all most likely on beds. They needed the Texas rig moved ultra slow or else I missed them. So it would’ve been possible to elicit a reaction strike, but not for all of these fish

[@vernervanschalkwyk2280]

This is an excellent video!! Thanks Tyler.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Glad you liked it!

[@danielcarrera125]

Just stumbled on your page , very knowledgeable and great presentation. Thanks bro

[@TylersReelFishing]

I appreciate that! Glad to have ya around

[@glendahayden483]

Texas rig is the goat. The GOAT!!!! My first fish ever was on a texas rig 1/8 oz zoom watemelon red speed worm. its so effective that when i fish with my friends we dont allow ourselfs to use texas rigs.I actually almost never throw a texas rig without a weight i just found it to be the most comfortable for me, especiallyin my bodies of water. Thanks a lot tho tyler! This info you just gave me will allow me to catch even more fish on the classic T rig than ever before.

[@rodcashman4793]

Tyler great break down. Thanks for sharing

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thanks for commenting!

[@Army_Outdoors_88N]

Another banger video. I definitely prefer a weight on mine considering where I fish. Keep up the awesome content dude!!!

[@justinpaz1043]

What do you think about weighted hooks?

[@EasyModeFishing]

I take 5 rods with me every time i go fishing (because it’s easier to switch rods than constantly tying on something else) and Texas rig is on one of them always. ALWAYS. Swimbait is always one too. Crankbait or Lipless is a must too those are my 3 guaranteed rigs year round.

[@adammitchell3462]

Wow man,i never considered a weightless t rig. Ponds and small lakes make up the bulk of my fisheries and im sure this will help

[@farrzmd3038]

Great video. I just started messing around with different weights. I only fish 6-8ft ponds / bodies of water. Last year I decided to try a baitcaster so I only used 1/4oz. This year with confidence in casting ive been dropping the weights. Now I fish weightless or an 1/8th oz. I really don’t need anything else.

[@TylersReelFishing]

For sure! I know that a lot of people follow that model: heavy weights to learn, and dropping as you get more confident casting them

[@Sorensenoutdoors]

This is why I watch and subscribe to you.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Heck yeah! Love to hear it

[@dannyboy163]

was literally pondering this the other day, quit reading my mind Tyler

[@TylersReelFishing]

Never. I will never stop that

[@jondurand12]

I like the new intro

[@440-fishermandrock8]

One of your next videos should be how much of a difference does tungsten make than the lead as a weight. Keep up the great work

[@TylersReelFishing]

It’s definitely coming this summer!

[@bassjack9374]

Like the new intro!

[@Nealstone10]

Tyler I noticed the bass in my pond are chasing shad. When I am hitting the bottom and bouncing the lure they arent biting. But when I keep it above the grass at about 1ft boom snags. Ive noticed the No weight has been working better for me. It could be because of the amount of Brush in the pond. God the videos you make are just fantastic!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Sounds like you’ve figured em out!

[@lukedenbleyker5091]

Dude love your job. To bad you don't eat them. I love your channel and I have been using your technics and been slamming big bass. My son and I are having so much fun. Keep up your good work.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Our lakes are better if we catch and release. Bass aren’t that tasty anyways! Thanks for the kind words❤️

[@lukedenbleyker5091]

@@TylersReelFishing Lakes are where it's at just hitting ponds right now. Putting the boat in now. Right on. NY

[@rodrigoespejo2433]

You the man

[@BasslivesmatterLLC]

Excellent clarity regarding texas rig thanks Tyler 😊 👍🏿. The other Tyler 👈🏿which is me 😁appreciate it

[@isaacleachman1358]

Very helpful

[@TylersReelFishing]

So glad!

[@michiganfishing8094]

new intro🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thanks!

[@isaiahpostell7731]

I know the comment is late but I love your content and what you stand for as in the Lord Jesus and for that I'm subscribing your a good angler that loves the Lord literally the best thing ever!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thank you Isaiah! I love having fans like you in the audience

[@isaiahpostell7731]

Sorry for the late reply, I really like your content and who you are, so keep up the good work!

[@EasyModeFishing]

It’s been so windy lately I’ve almost exclusively used half ounce weights and not just in deep water lol. I know you don’t like em but they’re good for windy weather too.

[@TylersReelFishing]

But not in shallow mucky water like we have here in DFW ponds. I bet you’re collecting quite a lot of that

[@phiology1983]

My favorite is 1/4oz

[@andrewworkmanfishing3029]

Hey Tyler awesome info on one of the pioneer lures of this sport. How did you get a partnership with a truck company for those who are trying to get sponsors? Keep up the hard work.👍

[@TylersReelFishing]

They reached out to me man! Here are some helpful resources I’ve made on sponsors though: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWjTYoWhqLacgcU open.spotify.com/episode/70m3JvKabjz6dyn2J5TrPG?si=BgjXG7-eTfuUIv-d-wDUiA

[@gustavomedrano3628]

Yup! 1/4 was too big for me because most of the cheap rod and/or reel combos u see at the store are not that strong. Is not until i started to go after catfish that i realized that even 1oz is nothing for a 25lbs rod...

[@440-fishermandrock8]

I personally never fish them with a weight here in Ohio. When I want to throw something for bottom presentation I usually put on a Shaky Head or a vmc rugby head

[@TylersReelFishing]

Not a bad plan right there

[@vuexiong6087]

What an epic ass day!

[@ZekeFishingPro]

WOW tyler!!! Absolutely love the new intro!! How long has it been since you changed it?

[@TylersReelFishing]

Been 3 years I believe! Was time for a revamp for sure

[@ZekeFishingPro]

@@TylersReelFishing Well it was a heck of a revamp for sure man!! Can't wait to see some more videos with it!!!

[@inthemomentflyfishing1394]

also with my question on size of worm and weight can you put a bigger looking weight on a worm with a smaller end?

[@robbyrobc100]

You so funny great video

[@kallencosper7431]

yoooooooo new intro

[@davidnewton3064]

I could be wrong but I was surprised when I didn't hear anything about fishing in the wind. Even a moderate wind will cause a big bow in your line which will pull tour bait along with it. It might never hit the bottom. Using a weight is your only option in that case.

[@TylersReelFishing]

That is true. But most of the time, in intense wind like that, I’m not throwing a Texas rig. The fish “should” be biting more reactionary lures if the bottom contours allow it.

[@seanpreston3653]

Do you use a bobber stopper in front of your weight to keep it on rig?

[@ethanhartman1534]

That Denali was pretty sweet, but I’m gonna have to disagree with you on this one😂😂 Ford is the way to go anyway…. Still a sweet truck though.

[@Loganiz1337]

0:03 I think you might need to set that hook harder you didn't quite take his face off with that one LMAO

[@TylersReelFishing]

always can set harder

[@TheBirdDemon]

I started bass fishing seriously yesterday and I was using a Texas rig with a craw and a 5/16 weight. I caught my bass with in 40 minutes. The water is probably 0-4 feet so I might go weightless next time just to see!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Yessir! Or extra light! Craws sometimes have a weird fall if they are weightless

[@TheBirdDemon]

@@TylersReelFishing appreciate the info man Fr

[@raygissendanner1476]

How about 1/32 zman weighted hook

[@Gambler1-1]

Hello tyler

[@jameshuckaby2262]

I am fairly new to fresh water fishing. I am trying to find ways to catch fish from the bank since I dont have a boat any tips? I live in Granbury Texas

[@TylersReelFishing]

I put out at least one bank fishing video every week! Watch and take notes!

[@retflo2583]

Great Vid Tyler, but when to peg weight or not ???

[@TylersReelFishing]

I got you 😎

[@retflo2583]

@@TylersReelFishing I saw it !

[@renevillalva6150]

Doesn't wind play a factor in choosing a wight class, me being from Lubbock 3/8-1/2 really helps me feel the bottom on those windy days

[@TylersReelFishing]

Yes if you have clean bottom. Most people watching a Texas rig beginner video don’t have clean bottom in their ponds and lakes along the bank

[@inthemomentflyfishing1394]

what about if your soft plastic has a bigger end ? is it ok to put a smaller weight with the end of the worm being bigger and the worm weight being smaller? you can see the weight looks too small ..does it matter or should I try to size it up better?

[@TylersReelFishing]

It shouldn’t mayter

[@jamesconlon6664]

Tyler, how does wind play in these concepts? Do you change your approach if wind is a factor? I struggle with picking the correct weight concept (weightless or weighted) when wind is in play. I want to get my lure in the strike zone but have found I either go too heavy and get all "mucked" up or too light and my lure ends up way out of the strike zone. Any thoughts?

[@TylersReelFishing]

If it's windy, you of course have to add weight to your T Rig. Now how much is up to you, but with a hard whippy cast (that takes the right brake settings), you can fish in the wind with 1/8oz weight. But for the most part, if it is windy, I am either gonna throw a jig, or just go to reaction baits since the fish should be more active anyways.

[@jamesconlon6664]

@@TylersReelFishing Thank you

[@luketrujillo]

Can you use live worms for a Texas Rig?

[@TylersReelFishing]

No

[@jaeburbank8635]

Where's the intro song I can't watch TRF without the jingle!!!!!!

[@TylersReelFishing]

She gone lol

[@lucadonorio1815]

A reservoir i fish at is pushing like 20 30 ft I use 1/2 ounce which I had no success on (definitely cuz it’s too heavy). What weight should I use?

[@TylersReelFishing]

Not a Texas rig. A jig, drop shot, or shaky head

[@lucadonorio5674]

@@TylersReelFishing ok thanks will try that. Weirdly tho my friend caught one of a texas rigged rage craw with a 1/4 bullet weight. But seeing that youre saying these baits ill definitely take your word for it!

[@robbyrobc100]

What do you think using a 3/8

[@TylersReelFishing]

A little heavy for most depths. I’d just throw a jig if you need something that heavy

[@kennythao9558]

I don’t have much luck with the Texas rig tbh

[@TylersReelFishing]

I’ve got a whole bunch of videos to help you. Search “TylersReelFishing Texas rig”

[@alexaguilar8284]

I've always liked the Texas rig and is all I throw, I have plenty of other choices but I find myself going back to the Texas rig. I do have one question and I hope someone has an answer. The few months I've been really bass fishing I've been able to catch really nice big bass but unfortunately out of the 5 I have gotten I've gut hooked 3, luckily the bigger ones weren't gut hooked. I've been able to release them all back into the water but I want to know what I'm doing wrong to hook them like that. I know when fish take the line your suppose to set the hook and all that but it seems when I've caught my fish the line is always slack and I realize I have one on when the line gets heavy as I'm reeling in.

[@raycpronto]

Sounds like you need upgraded rod and if you’re using mono switch to floro. Sensitivity is key.

[@alexaguilar8284]

@@raycpronto I'm using 17lb. floro with a googan 7"2' finesse rod and still can't feel the bite.

[@michaelace4739]

@@alexaguilar8284 switch to a 7' medium heavy, fast action rod.

[@alexaguilar8284]

@@michaelace4739 will do, just bought a lews rod and will try it out! Thanks for the advice 🙏

[@TylersReelFishing]

Nah, this ain’t a gear thing. You’re just giving them a little too long, and the fish happen to be in a really aggressive hungry mood. It happens to me too sometimes. Just learn how to go through the gills to turn the hook around, and you will save almost every one

[@flippin_with_phil4867]

If you can only throw one or the other which are you throwing….jig or T-rig??

[@405bassin7]

T-rig if I want a lot of bites. Jig if I want big ones!

[@TylersReelFishing]

All depends on situation. Watch these videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmLIf6t_ndRrmsU kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4PMq6CflKp_q6c

[@justinlongbass2576]

Should I ever peg my bullet weight for a Texas rig?

[@TylersReelFishing]

Great question. I will explore that in a video soon

[@chriskelley2436]

What about speed worms? Should those be weightless?

[@TylersReelFishing]

Usually no, a small weight pegged, if you’re primarily swimming it

[@chriskelley2436]

@@TylersReelFishing Thanks for the tip!!

[@fishinfrenzy2544]

Water temp ?

[@TylersReelFishing]

On this day, it was mid 60s

[@natemangus7788]

Do you ever use buzzbaits?

[@TylersReelFishing]

Yep! Got a video coming on them soon I hope

[@natemangus7788]

@@TylersReelFishing that would be awesome to see

[@EasyModeFishing]

Ouf Diesel… 6$ a gallon in Texas… infinity dollars a gallon in Commiefornia.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Crazy

[@joestrummer9507]

Hmm, I rarely throw a weightless t-rig simply because doing so breaks the #1 rule in fishing: COVER MORE WATER. Can't bomb cast without a weight and btw, long cast hook-sets/fish ons are by far the best! Weightless wacky sure. If you know fish are where you can cast a weightless t-rig to then fine but seriously, does anyone really ever know?

[@TylersReelFishing]

Yes, you can absolutely know. You might not know the first time you fish a body of water, but once you learn the seasons, and how they affect that specific body of water, you can pretty much guess where fish are going to be. And when they don’t bite something with a weight, sometimes it takes something without to get that bite

[@hectormiranda9191]

First to like 👍🏼

[@nflwilliam]

I miss the old intro

[@TylersReelFishing]

Me too man. Time for change though

[@davidepps813]

These are great videos. Very informative, and he clearly knows what he’s talking about. However, stop saying the word “literally”all the time! It’s unnecessary!

[@itzlethal1700]

What a terrible title, the answer is obviously SOMTIMES clearly couldn’t be always or never 🤦‍♂️

[@TylersReelFishing]

Terrible title? Got you to click on it and I provided helpful information in the content. Thanks for the comment 👍🏼