The video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skIuDiOpl84




This is a picture of the rig without the Weight its up on the line some were >.<


And i have been trying a local pond and for once in 2 weeks i have gotten a bite and a pretty nice one but it fell off dident set the hook good i guess

Yeah, it looks good other than the snap-swivel. Traditionally that wouldn't be used. Just tie directly to the hook.

Looks right to me!

Its a twirl tail?

If i took it off would it remove the twirl tail action?

Posted By RRichards151 on 12 Sep 2011 07:03 AM
Its a twirl tail?

If i took it off would it remove the twirl tail action?

No, the snap-swivel won't affect the action of the worm. The curly tail doesn't make the worm spin, it just ripples on the retrieve. You could leave the snap-swivel on if you wanted, but a true Texas rig doesn't have one. Don't even worry about that tail, it will do its thing all by itself. Toss the worm out and let it sink to the bottom. let it sit for a few seconds...then twitch it a few times...then drag it a few feet. Just keep repeating those steps, SLOWLY as you can stand it! Like I told you in your other post, try to get that worm under the dock and along it. If there's a bass under there he's gonna hit that worm if you keep it in his face!

                          


                                                               

I almost always use a snap hook, only cause it's easier than tying.  I don't often use a swivel though.  If you use a spinning reel alot, the line will get a twist to it and the swivel will help minimize that.

mo64,
Were i fish now is there is no docks.

Place i fish now is by weeds in a big pond by the collage

Only reason i use the texas is because its weedless

Don't be scared to set the hook. When you feel the bite, drop your rod tip, reel up your slack and give a good hard jerk straight up and then keep pressure on the fish. You won't rip the hook through their lips, trust me. My friends have made fun of me for years because of how hard I set the hook. Or... buy some circle hooks. Then you just sweep the rod to the side and add pressure. The fish hook themselves.

Posted By RRichards151 on 12 Sep 2011 07:13 PM
mo64,
Were i fish now is there is no docks.

Place i fish now is by weeds in a big pond by the collage

Only reason i use the texas is because its weedless

No! You're not allowed to advance to the big pond by the college until you conquer the dock!

the reason for a Texas rig is to make it weedless , a snap swivel may catch weeds

Posted By the rod tosser on 12 Sep 2011 11:07 PM
the reason for a Texas rig is to make it weedless , a snap swivel may catch weeds

Excellent point RT!

i rarely fish a Texas rig anyway. Its much easier to set the hook with a wacky rig.

I understand the whole point of using a snap swivel to switch out baits, but why would you use the snap swivel at the eye of the hook? The snap swivel should be tied to your main line and your bait or in this case your texas rigged worm should have maybe 12 inches of line (leader) tied at the end should be a surgeons loop or some sort of loop knot, then you would snap the swivel in the loop. Easier isnt alway best. It takes 30 seconds or less to snell a hook or tie a clinch knot or palomar knot. Learn them.

I don't get the comment about a spinning rod resulting in line twist. A properly fished spinning rig will not result in line twist. Most times line twist is the result of a bait spinning on the retrieve or cranking against the drag. If you have a fish pulling drag, stop reeling! Certain baits (improperly rigged worms and spoons come to mind) have a tendency to induce twist and a short leader with a swivel a bit up the line solves this problem.

Posted By Pegsguy on 13 Sep 2011 10:26 AM
I don't get the comment about a spinning rod resulting in line twist. A properly fished spinning rig will not result in line twist. Most times line twist is the result of a bait spinning on the retrieve or cranking against the drag. If you have a fish pulling drag, stop reeling! Certain baits (improperly rigged worms and spoons come to mind) have a tendency to induce twist and a short leader with a swivel a bit up the line solves this problem.

May be an old wives tale, but I believe that the way a spinning reel retrieves the line causes twist.  I've been bored and gone out it the back yard to do some practice casts with nothing but a casting weight tied direct to the end of the line.  When the weight comes off the ground I can watch it twist (or more appropriately un-twist) like a windmill in a hurricane.  No cranking against the drag needed, and no birds nests either, just spinning like crazy.  Try it.....  If I'm wrong, I'll be the first to say "You told me so"

Posted By mo65 on 12 Sep 2011 09:07 PM

Posted By RRichards151 on 12 Sep 2011 07:13 PM
mo64,
Were i fish now is there is no docks.

Place i fish now is by weeds in a big pond by the collage

Only reason i use the texas is because its weedless

No! You're not allowed to advance to the big pond by the college until you conquer the dock!

But i left the dock because there were no fish there lol

Posted By ramseyetcs on 13 Sep 2011 11:47 AM

Posted By Pegsguy on 13 Sep 2011 10:26 AM
I don't get the comment about a spinning rod resulting in line twist. A properly fished spinning rig will not result in line twist. Most times line twist is the result of a bait spinning on the retrieve or cranking against the drag. If you have a fish pulling drag, stop reeling! Certain baits (improperly rigged worms and spoons come to mind) have a tendency to induce twist and a short leader with a swivel a bit up the line solves this problem.

May be an old wives tale, but I believe that the way a spinning reel retrieves the line causes twist.  I've been bored and gone out it the back yard to do some practice casts with nothing but a casting weight tied direct to the end of the line.  When the weight comes off the ground I can watch it twist (or more appropriately un-twist) like a windmill in a hurricane.  No cranking against the drag needed, and no birds nests either, just spinning like crazy.  Try it.....  If I'm wrong, I'll be the first to say "You told me so"

OK, I went outside tonight and tried it again, maybe I was doing something different before, but NO SPIN
"You told me so", I stand corrected Pegsguy!

If I were a bettin' man, I'd bet the farm I could pull a bass out from under that dock...and so can YOU RRichards151. Go back and try some of the great tips these guys have given you(Well,actually it looks like they're more involved in their debate about line twist! lol). Get there EARLY in the morning and drag that new buzzbait you got along the dock and HANG ON!

Its a floating crank and its a floating dock right on the water, When i stand on it i bet all the fish get scared away lol and i think my buzz is bigger than the fish

Don't stand on it. Stay on the bank and cast along it. Don't worry about the buzzbait being to big either...I've caught 3" bass on a 4" buzzbait!