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I've been using the bobber stop for a while now. I also started putting a bobber stop under the weight too, so I can make it like a carolina rig when needed.
The peg keeps the sinker from separating on the cast and wrapping around the structure above the water when the line between the sinker and weight hit a branch. They wrap around in opposing directions and get stuck. That's only advantage I've seen with a pegged weight.
To peg or not to peg has become one of the biggest debates in bass fishing. I'm like you in the fact I like to have a weight stop or bobber stop above the weight just in case. I can always adjust it as I go.
I use use the bobber stop once, it kept sliding up the line. It wasn't the right stopper. I couldn't find the weight stoppers here in Fredericton New Brunswick Canada
@SteveRogersOutdoors I will see if the stores here in Fredericton has the VMC weight stoppers. The ones I had were for those long bobber they used for crappie, other small fish
I have been flipping the free rig more than a traditional pegged Texas rig and the free rig almost never hangs. It doesn't matter if it's wood or rock. However, like you said, a pegged texas rig is definitely the answer in heavy emerging vegetation. Thanks!
@@SteveRogersOutdoors Yeah. You gotta peg the weight close to the lure in those situations; otherwise, the sinker plows through and the lure sits atop the salad. But the trade-off is this: The fish has much more leverage during head-shakes.
I've wondered about this exact thing for decades !!! Thanks for the clarification. It's amazing how some underwater video proves what is really going on. Awesome content !!!
Great video love the under water videos of what the bait is really doing. I had a good day yesterday on small lake here in the Ozarks mostly on a wacky rig caught 26 in almost 4 hours no bigs but it was fun.
Yeap I've been running 2 bobber stops, one on each side of my texas rig weight for years now. I keep a rod dedicated for Texas rig all year. So versatile with whatever baits & weight you want
That is great footage Steve! I have tended to shy away from Texas rigs in laydowns and brush. I will have to start giving this a try again. I thought for sure it would be a snag fest if I did it. Thanks Steve.
There are some days when it seems like I get stuck on every cast and then the next day everything goes perfect. Lol. I always know it's going to be a day when the very first cast gets hung.
Its still incredibly annoying, every stuck branch you have to wonder if the bait just got sucked in by a bass or is stuck on something. To hell with weighted worms in laydowns regardless.
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I've been using the bobber stop for a while now. I also started putting a bobber stop under the weight too, so I can make it like a carolina rig when needed.
That is such a great tip. Thank you!
Have you ever tried using a uni knot as a bobber stop?
The peg keeps the sinker from separating on the cast and wrapping around the structure above the water when the line between the sinker and weight hit a branch. They wrap around in opposing directions and get stuck. That's only advantage I've seen with a pegged weight.
To peg or not to peg has become one of the biggest debates in bass fishing. I'm like you in the fact I like to have a weight stop or bobber stop above the weight just in case. I can always adjust it as I go.
Those bobber stops/weight stops are so handy. I wish I would have started using them much sooner than I did.
Great to see ya, Steve. At dad's last chemo treatment. Great video. Be safe, my friend
Glad to hear he's on the last one! Now time to have a strong recovery.
Really informative video the best I have seen appreciate the time you spent on this subject thanks
Glad it was helpful!
I use use the bobber stop once, it kept sliding up the line. It wasn't the right stopper. I couldn't find the weight stoppers here in Fredericton New Brunswick Canada
There are some companies out there that have several different models that fit different diameters of line. I believe VMC is one of them.
@SteveRogersOutdoors I will see if the stores here in Fredericton has the VMC weight stoppers. The ones I had were for those long bobber they used for crappie, other small fish
I have been flipping the free rig more than a traditional pegged Texas rig and the free rig almost never hangs. It doesn't matter if it's wood or rock. However, like you said, a pegged texas rig is definitely the answer in heavy emerging vegetation. Thanks!
It is amazing how thick some of that vegetation can get.
@@SteveRogersOutdoors Yeah. You gotta peg the weight close to the lure in those situations; otherwise, the sinker plows through and the lure sits atop the salad.
But the trade-off is this: The fish has much more leverage during head-shakes.
I've wondered about this exact thing for decades !!! Thanks for the clarification. It's amazing how some underwater video proves what is really going on. Awesome content !!!
Glad it was helpful!
Great video!
Thanks!
Thanks for taking your time to research what is actually going on with things like this.
Super interesting
Thanks! It is something I had been really curious about.
Watching this at school right now. Love the underwater videos!🎉
Thanks! I love filming underwater for sure.
Great video love the under water videos of what the bait is really doing. I had a good day yesterday on small lake here in the Ozarks mostly on a wacky rig caught 26 in almost 4 hours no bigs but it was fun.
That is a super fun day! Congrats!
Yeap I've been running 2 bobber stops, one on each side of my texas rig weight for years now. I keep a rod dedicated for Texas rig all year. So versatile with whatever baits & weight you want
It is an incredible versatile rig. Love all the options with it.
Great video Steve. I never pegged my weight before, but might try it when fishing in the lilly pads and thick weeds.
Good luck out there!
Love the tips as always Steve!
Thanks!
Another great video! Thanks Steve!
My pleasure!
That is great footage Steve! I have tended to shy away from Texas rigs in laydowns and brush. I will have to start giving this a try again. I thought for sure it would be a snag fest if I did it. Thanks Steve.
There are some days when it seems like I get stuck on every cast and then the next day everything goes perfect. Lol. I always know it's going to be a day when the very first cast gets hung.
Great information thank you
Glad it was helpful!
What about rocky river current? I often wondered if it's better to peg.
That is a great question. For me personally, I do peg a lot in the current.
Why not use a bobber stop above the weight and one between the weight and the plastic?
Most definitely can. This is also a great way to slide them both up the line and create a Carolina rig setup really fast as well. Excellent question.
What bait is in this video? Not the worm. The one with the flappy arms. It looks great. Great video.
That one was a Strike King Rage Bug.
I always get hung up for some reason
You could even add a bobber stop before and after the weight to act as a Carolina rig🤫
Most definitely! Thanks for sharing with everyone.
I’m sure there are lots of guys who have done this too, Using a tooth, pick to stop the weight for a moving up and down the line
I actually was cleaning out some tackle this weekend and ran across a pile of toothpicks in one of my bags. It's a good one!
@@SteveRogersOutdoors yes, it always worked very well. Very simple also.
Its still incredibly annoying, every stuck branch you have to wonder if the bait just got sucked in by a bass or is stuck on something. To hell with weighted worms in laydowns regardless.
I hear you. I've had plenty of times I thought I was stuck and then my line swam off.
Put your sunglasses on the top of your hat for a better vid…
Your welcome.