weight of Jig versus float versus inline weight

[sealegs]

i currently have a 3/8 float , 1/4 oz inline weight and a 1/8 oz Jig. based on the specs, do I have the right gear weight ratio?

[BentRod]

i currently have a 3/8 float , 1/4 oz inline weight and a 1/8 oz Jig. based on the specs, do I have the right gear weight ratio?

Yup. match the weight under the float to it's rating.

[Gringo Pescador]

i currently have a 3/8 float , 1/4 oz inline weight and a 1/8 oz Jig. based on the specs, do I have the right gear weight ratio?

Yup. match the weight under the float to it's rating.

I glimpse into my head...

1/4 = 2/8
2/8 + 1/8 = 3/8
Bingo!

[sealegs]

thanks. Had to double check with you all

[goonatic]

what if the weight under the jig is slightly off? maybe like 1/8oz too light or too heavy? will it just kill your drift?

[bkawafishin]

I find it depends on the float. sometimes if the jig is too heavy on a torpedo float, I can have a hard time seeing the float. For the dink floats and the like, the most important thing is that it float sits straight up and down in the water. As long as you're able to see your float upright (and hence not having your gear dragging bottom), you should be good to go.

I use the 3/8th's Beau Mac floats (non torpedo)...they are very forgiving in terms of having a little too much or little weight when I change out to different float set ups.

[BentRod]

I find it depends on the float. sometimes if the jig is too heavy on a torpedo float, I can have a hard time seeing the float. For the dink floats and the like, the most important thing is that it float sits straight up and down in the water. As long as you're able to see your float upright (and hence not having your gear dragging bottom), you should be good to go.

I use the 3/8th's Beau Mac floats (non torpedo)...they are very forgiving in terms of having a little too much or little weight when I change out to different float set ups.

Agreed.

On a 3/8 oz Beau Mac I've run as much as an 1/8 oz over and still caught fish, but it's best to get as close to the weight rating as possible as that's how it's designed to operate. Doesn't mean it won't work if you're over or under, but could effect your drift at a point when it does make a difference.

[Gringo Pescador]

I find it depends on the float. sometimes if the jig is too heavy on a torpedo float, I can have a hard time seeing the float. For the dink floats and the like, the most important thing is that it float sits straight up and down in the water. As long as you're able to see your float upright (and hence not having your gear dragging bottom), you should be good to go.

I use the 3/8th's Beau Mac floats (non torpedo)...they are very forgiving in terms of having a little too much or little weight when I change out to different float set ups.

Agreed.

On a 3/8 oz Beau Mac I've run as much as an 1/8 oz over and still caught fish, but it's best to get as close to the weight rating as possible as that's how it's designed to operate. Doesn't mean it won't work if you're over or under, but could effect your drift at a point when it does make a difference.

Float Setup 101
http://www.washingtonlakes.com/WatchVideoHD.aspx?id=167

This is why I use Drennan Piker style floats. They are long and skinny so really the only thing that will make em tip is if your are dragging bottom or dragging the top (not mending your line properly). I use either a 20g or 25g (prefer the 20g) with a 3/8oz inline weight under it and whatever I am fishing under that. I've fished 1/16oz jig, 1/8oz jig, 1/4oz jig, eggs, and heavy beads all from that same setup without changing a thing. The only difference is the lighter the weight the higher the float rides in the water.

[4steelhead]

I found that if my weight is a little heavy, then my float isn't as sensitive to the bottom as it needs to be. If my weight is a little light, then my float is over sensitive on the surface to nonmended line. Try your best to get the correct amount of weight for your float.