The Texas rig is a weedless soft plastic rig that has been catching fish for 60+ years. The weight in a Texas Rig is free to travel on your leader or line. Typically, this is not a problem. But, there are times that “pegging” (i.e. preventing the weight from traveling) is required. Commonly, this is done by using the tip of a toothpick. I prefer to secure the weight using the tag of an improved clinch knot.
Securing the weight using the tag end of an improved clinch knot is easy. First, tie an improved clinch knot to the extra wide gap (EWG) hook using a extra long tag end. Second, slide the leader and the tag end thought the weight. Third, pass the tag end around and through the weight two more times. Fourth, tie an overhand knot on the tag end as close to the top of the weight as possible.
Based on my field tests, this method does not negatively impact the action. In fact, I have found it to enhance the action of the soft plastic. The fish agree!! 😉
