Weights

[Msn26753]

I know this is going to be complicated, but Im trying to get an idea... How much difference does 1/8 oz in a weight make as far as sink time.. I guess Im just trying to get a picture in my head.. I fish 90% of the time with 3/16 oz weight... I will go bigger if im punching grass.. But I very seldom go smaller unless Im going weightless... So the other day I was throwing a 1/8oz because I ran out of 3/16.. I really couldnt tell a whole lot of difference..  Anyone ever timed these things on their fall.. Im just trying to get an idea of how much difference in time on the fall rate..

[Princeton_Man]

Depends more on the bait, but it's still a difference of 1/16. Might not be noticeable on a 7" Culprit worm but a huge difference on a 4.5" Roboworm.

[coldfront]

Depends more on the bait, but it's still a difference of 1/16. Might not be noticeable on a 7" Culprit worm but a huge difference on a 4.5" Roboworm.

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[Ron Fogelson]

Agreed on the others posts about bait selection but also for me its more to do with castability in wind and reducing line bow.  When a lighter weight is needed but the wind is hampering my ability to fish effectively is where small adjustments in weight size helps me the most

[Oldfart9999]

Msn, it's one of those things you need to experiment with. A 1/8 has a different sink rate on a 4.5 inch beaver than a 3 inch, or a 10 inch worm, line size makes a difference also. To make it a bit more complicated there are times when the fish want a slow fall rate and times the same fish want it flying by. Speed is important, a lack thereof or an abundance of it. Time and experimentation will give you a handle on it. Just seeing if the fish want to look at it or are triggered by rapip movement take observation and with time you'll learn when to do what, it's part of the fun and sastisfaction of bass fishing.
Rodney 

[Sandman7925]

I find that the extra 1/16 helps with castability allot. Yes I know as light as conditions allow but good casting can make a huge difference in success or fail no matter who you are.


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[SteveTX]

I totally agree with long casts being helpful. For me long casts make a improved % of big fish strikes. The big girls aren't big because they stuck around when boats and odd sounds and vibrations were near. But for me 1/16th of a oz isn't enough to make any noticeable change except a mental one like confidence for a angler. Ive had dragonflies that weighed more sit on my line. 

[Msn26753]

So I guess I'm trying to picture how fast a weight 3/16 by itself drops versus a weight 1/8.. I guess I need to find someone with a pool so I can see... lol

[Oldfart9999]

Do you have a boat? If you do just get in a spot that you know the depth and spend a few minutes experimenting with sink rates, doesn't have to be fancy check the sink rate, put a bait on it and check the sink rate, put a different bait on it and check the sink rate. Just with a known depth and 10 minutes you can learn a lot, not hard, not complicated but knowledge gained.
Rodney 

[cd1]

Do you have access to a swimming pool?  If so, you'll be able to watch it and time it.  As others have said, the lure you're using will have an impact too, so if you test it in the pool, use a variety of lures to see how they affect the fall rate.