T-Rigging?

[DJD]

My t-rig baits depend on the situation. Most of the time i use #14 test (Excel) with an 1/8-3/16oz weight on a 6 1/2 foot rod. I peg my weight with a peg-it and use alot of tubes and small craws. Wide Gap Gamakatsu hook 2/0...
When i'm really getting deep in the cover i'll use 3/8-1/2oz weight with 17-20lb Mono (Excel) or Fluorocarbon. I like the craws and bigger tubes for flipping myself. I always use my 7ft rods for this and they are either MH-Heavy action. Wide Gap Gamakatsu 3/0-4/0 hook..
When things get thick/weedy and the fish are kicking my rear end i'll go with the "Gorilla Tackle" and pull out the braid and 7 1/2ft stick. I usually use a straight shank beefy Gamakatsu or Owner hook for this.
When things are tough i'll use my spinning rod 8lb test with a smaller soft plastic bait and a 1/16 to 1/8oz weight on a 1/0 Gamakatsu hook. JMO.
I think it comes down to whatever works for you....

[Cobra190]

I'll agree with DJD in whatever works for you. In retrieving you will always fall to what feels comfortable and right to you. Personnaly I work it with a basic slow 9 oclock to 11 o'clock sweep. This helps me keep my rod in position for a hook set. I try to keep my weight as light as possible depending alot on the wind conditions. I throw anything from 4" tubes and worms to craws,6" worms and 5" Tiki Sticks. I use a 7' mh rod and 12# test. I'll T-rig anywhere and everywhere, that's where my confidence is most of the time.

[PatientlyWading24]

I have my most confidence in the Texas rig as well. 6# test and normally throw a 1/16 oz weight, but if the water is running or my soft plastic is lackin on a lil weight i will jump up to an 1/8. i use #2 (not 2/0) gam offset shank worm hooks religiously when t-riggin. Fish smallie beavers, 4" lizards, and finesse worms. i guess my style might be considered a little on the light side, but it sure catches a lot of fish.