proper amount of weight?

sharkslayer45 · 08-29-2007, 03:35 PM

i been using 32 ounce weights weights for sumtime and recently fished with 12-16 ounce weights. i like the way the lighter weight performes better.
anybody else have any other opinions. thanx

Relentless33 · 08-29-2007, 04:38 PM

Try mixing it up. Lighter lead on shallow baits and tips and 24-32 oz's on the deeper jug baits.

JupiterSailfish · 08-29-2007, 04:55 PM

I use 20-24oz on everything. Trying to go lighter if I can.

Disco Lady · 08-29-2007, 06:13 PM

I mix it up all the time!

but Jr....... is wright mix it up COÑO!!!!!!!!!!!

Nick C · 08-29-2007, 06:41 PM

All depends on the wind and current. There are times where we fish 4-6oz on the long shallow. Sometimes my deep baits only have 16-20oz. I like the smallest lead possible. Learned that one form my bass fishing days... Bass! Cono!

Beerman · 08-29-2007, 06:47 PM

10#'s go to the bottom use electric and reel in fish

Nick C · 08-29-2007, 06:50 PM

That's not sporting

WhItEoUt 23 · 08-29-2007, 11:37 PM

Thumper235 · 08-30-2007, 08:51 AM

sharkslayer45 · 08-30-2007, 02:24 PM

thanx for all the help guys.

GENERALturtle. · 08-30-2007, 03:17 PM

Going from lighter to heavier spreads the floats appart nice.
100' 16oz
200' 24oz
300' 32oz

08-29-2007, 03:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
sharkslayer45 Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale Boat: Reel Stubborn, 221 mako cc Best Catch: blue marlin, sailfish, swordfish, tarpon, snook Occupation: contractor Posts: 191	proper amount of weight? i been using 32 ounce weights weights for sumtime and recently fished with 12-16 ounce weights. i like the way the lighter weight performes better. anybody else have any other opinions. thanx

08-29-2007, 04:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
JupiterSailfish Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jupiter, FL Best Catch: 170lb Swordy - Tag Teamed it Posts: 587	I use 20-24oz on everything. Trying to go lighter if I can. __________________ Finally, it's dark out!

08-29-2007, 06:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nick C Grander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Delray Beach Best Catch: .5lb Brim on 17lb test Occupation: Charter Boat Captain. Posts: 2,402	All depends on the wind and current. There are times where we fish 4-6oz on the long shallow. Sometimes my deep baits only have 16-20oz. I like the smallest lead possible. Learned that one form my bass fishing days... Bass! Cono! __________________ "Put your buoys out... we're comin' in HOT!"

08-29-2007, 06:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
Beerman Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Stuart, FL Posts: 680	10#'s go to the bottom use electric and reel in fish __________________ Word of Wisdom: Many a problem will solve itself, if we forget it and go FISHING!!!!

08-29-2007, 06:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
Nick C Grander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Delray Beach Best Catch: .5lb Brim on 17lb test Occupation: Charter Boat Captain. Posts: 2,402	That's not sporting __________________ "Put your buoys out... we're comin' in HOT!"

08-29-2007, 04:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Relentless33 Grander Join Date: Apr 2006 Best Catch: 81" sword 165Bigeye 110Bluefin Posts: 3,173	Try mixing it up. Lighter lead on shallow baits and tips and 24-32 oz's on the deeper jug baits.

08-29-2007, 06:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
Disco Lady Grander Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Miami, FL Boat: 37 Merritt Best Catch: (Blue Marlin)550 Lbs ST. Thomas (North Drop) Occupation: Charter Captain and Pimp! at night. Posts: 6,326	I mix it up all the time! but Jr....... is wright mix it up COÑO!!!!!!!!!!!

08-29-2007, 11:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
WhItEoUt 23 Grander Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: pompano bch Boat: dusky 23 Best Catch: 160 lb swordfish 52 ib rooster fish Occupation: self employed Posts: 2,559	__________________ TIGHT LINES AND SHARP HOOK'S

08-30-2007, 08:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
Thumper235 Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Miami Boat: Pursuit 3000 Offshore Express Occupation: CC Processing Posts: 299	__________________ Overcome...Kill...Eat...

08-30-2007, 02:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
sharkslayer45 Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale Boat: Reel Stubborn, 221 mako cc Best Catch: blue marlin, sailfish, swordfish, tarpon, snook Occupation: contractor Posts: 191	thanx for all the help guys.

08-30-2007, 03:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
GENERALturtle. Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: on da 50 Best Catch: your mom Occupation: boat lettering and sign Posts: 604	Going from lighter to heavier spreads the floats appart nice. 100' 16oz 200' 24oz 300' 32oz __________________

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