Casting little stuff ? It appears that most lightweight 6-7 foot casting and spinning rods are rated to cast lures/baits that are .25 of an ounce to 1.50 onces using 6-10 lb test line.

BigChuck208 Loc: Del Boynton Vista, (FL)

It appears that most lightweight 6-7 foot casting and spinning rods are rated to cast lures/baits that are .25 of an ounce to 1.50 onces using 6-10 lb test line. What does an Angler do to cast a bait that weighs less than .25 of an once.(small grub on a 16th of an ounce jighead) Where and how much weight (split shot?) should be put an the line to cast where you need thst bait be most productive?

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

BigChuck208 wrote:

It appears that most lightweight 6-7 foot casting and spinning rods are rated to cast lures/baits that are .25 of an ounce to 1.50 onces using 6-10 lb test line. What does an Angler do to cast a bait that weighs less than .25 of an once.(small grub on a 16th of an ounce jighead) Where and how much weight (split shot?) should be put an the line to cast where you need thst bait be most productive?

Big Chuck what weight rod are you using? If its rated for 1.5 Oz it's too stiff. You should be using ultra lite or lite. I have a 7'6" med-lite that does well with lite lures 👍. Try 4lb line. If you're fishing hor perch crappie or something like that try 2lb

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

BigChuck208 wrote:

It appears that most lightweight 6-7 foot casting and spinning rods are rated to cast lures/baits that are .25 of an ounce to 1.50 onces using 6-10 lb test line. What does an Angler do to cast a bait that weighs less than .25 of an once.(small grub on a 16th of an ounce jighead) Where and how much weight (split shot?) should be put an the line to cast where you need thst bait be most productive?

Try lighter line Chuck. I cast 1/16 oz jigs on 4lb fluoro, 7'6"Med Light spinning rod, and 10lb braid on a 5'Ultralight rod. No extra weight needed.

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

BigChuck208 wrote:

It appears that most lightweight 6-7 foot casting and spinning rods are rated to cast lures/baits that are .25 of an ounce to 1.50 onces using 6-10 lb test line. What does an Angler do to cast a bait that weighs less than .25 of an once.(small grub on a 16th of an ounce jighead) Where and how much weight (split shot?) should be put an the line to cast where you need thst bait be most productive?

I have some L and UL rods that are rated down to 1/16oz, as well as a L 7’ rod with an XFast tip which is rated for 1/32oz, so they are available.
The amount of split shot is up to you, but I typically put it about a foot above the bait. Good luck!

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

Fredfish wrote:

Try lighter line Chuck. I cast 1/16 oz jigs on 4lb fluoro, 7'6"Med Light spinning rod, and 10lb braid on a 5'Ultralight rod. No extra weight needed.

I agree with Fred. A setup like he described should work great for you.

Kunafish

Just use a casting bobber that has a lead wt. That’s what we use to catch steelhead in our rivers.

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

Kunafish wrote:

Just use a casting bobber that has a lead wt. That’s what we use to catch steelhead in our rivers.

Kuna did you ever use a water bubble? I don't know if they still make them. Change weight by the amount of water in it

HenryG Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts

BigChuck208 wrote:

It appears that most lightweight 6-7 foot casting and spinning rods are rated to cast lures/baits that are .25 of an ounce to 1.50 onces using 6-10 lb test line. What does an Angler do to cast a bait that weighs less than .25 of an once.(small grub on a 16th of an ounce jighead) Where and how much weight (split shot?) should be put an the line to cast where you need thst bait be most productive?

That's where the BFS systems come into play BigChuck🇺🇸🎣😎👍

bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington

Grizzly 17 wrote:

Kuna did you ever use a water bubble? I don't know if they still make them. Change weight by the amount of water in it

The water weighted float is still my go too for x-small jigs. I prefer the oblong ones with the adjustable rubber band in the center, over the round slip bobber ones. Most have enough water to cast, so I adjust the water in the float to make the float stiffer or more delicate rather than for weight. I have an ultra light that will cast micro gear, but it is still tough for my grandson to handle, so using something he can use is a much better training tool. It is amazing how much kid watch you. It is also amazing, how good youngsters are and enjoy casting lures after spending time casting a fixed float with from two to four feet of line hanging off it.

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

bapabear wrote:

The water weighted float is still my go too for x-... (show quote)

Bapa I once did alot of trout fishing along with cats n carp. When I could did all 3 weightless. Never more weight than needed. Like the water bubble. Good trout streams are now a thing of the past around here 👍

ranger632 Loc: Near Yosemite Park Ca.

Grizzly 17 wrote:

Kuna did you ever use a water bubble? I don't know if they still make them. Change weight by the amount of water in it

They still make them

rickybrock Loc: Dalton Georgia

Big Chuck 208 get a rod and reel combo that is rated foe 2 lb or 4 lb . the 2 lb can cast 1/64 oz with a jig tail a good ways. get a limber rod that helps protect the 2 lb line and aids in casting distance.

Kunafish

Yes I have. They work too.

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

ranger632 wrote:

They still make them

Thanks Ranger. I'll pickup a couple. 👍

bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington

Grizzly 17 wrote:

Bapa I once did alot of trout fishing along with cats n carp. When I could did all 3 weightless. Never more weight than needed. Like the water bubble. Good trout streams are now a thing of the past around here 👍

Right in Bellingham, there is an April and May stocked lake with a fast moving stream attached. It is restricted to age 14 and under. After the kids derby, the water is almost abandoned. It is walking distance for my grandson who is now in Jr. high. I took him and showed him how to drift flies under a water float. (note: I never touched the rod) It opened a whole new world for him. Kids today don't seem to know anything but powerbait in still water. I am not complaining. My grandson now catches fish all summer right up through October as most of the kids only fish the lake and go home skunked.