Freshwater Lure Guide
Texas Rig
Category: soft plasticBest temp: 55–85°FBest seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall
About the Texas Rig
The Texas rig is a weedless soft plastic presentation — a bullet weight, a hook, and a soft plastic worm or creature bait. It slips through any cover without snagging. If you fish only one rig your whole life, make it this one.
Best Conditions
Water Temp
55–85°F
Best Seasons
Spring, Summer, Fall
Water Clarity
clear, stained, murky
Best Weather
any
Color Guide
Green Pumpkin
Clear water, universal
Black/Blue Fleck
Dark water, overcast
Watermelon Seed
Clear to slightly stained
Junebug
Stained water, low light
Red Shad
Cold water, post-spawn
Target Species
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