Key Takeaways
What you need to remember
Texas rig provides fast deployment and solid anchor hold
Use 6oz weights for most conditions (4-8oz range)
Cut line to 1.5x your typical water depth
Heavier weights upstream in river setups
The Texas rig is the go-to method for anchoring individual decoys. Unlike J-hooks or wrap rigs, it provides fast deployment, clean retrieval, and solid hold in wind and current.
Why Texas Rig?
Fast Deployment
Drop and go, no wrapping or clipping
Solid Hold
Weight sits on bottom, decoy floats naturally
Easy Adjustment
Swap weights for different conditions
Clean Storage
No tangled lines between decoys
What You Need
Step-by-Step Instructions
Gather Your Materials
Before heading to the field, prep your rigs at home. You'll need:
- Decoys with keel attachment points
- Texas rig weights (sized for your conditions)
- Braided line
- Crimping tool and crimps (or use knots)
- Swivels (optional but recommended)
Cut Your Line
Rule of Thumb
| Feature | Line Length |
|---|---|
| 2-3 ft water | 4-5 ft |
| 4-5 ft water | 6-8 ft |
| 6-8 ft water | 9-12 ft |
Attach the Weight
Thread your line through the weight's hole. Secure with:
Crimp
Most reliable, requires tool
Palomar knot
Strong, no tools needed
Loop and stopper
Allows weight adjustment
Connect to the Decoy
Attach the free end to your decoy's keel:
- Direct tie:Simple, permanent
- Swivel:Reduces twist, easy decoy swaps
- Snap swivel:Fastest rigging, slightly less secure
Deploy Your Spread
In the field:
- 1Lower the weight into the water first
- 2Let it sink to the bottom
- 3Position the decoy where you want it
- 4Release and move to the next
Conditions Matching
Not sure which weight to use? Here's a quick reference:
The Texas rig changed how I hunt. Setup that used to take 45 minutes now takes 15, and my spread stays put even in 20 mph wind.
Pro Tips
Mark your lines with colored tape at common depth intervals
Pre-rig at home — don't fumble in the dark
Store rigs wound around decoy bodies or on line winders
Use heavier weights upstream in river setups
Check knots/crimps before each season
Common Mistakes
Decoy pulls weight, looks unnatural
Deployment takes forever, tangles
Too light = drift; too heavy = slow setup
Twisted lines, tangled messes
Lirben Texas Rig Decoy Weights — 6 oz (12‑Pack)
Fast drop. Solid hold. Built for real conditions.
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