I've done this with C-rigs. Does anyone use a glass bead between the bullet weight and hook on their T-rig? Do you feel it helps any? Maybe something that can give that little edge in tough conditions? This occurred to me when I started using 1/8 oz. tungsten weights because they are so small they don't "fit" the worm in a streamline manner like a lead 3/16" weight does.

I always use a small red glass bead on my T-rigs. I don't really feel like it makes too much of a difference, but I do it anyway. Looks cooler to me I guess lol

I do think it can make a difference! I was guiding one night and one of the guys had his own rod rigged up as a T-rig and he was not getting bit at all. So i did ask to see his rod that he was fishing,and he did not have a bead.We put one on and he started to catch fish.Does it matter all the time, I am not sure but it did that night! I always fish a bead on a C-rig or a T-rig. It does two things,it give's off a clacking sound that a craw fish may give off anf it protects your knot from the weight!

Sometimes I do, when the water is really murky/muddy a glass bead and a tungsten weight,

When the light is low, beads are a go.

 

Well, when I'm feeling saucy, anyway.

Yes! Brass and glass.

It's a killer in the spring when fishing shallow.  I used worm rattles for years, but started doing this after I embraced the C-Rig. Now I do it season long. Does it make a difference? I'll never know, but anything that, possibly, will give me the slightest advantage gets the nod in my book and that includes fluorocarbon (yuk) for deep cranking! (jeez, I hate that stuff).

Rarely fish a 3/16 or 1/4 oz sliding bullet weight T-rig without a 8mm tempered faceted glass bead similar color as the sinker.

Tom

Brass, glass, & craw worm

I will do this on occasion also...

I believe it makes a difference, yes. That tick, tick, tick sounds an awful lot like a craw moving rocks around.

Almost as important as this, is that the bead protects your knot from abrasion by the tungsten weight.

I believe it makes a difference, yes. That tick, tick, tick sounds an awful lot like a craw moving rocks around.

Almost as important as this, is that the bead protects your knot from abrasion by the tungsten weight.

I leave the tag end of my knot longer than normal and thread it into the bead along with the main line for this reason.

One of those little things that can make a big difference. 

Dang guys, good to know! I live off the T Rig and have never used a bead. Can't believe I'm just learning this now.

No, I don't use them.

Thanks guys. I keep a written list of items to buy next time I get to an Academy, BPS or Cabela's. Last time there I bought 1/8 oz tungsten weights, but they were out of 3/16. Of course, I needed 3/16 next time I went fishing. So this can go on the list.

I used to use "Brass and Glass" T rigs in days gone by.  It's an old school thing that I haven't done in years but once a fish catcher, always a fish catcher, in my book.   

This actually is called the "Doodle Rig"

For many years I've used glass beads between the sinker and the hook. Mainly to protect the knot on the hook eye. But I do believe it adds a touch of sound as well as color. Anything that gives you confidence is like putting money in the bank.

It does two things,it give's off a clacking sound that a craw fish may give off and it protects your knot from the weighth!

The second part is why I use a plastic bead - I figure the glass is actually harder than the lead and more likely to not damage the line.

 

Dunno if it makes any difference, but it makes me happy...