*I get that a T-Rig worm improperly rigged (i.e. not straight on the hook) can lead to T-Rig line twist . Interestingly , I have read recently that Bass Pros are stating they get line twist working with T-Rig applications . Now a Bass Pro certainly knows how to rig a T-Rig worm straight on a hook , so where is the additional line twist on T-Rigs with a bullet weight coming from ? ...  Additionally,  Bass Pros were stating they were switching more to jig head worms (Shaky Head / Power Shaky Head) to eliminate line twist they encounter with T-Rigged worms . 

Got to sell those new, expensive shaky heads ? There is minimal line twist on a properly rigged TR. I would guess on some additional twist if slack line falling and using some large curl/ribbon tails, or anytime you reel in and something has changed that straight rigging (missed hookset, casting force, brief snagging, etc.). TR only has the hook to act as a keel, while a shaky has the dynamic shape of a jighead always at work. I personally would still choose either based on the degree and thickness of the cover being fished. 

3 minutes ago, Team9nine said:

Got to sell those new, expensive shaky heads ? There is minimal line twist on a properly rigged TR. I would guess on some additional twist if slack line falling and using some large curl/ribbon tails, or anytime you reel in and something has changed that straight rigging (missed hookset, casting force, brief snagging, etc.). TR only has the hook to act as a keel, while a shaky has the dynamic shape of a jighead always at work. I personally would still choose either based on the degree and thickness of the cover being fished. 

*Thanks Team9nine: For your typical 7.5" ~ 10" ribbon tail worms I would think a EWG or round bend off set worm hook would act like a keel (again , if rigged straight) .

I dont get enough line twist Texas rigging to worry about it.  Pegging the weight closely helps some, but like in said its never been so much of an issue that I have to worry.... only spinning tackle is it aggravating.  Braid takes care of that.

Casting or spinning reel?

Tom

21 minutes ago, ChrisD46 said:

*Thanks Team9nine: For your typical 7.5" ~ 10" ribbon tail worms I would think a EWG or round bend off set worm hook would act like a keel (again , if rigged straight) .

It does, slightly better than a traditional straight shank RB. But it is still just the weight/dynamics of the hook trying to accomplish that versus the weight of a hook and a lead head, the latter being designed to ride "upright" in most cases. A bullet weight is still just a cylinder with no penchant for direction. You can change that slightly by filing one section/side flat to create that COG offset, especially if using pegged. That said, I don't think you'll be reading about any of those guys punching with their shakyheads anytime soon  It's still largely a game of the best tool for the job, regardless.

I think you’ve been reading too many articles! I’ve never once had a problem with line twist on a Texas rig, and a Texas rig is about all I fish with. And I fish a lot 

Yes line twisted come from improper rig, but even with proper rig but if reel in too fast (for next cast) line twisted can happen as well. IMHO.

Just cast it out about 10' and reel back to see if the worm spins.

I use straight shank worm hooks and anal about rigging properly. The results is I can't remember ever having line twist using bait casting outfits for T-rigs.

Tom

I'm in the minority here and get line twist often with a Texas rig and baitcasting gear . I must   be rigging it sloppily . 

I think reeling it back too fast is a big factor causing line twist. 

 

Line-Twist??

I have no solution, for a problem I've never encountered

 

Roger

14 hours ago, WRB said:

Casting or spinning reel?

Tom

*Bait Casting Tom ...

Thanks for replies ... If a T-Rigged is rigged straight with a worm and un - pegged bullet weight on bait cast set up then all I can think of is reeling in too fast may cause a ribbon tail worm to spin . 

On 7/21/2020 at 1:04 PM, TnRiver46 said:

I think you’ve been reading too many articles! I’ve never once had a problem with line twist on a Texas rig, and a Texas rig is about all I fish with. And I fish a lot 

I'm starting to think that anything that's not a t-rig or a ball-head jig is just taking up space for you.