I am buying some shakey heads soon and I have never used them before. I am thinking of buying some 1/4 oz weight heads but im not sure if thats too heavy. Maybe something lighter like 1/8 or 3/16. Im trying to go heavier because I bank fish and casting out further is kinda a hassle with lighter lures. My lake has mostly flatter bottom with not alot of rocks present. all recommendations really appreciated, thanks

1/8 and 3/16 are my favorites when I fish from the bank.  Used to use 1/4 alot with less sensitive rods since I felt it helped me stay in contact more being heavier. 

Don't settle for one weight if you can get more. I say this because there will be times when the weight will make a big difference.

 

In January of 2012 me and some friends held a small tournament, 6 boats total. I caught 3 and lost 3, water temp was 37 degrees and I was the only one that not only caught fish but also got any bites.

 

The reason was I had small 1/16oz shaky heads. The light weight forced me to move the bait at a snail's pace in order to stay on the bottom. All my fish came in 9' to 11' deep.

 

I understand you are fishing from the bank but some worms will offer enough weight to help you cast. The more important part is how fast you are working the bait. Some days the fish will want it a bit faster, that is where a 3/16oz or 1/4oz will come into play.

 

Other times you may need to move slower and then a 1/16oz or 3/32oz will be better. If you can only get one then go with 1/8oz. It is probably the most versatile weight in a shaky head. I think you fish the 1/8oz for awhile and get a feel for it and then dial it in more by adjusting the weight.

 

Some worms will need a heavier weight and some a lighter weight. I should have mentioned this earlier, the type and size of the worm will make a difference to what weight you want to use. Good luck, shaky head fishing is really productive and I use it a lot more often than a drop shot.

1 hour ago, smalljaw67 said:

Don't settle for one weight if you can get more. I say this because there will be times when the weight will make a big difference.

 

In January of 2012 me and some friends held a small tournament, 6 boats total. I caught 3 and lost 3, water temp was 37 degrees and I was the only one that not only caught fish but also got any bites.

 

The reason was I had small 1/16oz shaky heads. The light weight forced me to move the bait at a snail's pace in order to stay on the bottom. All my fish came in 9' to 11' deep.

 

I understand you are fishing from the bank but some worms will offer enough weight to help you cast. The more important part is how fast you are working the bait. Some days the fish will want it a bit faster, that is where a 3/16oz or 1/4oz will come into play.

 

Other times you may need to move slower and then a 1/16oz or 3/32oz will be better. If you can only get one then go with 1/8oz. It is probably the most versatile weight in a shaky head. I think you fish the 1/8oz for awhile and get a feel for it and then dial it in more by adjusting the weight.

 

Some worms will need a heavier weight and some a lighter weight. I should have mentioned this earlier, the type and size of the worm will make a difference to what weight you want to use. Good luck, shaky head fishing is really productive and I use it a lot more often than a drop shot.

^^This^^ ... I have 1/16th oz. , 3/32nd oz , 1/8th oz. ,  3/16th oz. and 1/4th oz. shakey heads - but I use the 1/18th oz. and 3/16th oz. the most . Try to use as light a weight as you can while still maintaining bottom contact .

2 minutes ago, ChrisD46 said:

^^This^^ ... I have 1/16th oz. , 3/32nd oz , 1/8th oz. ,  3/16th oz. and 1/4th oz. shakey heads - but I use the 1/18th oz. and 3/16th oz. the most . Try to use as light a weight as you can while still maintaining bottom contact .

i carry all those also and find i use 1/8 the most. shakey head is a finesse technique to me. then i go to the other extreme and use 1/2 and 3/4 with 8 or 10 inch worms for deep fishing in summertime.

Most of the time I use 1/8 or 3/16oz.

 

Allen 

From the bank .. 1/8th and 3/16th. Deeper water on a boat... 1/4 or even a 1/2. 

1/4 oz  

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Megastrike_Shake2_Pro_Model_Shakey_Head/descpage-MSPROMD.html

A lighter head will cut down on snags and grass.  Also you get a slower fall and possibly longer glide which is when I get more then half of my fish on a SH.  Get 1 pack 1/16 and 1 pack 1/8 and go from there.