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Worm weight vs flipping weight #11805593 08/31/16 05:05 AM
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Whats the real difference in fishability. The worm weights are cheaper. I've used both interchangeable in the past

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Re: Worm weight vs flipping weight [Re: Clint H.] #11805615 08/31/16 06:56 AM
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Re: Worm weight vs flipping weight [Re: Clint H.] #11805732 08/31/16 12:31 PM
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One is for "flipping" and one is for "worming". LOL I don't notice any difference fishing them, one just costs more than the other.

You can find general purpose bug killer or fire ant killer and each will be exactly the same but the fire ant killer will cost you more.

Re: Worm weight vs flipping weight [Re: Clint H.] #11805807 08/31/16 01:16 PM
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I think the idea is that with the flipping weight, which is slightly egg shaped, creates a little larger opening in the grass for the bait to fall through / not catch on the grass. The shape may also aid in dropping straight down as the weight is distributed differently.

I would use what you have the most confidence in.

Re: Worm weight vs flipping weight [Re: Clint H.] #11805813 08/31/16 01:17 PM
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i like a flipping weight when using bulkier plastics. Worm weight with a trick worm or something slim.

Re: Worm weight vs flipping weight [Re: bigcat85] #11805967 08/31/16 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted By: bigcat85
i like a flipping weight when using bulkier plastics. Worm weight with a trick worm or something slim.


I pretty follow this process. The only difference is I usually have 1/2oz or smaller only in bullet weights, but mainly fish smaller sizes like 1/4 or less for bullet weights, and 1oz to 1/2 oz in flipping weights.

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Re: Worm weight vs flipping weight [Re: Clint H.] #11806558 08/31/16 07:43 PM
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There are a lot of folks that really drink the Koolaide. Worm weight, flipping weights. Really?

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No difference in price on my web site. Never have understood why some people charge more. A 1 oz worm weight cost me the same thing a 1 oz flipping weight cost.

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Re: Worm weight vs flipping weight [Re: Clint H.] #11806949 09/01/16 12:38 AM
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I always thought the difference was due to the ID of the weight. Flipping weights have a larger ID to allow for larger OD line. And to accommodate pegs.


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Re: Worm weight vs flipping weight [Re: SteezMacQueen] #11807010 09/01/16 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted By: SteezMacQueen
I always thought the difference was due to the ID of the weight. Flipping weights have a larger ID to allow for larger OD line. And to accommodate pegs.


This is what I was under the assumption of as well.

Re: Worm weight vs flipping weight [Re: Clint H.] #11807026 09/01/16 01:22 AM
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I don't care either. I grab whatever weight I have. Have never noticed any difference in the way they work.

Re: Worm weight vs flipping weight [Re: Clint H.] #11807333 09/01/16 09:47 AM
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Let the Bass tell you what they want LOL.


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Re: Worm weight vs flipping weight [Re: TxRanger1] #11807695 09/01/16 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted By: TxRanger1
There are a lot of folks that really drink the Koolaide. Worm weight, flipping weights. Really?


It's not Koolaide. They are shaped differently and made differently. The worm weight is more long and narrow to keep in line with worms. Flipping weight is more short and compact. Also has a larger throat to accomodate pegs and such. Also flipping weights are better when fishing rocks than worm weights IMO.

They shouldn't cost you any different but definitely have a purpose.

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Re: Worm weight vs flipping weight [Re: Clint H.] #11807857 09/01/16 05:00 PM
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Not Kool aid try punching Hydrilla mats with 5/16 or 3/8 oz. weights. will see the difference. fish

Re: Worm weight vs flipping weight [Re: Clint H.] #11807951 09/01/16 05:54 PM
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^^^that's irrelevant. Flipping weight go down to 3/16ths....it's all about the shape and mold....not about the size. (no pun intended LOL)

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