We throw 1/8 oz jigs most of the time and that decision is based on the depth of the water and the wind. If the water is over 4 feet deep or if it's windy then we throw 1/4 oz jigs Sometimes you may even need 3/8 oz; the times I would choose 3/8 oz would be in 10 feet of water or more. Jig head size is a lot of personal preference but keep in mind what you are trying to accomplish, if you are swimming a soft plastic through the dock lights you are not trying to get the lure on the bottom so even if the water is 10 feet deep we stick to 1/8 oz jig heads for this application no matter the depth. We try to use the lightest jig head possible to begin with, and work up in weight.
Bullhead Jig |
Bullhead Jig |
Poison Tail Jig |
Uppity Jig |
These are the general guidelines we use to determine what size of jig head to start with. This has been a very common question we recieve and while the answer is not very complex, hopefully it helps you determine what size of jig head to use on your next trip!
David Jouppi
Treasure Coast Tackle
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