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12-19-2023, 12:43 PM | #1 |
Junior
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basic thoughts on weight
But, I almost exclusively fish Warbait heads now. I'm thinking that if I went heavier in general I might do better. Lord knows that all the pics I see on FB of guys catching calicoes are on 3/4-2oz heads. What ya think? |
12-22-2023, 06:22 PM | #2 |
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Go heavy! If you are fishing 60-80" of water and the fish are on the bottom--you waste a ton of time getting your bait to the bottom. The minimum weight I fish is 1 oz usually 1.5 - 2.0. It is a lot more efficient to crank a heavy jig faster than to wait for a 1/2 -3/4 oz to get to the strike zone.ghttp://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/attachment.php?attachmentid=30261&stc=1&d=17032983 78et in http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/a...1&d=1703298378
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12-24-2023, 09:44 PM | #3 | |
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02-27-2024, 04:19 PM | #4 |
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Weight
There is no one right weight to use. Too many factors involved. To be successful you have to put your offering in front of the fish. That can be shallow, over the Kelp, or deep on a Rocky Reef. Sometimes it has to stay there for a while. Adjust accordingly. I carry 1/4 oz to 3 oz, jigheads, a range of sizes from 5 inches to 8 inches, in a rainbow of colors. Adjust size, adjust color, adjust weight until they just suck it down. Then you are in business.
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02-29-2024, 02:11 PM | #5 |
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Depends on conditions for me, like current, wind, drift speed. I usually use 1.5-3oz for my jigs as I like to drift over locations and many of those are deep.
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04-01-2024, 07:42 AM | #6 | |
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04-01-2024, 06:59 PM | #7 |
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12-17-2024, 05:04 AM | #8 |
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I get what you mean about sticking to lighter weights to avoid losing gear, especially in places with eelgrass or rocks. I’ve been using lighter heads most of the time too, but I’ve found that when fishing deeper or in stronger currents, going a bit heavier really helps. I’ve had better luck with 3/4oz to 1oz heads for calicoes; they stay in place and get down to where the fish are quicker. I guess it’s all about finding that balance for the conditions you’re in, but I think heavier heads could definitely help, especially for bigger fish.
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