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    Default Size matters Right


    So when you look around you can get Jigs from 1/100 to 1/4 and on up. So how important is the weight of the jig and what dictates what weight jig you take out of the box.

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    The weight I use varies on how I'm fishin. If I'm casting it will 1/16 to 1/8, if fishing vertical it will vary by how slow of fall I want. It also varies under a float based on whether you're fishing a one or two jig setup. You really need to tailor the weight to your style of fishing and fish with what you are comfortable using.

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    I like to use the lightest jig I can get away with. If I'm fishing a windy day, the size of the head goes up until I can fish vertical. And like already said, sometimes the fish will only bite a slow falling or fast falling jig. Each has its place and time.
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    Doesn't make too much difference for me since most of my fishing is trolling with a 3/8 oz. weight 18" in front of the jig. Most of my jigs are 1/8 oz. to utilize a #2 hook.

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    Depth is the most important factor, IMO.
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    soft water 1/16-1/8 are my most use wieghts hard water 1/80th is my go to size

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    Wind is the biggest factor to me, I fish Kentucky Lake and seems like the wind blows most of the time. I normally vertical fish 3/32 to 1/4 jigs. Although there are exceptions, I feel like you get the most bites from the lightest jig you can get away with given water depth/wind conditions.

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    When longlining it depends on the depths youre wanting your jigs to run and whether youre pulling single jigs or doubles. For shallow water I'll pull 1/32nds and for deeper water it's 1/16th singles, doubles, or singles with splitshot added. Once the fish go deeper than 20' of water I'm spider rigging meat.

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    I do believe that depth is important but I have had days when small jigs at the same depth got bit better than biger jigs especially in the winter months.

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    95% of mine are 1/8 oz. I'm a Geezer and I can feel them better. I'll fish some 1/16 oz if I'm being outfished.
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