what size SALMON jig for Washington?

[flymoron]

Hi!,
I was making some jigs for salmon fishing up in Washington, it is a birthday surprise for a long time friend. He says they always use pink colors, I was going to make up some marabou jigs but I don't know what size?

thanks for all the help!
flymoron

[GrumpyLoomis]

I have never been to Washington. I would need more info like is it a lake or river. what is the flow like and how deep are we fishing. Let me know please. I would love to share some thoughts.

[flymoron]

I have never been to Washington. I would need more info like is it a lake or river. what is the flow like and how deep are we fishing. Let me know please. I would love to share some thoughts.

Rivers,fast and deep from what I understand


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[ClearCreek]

Just google salmon jigs and then look at the sizes that are being offered for sale.

I think most are at least 1/4 oz and larger. 3/8 and 1/2 should work well.


ClearCreek

[MCG1]

Check to see if there are hook size restrictions also.

[stabgnid]

1/4-3/8 on a #2 steelhead hook this is the year of the pinks so any thing Pink or Chartreuse should work !! That's what I tied up for people when I lived in the pacific Northwest..
Steve-stabgnid

[GrumpyLoomis]

Well if was fishing deep in heavy current I would start with 1 oz. move up or down in weight to get to where you are maintaining contact with the bottom but no more than you need. Detroit river I have fished 3 oz jigs and we caught fish, just get to where you are comfortable. I have made egg sinkers for tourney guys that were 14 and 16 ozs. They are all just tools for a specific job.