I use 3/4 oz most of the time. If wind gets kicked up, I may try up to a 1 oz. If wind is stronger than that, I go home. I use egg sinkers that are looped onto the line 4-5 times then tie a jig 12-24" off the bottom of that. I use 14' wm trolling rods that show the flutter of a scared, and fixing to be eaten, minnow. Be very careful not to lose your current favorite fishing technique to spider riggin. It does happen..I know this from experience! Watch that speed too, very important!