I reel ya!!
Autocorrect, amiright?!
I figured you had to have some weight on there to get back down in 'em.
Also...I tend to lose contact with my jig when I get that deep. Especially if it's a super small 16th or 32nd jig I typically use only in cold water months.
So...did the 1/4oz jig get bit that much then? Or at all?