I'm still pretty green with the slow troll game. I manage to get my self in some pretty good messes. If 8# will pull a hook straight I'll prob drop back. I used to spend more time tying on rigs than fishing. I use 1/2 oz rigs no prob with handling. Do you think the larger diamiter is costing me fish? I was wondering how it ws going to go if I switched to jigs, thanks for the input Cracker