You're received some great advice from some very knowledgeable folks.
I've had little success fishing any style jig in those conditions. So I have gone to a what is essentially a lighter version of a punching rig. You may very well need an actual punching rig (complete with 3/4 to 1 oz weight) to penetrate that mess.
For me this rig is much more weedless and especially snag free. The ridge hook of an actual jig just does not come through that stuff very well.
From the line to the hook here's this rig -
- A stopped knot (I use a double uni-knot made from left over braided line)
- A small bead to keep the knot from slipping through the weight.
- A 1/2 oz tungsten weight
- a Boss Punch Hub - this is placed inside the skirt collar
- The skirt of your choice
- A parasite clip (optional, but does help prevent the plastic from sliding down the hook)
- A 5/0 Owner wide gap plus EWG hook (#5139 - very stout, I love this hook)
- Your favorite soft plastic - pictured is a Power Bait Beast
Hope this helps
A-Jay
