Question On Jig Weights

[infidel23]

Hey guys..just introducing jig fishing into my arsenal. My biggest question though is. When and why do u throw diff weighted jigs. Like ideal times for your 1/8. Or 1/4. 3/8. Etc. Any info would help greatly. Thanks guys

[Alpha Male]

Im no expert, but my thoughts are to treat it like weights on plastic baits. use it to control the rate of fall, along with how well it stays in contact with the bottom.

[Matthew2000]

1/2 almost always. Except for swim jigs or finesse.

[Catch and Grease]

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/12403-jig-fishing-questions/

This will help, a lot of good info on jigs in here.

[Bass_Fanatic]

I'm a big fan of a heavy jig. 3/4-1.5 oz is what I throw most often, even in shallow water

[WRB]

You will learn this simple question about a simple lure can take volumes of pages to answer.

The 1st thing to answer is; what is a jig?

Can you define what jig you are asking the weight about?

Tom

[infidel23]

Hey catch n grease thanks for the link to a prior post. Very helpful and deff answered my question

[frogflogger]

Within a 30 day period, late jan. early feb., this year I caught bass on 1/32 and 1/16th oz. jigs in cold clear water then caught bass on 1oz. jigs on Okeechobee - jigs are the do all in fishing no matter what species or what water.

[Catt]

Denny Brauer & Gary Klien are two of the best jig fishermen on planet earth; their jig selection is simple both selecting 3/8 oz #1!

[J Francho]

I like a heavier jig, 1/2 and 3/4 are what I use most often in grass.

[Siebert Outdoors]

3/8-1/2 oz is what I throw the most in a weedless jig.

[zeth]

For me personally I always start with the lightest weight I can get away with and still maintain feel of the jig for the particular rod/reel/line setup I am using.

I adjust from there based on forage, how active the fish are (faster for active, slower for non active), water clarity (faster for clear, slower for darker), season (faster for warm, slower for cold), etc etc.

 

Use larger trailers for slower fall 

Use smaller trailers for faster fall 

Use heavier weight for faster fall

Use less weight for slower fall

Use bulkier skirt for slower fall

Use compact skirt for faster fall

Use compact jig for faster fall

Use larger jig for slower fall

I'm probably missing some.

Mix all of that together to match your specific conditions.

 

I like fishing light line smaller baits etc so personally I will in general start out with 3/16 or 1/4 oz almost always and adjust from there. I'll fish weightless baits and super light jigs as deep as 50' or more if thats what the conditions call for.  If you are fishing grass, mats etc then you need to fish heavier weights to punch through.  In super shallow water weight isn't as important and 3/8 may be a good all around size.  If you need bottom contact use the lightest weight jig you can still maintain contact with.  If swimming use whatever weight allows you to fish at what speed the fish want. If flipping or pitching use whatever rate of fall the fish want. 

 

The best thing to do is to get out and experiment.

[Montanaro]

Skipping docks? 1/4 or 3/8 at most

Everything else 1/2oz

[Preytorien]

I use lighter (3/8oz) jigs when the bottom is silt or very soft so I don't get gummed up on the bottom as easily. 

[Catt]

3/8-1/2 oz is what I throw the most in a weedless jig.

What ya sell the most?

[Siebert Outdoors]

What ya sell the most?

 

3/8-1/2 is what I sell the most of.    For an overall use those two sizes will handle most of your fishing.

[BobbyRaeAllen]

I'd say for general use, find 2-3 sizes that work for you and stick to those unless faced with a super specific situation. I prefer 1/2 oz for a start, and if i feel like i don't need that extra weight I go down to a 3/8 oz. I seldom go higher or lower than those two sizes, but thats just my personal preference. My thing about a 1/2 oz is that i can keep good bottom contact in most situations, but I dont want to go much heavier than that.

[matuka]

Not trying to be a smart---, but use the one the fish are biting the best. Have guidelines as all above have said, but be ready to adjust.

[jignfule]

I use what ever weight  the fish tell me to use.

[LunkerFisher]

3/8 is the go-to weight for me, but I've got mainly 1/4-3/4 and a few 1/8 and 1 oz jigs in my box.

[scaleface]

I use what ever weight  the fish tell me to use.

I wouldnt  take a talking bass seriously . The one I caught is a big fat liar .

[PersicoTrotaVA]

For all around jig fishing, it's a 3/8 oz imho.  All other weights are specific.  Lighter weights are for finesse fishing when the bite is hard and shallow water.  Heavier weights are for punching through mats, branches, brush piles, grass, lily pads, etc and deep water.  I usually throw a 3/8 oz though.  Most of the waters I fish aren't deeper than 15 to 20 feet in the holes and the average is about 6 ft deep.  They don't have many mats and grass and 3/8 oz is enough weight to get down in a brush pile or tree limbs.  I usually control rate of fall with the trailer size.

[Catt]

3/8-1/2 is what I sell the most of. For an overall use those two sizes will handle most of your fishing.

Denny & Gary's #2 choice 1/2 oz

[Felix77]

I tend to carry 4 sizes - 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4 oz.

 

Up north I have been successful pounding the bottom with a heavier jig (3/4oz) even in some shallow water.  There are times however when rate of fall is critical and thus the other sizes.  I tend to start at a 1/2oz 99% of the time and work up/down from there given the conditions of the day.

[J Francho]

I think heavier jigs may be a northern thing. For the most part, anything below 1/2 oz serves very little purpose.