What jig should I purchase?

[wingedworm]

I am looking for good jig weight and it's all confusing me. My fishing rod takes 1/4 oz - 5/8 oz. All I need is opinions on a fitting jig. I would also like to put a trailer on it, I don't really know if a standard trailer is to heavy, but if it will effect the jig weight, please keep this in mind when suggesting a size, thanks. 

 

 

Tight lines! 

Edited June 30, 2017 by wingedworm
Typo & Rephrasing.

[Turtle135]

With that rating I am guessing you have a casting rod rated "medium"? If so, you should handle jigs listed as 3/16th up to 5/8th ounce just fine even with the soft plastic trailer added. Sounds like you are starting out with jigs and unless you are fishing deeper than 20 feet down I would suggest looking at jigs that are 3/8th ounce as a good starting place. Stick a craw trailer like a Netbait Tiny Paca Craw or Baby Paca Craw on the hook and start slaying them! Good Luck!

[Fishes in trees]

Those numbers on your rod are GUIDELINES and they aren't absolute, by any means.   The best way to determine best weights for your rod is "trial and error".   Be mindful that not all quarter ounce jigs fish the same, and the same can be said for all 5/8 oz jigs and all the different weights in-between.

 

For instance - a quarter ounce jig/worm combination will fish/feel different than a quarter ounce skirted jig/trailer combo.

 

Trial & error is the only way you'll find weights that feel right for you.  If you want to get really picky, carry an electronic postal scale in your boat, one that measures down to the gram.  Weigh every jig/trailer combo you come up with.  Be mindful that wet jigs weigh more than dry jigs and once you get into maribou and hair jigs - different materials will absorb water at different rates.

 

For my part, I'm glad I made most of these jig weight decisions back in my youth, when as an unemployed herb oriented bush hippie, I could dedicate the appropriate amount of time to questions like this.  Then, as an UNEMPLOYED herb oriented bush hippie, I would address the question, "Which professor pal of mine could I talk into buying said jigs to ensure myself an adequate supply?"

[roadwarrior]

3/8 and 1/2 oz jigs are pretty standard weights which can accommodate just about any trailer.

 

 

 

[Siebert Outdoors]

I sell more 3/8 then all the other sizes combined.  Second place is 1/2.  I would go 3/8.  Its the best all around weight.

[wingedworm]

Thanks for the replies everybody, I've got a feel for what I need to purchase. 

 

 

Tight lines 

[Munkin]

Where are you fishing? For jigs I recommend a 5/16 or 3/8oz green pumkin overall.

 

Allen

[thebillsman]

I go as light as possible given the conditions. I put a lot of stock into rate of fall. Most of my jigs are 1/8 to 3/8. I've had good luck with the rugby jig lately.

[RoLo]

 

A case can be made for any jig weight,

but I use 3/8oz jigs more than any other, followed closely by 1/2oz.

 

Roger

 

[Boomstick]

I usually use a 3/8oz jig. You can try a 1/2oz if you are fishing deeper waters too. You can use a typical grub trailer, or try a Netbait Paca Chunk.

[bowhunter63]

I use a 1/4 or 3/8 most of the time,I really like the swim jig with the eye coming directly out of the front of the head.Pulls through cover pretty well. Trailers i like a rage craw or a smaller swim bait.A good thumping swim bait gives the jig a crankbait wobble.