Fishing From Shore : Wobble Head Jig Weight ?

[ChrisD46]

As the title states - I'll be fishing from shore (long , expansive reservoir flats and points  with rock and gravel bottom 5 ft. to 10 ft. depth ) - key question is what size wobble head jig weight to keep the bait on the bottom with constant contact without "dredging" ?  *I'm thinking it comes down to either a 3/8th oz. or 1/2 oz. ? ... Most often used baits will be : SK Rage Bug , Pit Boss , Baby Brush Hog , various craws (4") with 15 lb. AbrazX FC line and 7' MH fast bait cast rod ... Thanks in advance for recommendations !

[Bluebasser86]

I use a 1/4oz 90% of the time, but I drag mine instead of using the constant retrieve that others do. 

[ChrisD46]

I have such large expanses of water to cover casting into deeper water then reeling towards shore I'll use the Tommy Biffle "Bottom - Bugg'n" technique and constantly reel with my rod pointed down . Seems more pros try to go with 1/2 oz. all times (under 15') , so I'll probably try a 1/2 oz. first and if I get hung up too fast or start to dredge I'll have a 3/8th oz. on deck  to switch out . *For grins , I just picked up a new bag of Mike McClelland Competition Series Craw in Green Pumpkin at Cabella's which I want to try bottom - bugg'n with ... Looks like it could be a cool deal !

[ww2farmer]

Fishing from shore, you'll be pulling it "up-hill" most of the time, so bottom contact shouldn't be an issue, unless the place your fishing has 50 feet deep water within casting distance of the bank. I'd start with 3/8's oz and adjust up or down as needed after you play with it a bit and see what works for you.

[Steveo-1969]

16 hours ago, ww2farmer said:

Fishing from shore, you'll be pulling it "up-hill" most of the time, so bottom contact shouldn't be an issue, unless the place your fishing has 50 feet deep water within casting distance of the bank. I'd start with 3/8's oz and adjust up or down as needed after you play with it a bit and see what works for you.

 

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