kLuo Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 Hey guys, I have always been afraid to pitch jigs into hydrilla, milfoil, or lily pads because the few times I tried, I would always get caught up in weeds. What's the best jig that I would be able to pitch into weeds, then hop it on the bottom with little to no problem? Also, I know that jig head weight and trailer affect rate of fall, but what jig weight do you guys use generally when pitching into weeds? Quote
Super User Catt Posted April 14, 2011 Super User Posted April 14, 2011 Terry Oldham’s Jigs are the most effective Grass Jigs Made Quote
JDF Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 Just got the 1oz hack attack jig and it looks promising. Cant wait to use it on Guntersville this summer. A punch rig is a great idea too...i use a paycheck skirt with a 3/4 oz weight and a craw or beaver type bait. Anyone have any luck on the hack attack jig? Quote
Fat-G Posted April 15, 2011 Posted April 15, 2011 Just got the 1oz hack attack jig and it looks promising. Cant wait to use it on Guntersville this summer. A punch rig is a great idea too...i use a paycheck skirt with a 3/4 oz weight and a craw or beaver type bait. Anyone have any luck on the hack attack jig? Yep, they don't do too well in slop, but work great in grass. Quote
Super User Hooligan Posted April 15, 2011 Super User Posted April 15, 2011 Yep, they don't do too well in slop, but work great in grass. Same thoughts. That said, my favorite grass jig is still probably the Jungle JIg from Northland. I wish they still made it in 1.25 ounce. Quote
kLuo Posted April 15, 2011 Author Posted April 15, 2011 So you guys definitely recommend heavier jigs? Would 1/2 oz not be heavy enough? Quote
Super User SoFlaBassAddict Posted April 15, 2011 Super User Posted April 15, 2011 So you guys definitely recommend heavier jigs? Would 1/2 oz not be heavy enough? Base the weight of the jig on the cover you're fishing and the activity level of the fish. Thicker cover means heavier jigs. Quote
Super User eyedabassman Posted April 15, 2011 Super User Posted April 15, 2011 Take a look at the Nothstar jigs.And also there punching skirts. Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted April 15, 2011 Posted April 15, 2011 Hey guys, Also, I know that jig head weight and trailer affect rate of fall, but what jig weight do you guys use generally when pitching into weeds? This depends on how thick of weeds. The thicker the weeds the heavier the weight. A bullet or cone shape is best for the style of jig. Quote
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