1/4oz Jighead too heavy?

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1/4oz Jighead too heavy?

Post by wem21 » Thu Feb 15, 2018 11:40 am

hi guys,

Pretty self explanatory, I was just wondering if fishing with a 1/4oz jighead is too heavy for flathead and other species? I have been having trouble casting 1/8th jigheads more than 15-20m, and I would prefer not to spend money on a new packet of 1/6oz jig heads.
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Re: 1/4oz Jighead too heavy?

Post by Lightningx » Thu Feb 15, 2018 11:45 am

What lb main line are you using?

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Re: 1/4oz Jighead too heavy?

Post by smokin_reels » Thu Feb 15, 2018 11:49 am

few variables here, but largely should be alright. Flathead arent picky. As long as you are able to bounce it off the bottom on the retrieve
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Re: 1/4oz Jighead too heavy?

Post by frozenpod » Thu Feb 15, 2018 12:21 pm

1/4 or 1/2 or even 1oz all work fine for flathead.

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Re: 1/4oz Jighead too heavy?

Post by STriplett1997 » Thu Feb 15, 2018 12:44 pm

if you are comfortable with a 1/4 and can comfortably work the plastic the way Flathead like them, then there’s no problems

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Re: 1/4oz Jighead too heavy?

Post by wem21 » Thu Feb 15, 2018 1:23 pm

Lightningx wrote:What lb main line are you using?
its either 8lb or 10lb or 20lb. I'm thinking its most likley 10lb cos I have managed to pull in some decent pinkies with the drag locked (for some reason)

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Re: 1/4oz Jighead too heavy?

Post by smile0784 » Thu Feb 15, 2018 2:07 pm

Could always run your 1/8 jig heads and just put a few split shots.1 foot up from jig head

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Re: 1/4oz Jighead too heavy?

Post by skronkman » Thu Feb 15, 2018 3:04 pm

Not too heavy for flatties, they'll smash anything that moves. Other species may require more finesse but it's always a balancing act with jigheads and depends on your gear and the conditions. You'll struggle with the light jigheads unless you have line, rod, reel and conditions working in your favour.

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Re: 1/4oz Jighead too heavy?

Post by rodderslw » Thu Feb 15, 2018 4:36 pm

wem21 wrote:hi guys,

Pretty self explanatory, I was just wondering if fishing with a 1/4oz jighead is too heavy for flathead and other species? I have been having trouble casting 1/8th jigheads more than 15-20m, and I would prefer not to spend money on a new packet of 1/6oz jig heads.
Cheers
If targeting flatties I prefer a 1/4 ounce jig on a larger hook...even in 2m of water coz I want to get the plastic down fast to where they live and make a little puff of sand or mud when lifting and dropping the jig. Bigger plastics with for example paddle tails sink slower too so you need to consider that too.

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Re: 1/4oz Jighead too heavy?

Post by Lightningx » Thu Feb 15, 2018 5:41 pm

wem21 wrote:
Lightningx wrote:What lb main line are you using?
its either 8lb or 10lb or 20lb. I'm thinking its most likley 10lb cos I have managed to pull in some decent pinkies with the drag locked (for some reason)
I have used 10 lb before and haven’t had problems getting distance with a 1/8th but if are just use a heavier one. I’m sure you will still get flatties :)

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