1/4oz Jighead too heavy?
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1/4oz Jighead too heavy?
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
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
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Re: 1/4oz Jighead too heavy?
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?
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?
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)Lightningx wrote:What lb main line are you using?
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Re: 1/4oz Jighead too heavy?
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?
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?
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.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
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Re: 1/4oz Jighead too heavy?
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 flattieswem21 wrote: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)Lightningx wrote:What lb main line are you using?