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1/4oz Jighead too heavy?
Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 11:40 am
by wem21
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
Re: 1/4oz Jighead too heavy?
Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 11:45 am
by Lightningx
What lb main line are you using?
Re: 1/4oz Jighead too heavy?
Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 11:49 am
by smokin_reels
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
Re: 1/4oz Jighead too heavy?
Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 12:21 pm
by frozenpod
1/4 or 1/2 or even 1oz all work fine for flathead.
Re: 1/4oz Jighead too heavy?
Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 12:44 pm
by STriplett1997
if you are comfortable with a 1/4 and can comfortably work the plastic the way Flathead like them, then there’s no problems
Re: 1/4oz Jighead too heavy?
Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 1:23 pm
by wem21
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)
Re: 1/4oz Jighead too heavy?
Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 2:07 pm
by smile0784
Could always run your 1/8 jig heads and just put a few split shots.1 foot up from jig head
Re: 1/4oz Jighead too heavy?
Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 3:04 pm
by skronkman
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.
Re: 1/4oz Jighead too heavy?
Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 4:36 pm
by rodderslw
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.
Re: 1/4oz Jighead too heavy?
Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 5:41 pm
by Lightningx
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
