07-31-2013, 06:38 PM
[#0000FF]1/4 oz. is heavy for trout...unless you are vertical jigging in deep water...and for larger fish like macks or big cutts. I seldom use larger than 1/8 oz. and generally prefer 1/16 oz. marabous on size 4 hooks.
If you are casting and retrieving, in wate less than 20 feet deep, the lighter jigs will "fall" more slowly and you will get more "pop on the drop" with a slower sink.
If the fish are active, you will get plenty without adding "sweetener". But for days when you are seeing fish...but not on your line...a bit of crawler or fish flesh can help seal the deal.
And, while white is often a good color, you may want to also go with basic black, olive and both light and dark brown 'bou jigs. The fish can show a definite preference for one or the other...depending on current food supply, water clarity, light levels and other factors.
Your 6# line should be ideal.
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If you are casting and retrieving, in wate less than 20 feet deep, the lighter jigs will "fall" more slowly and you will get more "pop on the drop" with a slower sink.
If the fish are active, you will get plenty without adding "sweetener". But for days when you are seeing fish...but not on your line...a bit of crawler or fish flesh can help seal the deal.
And, while white is often a good color, you may want to also go with basic black, olive and both light and dark brown 'bou jigs. The fish can show a definite preference for one or the other...depending on current food supply, water clarity, light levels and other factors.
Your 6# line should be ideal.
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