Bought a booyah boo jig at a local tackle shop. The jig is 1 ounce is that too heavy?
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by ironmitchell348
for what??? I often use 1 oz on jetties and rocks.
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by allahgator69
I have no clue what that is but I probably should’ve specified bass fishing that’s my bad
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by ironmitchell348
I’ll just put a soft plastic craw on it and jig it on the bottom
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by ironmitchell348
its fine for heavier cover and deeper water
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by allahgator69
Depends on how deep or far you're casting as well as what your rod is rated for.
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by RichieKilledBobby
Well not too deep or far I’m just wondering if it’ll sink to fast and not work good for bass
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by ironmitchell348
Well it wouldn't hurt to try it but the heavier weights are for casting distance and to make sure they get down deep. I think it'll be fine though.
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by RichieKilledBobby
FS Digest wrote:
Well not too deep or far I’m just wondering if it’ll sink to fast and not work good for bass
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by ironmitchell348
3/4 and 1oz are great for punching through mats and other heavy cover. If you're fishing from a boat, they're also good for quickly getting down to deep holes, humps, and dropoffs. Just be sure your rod can handle the weight.
If you are pitching it into grass or pads or really thick cover you are fine. If not it’s a little heavy 3/8-1/2oz is good for flipping docks and banks
I remember a time when casting docks, my favorite jig was a 1/8 oz. Slo-Mo by plano. Large balke jigs and caught lots of big bass. Now it's tiny which equals small fish. I like large 3/4oz plus jigs for deep water or very thick matted weeds. I use a 8 plus ft Medium Muskie rod with 50lb flouro. as I am fish almost straight up & down. I let the jig hit bottom then lift a foot up.
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