1/32 oz Jigs

[B1g Daddy of 4]

This summer ive been hittin the local lakes with slip bobbers. I use 1/4 to 1/8oz jigs but ive herd of people using 1/16 and 1/32oz jigs. Ive never used them and Im wondering if they are too small for weight or hook size. Im looking for input or some wisdom thanks.

[REW]

Millions of fish of all sizes are caught on 1/32 and 1/16th oz jigs around the world.

REW

[eyewinder]

1/16 oz. Roadrunner-type jighead w/twist-tail or other plastic gives a slow(er) fall and drives many/most species to eat. I fish 'em (1/32 oz., too) both with and without a float.

[Bill Krejca]

Those smaller weight jigs can be deadly when fish are less aggressive, as they are more easily sucked in to the fish's mouth.

I almost always try to use the smallest size (weight, not hook size) necessary to place the jig where I think I want it. If the jig is too light, it may not cast as far as required, nor maybe get down to the necessary depth. An example of too light would be so light that the jig will not easily slip through the shaft of the slip bobber. If moving the bobber - either because of boat movement or reeling, a jig that is too light may cause the jig to slide up towards the bobber, thus moving out of the deemed desirable depth.

A weight such as a split shot can be added above the jig head to alleviate the above situations. Use of just a hook and sinker below the bobber may also be another/better option.


Bill Krejca

[Burr]

Yeah, what Bill said. X2.

[B1g Daddy of 4]

But should I look for a 1/32oz with bigger hook like a size 2 or 4 or something like a size 6 or 8 hook. Im just a little worried about the smaller hooks straighting out after a few eyes.

[REW]

Big Daddy,
Of course, use the hook size on baits that you need to catch the fish that you are going after.

If you need a size 2, use a size 2.

If you need a size 6, use a size 6.

For example:
http://members.memlane.com/sourdbay/...s.html#Walleye Head

http://www.jimbosjigs.com/roundjigheadsunpainted.html



Be safe
REW

[Suzuki]

Seems like I use 1/64 for my tiny bluegill tube jigs but I could be remembering wrong. They are tiny.
The store I used to buy them at went out of business so sooner or later I will need to find them again.
Update- Northland Tackle sells them.

[duckbutter]

I will often use lighter jigs when using a slip bobber. As discussed above, split shot or a rubber core sinker will get the bait down and through the float. I try and put the sinker up 18" or more so the bait has time to take it's time getting down once it gets to the sinker level. Again, as posted above, lethargic fish tend to be lazier and quite often it's the lighter bait taking its sweet time getting down that gets bit. I also think the lighter jigs or just plain hooks let's minnows swim more freely and naturally, which I think also aids in getting bit. Good luck and tight lines.

[GreatWhiteNorth517]

If you make your own or know someone who does, you can put a larger hook on a smaller jig. I often go up one size in hook from what Do-it recommends. It's not so much about hook strength but I believe it results in more hookups.