When would you use 50g-100g jigs?

[gman]

Originally Posted by BretABaker

well if it makes you feel better, i bet anthony catches every big gamefish by the time he is 16!!!

LOL I would say he is on the right track

[cbaker77]

Here in NC I feel the smaller the jig the better on grouper and snapper. I rarely use a jig over 100g when targetting grouper even up to 200 ft deep. The more flutter the better when it gets to the bottom. Big jigs do not flutter that much but smaller jigs do. But like gman said, current plays a big role. If the current is light go with a small jig. It will be more effective.

[JerseyBrian]

Originally Posted by cbaker77

Here in NC I feel the smaller the jig the better on grouper and snapper. I rarely use a jig over 100g when targetting grouper even up to 200 ft deep. The more flutter the better when it gets to the bottom. Big jigs do not flutter that much but smaller jigs do. But like gman said, current plays a big role. If the current is light go with a small jig. It will be more effective.

Cool! Thanks for the tip man. I can imagine that initial hookup must be a tremendous hit when using a lighter jig I saw some really nice lightweight, thing/flat AND long (~7.5") imported butterfly jigs at a tackle store today that looked like they would have a LOT of fluttering and erradic action. Around 80g or so. Pretty pricey though. God I would love to come down to NC for some jigging and popping

[BretABaker]

Originally Posted by cbaker77

Here in NC I feel the smaller the jig the better on grouper and snapper. I rarely use a jig over 100g when targetting grouper even up to 200 ft deep. The more flutter the better when it gets to the bottom. Big jigs do not flutter that much but smaller jigs do. But like gman said, current plays a big role. If the current is light go with a small jig. It will be more effective.

thanks, chip. i will be sure to brin g many different weights when we fish with you next month!

[peterk814]

You can definitely toss a lighter 100g jig when the conditions allow. Whenever i go tuna fishing off the north east i bring a lighter outfit (my blackfishing rod/reel to be exact) with me when im looking to have fun. If there isnt a hard current and you can get down to the 100-150ft or so with a 4oz jig without messing other people up it can be very effective. Tuna are very picky at times about size of jig where the smaller is much better.

Also A37s, A47s diamondjigs are extremely popular as you might know for jigging blues and bass.

[JerseyBrian]

Originally Posted by peterk814

You can definitely toss a lighter 100g jig when the conditions allow. Whenever i go tuna fishing off the north east i bring a lighter outfit (my blackfishing rod/reel to be exact) with me when im looking to have fun. If there isnt a hard current and you can get down to the 100-150ft or so with a 4oz jig without messing other people up it can be very effective. Tuna are very picky at times about size of jig where the smaller is much better.

Also A37s, A47s diamondjigs are extremely popular as you might know for jigging blues and bass.

Nice! Thanks for the feedback. I'll also make sure to transfer my bluefish diamond jigs/A37s/A47s into my jigging when I go on a trip! I would have thought they were too light!

[njnicka]

Brian,
Pick up some hammered diamond jigs also they have ones that are the gold color, they worked good last year when the current wasn't to strong which allowed me to use them.

[JerseyBrian]

Originally Posted by njnicka

Brian,
Pick up some hammered diamond jigs also they have ones that are the gold color, they worked good last year when the current wasn't to strong which allowed me to use them.

Hey Nick!

I only managed to pick up one 10oz hammered diamond jig at True World Tackle, but they didn't have any other weight. Do those hammered diamond jigs come in lighter sizes? (i.e. 3oz, 4oz?) I know they come in 8oz, 10oz and 12oz thanks to Kil's reports

[peterk814]

Hammered diamonds come in every size you would find regular finished diamond jigs in. If you ever need jigs in general, one of the best if not the best tackle store for jigging supplies on the east coast is in woodside ny. Peace Token Tackle shop. You can look them up online, but better give mike the owner a call and let him know what you want. You can fax an order over and he will get it for you. He has all kinds of different jigs used in the northeast as well as imports from japan etc

[njnicka]

Pete's right they do come in all size's. I use 2oz's for small bluefish and weakfish and the 3and 4's for blue's and stripers, then 6, 8 and 10 for tuna... Don't get me wrong I still like using the japanese jigs but these are cheap and a great addition to your arsenal!