Coming back from the Econfina on Sat. I stopped at JR's to get enough gas to make it back to town and ran into Capt Vic (Barefoot Charters). We had a very good discussion about various tech's and trout fishing. He looked at my gear and suggested that I try a lighter jig head under neath the cajun thunder. I have been using a 1/4 ounce and he felt that a 1/8 would be better because it would flutter more when moving up and down in the water. What's the feeling of all you experts??
Also, although he did not say anything regarding the length of my drop below the CT, I heard radio conversation that would indicate several of the successful boats this past weekend were using anywhere from 5 to 6 ft of leader. I generally don't go that deep but again what's your feeling on how deep to fish below a CT. Thanks.
(ps if Capt Vic happens to read this, Thanks for the freebies...and the information!!)
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1/4 is the lightest I use, but I tend to work my bait faster and a heavier jig head helps me do that. But he is right, if the fish are finicky, a lighter jig and smaller CT will cause the bait to fall slower.
I have used as much as a 7 foot leader on mine but I don't recommend it. Normally anything over about 5 foot and I'll switch to a straight jig.
I have used as much as a 7 foot leader on mine but I don't recommend it. Normally anything over about 5 foot and I'll switch to a straight jig.
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It really depends on how fast the water is running, if your drift fishing the flats, or if your fishing bars or the bank. I fish from no lead head in extrem skinny water, up to 1/4 oz max in deeper flats. I try to keep the bait just above the grass on the fall, and in site all the time. Most of the time I use 1/8 oz.
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