SP JIGHEADS ADVICE

[blightmadi69 0]

Hi allJust a quick question and hunting for thoughts, Has been really tough on sp's lately ( Onk and Pat ) I am finding it real difficult with the wind and being able to get distance and accuracy casting. I always fish as light as possible but it frustrating. The heaviest Jighead i use is 1/12th with No 1 hook.(which I feel to heavy) I was wandering if it would be to heavy to go to 1/8th and if not how that would change my retrieval methods.This weight would deffinately fix my casting distance and accuracy. Might sound a simple/stupid question maybe but i need all the help i can get to get back on the board.Blighty

[batesmotel 5]

You can do a number of things to help distance like if you reduce your line diameter, use a longer rod, change the type of plastic or cast a different way. I realise these are not always affordable solutions but something to think about.

[brenton 637]

are you using braid because with those weight jigheads you should be casting a mile depending on the s/p of course.I've never fished heavier than 1/16th but if the wind is not favorable its better to fish Hard bodies and be in contact with your lure. cheers brenton

[blightmadi69 0]

Thanks for feedback, using good braid Power pro 6bl 7' bullseye rod 1000 size pfluger xt supreme. Not a great rod but tighing me over since i broke my ATC, beginning to think it my technique, maybe you right .. i should change to hard body when difficult Blighty

[brenton 637]

the 1000 reel wouldn't help because of the number of coils that are coming of the spool when casting. cheers brenton

[blightmadi69 0]

I just love this reel ...... but i will try my 2500 sienna tommorrow and see what happens, Ive got 15bl dynamite on this but it incledibly small diameter , thanks for your feedback Brenton Blighty