Jig fall time

[Lucky5]

What is the count you use allow your jigs to get to a certian depth? For example if I were throwing a 1/16 oz jig what would be the time allowed for that jig to reach a depth of 15'?

[Bob D]

What size line are you using,what type of bait and what is your relation to the current? If using 4lb test a small profile bait and slow current, you should be able to get there by count of 15, 1000-2000-3000......

[riverboss]

Ive found that a 1/32 oz jig with a bobby garland or similar body on 4lb test will sink at an average rate of 1ft per second. if the wind or current are heavy, I switch to a 1/16th. I think the slower the speed , the better even in warm water. a lighter jig will sink slower than a heavier one though its good to be prepared to change weights and colors and profiles to match the bite.

[Lucky5]

Thanks for the info. I have been doing the foot per second method. Just wanted to make sure that I was getting were I need to be. I have been using 6lb test flouro with either Bobby Garland shad or Strike King tubes.

[usafret99]

That's what I've always been told, one foot per second