My first question

[rtark]

Since I don't have any equipment yet, all I can do is watch videos and read the forums. First thing I noticed is the small jig sizes everyone uses. Most of my fishing is on lake Dardanelle which is a riverrun lake with hydro electric dams. As long as there are no generators or gates open I can vertical fish in 20--28 feet of water(winter fishing) with less than a 1/8 jig, but that is rare. Many times I have to go as high as 1/4 oz to keep it vertical in the cover. To my question, Can I tie say a 1/32 jig and maybe pit a few wraps of lead wire first and have the weight plus the finesse of a small jig?? Just so you know, when I do have to upsize, the bite slows drastically.

["G"]

Just put a split shot or several if you need them a couple of ft. above your light jig. I do this all the time using 1/80 and 1/100 Oz. jigs.....the action of the small jig is still the same and the weight of the sinkers above the jig gets it down there and keeps you verticle.

[rtark]

Just put a split shot or several if you need them a couple of ft. above your light jig. I do this all the time using 1/80 and 1/100 Oz. jigs.....the action of the small jig is still the same and the weight of the sinkers above the jig gets it down there and keeps you verticle.

I have tried that but thought I might get away from it even though it might be the best way. Just a thought.
Thanks

[gabowman]

When slow trolling I'll use up to a 1 oz bell sinker below my 2 jigs which are tied on loop knots. I never fish jigs larger than 1/8th...generally fishing 1/16th jigs. I can catch plenty of fish on this setup.

[rtark]

When slow trolling I'll use up to a 1 oz bell sinker below my 2 jigs which are tied on loop knots. I never fish jigs larger than 1/8th...generally fishing 1/16th jigs. I can catch plenty of fish on this setup.

Are you not afraid that you might catch 2 at a time and hurt your arm??

[grubfarmer67]

you may want to explore your drop shooting skills here"w/your 1/4 oz.drop shot weights"i would"also tandem baits/jigs may be to your advantage i would think.I have a similar river called Conowingo hydro damn off the Lapidum flats"and have much of the same conditions to deal with.when i aply these tactics im able to get into a mixed bag of gills perch,crappie,sauger walleye.its pretty common for me to come up w/a freckle,and a sauger double using this method of 1/64oz.up to 1/16.You might try wrapping your line w/light wire as you suggested"...I just wouldn't weight the jig any w/ it."Good luck.
grubfarmer:D

[rtark]

you may want to explore your drop shooting skills here"w/your 1/4 oz.drop shot weights"i would"also tandem baits/jigs may be to your advantage i would think.I have a similar river called Conowingo hydro damn off the Lapidum flats"and have much of the same conditions to deal with.when i aply these tactics im able to get into a mixed bag of gills perch,crappie,sauger walleye.its pretty common for me to come up w/a freckle,and a sauger double using this method of 1/64oz.up to 1/16.You might try wrapping your line w/light wire as you suggested"...I just wouldn't weight the jig any w/ it."Good luck.
grubfarmer:D

I agree on the drop shot..Thanks all

[skeetbum]

Here we pitch and glide a lot and do it with as light a jig as possible. 1/16 is most common, but I like throwing 1/32 when I can. Double rigs do well around here but I usually stick to one. Can't tell ya why. Sure wish this weather would change so I could go practice some.