liftbite Nice ties. Don't get to wrapped up in exact weight. I have found that close is good enough. There are time on the river when a 1/16 is just not going to get down to where I need it so a 1/8 is fine. Gets it down and catch some crappies. I always think that the guys that have to have a 1/24 oz.are a bit out there as one has to take in current as a factor and it will run faster and slower as the rainfall and wind will dictate. Been there and done that and will not do it again.Yes I use the 1/24 but have found that length is more of a factor than weight.

If the crappie are feeding on a certain size of minnow then it would be better to have the right size of length rather than the right weight. Shorter or longer would make a difference. That is why I have modified my molds to to take different hook sizes. That way I can have different length and weight of jig.

BTW redear is becoming quite a mold maker. Doing a good job and making some really neat molds. One of the really innovative guy that you fellows need to keep your eyes on.

Redman