Thanks fellas. Mr Gene, all the jigs I tie have sickles but this was just one of those you throw in your box that you're "never gonna use" that was store bought. Mustn't had a #8 hook on it!
Now that I think about if I wouldve just taken the time and figured out the depth of the water I was fishing over there wouldve been less guessing. Or slipped on a sliding cork. But I was paddling and guess I thought I was working enough doing that. Coulda shoulda woulda.
Guess you're never to dumb to learn something old!