It's all about staying in contact with your jig I will use a 1/16th oz most of the time if its windy I will use a 1/8th oz jig and 1/4 oz jig for heavy deep brush you can feel it good and get your jig back most of the time Hi Vis gold line is a must for me anyway you know it's all good when you can feel what your fishing like a log and when you drop down the side of it well "THUMPAGE" is what you should feel good luck to you sir and good fishing