actual fishin questions, go figure (and, it's my birthday)

[windstone]

trying to make up some spare double, c&c type, minner rigs and need some questions answered. i know there are some threads that address all of this but just can't find them....

1- when the wind is little or no factor what weight size do you find most effective?
2- i am currently using 6# hi-vis and number 6 red hooks, is there more effective combo's?
3- i am using a three way swivel. how far do yall have from the swivel to the weight and then how far from the weight down to the hook?
4- how long is the short line to the other hook?

any info would be appreciated......

[majflyboy]

1/2 oz weight.

[Big C]

I almost always use half oz weights.The distance between the hooks and the weight varies (for me)depending on how deep of water i'm fishing.If i'm fishing shallow ,i like them about a foot above and below the weight.In deeper water I may go 18'' to 24'',with a little heavier weight.My hook above the weight,I like it about 6'' off the main line.Goodluck Windstone.

[Donald@CrappieLogic]

1/2oz weight
8 to 10 inches from swivel to weight
8 to 10 inches from weight to hook
6 inches on top hook
take in mind that i dont spider rig i just single pole but i see a lot of folks double rigs and they are all a little different in some way
good luck

[Big C]

I reread your post and I don't use any swivels.The only time I would use a swivel if i were to pretie rigs and I don't.IMO it would not hurt a thing to go a couple size larger on your hooks.Ok i'm done now.

[jimfish]

Rig sounds ok wt I use 1 oz, the hook size seems kinda small i dont use anything smaller than a #1.

[windstone]

thanks folks, that the kind of info i need. pretty much gonna follow yall's advice and maybe go a little bigger on the hooks...

[canebreaker]

The smallest hook/jig I use is a #4, the largest is a 4/0.
I have a snap swivel on the main line on the rods.
The rig is 3 foot long. A loop at both ends. Hooks/jigs and loops are 1 foot apart.
Top loop goes on snap, bottom loop has a bank sinker. I use a 3/4 oz. to 3 oz. sinker depending on water conditions, speed and depth.

[windstone]

I reread your post and I don't use any swivels.The only time I would use a swivel if i were to pretie rigs and I don't.IMO it would not hurt a thing to go a couple size larger on your hooks.Ok i'm done now.

C, when you hit 70, which i did today, your eyes can't stand the bright sun, rockin boat, watching four other poles and trying to thread a needle, all at the same time, i got to have pre riggs. geezerism does have it's draw backs.....

[feelay]

thanks folks, that the kind of info i need. pretty much gonna follow yall's advice and maybe go a little bigger on the hooks...

I rarely use a minnow hook smaller than a #2. Most times I'm using a #1 or 1/0