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What does everyone use to calculate jig fall in water? I know jigs will fall at different rates for different weights. I'm curious does shape matter? Been swimming jigs for years and just used the one second = 1 ft rule I was taught. Trying to keep my jigs in that sweet spot as long as possible. Just curious if there's a better way. I'm only talking about a cast and retrieve, no slip bobber rigs.
I use the 1sec/ft fall rate for 1/16oz jighead w/1.5" plastic body ... when jig drops on slack line, prior to starting the retrieve. Otherwise, I don't think it matters "exactly" what the fall rate is, as long as you find the depth range (zone) where the fish are suspended ... and duplicate the cast distance, retrieve speed, & fall rate countdown. :twocents
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Line size affects the fall rate, also. In his book, Charlie Brewer on Slider Fishin', CB wrote about this in more detail.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bsmacks76
Count the same no matter what size line or bait and when you catch one then count to the same again,don,t make it confusing, fishing is done best when it is simple to a degree, the old saying about KISS has more in it than we think
:hesaid This method works very well with a pontoon boat full of new anglers and/or ancient ones as well.
Peace and Tight Lines
CS
Good point.Quote:
Originally Posted by genec
It varies with jig weight, type of bait (plastic tube, solid body, tied, etc), line diameter, etc. Best bet, tie on your favorite baits and sizes, go to a known depth area (sonar), cast it and count it down til it hits bottom. Do the math and you're set.