hook size

Wanting to tie some 1/8 oz round head jigs. Wanting to know, what hook size do you all think would be the best overall for crappie? Thanks in advance!!!

#4

I use #4 and stay out of the brush lots more than I do when they have a #2 hook in them. If you fish open water primarily a #2 would do well. I didn't notice any loss of fish from the smaller hook, a lot of them are hooked in the roof of the mouth.

Yeah, I generally dip in deep brush. The majority of the time, I use 1/16oz, but not long ago I used some 1/8oz because of the wind, and the bonus was I was consistantly catching larger fish. So that is my winter project, is to make some for my crew.

All I fish is standing timber and deep brush. I use a #1 Sickle in my 1/8 oz jigs. Hardly ever miss a fish now, and very few hang-ups.

Like Hunter....I like sickle hooks and I like the larger ones

i like # 2 wire hook for the brush if its not windy and both when im longliling depending how deep the fish are

Hey, thanks for all your help. One other thing, which might be a stupid question, but, I'm thinking of upgrading my vise. (a have a cheap one that came in a kit). Is there a difference between a fly tying vise and a jig tying vise?????????????? And any suggestions?

1/16 & 1/8 on #4's
1/4 on #2's

My normal smallie 1/8 get a size 1 hook - but if your gonna be in the grass or lots of laydowns 2 or 4