Quinte Fishing

You just keep your distance that’s all. Definitely still close enough you don’t need binoculars lol. But far enough you aren’t spooking anything around the area there in. It’s crazy how many spectators are actually out on the water watching.

Hey Bigbassin18. Thanks again for the tips. Question.. did you mean to say "3 1/16 ounce"? I don't see them available in that size

PS...I have never used jigs

I know pro advantage had some maybe not in 3 1/16 but maybe little smaller or slightly bigger. And high falls outfitters used to carry some too. I tried looking for it. But there used to be a guy on the Bay of Quinte 360 on fb that sold them hand tied. When throwing these. Use a light rod. With pretty light line. I use for line is 8lb pure floro.

Most of the guys throwing hair jigs use 7'6" rods in a Light power rating with larger size spools and light line. It helps with casting distance with the lighter size jigs.

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We were around Clayton, for a few hours, lunchtime, Wed., 13th, just ahead of tournament.
Lots of bass boats pre-fishing the whole area.
That's how many get ready.

Sorry for this but just to clarify....so the jigs weigh 3 and 1/16 oz? So just over 3 ounces?

And while I have your attention, what weight would you use for tube jigs. I have fished with them before but never really knew what weight or even type of jigs to use. I was using mushroom head ones I think they are called. A buddy recommended them because you can replace the tube without retying.

Thanks again

Thanks again

Sorry no 3/16 ounce very light

It all depends on the tubes and depth. When I’m in the river and dragging the tube on bottom I use a 3/4 ounce tube head. When I’m casting shallows and want that erratic action of a bait fish injured I go to a 1/8 ounce or 1/4 ounce pending on how hard the wind of blowing and current. That’s the thing always having to re tie. I usually have about 5 heads ready

[/Quote] Hey Bigbassin18. Thanks again for the tips. Question.. did you mean to say "3 1/16 ounce"? I don't see them available in that size

PS...I have never used jigs[/quote]

Sorry for this but just to clarify....so the jigs weigh 3 and 1/16 oz? So just over 3 ounces?

And while I have your attention, what weight would you use for tube jigs. I have fished with them before but never really knew what weight or even type of jigs to use. I was using mushroom head ones I think they are called. A buddy recommended them because you can replace the tube without retying.

Thanks again




Keep in mind current and the wind with the water can always play a role with what weight of jig head to use just because they were throwing that weight does not mean run out and get that weight, figure it out on your own and get a variety of weighted jig heads.

Hey Bigbassin18. Thanks again for the tips. Question.. did you mean to say "3 1/16 ounce"? I don't see them available in that size

PS...I have never used jigs[/quote]

Sorry for this but just to clarify....so the jigs weigh 3 and 1/16 oz? So just over 3 ounces?

And while I have your attention, what weight would you use for tube jigs. I have fished with them before but never really knew what weight or even type of jigs to use. I was using mushroom head ones I think they are called. A buddy recommended them because you can replace the tube without retying.

Thanks again

Keep in mind current and the wind with the water can always play a role with what weight of jig head to use just because they were throwing that weight does not mean run out and get that weight, figure it out on your own and get a variety of weighted jig heads.[/quote]


Yeah sorry. No just 3/16 ounce for the marabou jigs. And for the tube jigs I said there before 3/4 for dragging in the current and heavy winds. And when casting in less current and wind and shallow depths and looking for more of that Reaction bite as it’s sinking down I use a 1/8
-1/4 tube jighead

Thanks for the info! I will try to put it to good use.

To keep a great link going... IF you were fishing an important event, BUT were limited to ONLY one jig,
what weight would you use? We'd choose a 1/4 oz Jig personally, considering it to be the most versatile to suit any/all conditions.

Rgds, Wordpecker

I don’t disagree with you a great choice. Be very versatile. My personal one would be a drop shot with a 1/4 ounce weight. It can be fished shallow or deep. And the bait selection can be versatile

Yes, with a drop shot for 90 % of summer it's a 1/4 oz. In the fall when the Smallies go deep it might be a 3/8 or even a 1/2 oz.
However, with a Ned Rig (my other go to 50 % of the time) it's usually a 1/6oz head tied on the end of my line. With the Ned you want to keep it as light as possible.

While we are talking drop shot, what is the preferred distance from hook to sinker?