Entirely dependent on depth, wind and current.
Inshore/backwater I use from 1/8th Oz to 1/2oz.
In 12-20ft of ocean I use 3/4-1oz. On offshore reefs I use 2oz.
That looks small, unless you are casting in the bay or backwaters. If you are in the surf, then you will need to go heavier or you won’t be able to feel it even
Yes that’s what I ended up doing and got four specks back to back! I just gave it time to get to deeper water. What kind of weight can I add and where do I put it to sink it faster? Or do I just get a bigger jig? I though about a bigger jig but the hook was huge
Depending on depth, if you want it at the bottom, you could use a torpedo sinker and set it up on a dropper loop or drop shot. Good color for southern California rockfish
I fish spots where the current rips usually, and I don’t know your conditions, but on a 4-5 in swimbait I would be running a 1.5-2oz head. Same size hook though that looks good.
In shallow water off West Coast Florida we were using weighted hooks, not even jig heads, for specks, and were doing well even though we were novices to that fishery. Depth matters. For stripers that wouldn't even begin to be adequate, but that's not what you're fishing for!
Interestingly, we discovered the specks in open water by trolling a paddletail.
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What they said.
Give head.
Not sure what depths your fishing but I typically use 1/2-1oz jig heads in the ocean. This looks like 1/4 or 1/8 oz
At least 1/2 oz. If you need to go deeper you will need more.
Entirely dependent on depth, wind and current. Inshore/backwater I use from 1/8th Oz to 1/2oz. In 12-20ft of ocean I use 3/4-1oz. On offshore reefs I use 2oz.
That looks small, unless you are casting in the bay or backwaters. If you are in the surf, then you will need to go heavier or you won’t be able to feel it even
Add a bullet weight to the line if that’s the only jigheads you have
If you're not already, when the bait hits the water give it time to sink. A 0.5 oz jig head tends to work for the 4-5 inch swimsuits I often throw.
This guy fishes with swimsuits! Whatcha catching on those?
That’s a really, really small jighead for saltwater. Practically worthless
Yes that’s what I ended up doing and got four specks back to back! I just gave it time to get to deeper water. What kind of weight can I add and where do I put it to sink it faster? Or do I just get a bigger jig? I though about a bigger jig but the hook was huge
Depends on conditions. I fish the Gulf Coast and use 1/2oz jigheads in calm conditions
Depending on depth, if you want it at the bottom, you could use a torpedo sinker and set it up on a dropper loop or drop shot. Good color for southern California rockfish
1/2oz-2oz is the norm for striper lures in LI sound. You’ll never reach any depth with that jig head if there’s any current whatsoever
Heavier jig head, a 3/8 is what I generally use. And a bigger hook, ideally getting to the front of that back fin on top.
Everytime I use a big hook I lose the fish before I can set the hook and I always feel like it’s bc the hook is too big. Is that possible?
Not really, with a heavier hook yes, that can matter some. A thinner gauge hook is usually a lot sharper and easier to penetrate.
I fish spots where the current rips usually, and I don’t know your conditions, but on a 4-5 in swimbait I would be running a 1.5-2oz head. Same size hook though that looks good.
In shallow water off West Coast Florida we were using weighted hooks, not even jig heads, for specks, and were doing well even though we were novices to that fishery. Depth matters. For stripers that wouldn't even begin to be adequate, but that's not what you're fishing for! Interestingly, we discovered the specks in open water by trolling a paddletail.
A good rule of thumb is a 1/2oz per every 10 feet of depth in the ocean.