sink rate

[jibbs]

how many take in consideration the sink rate of texas rigs or jigs.........i have really focused on using a variety of weights when running texas rigged baits.......last week i was using a weight which was bringing the bait to the bottom, but wasn't getting that many hits.........lightened the the load and gave it a slower sink rate and slayed the bass.......they were actually hitting it on the slow fall......just curious?.....i was watching a fishing show the other day in which they were filming the bite from under the water and they showed the  difference between a heavier weight and slow sinking bait............pretty interesting.......

[its an addiction]

I always use the lightest jig i can get away with in the fishing conditions, whether it be walleye, bluegill, or bass.  I have always felt that the fish can't resist the slow fall.  It kinda stinks because you have to fish slowly, but if they are biting it does the trick. 

Just last week i was casting a tiny ice fishing jig on a 9 ft. ultra light rod and micro reel to gills in about 5 feet of water and they would almost always hit it on the fall. 

[PIKE FISHERMAN]

Definately agree with the slow fall presnetation

I always use a 1/8 oz bullet weight in shallow weedy areas. They seem to like the slow fall as you stated.

I use a 1/4 oz when i'm around 10' or so.

[Spitfire]

Definately agree with the slow fall presnetation

I always use a 1/8 oz bullet weight in shallow weedy areas. They seem to like the slow fall as you stated.

I use a 1/4 oz when i'm around 10' or so.

   Pike, You might want to have a few 1/2 - 3/4oz. jigs in your arsenal also. I've had some very memorable days when the very fast drop or retrieve was the TICKET !    Lou

[PIKE FISHERMAN]

   Pike, You might want to have a few 1/2 - 3/4oz. jigs in your arsenal also. I've had some very memorable days when the very fast drop or retrieve was the TICKET !    Lou

Ohh believe me, i do. That too has it's pay off when the bass tired of seeing 100 lures in there face. Often seems like it drives them crazy or pisses em' off.