Wights needed for bouncing SPs with the tide- estuaries

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Wights needed for bouncing SPs with the tide- estuaries

Postby shortcircuit » Fri Jan 31, 2014 3:05 pm

Hi lads, what range of jig head weights would cover me for bouncing soft plastics down a tidal current e.g. estuary? Have not done this type of fishing before and just want to make sure I have the right weights.
Obviously I know it will vary with tide strength and venue, but if someone could ballpark a range for me, it would be very helpful.
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Re: Wights needed for bouncing SPs with the tide- estuaries

Postby JimC » Fri Jan 31, 2014 4:22 pm

Take a range between 3g and 25g...You'll know the right weight on the day...

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Re: Wights needed for bouncing SPs with the tide- estuaries

Postby Deise boy » Sat Feb 01, 2014 12:15 pm

If it's sp your using. Get a weighted hook. There about €4 for 3


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Re: Wights needed for bouncing SPs with the tide- estuaries

Postby Deise boy » Sat Feb 01, 2014 12:19 pm

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That's a weighted hook on this sp



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Re: Wights needed for bouncing SPs with the tide- estuaries

Postby Bassy Tom » Sat Feb 01, 2014 6:57 pm

shortcircuit wrote:Hi lads, what range of jig head weights would cover me for bouncing soft plastics down a tidal current e.g. estuary? Have not done this type of fishing before and just want to make sure I have the right weights.
Obviously I know it will vary with tide strength and venue, but if someone could ballpark a range for me, it would be very helpful.


Hi shortcircut,

I have been looking into this myself with the intention of doing a lot of this type of fishing this year. So far the general consensus seems to be 5g for when there is little or no current up to 21g when the tides are at their strongest and in full flow. The most common weight of jig head seems to be 10 to 12g. Hope this helps.

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Re: Wights needed for bouncing SPs with the tide- estuaries

Postby shortcircuit » Sat Feb 01, 2014 7:30 pm

Sound tom. How did ye fare today? I had to bail out due to work
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Postby Bassy Tom » Sat Feb 01, 2014 8:25 pm

shortcircuit wrote:Sound tom. How did ye fare today? I had to bail out due to work


He had to cancel the class because of the weather, but it looks like it will be on the 15th of feb instead. give Cian a call he fill ya in.
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