[Chrisper4694]

we were in 50ft of water and there was a bit of current so I was using 2oz. I def missed some blackfish hits...had to wait for a third thump/chomp a few times. I feel like I didn't miss more than I do with a bait rig though. as long as the depth/current doesn't prevent me from using one I'll be trying the jig from now on first. I used a spinning reel with 30lbs braid and a 30lbs flouro leader. I may have been in trouble if I hooked a really big one, but I have yet to hook one over 18.5". I was using a very sensitive rod Shimano trevala s. not a lot of backbone, but it got the job done.... but I'm pretty new to this so I'm sure others can give better info on the subject.

I will say it wasn't just more fun, I felt like it was much more efficient. I was using some jigs I got from Ramsey outdoors that were labeled blackfish jig...I've seen the stand up ones too and I made some modified ones out of buck tail molds.