Offshore SeaBass Jigging Question

[aduma1107]

If 16oz is the average weight to bait fish for SeaBass. And from what I read 7oz jigs work best on the seabass when jigging offshore how are you guys setting up jig rigs for the additional weight? Or are you just sending down a heavier jigs. Any recommendation would be helpful.

[jlrotary]

Most common jigs are prob 6-8 oz hammered jigs.
Start with the lighter ones and go heavier as needed.

[Jay]

Originally Posted by jlrotary

Most common jigs are prob 6-8 oz hammered jigs.
Start with the lighter ones and go heavier as needed.

Agreed, I used a 8oz Gold Hammered Jig on an snotty day and caught 10 Giant Seabass. All you need is drop it to the bottom and bounce it up a few times. Bam!

[Sea Bear]

No additional weight, just send ANY roughly 8 ounce jig down and proceed to reel up your 5lb sea bass in a couple of seconds.

[007Hookem]

You guys have any experience with hammered jigs with glow finish. Are they producers when it comes to the sea bass??

[Jay]

Originally Posted by 007Hookem

You guys have any experience with hammered jigs with glow finish. Are they producers when it comes to the sea bass??

There hungry, it doesn't matter what you send them they will hit it. Good luck.

[Leif]

Add a couple of teasers and catch them 2 or 3 at a time!

Leif

[BUCKTAIL BOY]

Leif Great looking teasers!! what hooks are they.

[Leif]

Originally Posted by BUCKTAIL BOY

Leif Great looking teasers!! what hooks are they.

Thanks, Those hooks are Gamakatsu 4/0 siwash.

Leif

[aduma1107]

Originally Posted by Leif

Thanks, Those hooks are Gamakatsu 4/0 siwash.

Leif

Lief, have to tell you I appreciate all your threads of 'how to' and tackle list's for specific trips. very helpful. Thanks for putting in the time.