Blackfish setup question

[Gerry Zagorski]

Originally Posted by Bigdaddyhockey

Thanks guys. Very helpful. Totally understand the issue with 8-10 oz. We do have heavier conventional setups we could bring as well. I was just thinking of multitasking one setup at similar weights and similar conditions. If conditions dictate heavier weights as mentioned, we should use the heavier set ups. Thanks again.

Michael

One thing you might be interested to know, regardless of conditions most sharpies fishing rigs will fish 8 ounces even if it’s flat calm. This helps keep your sinker stay put and avoid rolling and snagging in the sticky stuff. You also want to use 50# leader on your top shot and hook leaders since these fish are not line shy. Some people who fish exclusively for double digits will fish 80# or more.

As far as jigging, a 30 pound floro top shot is what you want.

You and your boys are going to love Blackfishing. The drug is in the tug and if your boys had fun fun fishing for Sheepshead with a jig, wait until they land a nice roaster tog! I'll warn you now, there's no going back