Advice on Shimano Lucanus jig selection

[Jer]

We just got this question from a visitor

Can you advise me on the use of the new Shimano Lucanus jig for bottom fishing, gulf of Mexico, state waters of Texas less than 70ft depth, on the color and weight selection for grouper and snapper fishing. Thank you

[Sea Draggin]

For all jigging, the general rule of thumb is one gram per one foot of water.

In this case 70ft=70g. I would recommend anything up to 100g.

[gman]

The jig weight will depend on current, Texas has pretty strong current even inshore or around a rig.

Have him or her look at this video Jer, colors are personal preference but i would suggest bright colors in varied weights from 100g-185g

http://fish.shimano.com/publish/cont...ideo_test.html

[Jer]

Thank you guys, I will send him this info along with the links to gman's tutorial threads and the Jigging forum link

[andrew whitman]

i fish similar waters here in MS. i use the 150g jigs. any color works!!! i like pink and white best for snapper and grouper. tell him to reel slowly when he get off the bottom because kings love them too.

[NoExcuses]

First thing to do is change out the double hooks to a larger stronger single.

[Sea Draggin]

I wonder if these will work???







I guess I will have to go fishing to find out.

[mythosbeer]

Jim, those are SWEET. I bought a few squid jigs to put bait on for DEEP water grouper...they are 14oz I think. Wish I would have waited now...I want those!!!

Mitch

edit: you keep coming out with new stuff....I won't be able to lift my jigs up to the boat in the mornings

[Surfacegrinder]

I thought it was a secret. Now everyone will want one. Just remember I asked first.

[mythosbeer]

I thought it was a secret. Now everyone will want one. Just remember I asked first.

and me second...in each color