Calcasieu Pig Boat - Weighted or Unweighted for Largemouth

[rnelson]

I have tied up some pig boats that are not weighted. I thought that perhaps I should tie some weighted versions to get down a bit deeper. The recipe I have doesn't say anything about weight.

Do those of you who fish this pattern use weighted or unweighted most often? What are the advantages and disadvantages, if any?

[jalama]

i have only used the unweighted fishing in waters less than 6 foot deep, VERY productive pattern for me!

[Bluegill222]

The thing I like about this pattern is how much it moves on the drop. I would be afraid the increased drop speed of a weighted version would inhibit the action. But, now that it's come up, I'll have to try one and find out

[Rick Z]

With all the rubber hackle on it and the thread wraps at the front it is almost a weighted fly anyway.
I don't add any more weight to mine.

Rick

[wayneb]

Hi All;

What colrs and sizes have been productive for you?

Thanks in advance;

Wayneb

[fly_flinger]

I'm just the opposite - i have never tied or fished them unweighted.

Am I doing it all wrong?

[Bluegill222]

fly flinger--

Is it working for you? If so, then you're doing it just right.

How much weight are you adding and where?

[fly_flinger]

Seems to be working ok.... but an unweighted fly might perform better or worse, depending on the situation, I suppose. I use them a lot in sometimes swift streams for smallmouth and I usually want them to get down as quickly as possible.

I typically use weighted eyes tied in 'clouser style', but I have used a weight-strip wrapped shank and coneheads also. It is certainly a deviation from the original Nixon pattern.

Most 'bass jigs' are weighted and I wonder why the pigboat was not originally weighted.

They can be cumbersome to cast, as expected. Maybe that is why...

Wayne - For Ozark smallmouth, I typically use orangy brown (crayfish) or olive.

[flyandtie]

Never even used one, But bass like things that slowly drop through the water column...so the unweighted should be more productive.

[rrhyne56]

Another point to consider is the castability. I don't know what size they are or what weight rod you are casting them with. But it could wind up being a real striped-butt baboon to cast with weight added in. However, bottom line, tie a few up, see what happens, its a learning experience from start to finish

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