Related Post: What size jig heads for Bluegill and Crappie/Fished on a Fly Rod

[lastchance]

I should have made that clear on my previous post. What size jig heads do you recommend for throwing with a fly rod.

[James Smith]

Again, it depends on what size rod you will be using. If you're using a 7 wt rod, you can comfortably cast a 1/32 oz jig-head fly. If you're using a ligher rod like a 5wt or a 3 wt, you'll find that the heavier jig-heads are no fun to cast. You'll either end up lobbing them out there with wide open loops or doing the chuck-n-duck routine to avoid getting hit by the fly. Beleive me a weighted fly is really moving when it zips by you ear or pops you in the back of the head. There have been a lot fly rods damaged or broken when a weighted fly hits the rod, especially if it happens to hit with the point of the hook which can shatter a graphite rod. I would recommend you try the 1/124oz or perhaps the 1/80th oz jig-heads like the ones from Cabela's in this link before trying the heavier weight jig heads. Just my two cents worth.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Fly-T...h-All+Products

Jim Smith

[lastchance]

I won't use over a 5wt. and probably go with a 4 wt. because that's the fun of it for me, feeling that fish bend the rod.
Thanks, James

[mickalo]

Personally I find using unweighted jig hooks like the TMC 403BLJ or similar work much better for tying jig type flies. You can add your own weight, if desired. to the hook. I believe J.Stockard sells these types of hooks too.

Mike

[sandfly]

I use 1/80 oz. on a 3 wt with no problems.

[tailingloop]

I use 1/124, 1/80, and 1/32 depending on conditions and expected fish. I use both the standard fly jigheads like those sold by Cabelas and the Super Jigheads. Both are sourced from Wapsi. I like the standard jig heads because the gold aberdeen hooks can often be pulled free from snags and the hook bent back into shape. The super jig heads have a wide gap, sharper, mustad black nickle hook that is very stout. These are less likely to bend and pull out if a large carp, bass, or catfish is hooked in a hard part of the mouth, however if they get stuck they can be more difficult to retrieve. I have my shop get both kinds for me in bags of 100 as this is more cost effective than the standard packages of 12. I then share them with other anglers.

[FishnDave]

I use 1/80th and 1/100th oz jigheads for crappie/bluegill microjigs. I've landed crappies up to 14.5" on them so far.

[lastchance]

I use 1/80th and 1/100th oz jigheads for crappie/bluegill microjigs. I've landed crappies up to 14.5" on them so far.

What size hooks do you use, 8, 10, etc?

[FishnDave]

I believe the 1/80th oz jigheads use #10 hooks, and the 1/100th oz jigheads use #12 hooks. Those hooks are perfect for bluegills. For crappies you could sure use a larger hook, but I haven't noticed any issues in hooking crappies with these smaller hooks. Crappies LOVE 'em.

[Gigmaster]

I wouldn't use any jig on a fly rod. Too heavy. Instead, just tie your pattern with a beadhead, or clouser eyes. It will cast much better, and move better in the water.